Martin Buckland, Principal of Elite Resumes and sole facilitator for ExecuNet Meetings in Canada since 1999 is pleased to announce this valuable opportunity, exclusive to senior level clients of Elite Resumes and attendees of ExecuNet meetings to become a member of ExecuNet at NO CHARGE.

ExecuNet’s Associate Membership is available at no charge to those who are director level or above. Newly enhanced, in-depth profiles allow Associate Members to gain visibility in an exclusive network of C-level and senior-level executives.

Associate Members:

• Are able to create a professional profile that can be seen by paid executive members and recruiters.
• Appear on all searches conducted by our recruiters and paid members.
• Can be contacted by recruiter and executive members and engage in correspondence after initial communication.
• Can obtain a free weekly job alert personalized by geographical location, function and industry.
• Have access to job search and career advancement content.

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To Register for Toronto ExecuNet or Senior ExecuNet Meetings visit http://aneliteresume.com/execunet/

There are only 4 more Toronto ExecuNet meetings in 2010! Don’t miss the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on Wednesday, June 23^rd, our last meeting prior to summer break. Meetings will follow on the fourth Wednesday in September, October and November. All meetings are held from 6pm-9pm at the Marriott Toronto Airport, 901 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON M9W 1J5 and feature renowned speakers, exceptional networking opportunities, a distributed list of  attendees, food and beverages and Executive Recruiters are extended an open invite. A $40 registration fee is charged to cover expenses.

Book all 4 meetings by June 22nd and you will receive the opportunity to register a friend or colleague to join you for each meeting in 2010 free of charge! Register online at Toronto ExecuNet.

We are pleased to have Bill Dennis speaking at this month’s meeting presenting, “Understanding and Succeeding With Interviewers of Different Cultures, Generations, and Personalities”.

The Toronto ExecuNet Meeting provides a networking opportunity for professionals who want to stay “on top” of their careers, remain alert to job opportunities, penetrate the hidden job market and be better prepared in today’s uncertain working environments. ExecuNet is the leading executive job, career and networking organization exclusively for the $100,000+ executive and senior level manager. Its purpose is to give executives the opportunity to exchange perspectives and develop resources with other decision makers from a variety of industries and fields.  

History of Toronto ExecuNet Speakers

Senior ExecuNet Meetings continue througout the year on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Managing a successful, executive career requires staying current with industry news and trends. This information is necessary to provide a solid foundation and assist in the decision making process for targeting specific companies within viable industries. CB Online is an excellent source for business news in Canada and is the online home of Money Sense, Canadian Business and PROFIT.

The PROFIT 100 Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies is the 22nd annual publication, and includes those companies recognized by percentage of growth from 2004 to 2009, none of which grew less than 605%! Also included in this report are the next 100 top ranked companies.

The available information for these 200 Canadian companies includes the year founded, website adresses, head office locations, number of employees, CEO names, revenues and growth. A perusal of these successfuly acknowledged, top ranked companies could lead to an additional company to target in your job search. Getting your foot in the door could include composing an introductory letter personalized to a decision maker within the company or a contact on LinkedIn who is able to provide you with a personalized introduction to a key person in the organization.

In addition to this annual report, there is a wealth of information available at CB Online, including the opportunity to establish a profile and subscribe to the eNewsletter. You will have access to Headline News, Market News, Economic Indicators, Personal Development, Discussion Boards and much more.

Staying current with economic trends is a critcal component in managing a successful executive career and so too is networking. Visit ExecuNet to discover the executive networking meetings available in the GTA facilitated by Martin Buckland, Elite Resumes.  

The most dramatic changes we have seen in networking for job opportunities are related to Internet use and specifically, social media. Gone are the days when your entire network consisted of friends, family and co-workers. Today we are able to connect with millions of people and target specific industries, companies and people opening up a whole new list of job search strategies and increased job opportunities.

Not so long ago, a company interested in hiring would have put an advertisement in a newspaper, you would submit your resume and then sit back hoping to be called in for an interview. Today, they are more likely to post the position on the Internet. Whether a company or recruiting website or job boards, an online search has the potential to provide results for thousands of jobs from around the world. The emergence and rapid growth of social media has given recruiters and HR professionals the resources to seek out potential candidates through online profiles and studies show 80% are logging in to Linkedin. With access to 60 million professionals it’s no wonder! With a population greater than all but two countries in the world, Facebook is evolving into the ultimate social media networking and marketing tool. Gone are the days when only businesses actively marketed products and services. Potential candidates are networking online to market their expertise and position themselves as the next CEO or VP.    

