Effective Networking Skills for Career Success - Presented by Jim Pagiamtzis, published author, speaker and Elite Entrepreneur

Whether you employee or entrepreneur the ability to meet and talk to employers or new people is essential, being prepared with the specific resources from business card to key questions are attributes that will be presented.

Networking Not Working (Or Does Networking Really Help You Get A Job) - Presented by Dan Eng, Director, CIPS Toronto

How many resumes have you sent out and not received any response? This is a presentation on who you know might get you a job or a better job.

Dan Eng, Director, CIPS Toronto will talk about the value of networking in getting a job or getting a better one.

Introduction to Asterisk, Open Source VOIP & Next-Gen Telecom - Presented by Mathew Gamble – Toronto Asterisk Users Group (TAUG) Member

Mr. Gamble is a technology innovator with over 10 years experience in the internet and telephony sector. His primary interest is in the development of unique and cutting edge telecommunications products. For the past 10 years, he has played a key role in the development of innovative telecommunications products, including: Canada’s first interactive two-way SMS platform, a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC), and Primus Canada’s Telemarketing Guard technology.

Creating a Six-Figure Income in IT - Presented by Ronald Vereggen

Are you nervous about off-shoring? Has your job been outsourced? Are you ready to take control of your career? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this interactive and dynamic workshop is for you. When you attend this workshop you will learn:
  - How will the IT profession evolve over the next 10 to 20 years
  - Which of the following career paths are right for you – Full-time, Contract, Entrepreneur
  - What skills employers are looking for today
  - What does it take to go on your own as a contractor or start your own business
  - How to develop your personal carrier plan
  - and the most important ... the steps to earning a six-figure income as an IT professional

The Career Face of Social Networking - How Online Communities Can Affect Your Career - Presented by Max Haroon, Founder & President of the Society of Internet Professionals.

Social networking has revolutionized the way we communicate and share information with one another in today's society. Various social networking websites are being used by millions of people everyday on a regular basis and it now seems that social networking is a part of everyday personal and business lives. Max Haroon will discuss œCan Social Networking (such as facebook, linkedin, youtube, meetup) helps you build your career? - Social Networking Sites in the context of Web 2.0 - Types of Social Networking Sites - Your reputation precede your business - Be careful of digital dirt - How Employers are using Social Networking Sites & Services.