Co-hosted by Tory Johnson, CEO, Women for Hire

Power Session Schedule

3:00 pm—3 Steps to a Powerful Lasting Impression
First impressions are critical and should be given serious thought. We spend so much time and money only to walk into a room and within 7 seconds, a decision is made by others about our trust, image, respect and business dealings. Learn to take best advantage of the 7 seconds you get to stand out in the crowd.
Speaker: Sara Canuso, president of A Suitable Solution[download presentation handout]

3:20 pm—Secrets of a Hiring Manger
Learn the best ways to win over a hiring manager and get a leg up on the competition. You’ll learn how to advance your resume past scanning software to have your resume seen by human eyes; make a distinctive impression in an interview; follow-up properly after an interview and ultimately make it to the top of the “short-list” for the position.
Speaker: Colleen Trimbur, recruiter, Cancer Treatment Centers of America

3:40 —Negotiating from Strength – Communication Skills for Better Business and Personal Relationships
Learn how to increase your advantage in both personal and professional dealings, including positioning yourself strategically during tough negotiations, clearly outlining expectations and demands, and reinforcing expectations with examples. Leave this session armed with the communication tools to negotiate from a point of influence.
Speaker: Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin, attorney, Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP

4:00—Pro-Networking™: How to be Proactive, Productive and Profitable
Whether you are in the corporate world or your own business, networking is essential for every businessperson. You will learn how to make your networking more productive, techniques for using business cards more effectively and how you can boost your reputation and profile with 'internal networking’. And, you’ll leave this session with an action plan to boost your networking skills and grow your business.
Speaker: Neen James, networking expert and executive managing director of the Philadelphia chapter of eWomen Network

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Free Resume Critiques

Be sure to bring your resume to the Career Fair and take advantage of free resume critiquing by HR experts!

The Career Fair will also feature local and national employers and recruiters with current employment opportunities in Pennsylvania. See a list of Career Fair exhibitors. For information on exhibiting at the ReWork Career Fair, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 212-290-2600.

We are excited to partner with the Philadelphia Forum for Executive Women to host a Mentor Match during the Career Fair, from 2:30 to 5:30. Registered Conference attendees may sign up for a 20-minute mentoring session beginning at 7:30 am in the Exhibit Hall Lounge. We have a limited number of slots, so register early! Please identify one professional challenge to share with your mentor.