Networking with HR professionals and recruiters is an obvious and necessary component of your job search online and off. So too, is attending networking meetings to share information with other professionals in career transition and develop valuable contacts and leads. What about networking with employees? Those who are gainfully employed could offer a valuable connection as many companies offer their employees a substantial bonus, $2,000 to $10,000 for referring a potential candidate who is successfully hired to fill a position.

Networking is the most successful job search tool available surpassing all other strategies combined. Online job boards account for only 3-5% of jobs so the next time you are online, allocate your time accordingly. Present a professional online profile, update your status regularly and NETWORK online and off to secure job opportunities and land the job that’s right for you!

Visit ExecuNet for further information on three executive networking events held each month at Toronto venues.

Toronto ExecuNet meetings were originally held at the Toronto Board of Trade with the first meeting taking place in September 1999. Over the years we have had the pleasure of introducing more than 80 inspirational speakers. In September 2008 a new venue was chosen at the Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel offering a location minutes from the Toronto International Airport, Hwy 400, 427, 403 and 407. We would like to thank the many speakers who have provided valuable information to thousands of senior executives over these past years. 

2010 Speakers Randall Craig Ray Pons Sheila Goldgrab Tim Cork Bojan Pavlovic Bill Dennis Jim Carlisle 

2009 Speakers Paul Copcutt Paul Hart Mandeep Grewal Brian Bassett Bryan Webb Steve Prentice David Perry Linda Ockwell-Jenner Bob Woodcock

Speakers from prior years:

Gordon Orlikow, Senior Client Partner, Korn/Ferry International Lisa Price, Founding Partner, Permanent Search Group Russ Buckland, Managing Partner, Bedford Consulting Group Bruce Powell, Managing Partner, IQ Partners Inc. Michael Stern, President, Michael Stern Associates Inc. Joe Zinner, Managing Director, Zinner & Company Executive Search Andrea Waines, Partner, Heidrick & Struggles Dave Howlett, VP Corporate Dev., Life Science, The Magnes Group Craig Colraine, Partner, Birenbaum, Steinberg, Landau, Savin & Colraine Jeff Hauswirth, Manager, Spencer Stuart David Huggins, President, Andros Consultants Ltd. Tim Cork, President, NEXCareer Linda Schnabel, President, Career Works Manon Dulude, Life Coach and Psychotherapist Samuel Morgenstein, Partner, ARES Consulting Services Ltd. Darren Henry, Triathlete & Motivational Speaker, TriExcellence Mark Swartz, Principal, Career Activist Shelle Rose Charvet, President, Success Strategies Susan E. Hanson, President, Vero Group Inc. Dave Crisp, CEO Crisp Strategies Inc. Carl Lovas, President, Ray & Berndtson John Kuypers, President, W.I.N. Leadership, Executive Coaching & Business Development Heidi MacKay, President, Dimensions For Growth Peter de Jager, President, De Jager & Company Ltd. Dick Cappon, President, Cappon Associates Michael Ehling, Business Coach Barbara Symmons, M.Ed., Senior Associate Lionel F. Laroche, Ph.D., P.Eng., Consultant Dr. Michael Dodkewitsch, Ph.D., Psychologist Gilles Robert, President, Adams Research Group Judy Suke, President, Triangle Seminars Thomas D. Holmes, President, Thomas D. Holmes & Associates Patrick Kielty, Senior Consultant, Hazell & Associates Elizabeth Squissato, Senior HR Professional Barry Barnes, Regional HR Manager, Lafarge Construction Materials Catherine A. Graham, Ray & Berndtson

Please feel free to advise us of any ExecuNet speaker that should be included in this list. For further information and to register for ExecuNet visit http://aneliteresume.com/execunet/.    

Staying current and up to date will likely be the most influential component in the success of your future career. ExecuNet, GRAY MATTERS: Experienced Executives Gaining The Edge, provides an extensive and valuable career guide for ”senior” executives in today’s job market. Despite the aging workforce, age discrimination in the workplace continues to increase. Identifying it and learning strategies to help limit this age-related bias during the job search are critical to managing an executive career.

