Speaker Notes (Past Engagements)

Recent Speaking Engagements:

PRSA of Puget Sound

Back to the Basics - Job Hunting Strategies in a Tough Economy

A podcast of this "Back to Basics" panel discussion has now been posted on the PRSA Puget Sound Chapter website as of February 1, 2009: http://prsapugetsoundchapter.blogspot.com/.

January 21, 2009, 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Seattle Times Auditorium, 1120 John Street, Seattle, Washington 98109

Whether you are relatively new to public relations, teetering on edge of unemployment after years in the business or making a career change, there’s no time like the start of a new year to brush up on your job search skills. Join recruiting professionals Judy Cushman and Mark Tranter for a frank discussion on:

·         The Puget Sound PR employment environment

·         Handling an impending lay-off

·         How PR professionals unintentionally sabotage themselves in the interviewing process

·         Common sense rules to give you an edge in a highly competitive job market

As President of Seattle-based Judith Cushman & Associates, Judy Cushman leads national search efforts ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to agencies and smaller companies. With more than 25 years in the field, she approaches each search strategically with up-front, in-depth analysis of the company, the position and the candidate profile. Ms. Cushman is a frequent workshop leader, speaking to communications groups across the country about trends affecting the profession.

Mark Tranter is a partner in CFO Selections, providing finance and accounting executive search and interim consulting services to a wide range of organizations in the West. Prior to joining CFO selections, he co-founded Human Capital Advisors to provide companies with top executive talent and help thousands of successful executives around the country with their career progression.

Upcoming Speaking Engagements:

No upcoming speaking engagements are scheduled at this time.

Conferences:

No upcoming conferences are scheduled at this time.

Special Events:

Attending the IABC regional meeting in Minneapolis, Oct 11-13

If you are interested in having Judy speak and/or lead a seminar, please contact her at .

Speaker Notes Available (Past Engagements)

May 9, 2006: Seattle, WA  Speaker Notes (NIRI - IR Career Trends)

April 26, 2005:  Seattle, WA  Speaker Notes (IABC - Ethics)

February 18, 2003:  Orlando, FL  Speaker Notes (PRSA - Trends)

January 16, 2003:  Puget Sound, WA  Speaker Notes (PRSA - Trends)