Cornell University's ILR School Diversity Certification Program is coming to Boston for a second year!
(Beginning February 2011)
Cornell developed the nation's first certified diversity professional program to provide diversity professionals with strategic information in this important field. Professionals receive the distinguished credential (CCDP), attesting they took courses in the Diversity Management Certificate program and then passed the exam.
Cornell was one of the nation's first universities to develop and promote, diversity, inclusion and EEO programs. Cornell ILR is leading the way by helping diversity professionals link diversity strategy to organizational performance. For more information on Cornell ILR and its Diversity Management Certificate Program click here.
Join us in Boston starting February 2011 and gain knowledge in an area that is increasingly complex, highly specialized, and important to organizations in creating a competitive workforce.
Seats are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants, so reserve your space today! The registration deadline is February 1.
For more information check our website at www.diversitystaffingpros.com
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Resume Writing Workshops
Does your resume measure up to the competition? Do you know how to best showcase your degree, past jobs and extra-curricular activities?
Learn the art of writing resumes while discovering what employers are really looking for! Join us for an informational two hour workshop that will help you develop a resume or fine-tune an existing one. Focus on identifying your skills, exploring your accomplishments, and learning what today's employers want to see.
The seats are limited so click here to REGISTER TODAY!
COST:
$50.00
TIME:
Sept. 15 or Sept. 28, 2010
5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
4 Copley Place , Suite 145
Boston, 02116
For questions please call:
Diversity Staffing Pros,
617-267-0047
Learn the art of writing resumes while discovering what employers are really looking for! Join us for an informational two hour workshop that will help you develop a resume or fine-tune an existing one. Focus on identifying your skills, exploring your accomplishments, and learning what today's employers want to see.
The seats are limited so click here to REGISTER TODAY!
COST:
$50.00
TIME:
Sept. 15 or Sept. 28, 2010
5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
4 Copley Place , Suite 145
Boston, 02116
For questions please call:
Diversity Staffing Pros,
617-267-0047
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
World Diversity Leadership Summit
Diversity Staffing Pros, LLC is a proud sponsor of the World Diversity Leadership Summit.
The World Diversity Leadership Summit (WDLS) brings together global leaders, experts, academicians and over 100 speakers.
Increase customer, employee and shareholder value by learning how to apply the latest diversity, globalization & inclusion strategies, trends and best practices to your organization.
Take away resources, tools and solutions you can put to work in your organization immediately.
So join us on September 13 & 14, 2010.
Please click here to register!
ABOUT THE WDLS
This Summit began six years ago (2004) in Prague, Czechoslovakia and has been hosted by the United Nations, the Vice Chancellor of Austria and the International Monetary Fund. It has also been held in Washington, D.C and New York City. This year, it will take place at Harvard University's:
LOCATION:
Joseph B. Martin Conference Center
Harvard Medical School
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 01876 (Longwood Medical Area)
WHO WILL ATTEND?
WDLS attendees from around the world will include hundreds of cross-industry:
•global leaders, senior corporate executives,
•policy makers, academicians, government and non-governmental organization (NGO) officials,
•diversity and human resources professionals and executives
•business owners
focused on the complex challenges and opportunities related to global diversity management.
For more details go to: www.wdlsummit.com
The World Diversity Leadership Summit (WDLS) brings together global leaders, experts, academicians and over 100 speakers.
Increase customer, employee and shareholder value by learning how to apply the latest diversity, globalization & inclusion strategies, trends and best practices to your organization.
Take away resources, tools and solutions you can put to work in your organization immediately.
So join us on September 13 & 14, 2010.
Please click here to register!
ABOUT THE WDLS
This Summit began six years ago (2004) in Prague, Czechoslovakia and has been hosted by the United Nations, the Vice Chancellor of Austria and the International Monetary Fund. It has also been held in Washington, D.C and New York City. This year, it will take place at Harvard University's:
LOCATION:
Joseph B. Martin Conference Center
Harvard Medical School
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 01876 (Longwood Medical Area)
WHO WILL ATTEND?
WDLS attendees from around the world will include hundreds of cross-industry:
•global leaders, senior corporate executives,
•policy makers, academicians, government and non-governmental organization (NGO) officials,
•diversity and human resources professionals and executives
•business owners
focused on the complex challenges and opportunities related to global diversity management.
For more details go to: www.wdlsummit.com
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
How to Build Your Networking Contact List
Networking is an integral part of business life with the goal to gain with new and valuable contacts that may be useful to you in your current job, or who may be able to help you in your future career goals. Building a strong list on contacts can be helpful to you in any number of ways – when you take the time to network, you never know who you will meet.
There are a few rules that you need to follow if you want to get the most out of your networking opportunities and build your contact list. First, you should be aware that almost any encounter could turn into a potential networking opportunity. So you need to be open to meeting new people at all times. You also need to recognize what is not an opportunity to network. No one will be receptive to you if you intrude on his or her personal space and time.
