THE SEARCH FOR TALENT IN THE NEW ECONOMY

Time:

noon to 1:30 p.m

Location:

The Grant House, 1101 Officer’s Row Vancouver

Cost:

Varies $10 to $15 see more info

Description:

Whether your organization is growing, experiencing some turnover, or you are proactively planning for the future—it pays to be poised and ready to hire when the need arises. This session will provide ideas for systematically approaching the recruiting process to help you find the best possible people for your team. • Helpful things to know before the recruit begins • Effective recruiting processes • Job candidate sourcing ideas • Writing an effective job posting • Screening candidates efficiently, effectively, and legally • Wise steps to take after the interview… • Questions and Answers Presenter Tracy Peterkin is the President of TJ & Associates, Inc.—a SW WA-based recruiting and human resources consulting firm. TJ & Associates works with clients in a wide variety of industries including service, non-profit, manufacturing, construction, high tech and health care. Tracy brings over 20 years of Human Resource Management experience in manufacturing and consulting organizations. She graduated from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, with a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership/Supervision. She has been certified through the Human Resource Certification Institute as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) since 2003. Areas of strength include recruiting, human resources consulting, training and employee relations.