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The Campus Recruiting Forum is produced by Brainstorm Consulting and features plenaries, workshops and panel discussions presented by leading authorities and expert recruiters from across North America and beyond.
The 2010 Forum will feature all brand new content to engage both new recruiters as well as returning Forum participants.
There will also be plenty of opportunities to network with recruiters from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds as well as a special networking reception with representatives from colleges and universities at the end of the day.
The following workshops will be presented at the Chicago Campus Recruiting Forum. Presenter biographies can be viewed on the "About Our Presenters" page.
All details are subject to change.
To view the agenda for the Chicago Campus Recruiting Forum - Please Click Here
Four Generations on the Team: How to Attract and Retain Gen Y
Graham Donald
President
Brainstorm Consulting
As experienced workers begin to retire, successfully transferring their knowledge to younger workers is critical. As digital natives, new graduates not only have a different perspective on the workplace, but also a different set of experiences working in collaboration with others. In this session, find out how organizations can attract, motivate and integrate members of Generation Y into their teams so that they can retain these new hires for the long term. In the process, employers will inevitably create a better workplace for everyone.
iAds, iPads or iFads? Your Mobile College Audience
David Howard
Global Digital Strategist
TMP Worldwide
Kate Garmey
TMP Worldwide
The world of technology is in constant flux and it can seem impossible to keep up with what’s new and hot on campus. But using the right media is just as important as creating the right message when trying to reach your potential hires. Join David Howard and Kate Garmey from TMP as they illustrate the contemporary college Mobile marketplace and show examples of what’s working and what’s next in this rapidly expanding space.
College Labor Market 2011: What Employers Can Expect!
Phil Gardner
Director
Collegiate Employment Research Institute
Based on the most recent findings of the Collegiate Employment Research Institute, Dr. Phil Gardner will provide insight into what the future holds for college recruiters. This will include everything from employers’ hiring projections to details of how they have adapted to the economic downturn. He will also discuss recent trends in the use of social media in recruiting and the new role of internships in recruiting. Based on ongoing studies of the growing skills gap, Dr. Gardner will provide insight into demographic projections and how these will affect employers in the years to come. This presentation will also highlight the specific survey responses of employers from the Chicago-Illinois area.
Internship Fundamentals: Keys to Maximizing your ROI
Richard Bottner
Founder and President
Intern Bridge Inc.
More and more employers are discovering the benefits of creating internship programs to attract and develop new talent for their organizations. However, the returns to the employer vary dramatically based on how well and how purposefully organizations plan and execute these programs. The approaches to internship programs – everything from recruiting to compensation – are as varied as the employers offering them. Join Richard Bottner, the nation’s top internship program expert (he literally “wrote the book” on successful internship programs), as he discusses what it takes to build a strategic internship program that maximizes your return on investment. Those who are newer to internship programs will benefit from the solid foundation Richard will provide while those with more experience will appreciate his ability to address any aspect of internships with great depth.
A Fresh Look at Recruitment Best Practices: What Do Today’s Students Value?
Mary Scott
President
Scott Resource Group
Social networking, blogs, podcasts and virtual worlds have been getting tremendous airplay with recruiting and technology experts. Each offers new ways for employers to attract and connect with potential recruits – but are these recruitment approaches valued by students? Mary Scott will present the recent findings of a comprehensive study that examines, on a comparative basis, what today’s students say matters to them – and what doesn’t – as they consider potential employers. Tap into Mary’s extensive experience and join in on the debate about the most effective strategies for attracting talent on campus.
20 Measures That Make Your Campus Program Strategic
John Flato
President
Campus Strategic Partners
What makes a campus recruiting program truly “strategic”?
How can you maximize your recruitment ROI?
Many employers say they would like to have a more strategic campus recruiting program. But what does that really mean? Over the years, industry veteran John Flato has developed 20 distinct criteria that an employer must embody in order for their campus recruiting program to be “best in class”. Implementing these will ensure the best return on your investment from your efforts to attract, recruit, and retain students and new graduates.
In this presentation, John will share these 20 measures and provide concrete success stories of the companies that have proven them effective. Whether you are tasked with developing a new campus recruiting program, or in charge of executing and improving an existing one, this session will provide a roadmap to ensure your success.
Cocktail Reception for Employers and Career Services Professionals
Whatever you do, don’t leave early: this networking opportunity will be one of the highlights of the Forum. Talk with colleagues from other companies, meet new contacts from campus career centers, enjoy some complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and continue to explore the topics of the day. There will also be a variety of door prizes presented - so don’t miss out!