In addition, you need to approach people in the right way. You have to be confident, so firm handshakes and making eye contact are important. Make sure you are prepared to talk about you and your business. You might want to rehearse your opening phrase or plan a few “small talk” topics in advance. Knowing you are prepared will help give you the confidence you need to make a good impression.
At networking events, work the room. Experts recommend talking to each person for a maximum of three to five minutes. If you hit it off with someone, make plans to talk another time.
Now getting back to the actual contact list, here are some quick tips to build one. I think you'll be surprised, when you develop your list, about who you actually do know - and who they know. With that in mind, let's see who you know:
1.Industry Providers - Who buys from your company and who does your company buy from? These contacts can lead to unadvertised openings with your company's clients or vendors.
2.Professional Contacts - Employers, supervisors, co-workers (past and present), subordinates, clients, customers, fellow professional organization members and trade group members.
3.Personal Contacts - List extended family members, in addition to immediate family members.
4.Service Providers - Who do you buy from? On your list, include people you see only once a year or infrequently: hairdressers, dentists, massage therapists, attorneys, homebuilders, physicians, etc.
5.Volunteer Organizations - such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church, etc. List them all and their members.
6.Personal Sports Teams and Kids Sports Teams - You would need to expand your idea of sports.
7.Alumni - Past, Present, and Future - Who doesn't want to help a fellow alumn, sorority sister or fraternity brother.
8.All the People Your Contacts Know - Just as you have hundreds, or thousands, of people in your network, so does each person you contact is connected to others.
Now that you've made your list, you have to figure out who you know that can help you get the job of your dreams. Be specific with your request, share how your skills will benefit the contact or the company, and tell your network what is the best way they can help you.
There are a few rules that you need to follow if you want to get the most out of your networking opportunities and build your contact list. First, you should be aware that almost any encounter could turn into a potential networking opportunity. So you need to be open to meeting new people at all times. You also need to recognize what is not an opportunity to network. No one will be receptive to you if you intrude on his or her personal space and time.
In addition, you need to approach people in the right way. You have to be confident, so firm handshakes and making eye contact are important. Make sure you are prepared to talk about you and your business. You might want to rehearse your opening phrase or plan a few “small talk” topics in advance. Knowing you are prepared will help give you the confidence you need to make a good impression.
At networking events, work the room. Experts recommend talking to each person for a maximum of three to five minutes. If you hit it off with someone, make plans to talk another time.
Now getting back to the actual contact list, here are some quick tips to build one. I think you'll be surprised, when you develop your list, about who you actually do know - and who they know. With that in mind, let's see who you know:
1.Industry Providers - Who buys from your company and who does your company buy from? These contacts can lead to unadvertised openings with your company's clients or vendors.
2.Professional Contacts - Employers, supervisors, co-workers (past and present), subordinates, clients, customers, fellow professional organization members and trade group members.
3.Personal Contacts - List extended family members, in addition to immediate family members.
4.Service Providers - Who do you buy from? On your list, include people you see only once a year or infrequently: hairdressers, dentists, massage therapists, attorneys, homebuilders, physicians, etc.
5.Volunteer Organizations - such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church, etc. List them all and their members.
6.Personal Sports Teams and Kids Sports Teams - You would need to expand your idea of sports.
7.Alumni - Past, Present, and Future - Who doesn't want to help a fellow alumn, sorority sister or fraternity brother.
8.All the People Your Contacts Know - Just as you have hundreds, or thousands, of people in your network, so does each person you contact is connected to others.
Now that you've made your list, you have to figure out who you know that can help you get the job of your dreams. Be specific with your request, share how your skills will benefit the contact or the company, and tell your network what is the best way they can help you.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The Boston Business Journal Leaders in Diversity Awards
Congratulations to our Diversity Staffing Pros principal, Kim Dukes-Rivers, for being chosen as one of the honorees for the Boston Business Journal's Leader in Diversity Awards that will take place on October 21 at the Westin Waterfront.
The Boston Business Journal will honor seven individuals and three companies for their leadership in promoting inclusiveness and economic opportunity at its first Leaders in Diversity event.
As Chris McIntosh, publisher of the Boston Business Journal put it: "Providing economic opportunity to a wider cross-section of Bostonians and promoting more diversity are key components to making Boston a better place to live and work. We're pleased to honor individuals and companies that are taking the lead."
The individual honorees are:
• Catherine Donaher, College Bound Dorchester
• Nancy Wilsker, Brown Rudnick
• James Sturgis Jr., Royal Ahold
• Kim Dukes-Rivers, Diversity Staffing Pros
• Michael James, Boston Architectural College
• Deborah Enos, Neighborhood Health Plan
• Jeffrey Musman, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Also, the companies that will be honored at the Leaders in Diversity event are:
• Deloitte
• MassHousing
• Neighborhood Health Plan
The Leaders in Diversity event also will also feature a panel discussion on Race and Business in Boston, that you won’t want to miss.
To read more, please click: Business Journal honoring diversity leaders - Boston Business Journal.
