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

The ReWork Career Fair, sponsored by Cancer Treatment Centers of America®, will be held during the Conference from 2:30 to 5:30 in the Pennsylvania Convention Center Exhibit Hall, and is free to the public. You'll find the tools and training necessary to strengthen skill sets, land promotions and secure higher salaries. Those interested in attending the keynote addresses and education sessions throughout the day may register for the Conference.

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.

Presenting Sponsor of the ReWork Career Fair

The ReWork Career Fair is sponsored by Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA). CTCA offers patients the most sophisticated forms of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy in combination with complementary therapies, including nutrition therapy, naturopathic medicine, mind-body medicine and spiritual support. Since CTCA opened its doors in Philadelphia in 2005, the hospital has embarked on significant expansion projects and added more than 500 employees in various departments. The integrated cancer hospital is looking for well-qualified healthcare professionals to make a real difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families. CTCA offers a commitment to the values that are important to you—hopefulness, compassion and empowerment.