We are pleased to host an evening of engagement with the leading, Toronto-based Executive Recruiters on Wednesday, April 25th from 6pm-9pm at the Marriott Toronto Airport. This is a rare event to spend an evening networking with Executive Recruiters in an informal environment.

Every ExecuNet meeting provides the opportunity for each participant to share a 1 minute “infomercial” to clearly enunciate their value. This meeting however, will give you the opportunity to sell yourself to the leading Executive Recruiters in the industry!

Executive Recruiters can play an important role in your career management however, there are numerous inaccurate assumptions and misnomers about the recruitment process and how Executive Recruiters operate. Martin Buckland, Principal of Elite Resumes and ExecuNet Facilitator will conduct a Question and Answer period to further engage discussion and information sharing among event participants. To ensure all questions are addressed, please submit your questions upon arrival.

What will you gain by attending this meeting of career experts?

• Learn how to introduce yourself to Executive Recruiters.

• Uncover why Executive Recruiters very rarely return your phone calls.

• Network with leading Canadian Executive Recruiters in: Interim Management, Banking, Insurance, Real Estate,  Private  Equity, Infrastructure, Advanced Technology, Communications, Utilities, Not-For-Profit and Consumer Products.

• Uncover how Executive Recruiters source talent and how to gain the maximum traction to attract their attention during a career transition or while gainfully employed.

• How do Executive Recruiters evaluate your career history if you are contemplating changing industries?

• Acquire knowledge on how Executive Recruiters use social media including LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to find   candidates.

The following renowned Executive Recruiters will be joining our Executive Recruitment Panel:

Linda Clark

Partner/Recruiter

Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions

Mandeep Grewal

Deputy Managing Partner

Rosenzweig & Company Inc.

Joe Zinner

Managing Director

Zinner & Company Inc.

Register today to advance your network of key career influencers!

Attendance for this event is limited to 75 participants and will be sold out quickly!

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.

We are pleased to have Bill Dennis speaking at the next ExecuNet Meeting, June 23rd, 2010, presenting:

“ Understanding and Succeeding With Interviewers of Different Cultures, Generations, and Personalities”

During career transition, today’s executive experiences a world of widely different types of interviewers and these differences can significantly affect your ability to connect and successfully work with this array of interviewers.

“Understanding and Succeeding With Interviewers of Different Cultures, Generations, and Personalities” is a practical, research-based presentation that will provide you valuable insights into understanding and successfully connecting with interviewers of different cultures, generations, and personalities.

Bill Dennis is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.

Over the past 35 years, Bill has held significant sales and marketing positions at major companies including KPMG, Canadian General Electric, Bell Mobility, and Westinghouse Canada.

Bill also held key management positions at medium-sized firms which were leaders in their industry.

Bill has provided over 4,500 hours of training to Continuing Education students at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. He is their most experienced Continuing Education instructor in professional selling skills and strategic marketing.

His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and MBA (Strategic Marketing and Finance).

Bill also recently passed with distinction the “Certified Sales Professional” set of examinations from the Canadian Professional Sales Association.

 Bill Dennis & Associates,

Oakville, Ontario,

905-599-6365,

www.billdennisandassociates.com

bill@billdennisandassociates.com

We are pleased to have Bojan Pavlovic speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 presenting:

“The Executive Recruiter, separating fact from fantasy”

Bojan is prepared for a highly interactive discussion on the myths and realities of executive search as a vehicle for managing one’s career. His expertise assures no questions will go unanswered!   

Bojan Pavlovic is a Client Partner based in Korn/Ferry’s Toronto Office. He is also a member of the firm’s Global Technology and Professional Services Practice.

During his tenure with Korn/Ferry, Mr. Pavlovic has successfully completed searches for Emerging Technologies, Consumer Technologies and Professional Services clients.  In addition, he specializes in placing executives within the Program Management Office function across industries.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Pavlovic worked in management consulting with Cap Gemini Ernst & Young and CGI focusing on corporate and IT strategy and business process improvement.

Mr. Pavlovic has delivered a number of leadership studies and white papers in talent management trends.

Mr. Pavlovic holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Masters of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University with majors in Strategy and Organizational Behaviour.  He is also a Certified Management Consultant with the Canadian Association of Management Consultants and is fluent in English, French, Spanish and German.

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We are pleased to have Tim Cork speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on Wednesday, April 28th 2010 presenting:

“Netgiving takes the work out of Networking”

• How to network effortlessly everyday
• How to double your network
• Effective networking communication techniques
• The power of attitude and first impressions
• The number one rule to networking and success in life
• How networking enhances career security and advancement in today’s challenging business  environment
• Giving starts the receiving process
• How to soar with the “Eagles”

Tim’s career spans 25 years in the hi-tech, commercial real estate and communications industries where he held progressively senior positions both nationally and internationally with companies like Xerox, Regus, SkyDome and TCS Telecom. He has extensive expertise in major sales initiatives, strategic alliances, people, and change.

Tim is currently the President of NEXCareer, an International provider of Career Transition, Outplacement services and coaching. He is a sought after speaker and has been published in numerous magazines and papers. Known as “The Networking Guru” by The Globe and Mail and “The Career Guru” by the Toronto Sun and Star, he educates, entertains and shares his wisdom with thousands every year.

