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Jelly! Chattanooga
a FREE International Coworking Event
Come one, come all. During our Jelly!
Chattanooga: free work space, free coffee, free
wi-fi! First come, first serve for access to our Jelly!
Chattanooga. Call or email to reserve your seat, now. Learn about social media for business. See our
web site for Jelly! Chattanooga details. Consider this event a try before you buy opportunity. We want you to experience what "full-service office space" should be.
Date:
Friday, May 21,
2010!
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where:
The Concierge Office Suites
Reservations: 423-266-6388 / info(@)theconciergelevel.com
Tell us what you think by participating in our Jelly! Chattanooga survey. We care what you think. These events are all about you!
Additional Jellies?
We are considering adding other Jelly! Chattanooga events at additional locations in town. The location must offer wi-fi for free with places to sit and work, any other services are a bonus. We've "set the bar high" for the next Jelly! Chattanooga. Any locations you would recommend? We'll contact them to make sure they meet the Jelly! Chattanooga qualifications and be making announcements as we gain consensus from our fans. Email, Tweet, or Facebook us to let us know your thoughts. These events are all about you and coworking.
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Here are Some Local Event Calendars
We would like to recommend the Chattanooga Area Convention and Visitors Bureau calendar of events.
Interested in business happenings? Check out the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce event calendar.
Interested in the Chattanooga Market? Here's their calendar's details. If you want to buy local produce, view and experience artisans performances and crafts, the Chattanooga Market is right up your alley.
We're excited to share NightFall Chattanooga 2010 calendar. If you love downtown Chattanooga and free concerts. This is your event. Make sure you scroll below the microphone for the list of performers and dates. We've been informed web site is gearing up for updates, so stay tuned.
Have you checked out the RiverBend Festival 2010?
Serious hipster and prefer attending Bonnaroo?
Let us know if there are other calendars you know about that might be of interest to you, our reader. We'll provide a description and a web link. Thanks to our social media Fans, Followers, Friends and connections for all the event happenings in Chattanooga.
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From Contract to
Full-time Employment...
Tips to Make it Happen
With temporary help and contract hiring on the rise as employment improves, more people are hoping to convert these positions into full-time jobs.
One of the most important factors determining whether one succeeds, however - in addition to the employer's need and ability to hire, and the quality of contract employee's work - is the person's skill in navigating the transition to full-time employment, according to OI Partners-Russell Montgomery & Associates, a leading global talent management firm.
"Contract work is beneficial for both employers and employees. It enables employers to evaluate the skills of contract workers, and ensure that they would fit into the company if an opening arises. It enables employers to meet slightly increased demand for help without making the commitment to full-time employment. The company may not be able to afford to hire someone full-time, and there is still much uncertainty over how strong the recovery will be," said Bill Kirby, managing partner of OI Partners-Russell Montgomery & Associates.
Contract employees seeking to turn these positions into full-time jobs need to be cautious. "There are often no guarantees and no promises that they will be hired full-time even if suitable openings arise. The downside of contract work is there is the possibility that it can detract from a regular job search and create false hope about a full-time job. So, be careful about stopping or putting your search on hold," added Kirby.
OI Partners-Russell Montgomery & Associates offers the following advice to people hoping to transition contract work into full-time employment:
- Ask up front if you can apply for full-time openings that arise during your contract period. "Have this spelled out and don't take this for granted," Kirby said.
- Aim to out-perform full-time employees who are doing the same or similar jobs as you. "Learn the criteria that are used to evaluate performance and strive to hit a home run," said Kirby.
- Be positive and upbeat about your commitment to the company. "Don't go around the workplace thinking of yourself as 'only a contractor,' and never display a negative attitude," said Kirby.
- Understand the reason for the contract job and the circumstances surrounding the position. "This will help you determine whether there is a future with the company," said Kirby.
- Engage yourself in the culture of the company. "Know the mission, values, competencies, corporate goals, and critical success factors better than anybody," Kirby added.
- Keep in contact with people who recruit for the company, as well as employees in other departments. "Make sure they know what you are doing, and that you are interested in staying with the organization," said Kirby.
- Complete any projects you are working on if you are hired as a full-time employee. "Leaving projects unfinished will hurt you if you need to be a contract worker again or want a reference for your work," said Kirby.
- Learn to exceed your goals without your co-workers feeling you are not a team player. "If for any reason you are unsuccessful converting a contract opportunity into a full-time job, you can try again on the next contract," said Kirby.
Chattanooga, TN Office:
Russell, Montgomery & Associates, OI Partners
600 Republic Center, 633 Chestnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37450
615.377.9603
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