The Boston Business Journal will honor seven individuals and three companies for their leadership in promoting inclusiveness and economic opportunity at its first Leaders in Diversity event.
As Chris McIntosh, publisher of the Boston Business Journal put it: "Providing economic opportunity to a wider cross-section of Bostonians and promoting more diversity are key components to making Boston a better place to live and work. We're pleased to honor individuals and companies that are taking the lead."
The individual honorees are:
• Catherine Donaher, College Bound Dorchester
• Nancy Wilsker, Brown Rudnick
• James Sturgis Jr., Royal Ahold
• Kim Dukes-Rivers, Diversity Staffing Pros
• Michael James, Boston Architectural College
• Deborah Enos, Neighborhood Health Plan
• Jeffrey Musman, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Also, the companies that will be honored at the Leaders in Diversity event are:
• Deloitte
• MassHousing
• Neighborhood Health Plan
The Leaders in Diversity event also will also feature a panel discussion on Race and Business in Boston, that you won’t want to miss.
To read more, please click: Business Journal honoring diversity leaders - Boston Business Journal.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Diversity Staffing Pros, LLC
Diversity Staffing Pros, LLC is currently recruiting for active and passive professionals in the areas of:
•Finance and Accounting
•Professional Administrative
•Information Technology
•Biotechnology/Life Sciences
•Engineering/Design
Get registered with us today for consideration for some of the best positions coming available this fall.
Visit our website today and upload your resume or send you resume and cover letter to jobs@diversitystaffingpros.com.
•Finance and Accounting
•Professional Administrative
•Information Technology
•Biotechnology/Life Sciences
•Engineering/Design
Get registered with us today for consideration for some of the best positions coming available this fall.
Visit our website today and upload your resume or send you resume and cover letter to jobs@diversitystaffingpros.com.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
How to Master an Informational Interview
The last post tackled the subject of creating an elevator speech. We discussed its importance and we presented its special features. In this post, we will cover another important topic related to networking, informational interviews.
You hear many people talking about the benefits of informational interviews, but what exactly are they? The term informational interview refers to a 20-30 minute conversation that you have with somebody, in order to learn more about their professional experience, in an attempt to explore you own career possibilities. An informational interview differs from a job interview in that, the purpose of the informational interview is to ask for information, and to network and not to pursue a particular job offer. Also, in an informational interview you have the control, because you get to ask most of the questions and the focus is on the person whom you are interviewing and his/her expertise, rather than your job qualifications. And most importantly, you have much to gain and very little to lose in an informational interview, so the pressure is not nearly as high as with a job interview.
Now that we know what an informational interview is we can get into detail about the best way to conduct one. The first step is to build a potential contact list. You need to find those people that work in a setting you like, work in a company or career that is of interest to you. Once you narrow down the list you need to find a way to contact these people and set up a communication method preferred by them. You can approach them via email, by phone, or in person. Often it helps to first send an email and then follow up by phone. Once you arranged the informational interview then you can move to the next step which is to prepare for the interview. You need to do your homework about the contacts, including information about their career and company. Then, you will need to decide and plan ahead of time what you want to ask them. The questions need to be presented in a clear and organized manner. As the interview wraps up, ask if there is anything else that they would like to share about their work. And the most important part, ask your contact if they can think of other people it might be helpful for you to contact for additional information. By doing so, you will slowly start building your personal network. Finally, write every contact you interview a thank you letter within 24 hours.
Tip: A hand-written thank you note will help you stand out in the person’s mind.
You hear many people talking about the benefits of informational interviews, but what exactly are they? The term informational interview refers to a 20-30 minute conversation that you have with somebody, in order to learn more about their professional experience, in an attempt to explore you own career possibilities. An informational interview differs from a job interview in that, the purpose of the informational interview is to ask for information, and to network and not to pursue a particular job offer. Also, in an informational interview you have the control, because you get to ask most of the questions and the focus is on the person whom you are interviewing and his/her expertise, rather than your job qualifications. And most importantly, you have much to gain and very little to lose in an informational interview, so the pressure is not nearly as high as with a job interview.
Now that we know what an informational interview is we can get into detail about the best way to conduct one. The first step is to build a potential contact list. You need to find those people that work in a setting you like, work in a company or career that is of interest to you. Once you narrow down the list you need to find a way to contact these people and set up a communication method preferred by them. You can approach them via email, by phone, or in person. Often it helps to first send an email and then follow up by phone. Once you arranged the informational interview then you can move to the next step which is to prepare for the interview. You need to do your homework about the contacts, including information about their career and company. Then, you will need to decide and plan ahead of time what you want to ask them. The questions need to be presented in a clear and organized manner. As the interview wraps up, ask if there is anything else that they would like to share about their work. And the most important part, ask your contact if they can think of other people it might be helpful for you to contact for additional information. By doing so, you will slowly start building your personal network. Finally, write every contact you interview a thank you letter within 24 hours.
Tip: A hand-written thank you note will help you stand out in the person’s mind.
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