professional development

Currently Scheduled Future Offerings

Recruitment Overview - for Companies

Jun 17 Talent Planning & Development - for Companies

11:00 AM US Central Time Cost: $200.00

For Individuals:

Session 1: Career Planning in Localization

Session 2: Job Search

Session 3: Best Practices - Lessons from an Industry Recruiter

For Companies

Session 1: Recruitment Overview

Session 2: Talent Planning & Development

Session 3: Best Practices - Lessons from an Industry Recruiter

Overview

Talent Planning & Development - for Companies

Cost: $200.00

Presenter: Denise Spacinsky

Target Audience

Corporate Focus: Company executives, Localization Team Managers and HR looking for information about talent management, recruitment and development with a language industry focus.

Synopsis

Do you manage localization teams and language professionals? In this session companies will receive practical information about how to keep employees motivated and engaged, compensation and benefit packages, and issues related to professional development of successful teams. Learn to keep employees happy and committed to your organization, the top reasons why people say at ﾖ or leave - their jobs, and ideas about talent development and motivation.

Takeaway

Specially designed for companies, this session will teach you how to :

• Pipeline talent and plan for hiring needs in advance

• Craft competitive offers and compensation packages

• Keep employees motivated and engaged

• Address the needs for professional development of your teams

Best Practices: Lessons from an Industry Recruiter - for Companies

To view a recording of this introductory session, click here.

Presenter: Denise Spacinsky

Target Audience

Corporate Focus: Company executives, Localization Team Managers and HR looking for information about talent management, recruitment and development with a language industry focus.

Synopsis

Specially designed for companies in the language industry, this session addresses a myriad of topics with real life stories from a former recruiter. Learn practical lessons aimed at helping companies currently hiring and managing language industry talent so you can learn what to do - and not do - to be successful, and essential dos and dont's to make your search for talent successful.

Takeaway

Lessons about:

• The top difficulties recruiters have with hiring companies, and how to address them

• Example of excellent - and not so excellent - treatment of candidates during interviewing and selection

• Ways to make sure that you snag - or loose - great talent for your company

• Terrible interview questions to avoid

Best Practices: Lessons from an Industry Recruiter - for Individuals

To view a recording of this introductory session, click here.

Presenter: Denise Spacinsky

Target Audience

All professionals and executives in the language industry.

Synopsis

Learn what works - and does not work - from a recruiter's perspective in a job search. From difficult interviews to great -and not so great - resumes. Specially designed for individuals in the language industry, this session addresses a myriad of topics with real life stories from a former recruiter. With stories and anecdotes, you will learn essential dos and dosn't to make your job search successful.

Takeaway

Lessons about:

• What to say - and not say - in interviews.

• What to include - and not include - in your resume.

• Best ways to follow up with hiring managers.

• What to do - and not do - when you are working with a recruiter.

• Effective - and ineffective - salary negotiation techniques.

Career Planning in Localization - For Individuals

To view a recording of this introductory session, click here.

Presenter: Denise Spacinsky

Target Audience

All professionals and executives in the language industry.

Synopsis

Are you thinking of looking for a new position or changing career paths in the language industry? This first session for individuals offers information to prepare you for the search process and help you focus on what career you plan to pursue in the language industry. In addition, learn how to overcome typical stressors and blocks that come with this process.

Takeaway

Specially designed for individuals in the language industry, this session will teach you:

• How to organize your job search.

• Identify what you are good at and what you are passionate about.

• Learn about the different roles and opportunities available to you.

• Overcome stress related to the job search process.

Job Search Overview - For Individuals

To view a recording of this introductory session, click here.

Presenter: Denise Spacinsky

Target Audience

All professionals and executives in the language industry.

Synopsis

Are you actively in a job search? Individuals will be provided with tools and techniques for developing great resumes and cover letters, updating LinkedIn profiles, and sending out query letters. Learn how to grow and develop your professional network in the right way.

Takeaway

Specially designed for individuals in the language industry, you will learn how to:

• Build your resume and LinkedIn profile as a recruiter likes it

• Apply for positions and get responses

• Employ effectives approaches to active and passive networking and communication to land your first

interviews

Professional Focus: Managing Careers & Talent in the Localization Industry Introductory Session

To view a recording of this introductory session, click here.

Presenter: Denise Spacinsky

Target Audience

All professionals and executives in the language industry.

People interested in information that can help them proactively manage their careers paths.

Company executives or HR managers looking for information about talent management, recruitment and development with a language industry focus.

Knowledge Required

General knowledge of the language industry and experience that would be relevant for pursuing a career in this field.

Synopsis

In this free one-hour informational session Denise Spacinsky will introduce the various topics that will be covered throughout the various sessions over the year as well as touch on important topics related to career planning, job searching, hiring and talent management.

Recruitment Overview - for Companies

To view a recording of this introductory session, click here.

Presenter: Denise Spacinsky

Target Audience

Corporate Focus: Company executives, Localization Team Managers and HR looking for information about talent management, recruitment and development with a language industry focus.

Synopsis

Do you need to hire language industry talent? This seminar offers practical information on how to source, interview, qualify and hire people from the industry. Go step by step through the recruitment process, and learn to be clear, organized and effective in your processes to ensure success.

Takeaway

Specially designed for companies, this session will teach you how to:

• Source talent for key language roles

• Interview effectively and select the right talent

• Organize your recruitment process for success

• Craft attractive job offers and compensation packages