Topic: “What is a Balanced Job Search?"

Speaker: Ed Samuel, Executive Career Coach with SamNova, Inc.

Presentation:
Searching for a job can be hard work but it’s imperative that it is a balanced job search. A common mistake made is when we put too much credence in only a few key areas of a job search. Ed Samuel, Executive Career Coach with SamNova, Inc. will discuss the elements of a balanced job search; how it can help you not only land your next job but optimize your career on a longer-term basis.

Key Takeaways:
- Learn 11 elements of a Balanced Job Search
- Foundational requirements - resume and LinkedIn profile
- Multiple levels and degrees of networking
- Learn key elements of tackling the Hidden Job Market (HJM)
- Discover new job boards that can give you an edge

Speaker's Bio:
Ed Samuel is a Career, Life Coach, Author, Radio Host, and certified Career Assessment Team Leader. His team provides career assessments, resume writing (4-resume writers), one-on-one career transition support with emphasis on mid to senior level clients across multiple functional roles and industries. Ed specializes in getting 50+ professionals back to work. His published his first book, “Optimize Your Resume – Dos and Don’ts the SamNova Way” available via his website and Amazon Books.

He leads Career Professionals Networking Forum (CPENG) in Newark, DE, Believers in Business (BIB) forum for greater Kennett Square, PA, and is a Career Consultant for Penn State University. Ed hosts “Optimize Your Career” program on Philly radio, 1180 am WFYL on Saturday mornings. He is a frequent speaker at: ExecuNet, TPNG, Chem/Pharma, Joseph's People, Lehigh Valley Professionals (LVP), FENG (regional chapters), Newtown Networking Forum, Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, Montgomery County Networking Group and a frequent quest on regional and national radio programs and national cable TV. Ed was keynote speaker at Wharton University and Temple’s Fox School of Business annual Alumni forum for ~ 90 minutes.

Ed has been in corporate America for 30 years in senior finance and operational roles with firms such as Digital Equipment, MeadWestvaco, The Stride Rite Corporation and QAD, Inc. He led the bulk of recruiting for a multibillion-dollar medical device firm for several years and was in recruiting for 5+ years before launching his career coaching practice.

Ed can be reached at: [email protected]
Main line is 610-274-8214
He is open to all LinkedIn invites and has 24,000+ direct connections