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Illinois SHRM Student Conference

The IL SHRM Student Conference is an exciting and unique opportunity for students across the state to learn, connect with their peers, and network with HR professionals.

LOGISTICS

Date

Generally held in March

Location

TBA

Registration Is Not Open

The conference is free for students and volunteers.

Contact Heather Acerra, ILSHRM College Relations Director at HAcerra@cottinghambutler.com with questions.

Agenda - TBD

Time Event Agenda
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Check-In
8:30 AM
Open Conference – Heather Acerra, ILSHRM College Relations Director
8:40 AM
The Value of SHRM Membership – Faith Stipanovich, SHRM-SCP, Manager, Students and Emerging Professionals, SHRM
9:00 AM
Keynote Speaker – Matt Glowacki – “Give People a Chance to Surprise You” During the workday, people frequently interact with others who have different abilities and hardships they are working through. Too many times, the absence of information or the presence of misinformation about another person causes people to have far too low of an expectation for what another person can do. This session teaches how and why it is important to see potential in people and how giving them a chance to surprise you, creates camaraderie and promotes company culture.
10:00 AM
Breakout Session #1
10:45 AM- 11:00 AM
Break (move to next session and check out booths featured in lobby)
11:00 AM
Breakout Session #2
12:00 PM
Lunch and Networking with Experienced Professionals (Main Conference Room)
In Lobby over lunch
LinkedIn Photos, SHRM Swag Tables, SHRM Booth, Resume Critique booths, Employer Booths
1:30 PM
HR Professionals Panel – Moderated by Heather Acerra
2:30 PM
Wrap up/Adjourn

More Information

This year’s benefits include

Networking with experienced HR Professionals from multiple industries

Breakout training sessions on topics including:

  • Job Search Strategies
  • LinkedIn Secrets – A Recruiter’s Perspective
  • Networking – A skill we all need!
  • Interviewing Tips and Techniques
  • Understanding and Negotiating Job Offers
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?

Any student currently pursuing a degree in a human resources-related field in Illinois.

DRESS CODE & RULES

Dress comfortably, and professionally, temperatures may vary.