Center for Career Education: Get Connected: Using Online Social Networks for Career Success

Date:	November 18, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm EST
Location:	The Columbia Club (15 West 43rd Street, between 5th and 6th Ave)
Contact:	For further information regarding this event, please contact Emily Seamone by sending email to es2756@columbia.edu or by calling 212-854-3891.

All Columbia University Alumni Welcome! Join us for an exciting evening of connecting with fellow alumni over appetizers and refreshments and a panel discussion on using online social networks (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Doostang, Plaxo, etc.) to enhance your career. More specifically, learn how to utilize these online tools to increase your professional network, facilitate a career change, find a job in a tough economy, market your business, and strengthen your online presence.

Panelists:

Dale Durrett, Regional Manager of East Coast, LinkedIn
Donna Sweidan, Career Counselor and Coach, Careerfolk LLC
Mareza Larizadeh, Founder, Doostang
Mozelle W. Thompson, CEO Thompson Strategic Consulting; Advisory Board, Facebook – ‘76CC, ‘79SIPA, ‘81LAW
Theda Sandiford, President/CEO, Theda Dotcom LLC

Registration:

$35 Registration fee. Advance registration is required as space is limited. To register click on the registration link below. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.

Note that cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance for a refund.

Evening Timeline:

6:00-6:45pm Sign-in
6:45-8:00pm Panel discussion
8:00-9:00pm Networking reception