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White Papers
- Build a Better Resume in Eight Steps by Jim McKean, Partner, Career Investments, shares ways we help people build better resumes to show their true personal brands.
- Helping Your Recent Graduate Find a Path to Success and Independence by Jim McKean, Partner, Career Investments, shares ways parents can proactively support and help their children find jobs out of college.
News and Events
- Inside Indiana Reports on BTP Talent Attraction Portal
Career Investments LLC has worked diligently with Bloomington Technology Partnership, BTP, to create a web portal to connect technology related employers with prospective employees beyond the borders of Bloomington. The portal has several interfaces including a Bloomington job board, a community blog, employer profiles, and the latest news feed about what is happening in Bloomington. Explore the portal and Bloomington opportunities at bloomingtontech.com - February Careers & Cocktails
Join us Tuesday, February 28th for our monthly Careers & Cocktails at Usual Suspects in Broad Ripple, 6-8pm. Young professionals and recent college graduates have real conversations with our consultants on how to start and advance their careers. Cash bar and free appetizers will be provided. - Kathleen Makes Another Appearance on Inside INdiana Business-1/22/12
Each week a group of Insiders joins Gerry Dick with perspective on the week's hot stories. Kathleen was asked to contribute her opinion again this week. Topics include Indianapolis Colts firing Jim Caldwell, Super Bowl 46 preparations, an Indianapolis smoking ban making headway and much more. - First Day of Career Planning Class at Indiana University-1/11/12
Kathleen and Jim have been invited back into the classroom for their second semester of teaching the life skill of career development to the students of Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs. They are looking forward to another great semester! - Kathleen Reflects with Inside INdiana Business on top Indiana Stories
If you were too busy celebrating while bringing in the new year and missed Kathleen on Inside INdiana Business over the holidays, check out "12/25 Insiders" and "12/25 Insiders Part 2" for a recap of what was big for Indiana in 2011 - Next Career & Cocktails at Usual Suspects January 31st
1/31 - Join Career Investments at Usual Suspects in Broad Ripple for Career Cocktails where recent grads and young professionals discuss the mapping of a life long career - Last Day of Career Development Class at IU SPEA
12/07 - Kathleen and Jim finish the semester while keeping Spring in sight; if you're a Sophomore at SPEA, look for them on the class roster - Kathleen's an Inside Indiana Business INsider
12/04 - Check out the Insiders' viewpoint with Career Investments own Kathleen, Pete the Planner, and Scott of Scotty's Brewhouse - Podcast: Unpacking Language for Career Management
Catch Kathleen and Jim talking about 'unpacking language' for career management, resumes, and everyday conversations - November Career Cocktails
11/29 - Tara and Kathleen enjoyed individual conversations with young professionals regarding their personal career paths - Career Investments on Inside Indiana Business
11/28 - Kathleen McDonald Siegmann shares some insights with Gerry Dick on job hunting and networking during this holiday season. - Podcast: The Art and Science Behind a Compelling Resume
Kathleen and Jim share their thoughts and insights on what makes a resume compelling - Career Investments Shares Insights with IndyStar
11/20 - Kathleen and Jim share their thoughts in "Interview No. 2: Similar yet different" - Career Investments Meets with IU Student Association
Tara and Jim present to the IU Student Association on personal branding and standing out among other qualified candidates - IU's Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Brings In Career Investments
Career Investments presents to IU's Alpha Xi Delta Sorority on advancing one's career through networking - Kathleen Presents for North Park in Chicago
11/10 - Kathleen shared guidance and best practices for soon to graduate students as part of North Park's career services - Career Investments Presents to IU Panhellenic Association Super Gavel
11/08 - Jim and Tara help IU Super Gavel, presidents for all Greek chapters on the IU campus, translate college accomplishments into a professional language for employers - Bloomington Technology Partnership Launches New Site
With the help of Career Investments, Bloomington Technology Partnership revamped their website to increase the visibility and promotion of their business community - check it out - October Career Cocktails
10/25 - Tara and Kathleen set the stage for this ongoing event as they worked with recent grads and young professionals on career assistance - Kathleen and Jim Discuss Interviews with IndyStar
10/23 - Career Investments provides insights for the interview: prepare for the interviewer and make the conversation relevant - Career Investments Presents to Tech Point
9/30 - Kathleen and Jim met with Tech Point at Indy's own Developertown to discuss what makes an entrepreneur's resume valuable - September Career & Cocktails Kick-Off
9/27 - Tara, Jim and Kathleen meet with the first group of recent grads and young professionals to have conversations on their career advancement - Career Investments Shares Networking Insights with IndyStar
9/25 - Kathleen provides guidance for job seekers, "There are opportunities, but you have to do your research." - The Alliance Brings Career Investments in for Guidance
9/15 - Kathleen and Jim discuss goal setting and attainment to a packed house of Alliance members - Start of Class at IU
This Fall, Career Investments starts teaching a section of IU SPEA's 252/H267, Career Development for sophomores; don't be late to class!
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