Topic: Job Market Q2 2024 and Using AI Tools for Recruiting, Networking, and Job Search

Speaker: Alix Biondo, Managing Partner and Jeff Wooldridge, Partner, Talance Group

CPE credit: 1.0.  You MUST be present for at least 50 minutes of the presentation.

Agenda:
- 8:00 am – 8:15 am: Chapter Announcements and Self-Introductions
- 8:15 am – 9:15 am: Speaker's Presentation
- 9:15 am – 9:30 am: Networking

Presentation: 

We will discuss current trends taking place in the Houston job market and beyond. We will also talk about new AI tools that can assist in everything from creating your resume to helping you expand your networking reach. We’ll also discuss potential pitfalls and what NOT to do.

Learning Objectives: 

- Updates on the current job market specific to the Houston Area

- AI safety tips

- How to use AI to create a resume that will be recognized by AI (and humans) as well as what not to do

- AI tools for resume optimization, interview prep, networking, and company research

Speakers’ bios:

Alix Biondo joined Talance Group in October of 2009. She started up the Finance and Accounting Contract Division for the firm, which had previously only focused on direct hire placements. She started her career as a recruiter in Dallas for a large national firm. After moving to Houston, Alix found a passion for managing recruiting and sales teams in more quality-focused “boutique” firms where long-term relationships are the key to success. Her recruiting experience spans the Accounting, Engineering, and IT industries. Alix holds a Business/Marketing degree from the University of North Texas.

Jeff Wooldridge joined Talance Group in February 2009. He has over 25 years of recruiting experience for corporations as well as within the search industry. Currently, Jeff recruits accounting, finance, tax, and risk professionals from CFO to staff level within the Houston area. Prior to joining The Talance Group, Jeff worked in recruitment for Paul Ray Berndtson (a global executive search firm), Ernst & Young and managed a recruiting team at Exult (now Hewitt). Jeff holds a Degree in Finance from Texas Tech University and worked as a credit analyst in banking as well as a stock broker before transitioning into recruiting.