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Thanks for attending the MS Employment Conference

If you weren't able to attend, click the titles below to listen to the recorded presentations.

Sessions:

• General session, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
  • Building your Employment Toolkit: Utilizing Resources to Maximize Employment
    Keynote Speaker: Dr. Phil Rumrill, Jr.
     
• Educational sessions: 10:30 -11:30 a.m.
  • Economic Issues and Concerns: Staying Positive during the Job Search
    Looking for a job, particularly in the current economy, can be a frustrating, lengthy process that can lead to negative thinking. Learn ways to maintain motivation and a positive outlook while searching for your next job.
    Speaker: Cindy Howes, www.cindyhowes.com
     
  • Symptom Management on the Job
    Learn practical ways to help manage common symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive challenges on the job to help you reach your full potential.
    Speaker: Theresa Paylor, Drexel Med
     
  • Maximize Your Potential: Know Your Skill Set
    Discover ways to recognize your own skill set, strengths and weaknesses that can help you determine the best field for you.
    Speaker: Karen Huller, Charesume
     
• Lunch panel
  • Professionals with MS Share their Journeys
    Enjoy lunch while professionals who are currently working share their experiences. Panelists will share techniques they have used to be successful at their job despite their diagnosis of MS.
     
• Educational sessions 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
  • Job Readiness: Resume & Interviewing Tips
    With the tough economy, today’s job market is more competitive than ever before. Learn tips on selling yourself by creating a knock-out resume and demonstrating your abilities during an interview.
    Speaker: Ken Krieger, The Judge Group 
      
  • Legal Rights: Accommodations & Disclosure
    Learn your rights and responsibilities as a person working with MS. If you are currently concerned about your job performance and wondering if it is time to tell your employer about your MS and request accommodations, this presentation may be for you.
    Speaker: Jamie Ray-Leonetti, Client Assistance Program
     
  • Networking: How to Build Connections
    Enhance your communication skills and learn techniques to network both in person and through online social networking tools to help with your job search and beyond.
    Speaker: Karen Huller, Charesume