Career Hot Topics
New Topics, New Location
Make plans to attend these popular, quick sessions that present the hottest tips and techniques for successful careers in the golf course industry. From sharpening your image to increasing business at your facility, these Hot Topics have your career success covered. There will also be a career expert on site to provide you with tips for a successful career, guide you through updating your resume, and assess your interview skills. Please contact Heidi Karn Barker for details and to schedule your appointment.
All Hot Topic events will take place in room 23A in the education hall. For career assistance, please visit the GCSAA Member Services and Career Action Center.
Employers seeking to conduct interviews may use the West Terrace or Hawaiian Corridor. Contact the staff at the GCSAA Member Services and Career Action Center outside the Sails Pavilion in the Ballroom Lobby on level 2 for additional information.
All of the following sessions are included in the price of your full-conference registration package.
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Friday
How to Market Yourself and Your Golf Facility
1 – 1:30 pm
Looking to increase business at your golf facility? Come learn new and innovative techniques from an award-winning golf facility marketer to help your facility present well to golfers and the public.
Speaker: John R. Johnson, President, J2 Golf Marketing, LLC
How to Get a New Job
1:45 – 2:15 pm
Conducting an effective job search takes a combination of critical skills, especially in today’s market. Discover tips, tricks and techniques to help get your career back on track from someone who has recently succeeded at reinventing himself professionally.
Speaker: Jon Christenson, Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club
How to Keep Your Job
2:30 – 3 pm
With budgets getting leaner everywhere, you may be feeling more at risk. Learn how to effectively position yourself as an indispensible part of the facility, utilizing a variety of skills that you already possess.
Speaker: Anthony L. Williams, CGCS, Stone Mountain Golf Course
Sharpen Your Resume
1:30 – 2 pm
Whether you are currently employed or actively searching for work, you absolutely must have an accurate, up-to-date résumé to help you stand out from the pack. Learn from GCSAA's resume guru specific strategies to make the best possible impression.
Speaker: Carol D. Rau, PHR, Career Advantage
Today's Key to Job Search Success: Portfolios
2:15 – 2:45 pm
Wondering what the next great tool in career management is? Find out about creating an online portfolio, how to use it and boost your career.
Speaker: Carol D. Rau, PHR, Career Advantage
Ensuring a Lifelong Career
3 – 3:30 pm
The golf industry and golf course management profession are constantly changing – are you? At this session, you will hear about developing and adapting your skills to keep up with the times.
Speaker: Sandy Clark, CGCS, Barona Creek Golf Club
Network Your Way to Success
8 – 8:30 am
One of the most underappreciated aspects of being an active member of your profession is the networking opportunities. Learn to cultivate contacts and methods for networking that will serve you throughout your career.
Speaker: Bruce R. Williams, CGCS, Los Angeles Country Club
Dress for Success
8:45 – 9:15 am
Have you ever fretted about what to wear to an interview, or just want to be confident you are dressing appropriately? Make a positive first impression in person - be sure you are dressing the professional part!
Speaker: Tim Moraghan, Aspire
Making the Student to Assistant Transition
9:30 – 10 am
If you are wondering what to expect when entering the job force, come listen to one of your peers who has recently made this transition. Learn how to successfully manage the beginning of your professional career path.
Speaker: Dan Schuknecht, Assistant Superintendent, Talons of Tuscany
Tweet Your Way to Success
10:15 – 10:45 am
Wondering what all the fuss about Facebook, twitter, and other "social media" is all about? You are not alone. Learn about utilizing new media to achieve success in your career and at your facility.
Speaker: John R. Johnson, President, J2 Golf Marketing, LLC