List of February Career Groups and Events Released!

We have the list of Career Events and Groups for February ready to roll, and wanted to make sure to get them out so that you can plan for the month. We are looking forward to our monthly meeting, and hope that you will join us this month.

Mark your calendars now!

Career Connections’s February meeting details are as follows:

• When – Monday, February 27, 2012
• Where – St. Thomas Episcopal Church (2870 Acton Road, Birmingham, AL 35243 – Map It Here)
• Time – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Speaker – Yvonne Shelfer, Resources Partner at Vaco, a leader in recruitment and executive placement

Find the comprehensive list of career groups and events by clicking here.

“A Common Sense, Systematic Approach to Finding Your Next Career Home”

January’s Career Connections Meeting Details

Meeting Date: January 23, 2012
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Prince of Peace Catholic Church – click here for a map & address information
Speaker: Forrest Cook, VP of Human Resources and Risk Management at NCP Solutions

The program will be “A Common Sense, Systematic Approach to Finding Your Next Career Home.” Mr. Cook will share insights and perspectives about job search preparation and how to navigate the process. Given his extensive experience as a hiring manager, HR Executive and his broad knowledge of the Birmingham employment market, participants are sure to look at their search through a new lens.

About Forrest Forrest serves as Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management for NCP Solutions, LLC, in Birmingham, AL. Prior to joining NCP in 1997, he served as Director of HR for Healthcare Realty Management, HR Director for PCA/Southeast Health Plans and worked in HR for Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Alabama.

Cook attended Samford University where he completed undergraduate studies and did post-graduate work. He is a national SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Member, served with the Alabama SHRM State Council and is a member, past officer and past advisory board member of SHRM in Birmingham, in addition to serving as a volunteer leader with numerous other non-profit organizations.

Forrest has contributed to ABC World News Tonight, National Public Radio’s Morning Edition, People Management Magazine (UK), The Birmingham Business Journal and the Birmingham News on Human Resource topics, as well as presenting at local, regional and national SHRM events.

Click for the January Meeting Flyer

Interested in learning more about other Career Groups and Events for January? Click here
Update: The AWARE Seminar for LinkedIn Beginners on January 17th has been moved to a NEW TIME. The Seminar will now be held at 6:00 pm.

Save the Date: February and March Meeting Details

Save the Date!

February Career Connections Meeting

When: Monday, February 27, 2012
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Saint Thomas Episcopal Church (2870 Acton Road, Birmingham, 35243)

March Career Connections Meeting

When: Monday, March 26, 2012
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Samford University, University Student Center (Howard Room)

Watch for speaker details to be released in the coming weeks. For now, mark your calendars for our February and March meetings and check out the list of January Networking Events for opportunities to get out this month.