Sessions

As a former member of SHRM's EPAC (emerging professional advisory council) Claire Stroh is passionate about helping SHRM attract, build and develop a community for the next generation of HR leaders through social media, membership and networking activities. During this session Claire will guide the audience through best practices on learning, using social media, networking and advancing your career as a young/emerging HR professional. Target audience is young / emerging HR professionals, however experienced leaders are also encouraged to attend if they'd like to learn how to support their more junior staff.

Learning Objectives:

• Gaining credibility, moving up, career advancement  - Differentiating yourself in the HR job market  - Differentiating yourself at work  - How to gain credibility at work and within your networks (behavior and communication)  - Getting ready to / how to move up at work.
• Social media and networking  - What is a personal brand and how do you build it/use it  - Filling out and using your LinkedIn profile (connecting, posting and engaging)  - Using social media to advance your career and organization, and use it for professional development.
• Learning and professional development  - How to find and navigate learning opportunities within your organization  - Outside of your organization, various types of events, webinars, getting involved with your local chapter, SHRM national programs such as mentoring and career connection events