Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Career Conference is This Weekend

It’s Showtime at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel! Are you ready to step into the spotlight? The District Leadership Team invites you to attend an action-packed event of educational experiences and networking opportunities at the Career Conference scheduled September 15-16.

The first 150 employees who register for Sunday workshops will have the opportunity to participate in a speed networking event Saturday evening. You’ll have five minutes to meet with each District leader. You just might be selected for a 30-day detail assignment!

You won’t want to miss the District’s South Florida Shark Tank where you will have an opportunity to pitch your best idea to the leadership team. It is a spinoff of ABC’s reality show, Shark Tank, where budding entrepreneurs present their ideas to the sharks --- five industry titans who made their own dreams a reality. Contestants try to convince the sharks to invest in their idea.

Registration is $35 for non-career employees and $45 for career employees. Breakfast and lunch is included. Make sure you complete your application, available at http://uspssflcareerconference.com/, and send it, along with your money order or check, to Jennifer Thonus, Career Conference, 2200 NW 72 AVE, RM 102D, Miami, FL 33152.

Workshops

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) from A to Z
Arvella Collins - TSP Training Specialist
This workshop covers every aspect of TSP participation, and would be beneficial for a mixed group covering every stage of professional life. Topics include the benefits of savings, Traditional vs. Roth contributions, investments, loans, and post-separation withdrawals.

Overview of Retirement Processes - CSRS & FERS
Maura Solomita - Manager, Learning, Development and Diversity, Tampa, FL
In this workshop, you will receive an overview of information available on the retirement websites and be provided a workbook on this subject. Both Civil Service and FERS retirement will be covered.

Polishing Your Promotion Application  
Barbara Munoz, - Staffing Specialist, Lorraine Ramsey - Field Recruiter
Tips on the proper completion of your eCareer Profile and how to make your profile stand out from the crowd. You will learn how to answer a KSA (Knowledge, Skills, Ability), how to organize and effectively begin and end documents.                    

Interviewing Skills
Mike Vecchitto - Postmaster, Pompano Beach and Ernie Onody – Postmaster, West Palm Beach
Surviving an interview can be a nerve-racking or uplifting experience, depending on which way you approach it. Learn what managers are looking for, how to answer interview questions, and discover techniques that will help you convince a board that you are the best person for the job. 

Writing for Career Advancement
Debra Fetterly – Strategic Communications Specialist
It’s been said that you only get one chance to make a good first impression. Communication is one of the most basic skills in life. What does your writing say about you? People do not need to know whether it’s about grammar, punctuation, or syntax. They only need to know that it’s not right and looks or sounds awkward. Does your body language speak louder than your words? Perfect your writing skills and improve your non-verbal communication to make a positive, lasting impression. It’s Showtime!

Career in Customer Services
Enrique Suarez – Postmaster, Miami and David Guiney – Postmaster, Fort Lauderdale
Discover career opportunities available in the Customer Service side of the Postal Service.

Career in Mail Processing
Henry Dominguez - Senior Plant Manager
Discover the many career opportunities within a mail processing plant.

Individual Development Plan
Tyann J. Kinard  - Management Professional Recruitment, HQ
An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a two-year documented plan that serves as a road map to guide developmental activities that help you obtain competencies, skills, and experiences to grow in your current role and prepare for larger or cross-functional roles.  All employees are encouraged to create an IDP. Find out where and how.

Change Management:  Keeping Up with the Times
Kim Paulissen - Manager, Learning, Development & Diversity Specialist (Area
In any organization, change is inevitable. From the sun setting of our LMS training system to the innovation of the new HERO system, you can play an important role in supporting change adoption across our workforce to ensure a viable future for the USPS. Join us to learn about upcoming changes and how you can prepare for them.

How to Get a Detail Assignment
Sheldon Dixon – Plant Manager, Miami ISC and Louis Klegin – Manager, Post Office Operations
Experience Matters: How to Get a Detail Opportunity? You may not know the value of experience gained through a detail assignment or know how to get a detail opportunity. This session can provide guidance and strategies to prepare for and obtain a detail assignment opportunity.

Step Up and Stand Out
Dr. Sharon Johnson - Engagement Ambassador (Area)
So you’re interested in moving up the ladder! Do you know the possibilities? At USPS you can go anywhere you want to go. If you are motivated in acquiring some new tools and ideas, come join us and find out how.

Transitioning from Craft to EAS
Charisse Nadal – Manager of Administration, U.S. Postal Inspection Service
It does not matter what craft you start in. What matters is how you prepare for the future. You can get anywhere – Join us and we will show you how to reach the opportunities that are around you.

eCareer Profile Reviews
District Leadership
So, you didn’t make the cut? This session will provide participants with the opportunity to have their eCareer Profiles reviewed and critiqued by higher-level managers and potential selecting officials. The feedback will help participants gain insight and information on how to best sell themselves through eCareer applications.  

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