Last year, employment descrimination claims increased by 15% but specifically, age descrimination charges increased by 29% according to The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ExecuNet surveyed 287 executives, 71% indicated that age discrimination is a serious problem and in ExecuNet’s 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, 44% of senior level executives surveyed agreed that their age will affect their ability to land their next position, an increase of 33% over last year.

Dave Opton, CEO and Founder of ExecuNetshares his own personal experience noting age discrimination is alive and well, but not insurmountable. He says, “What does convince employers (at nearly any age is projecting energy, commitment and genuine interest in the opportunity at hand. An up-to-date shirt, good grooming and eye glasses from this century don’t hurt either.”

Further advice offered by ExecuNet members includes, keeping up to date on practices and new ideas, dress in current and stylish fashion, stay fit, look healthy, keep current with the culture, Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and technology. Hiring professionals are more likely to hire someone not unlike themselves so if your attire is more similar to what their great grandfather would wear, you’ve never heard of a tweet and you think American Idol is a reference to Marilyn Monroe, don’t expect a second interview.

Martin Buckland has been facilitating ExecuNet networking meetings in Canada since 1999. For upcoming dates and venues visit ExecuNet.

We are pleased to have Ray Pons speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on February 24, 2010.

“You were created to achieve excellence; there is greatness within you, waiting for you to find it!” Ray Pons

“Finding Your Way To Greatness” 

“Positive thinking doesn’t always work – but stinkin’ thinkin’ never fails.” Ray Pons

In this funny, uplifting and encouraging keynote Ray will help you identify obvious or subtle habits of stinkin’ thinkin’ and FUDS, Fears, Uncertainties, Doubts, Suspicions. You will leave with a stronger, more strategic mindset, empowered and energized to make the move to greatness, fulfillment of your greatness potential.

Ray Pons is an uplifting, no-nonsense, genuine speaker delivering inspiring messages of hope on the wings of laughter to encourage organizations and people to find their way to greatness – greatness in business and greatness in life.

Ray was born into a working class family close to Liverpool, England growing up in the baby-boom era of the Beatles and Merseybeat music. He arrived in Canada at age 23 with no job, no connections and no real prospects but what he did have was a desire for a better life. His experience includes sales manager, life insurance broker, reinsurance executive and owner of several small businesses, some great successes…some great crash-and-burn “learning experiences”. As a keynote speaker and business coach, Ray speaks on issues of personal leadership, strategic thinking and performance excellence.

Ray’s humorous and thought-provoking presentation will make you laugh, make you think and touch your heart. Authentic and believable, both onstage and off, his straightforward style will engage those in attendance with inspiring, meaningful, moving stories encouraging us all to never give up on our pursuit of a better tomorrow and never settle for less than greatness and fulfillment of our greatness potential.

Ray is the author of “Finding My Way – And How You Can Find Yours” and an eBook, “Small Business Success – Seven essential keys to start, grow & sustain a small business.”

Ray Pons can be contacted at www.raypons.com or www.thegrowthcoach.ca, 905-967-0119, cell 905-713-7815.    

To register go to Toronto ExecuNet.

We are pleased to have Randall Craig speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on January 27, 2009. 

Networking: Fish where the fish are

Networking is not about schmoozing, and it isn’t about collecting business cards. Networking is about growing your relationships so that others can help you achieve your goals. In this presentation, Randall Craig shares practical, put-into-action-today skills that will help you achieve networking success. Learn:

• How to move contacts through the four stages of the Relationship Curve
• Fish Where the Fish Are: Learning to start a relationship
• Give to Get: practical tips and the mechanics of adding value to others
• How Social Media fits into the mix… or does it?

Randall Craig has founded several successful start-ups, held a long-time position at a “big-four” consulting firm, and was a senior executive at an American public company. He is currently the President of the consulting firm Pinetree Advisors, lectures at the Schulich School of Business, and writes a column on the Monster job boards.

Randall is the author of numerous books, including Leaving the Mother Ship, The Working Resume, the best-seller (and 2008 award winner) Personal Balance Sheet, Online PR and Social Media for Experts, and the upcoming Social Media for Business. He has been profiled in all national media, is the host of the TV show Professionally Speaking, and is the 2010 President of the Toronto chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. He holds a CFA, MBA, and CMC. More information about Randall can be found at www.RandallCraig.com.

Mark Anderson, ExecuNet President and Chief Economist says, “Conditions have clearly changed. We can now see the first clear signs of a recovery indicated by responses, (from recruiters) that are similar to what we saw coming out of the last recession in the second quarter of 2003. Executive recruiters expect hiring to increase as we move toward the end of the year”.

