Mediabistro Career Circus 2010

Build a Meaningful Career for the 21st Century

What's next for your career? The economy is forcing a change in the type of jobs that need to be filled, and technology has changed the way we search for work, promote ourselves, and communicate. Join mediabistro.com for an immersive day of expert career guidance, peer support, and techniques for managing your career whether you're currently employed or hot on the job search. See the complete program with speakers.

Find out how to connect with opportunities and learn what resources can help you acquire new skills. Speakers will include career advisors, entrepreneurs, and professionals inside and outside of media with the insight and experience to help you design a plan to get the career you want.

At Mediabistro Career Circus, you'll:

Find out where the jobs are.
The economy drives the need for jobs, sometimes in places that we least expect. Learn what industries hold career opportunities now and what skills you'll need to break through the competition.

Develop a career plan and job search methodology.
Find out how to assess your individual strengths and develop a career management plan and a search strategy that leads to the career that you want.

Learn to build and maintain an online personal profile.
Learn how to build a powerful presence online, what social networks to use, and how to protect your privacy.

Improve your skill set for a competitive advantage.
Whether you're a journalist who's moved from print to online, or an executive trying to engage customers through social media, we'll tackle the new world of media and technology so you can determine what is critical to learn and where to put your efforts.

Engage with media peers and leaders.
Immersive conversation breaks offer attendees and speakers the opportunity to catch up, develop ideas and make new connections between sessions.