Careers And Social Media, The Changing Landscape, SMB Dallas April 2014 Meeting

DALLAS - April 23, 2014 - PRLog -- SMB Dallas (Social Media Breakfast) April 24, 2014 meeting will feature a panel of professionals discussing the changing landscape of careers and social media.  This multi perspective panel will bring out many points about careers and integrating social media - utilizing employees to help promote social media sites and enhancing employee referrals, using social media from a corporate standpoint, and must have skills for a successful career in social media.

“Social media can be a powerful connector of people to opportunity, so we should use it wisely” says Roxanne Clary, Freeman+Leonard.

Social media is ever changing and SMB Dallas is an organization that collectively presents and practices social media platforms, tools, metrics, applications, ROI and case studies.  We are excited and honored to host the panel of HR professionals at the upcoming April 2014 meeting.  SMB Dallas is a free event so registration is critical if you want a seat for most months.  To register visit Eventbrite (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/smb-careers-and-social-media-...) - SMB: Careers And Social Media, The Changing Landscape.

Each member of the panel brings extensive experience in using social media in recruiting and sourcing candidates.  With the evolution of recruiting, career development, and ever-changing corporate challenges, social media has become a part of everyone’s career.  No longer is social media strictly a personal and pleasure pastime; it is used to build relationships, brands, and in this discussion careers.

The panel, moderated by Roxanne Clary, will include Theresa Ancelet supplying a Recruiting perspective, Cathy Henesy, corporate perspective and Nisha Raghaven, consulting perspective.

Roxanne Clary, is EVP of Business Development, Freeman+Leonard, who specialize in the creation and execution of customized, integrated marketing solutions including a full range of marketing communications services, from strategy and planning to execution—in all disciplines, including advertising, promotions, retail, digital, public relations and corporate communications.

Catherine Henesy, SPHR, is Director of Talent Acquisition, Parkland Health & Hospital System.  Her expertise includes developing process efficiencies, candidate selection and assessment, and researching and developing new sourcing strategies.  Cathy is current President of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Healthcare HR Association and a board member of the Dallas Mayor’s Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities.

Nisha Raghaven, the HRbuddy, is the founder and host of India HR Live and co-host of DriveThruHR. And is an accomplished HR professional adept at implementing sourcing strategies utilizing social media, developing programs increasing staff engagement and performance, and aligning HR processes towards long-term business growth.

Jackie Bese, Board Member says, “I am excited to hear what this panel of experts will share from their daily activities in hiring and finding job candidates. I believe the sheer volume of jobs & hiring the panel represents will unveil a unique view in the latest in hiring trends and techniques.”

“Social Media should be part of a daily strategy for both candidates and employers alike. Everyone knows that a referral is the best way to find a job and social media provides an unprecedented way to capitalize on all those contacts that you have captured over the years. Long gone are the rolodex cards and cold calling tactics. A ‘warm lead’ is any social media contact you have collected even if they are six degrees away from your original contact.” Says Catherine Henesy, SPHR.

Social media has transformed the way people socialize, network and stay in touch. Large social networks come and go, and other ones like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter completely transform and redefine online trends.

One thing is abundantly clear: social media is now necessary for global commerce, and 2014 & beyond will be the catalyst for marketing positions through social media.  Then and Now Survey conducted in May 2013, social media marketing has exploded, with 87 percent of small businesses using social media as a marketing tool today.

“Your personal brand and your engaging social presence can help you stand out on social media” says Nisha Raghavan @theHRbuddy.

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About SMB Dallas
SMB Dallas was formed May 5, 2010 for businesses and individuals primarily involved in B2B, to network, learn, and showcase their interests in various uses of social media. From a business owner who utilizes social media to promote and grow their business, to the media expert or the new beginner, SMB Dallas is an organization of 800 members coming together to share, teach and learn.  SMB’s roots started in “The Big 3” in social medias – LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, and has constantly expanded topics to more social media platforms strategic approaches, tools and many more.  The program format varies from showcasing various keynote speakers, “Hot Topic” panel discussions and roundtable “Burning Question” format, so all have an opportunity to participate and grow in knowledge.  Meeting the last Thursday of each month, SMB Dallas members gather to share experiences, successes and engage with each other on a variety of different topics in and around the social media sphere.  For more information please visit https://socialmediabreakfastdallas.com.