— win-win method, mini-consulting, experiences, non-confrontational approach …

Speaker: Jacky Hood
Meeting Date: Thursday, October 6, 2016
Time: 6:00 pm Networking; 6:30 pm Management Forum/Guided Networking; 7:00 pm sandwich dinner; 7:30 pm Presentation
Cost: $12 IEEE members, $15 non-members (through October 5th), $20 at door
Location: AMD Commons Building / AMD Campus, Sunnyvale
Reservations: tems1610.eventbrite.com
Summary:
Management Forum / Guided Networking: Bring Your Management Challenge; Arrive by 6:30 PM to join this exciting Management Forum. Following informal networking is a guided discussion typically related to the topic of the evening’s after dinner talk, or of general Technology Management interest.
Light Dinner: This month we’re continuing with our light dinner format — typically sandwiches, salad, drinks, and cookie or similar light dinner.
Presentation: Networking as a Model Too often, job interviews are semi-adversarial. Recruiters and hiring managers see themselves and are seen by candidates as looking for reasons to reject the candidate. A better model is to view the interview as a unique networking opportunity that can be a win-win for both parties whether or not employment results.
Candidates for management positions typically bring a wealth of business experience. The job interview can be a mini-consulting session. What does the candidate see that attracts him or her to the position? What shortcomings and issues are apparent? What possible solutions can be offered? The candidate gains exposure to company methodologies often unavailable to outside observers. In this session, we will explore and practice this non-confrontational approach to job interviews.

Bio: Jacky Hood has been managing projects and programs in air traffic control, avionics, telecommunications, computer systems, education and other industries for decades. She is currently working part-time in a digital marketing firm based in India, creating a career center for ‘misfits’, and leading two start-ups, one creating services for real estate agents and the other developing a cloud computing customer support service. Her degrees are in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. She has published four books and holds U.S. and Canadian patents.