As recruiters see signs of new hiring from their client companies the negative outlook earlier this spring is slowly turning around. Those job seekers landing jobs are spreading the word and a large percentage of those still seeking work are seeing their networking contacts evolve into influencial leads as they move into their new roles. What goes around comes around.

Your consistent effort to introduce who you are, share your area of expertise, announce the position you are seeking and offer your guidance and support will likely be the reasons you are considered for your next potential job opportunity.

Do you have a professional resume? Do you have a significant online profile? Are you actively networking? If you answer yes to all of these questions you may be landing your next job sooner than you think!

If you are in need of assistance contact Elite Resumes for certified, professional executive career management services.

We are pleased to have Linda Ockwell-Jenner speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting October 28th, 2009.

“To be a successful speaker is not to read from a script, but to talk from the heart. My passion is helping others understand that challenges are just a visitor in our lives.” ~ Linda Ockwell-Jenner

An International Professional Speaker, Author, Consultant, Life Expert and two-time breast cancer survivor Linda Ockwell-Jenner displays a passion for everything she does! Linda is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) and the International Federation for Professional Speakers (IFFPS). Linda is also a member of the Business Education Partnership of Waterloo Region.

She founded the Small Business Community Network (SBCN) to promote the tremendous value of networking. Additionally, Linda is a proud supporter of various charity organizations. 

Linda Ockwell-Jenner founded Motivational Steps™  in 2001, a leading consulting and personal development company in Ontario, Canada. Through its portfolio of inspirational products and personalized services, Motivational Steps provides companies, organizations and individuals with the tools they need to reach their goals. www.motivationalsteps.com  Phone: 519-893-1598

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from a truly inspirational and motivational professional! Linda will share her expertise on living with life’s challenges, personal development and reaching your goals. Renowned for her pure inspiration, humour and honesty, this will be a presentation that is sure to move you in a positive direction.          

Register today for October’s meeting with Linda Ockwell-Jenner!

On Wednesday, January 28th we are pleased to have Paul Copcutt of Square Peg Solution to speak at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting.

Paul Copcutt of Square Peg Solution is Canada’s leading personal brand consultant, combining a passion for people with a realization that strengths and specialization are the keys to success, he guides his clients to that outcome. His own specialty is to work with professional and executive women who are struggling with identifying a logical and authentic path to be successful in business.

Do you exist on Google and why should you care?

Because the web is fast becoming THE place where employers and recruiters check you out – sometimes before they will even meet with you. So if you have that questionable profile on Facebook or posted a witty but offensive comment on a blog – how do you deal with that digital dirt and what else can you be doing to raise a more positive virtual picture of yourself. The world of work is changing as fast as the technology driving it and to keep up you now have to develop a whole new approach to managing your career and finding jobs.

Personal branding allows us to differentiate ourselves by authentically aligning more of who we are with what we do, working on projects and seeking out opportunities that feel right because the objectives and goals are more in line with the direction we want to go. In this informative session participants will learn the importance of personal branding and having a good Google score.

Why session is relevant;

• Job seekers need to be able to stand out and differentiate themselves from others.
• The traditional way to find a job has changed they need to be more tactical with their approach.
• Time is always a factor so it is best to be working on or seeking opportunities that are aligned with a chosen direction.

Participants will leave with;

• How to measure a Google ranking – your GQ score.
• Three concrete action steps for you to build your on line brand – immediately.
• Understand the one thing you should never do on line.

Register today for the next Toronto ExecuNet Meeting!

According to a Financial Post article, BCE insiders say more than 2,000 people out of approximately 15,000 managers will lose their jobs during a “100-day plan” unveiled by new chief executive George Cope, to change the public image of BCE’s main unit, Bell Canada.

Despite this announcement, I am surprised to see, or I should say, not to see, any increase in online activity from Bell Canada Managers, who had to have seen the writing on the wall long ago.

Whether the inactivity is related to the highly publicized skills shortage or the anticipation of a lucrative severence package, these managers do not appear to be concerned about online networking to secure new positions.  It is possibile that networking is being done in person rather than online but should there be any doubt of the significance of networking, I am sharing an excerpt from ExecuNet’s Executive Insider newsletter;

“NETWORKING is undoubtedly the best method for identifying career options, as 70 percent of the senior-level executives we’ve surveyed credit this activity for their success, and more than half of corporate and search firm recruiters reportedly find candidates this way.” Robyn Greenspan, Editor in Chief, ExecuNet.

