Recruiters and hiring managers spend approximately 7 seconds scanning a resume. If you are a job-seeker, it's crucial to maximize this time to capture their attention and ensure all of your qualifications are recognized. Learn how to bring your resume to the top of the pack.

Using key insights from Arlene Newman, Career Strategist and HR Professional, ensure your resume will successfully pass the initial screening and position you well for consideration.

During this session, you will learn key insider tips to the hiring process including:
 
  • Differentiating yourself from others in an increasingly competitive job market
  • How to keep your resume relevant and explain gaps in employment
  • Utilizing LinkedIn as an additional job-search tool in a virtual world
  • Avoiding common mistakes that could cost you the job

About Arlene Newman
Arlene Newman is President of Career Bound Success, Inc., a company that provides coaching, for professionals at all levels and industries, on building resumes, defining personal brands, networking, preparing for interviews and salary negotiations. With an MBA in Human Resources, Arlene has 20+ years’ experience as head of HR for several companies and knows firsthand what hiring managers are seeking in successful candidates. Arlene is currently on the Leadership Council, and former President of NYC Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), with 2,000+ members, which provides an excellent network to learn of career opportunities for her clients.

When:
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
12:00 PM ET - 1:00 PM ET

Cost:
WCNY Supporting Members - $10 (WCNY supporting membership costs $95/yr at Join/Renew Membership)
Other Wharton Alumni & Alumni Guests - $20
Gold & Benefactor Members - $0

Meeting Access Information:
A link, accessible by personal computer, tablet or smartphone, will be emailed to all registered guests 24-48 hours prior to the event to the "Primary Email" address listed in your profile.  Please login to update your profile and confirm that the email address listed is correct.  We will attempt to provide the ability to ask questions at the end of the presentation and time permitting.

Register:
Click here to register. Please register early as events can and do sell out quickly.

Registering from another Wharton alumni club? Click here for assistance.
 
Pre-registration is required.  Registration is subject to availability and will close on Wednesday, December 16th at 9:00am.

Cancellations must be made at least 48-hours (business day) prior to the event date by sending an email to Gabriela Sanchez. Refunds or credits for future events are not available for any no-shows or late cancellations.