Tim lives in Toronto with his wife and two children. He uses his name as an acronym for his purpose in life which is to Touch, Inspire and Move people to act on their passions and goals.  His best selling book, “Tapping the Iceberg” focuses on getting Straight A’s (Attitude, Aptitude, & Action) in life through unleashing your possibilities. Tim is on many boards including the THRPA.

You can get more at www.timcork.com or www.nexcareer.com  or google Tim Cork

Register today for April’s ExecuNet meeting with Tim Cork!

We are pleased to have Sheila Goldgrab speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on March 24th, 2010 presenting:

“Not in Kansas any more”

Whether you are in job transition looking to land a leadership role in an organization or you are currently leading one, the social web has changed what is expected from you. New technological tools have eliminated traditional barriers and are driving a new approach to leadership. The core competencies of achieving results alone are not enough. What we expect from leaders is changing and this has implications for how you spend your time in your job transition. Sheila Goldgrab, Executive Coach and Thought Leader on the subject of leadership in the 2.0 age, shares what‘s changed and why working on your leadership brand while in job transition matters.

 

“It is the duty of every person…to know and consider that (s)he is unique in the world.”  Martin Buber

 

As a Speaker: 

“Sheila’s insights were well articulated and highlighted by practical examples and wonderful stories from her client experiences.” 

“Sheila was clear, engaging, warm, professional and knowledgeable!” 

We are pleased to  have Steve Prentice speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on June 24th, 2009.

Web 2.0 and its impact on executives in transition.

The age of Web 2.0 is upon us, and this means big changes for the way people network, how they find opportunities and how they stay employed. Author, speaker and work technology expert, Steve Prentice offers a powerful information session that will give you clear guidance and understanding on topics such as: Blogs, Wikis, Facebook, LinkedIn and Ning, and What has changed since Web1.0? For further information and Steve’s Bio.

Steve Prentice is an expert in the relationship between people and technology in the workplace. He is an author of two books, is a frequent speaker in the media as well as at HRPA and related national conventions, and he has consulted to executive outplacement agencies for over 10 years. Steve’s ability is to culturally translate; to deliver useful knowledge about technology and business techniques in a mature, strategic fashion most usable to managers and CEO’s. Visit  www.steveprentice.com and www.bristall.com.

Register today for June’s ExecuNet Meeting with Steve Prentice!

We are pleased to have Bryan Webb speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on May 27th, 2009.

for Job Search Success!

LinkedIn is a professional, networking web application, and Bryan Webb will explain why it is, “a major tool that must be a part of your job search arsenal”. Being connected through LinkedIn immediately indicates to employers that you are familiar with current technology and web applications. Get the inside track by finding and communicating directly with the hiring influences within your next employer’s staff. Find out how to maximize your job search efforts by using LinkedIn effectively.

Bryan Webb is a Professional Engineer with over 30 years of sales and marketing of highly technical products.  He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Electronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo and has completed the Canadian Institute of Management program at York University.  A technical product marketing professional, his expertise includes instrumentation, industrial and test automation in both hardware and software (control, capture, display, analysis, and storage).  Companies that have enjoyed the benefits of his efforts to provide solutions to their customers include National Instruments, Allan Crawford Assoc., Microsys Technologies and B2B Connex. You can contact Bryan at (905) 359-4445 (Cell) or bwebb50@cogeco.ca or visit www.linkedin.com/in/bryanwebb.

Register today for May’s ExecuNet Meeting with Bryan Webb!

We are pleased to have Mandeep Grewal speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on March 25th, 2009.

Mandeep Grewal, Client Partner with Korn/Ferry International, Toronto is a member of the Firm’s Global Financial Services Market. Mr. Grewal has deep expertise in executive recruitment for banking, real estate and private equity clients of all sizes, in addition to finance engagements across multiple industries for both public and private companies. He previously held the position of Senior Associate with the Firm and has been with Korn/Ferry since 2000. He holds a MBA from Schulich School of  Business at York University and honors degree in commerce from McMaster University.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how you can attract the attention of recruiters in your job search.

Register today for March’s ExecuNet Meeting with Mandeep Grewal! 

We are pleased to have Brian Bassett speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on April 22nd, 2009.

Brian Bassett, Principal of Bassett Communication Clinics, is a corporate trainer and communication coach. The topic, ”How Prepared Are You For Your Next Job Interview?”, will be a highly interactive presentation that will provide solid suggestions for making all of your responses relevant. Learn what can be done to ensure you communicate, throughout the interview, how you will benefit the employer. This is a great opportunity to personalize strategies for dealing with uncomfortable interveiw questions that can range from the difficult to the bizarre!

Brian Bassett coaches executives from all disciplines and levels of seniority to substanitally improve their ability to win job inteviews, secure buy-in at key meetings and deliver persuasive presentations. Over the past 14 years, he has been working with a number of premier consulting firms to assist outplacement clients in the area of persuasive communications skills. Brian has held management roles in sales, operations and accounting during his more than 35 years in business. Visit www.brianbassett.ca

Register today for April’s ExecuNet Meeting with Brian Bassett!