As a Professional Certified Resume Writer and Career Coach I would be happy to provide a free resume critique and share my “networking” expertise with you.

We are pleased to congratulate Anna Mikus on her new postition as Area Operations Manager!  In a recent email, Anna said, “This positiion is purely as a result of NETWORKING.  I am proof that networking really does work!”

Thanks were extended to Martin Buckland for facilitating the ExecuNet meetings, “providing excellent networking opportunities”.  Anna went on to say, “In  fact, it was the February ExecuNet Meeting that connected me with “the company”.  And after 4 months and 7 interviews – I have landed with them!”

Anna has offered to share her,
“TOP 10 Job Search Strategies while in Transition”
1. Never underestimate the power of NETWORKING. It does work.
2. PERSISTENCE, PERSISTENCE. Be patient and always follow-up.
3. ATTITUDE really is everything!
4. NO only means no for today. There is always tomorrow.
5. Know your worth! Transferable skills are very important.
6. ALWAYS send a THANK YOU note. They are powerful and leave a lasting impression!
7. Always GIVE BACK! Be willing to help others – it will come back to you ten fold.
8. TAKE RISKS! Don’t be afraid to try new things.
9. Take TIME OUT each day from job searching to do something for yourself.
10. Stop stressing about being in transition. Enjoy the GIFT OF TIME you now have!

Again, “Congratulations” Anna! Thank you for following up with us and sharing your valuable advice.

ExecuNet Meetings at the Toronto Board of Trade will resume in September and the next Senior ExecuNet Meeting in Mississauga will be held Aug. 13th.  For further information or to register, please visit our home page – top right.

Are you actively networking?  If not, you are in the minority.  You are likely missing out on opportunities for advancement in your current career and if you are searching for a job, you are facing a much greater struggle than necessary.

Recruiters list networking as one of their most effective means of finding senior managers and more than two-thirds of executives listed networking as their best method of finding jobs.  The percentage of managers planning to leave their positions within the next six months is astounding and of course there are those that will be caught in the world of corporate downsizing or restructuring, all of whom will be entering into the job search market.  While they may not look for work on job boards or in newspapers, you can bet the smart ones are nurturing their networks.

Start out by simply making a list of anyone and everyone whom you think could be helpful in offering you contacts and/or advice and then expand your contacts through networking.  Attend professional networking meetings such as ExecuNet.  And there is no shortage of the number of available networking sites such as LinkedIn, Naymz and Ziggs.  As our world of networking continues to evolve, our networks are becoming less about who we know, than who the people we know, know!

Authenticity, Corporate Pressures, and Values-Based Careering. You have worked arduously over many years to achieve your career success. Now you’re a true executive. With all the well deserved perks and pleasures. A lovely home in a prestigious part of town. The respect of your peers. And admiration from those who know they will never quite make the grade. But…have you arrived yet?

Please join Mark Swartz at ExecuNet on May 28th for a provocative discussion on the shifting nature of success. In a world where more is demanded of you every day, the costs of maintaining your status are rising. What effect is this having on your ability to be true to your values? How is the pressure to keep up affecting your physical and emotional health? Join the conversation and see what your peers are saying on these vitally important matters.

About the Speaker

Mark Swartz is a leading career and worklife specialist. His advice is read by millions yearly as the Workopolis.com National Career Advisor. He has written a number of books including the best-seller “Get Wired, You’re Hired,” and has had his own ongoing columns in the Toronto Star and on Sympatico.ca. Professionally, Mark has worked in business, government, academia and consulting. His corporate experience includes marketing and strategic planning for such companies as The Royal Bank and Kodak. He also served for several years as a university professor in Business Communication. Then on to seven years as a consultant with one of the world’s leading career transition firms, Drake Beam Morin, which led to his private practice as a coach, writer and speaker. Mark has a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario, an M.B.A. from York U. and a Masters in Education from U of T’s OISE.

Each year ExecuNet publishes a comprehensive report on the current status of the executive job market.  As always these surveys make for interesting reading, especially the 2008 survey which suggests that even though our minds are constantly being directed to a slowdown in the economy, some key points from this report suggest otherwise.

¬ “Thanks in part to an aging workforce and global economic growth, the demand for executive talent continues to increase while the threat of recession looms.”

¬ “More than 70% of search firms and corporate human resource professionals believe that there is a shortage of executive talent, and two-thirds (67%) say war for executive talent has intensified over the last year amid increasing economic uncertainly.”

¬ “Nearly all (86% corporate human resource executives and 61% of search firms report that they do not routinely post positions with a total compensation of $200,000 and above on public websites.”

¬ “Recruiters don’t deny that age can be an issue, but 71% of search consultants say their clients are less focused on age than they were in prior years; and 57% of corporate HR executives say that when over 50, the candidate’s age is not a negative factor in hiring decisions.”

¬ “Increasing demand in High Tech, Healthcare, Energy, and Business Services sectors, combined with a shortage of qualified talent and sustained economic growth overseas, is driving better than expected job growth at the executive level.” Dave Opton, ExecuNet’s CEO and Founder states: “Unfortunately, many of the opportunities created this year will remain out of reach to those who fail to read beyond the headlines,” “However, given the current pace of change, the consequences of ignoring opportunities to enhance your network and failing to closely monitor the marketplace are clearly rising.”

Finally I think this is a very telling comment:

¬ “More than 25% of search firms added professional staff in the last quarter of 2007, and another 46% have plans to hire more recruiters in the first quarter of 2008.” Mark Anderson, President, ExecuNet comments, “ They wouldn’t be expanding if they didn’t think they would have the search assignments to support additional staff,” recalling the hard lessons in the industry in 2001.

Last week at ExecuNet, Toronto, myself and 35 other senior executives were fortunate to listen to a dynamic and informative speaker. David Perry, Managing Partner at Perry-Martel, an executive search firm based in Ottawa, spoke on “Guerrilla Marketing for Job Searchers”. This topic that related directly to his best selling book, “Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters”, he co-authored with Jay Conrad Levinson and was published by John Wiley & Sons in 2005. This book is a must read for all job searchers and is available from www.amazon.com. 

I have listened to many speakers over the years, some good, some mediocre, and some bad. David was dynamic! He had everyone riveted to their chairs, not wanting to miss one iota of his presentation. Information loaded with Guerrilla tactics was freely shared with the enticed audience and revolved around 6 key areas:   

What is Guerrilla Marketing? 

How to start a Job Search

The Force Multiplier Effect 

Be Found

Find a Job

Guerrilla Marketing Attack 

The major premise was that it’s easier to be Found than Find a job. This is based on using the online tools available to promote yourself on the web, now used as a prime research and screening tool. David’s method of search for senior executive candidates across North America and it works very well, is to use the following: 

www.execunet.com (membership-based) 

www.zoominfo.com 

www.linkedIn.com 

www.google.com 

Type your name in any of these sites. Do you have a presence? If so, are you prominent? Does the content do you justice? Are you showing your true colours? Is the web content on your name professional?  If you answered no to any of these question you need to do some major rethinking. I will cover how to elevate your web profile soon. Stay tuned!!

Finally the Fall rolls around again, what a great time to source and secure a new position! The job market is picking up big time. Many new positions will become available in the next few weeks. In short, the Fall and Winter 2007/2008 look good for job seekers of all levels. With the pick up in the market, networking activities should also be elevated.  ExecuNet is back for another year in Toronto. We start this new season with a meeting that shouldn’t be missed. Five of Canada’s leading recruiters will be attending the September 26^th meeting at the Toronto Board of Trade.  

The topic of the evening session………… 

Russ Buckland, Managing Partner, Bedford Consulting Group Inc. Russ founded the Bedford Group in 1988. Prior to the Bedford Group, Russ had an extensive career at the Vice-President level in Human Resources in mining, natural resources and heavy industry. He held senior management positions with Falconbridge,Abitibi-Consolidated, Ontario Hydro, Bechtel and Saint John Shipbuilding. He is currently the General Practice Leader for TranSearch International’s Global Mining practice, Russ co-ordinates offices in all the major mining centres around the world. www.bedfordgroup.com 

Bruce Powell, Managing Partner, IQ Partners Inc.An advocate of ‘smart people’ and humble intelligence, Bruce believes true leaders forge their own success and he derives great satisfaction helping ambitious individuals achieve their goals. IQ Partners help intelligent companies hire better, hire less and retain more at the mid to senior management level in marketing, communications, media, technology, legal and financial services. http://www.iqpartners.com