25/12/2014
Newcomers Network Queen Victoria Gardens Opposite Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne Christmas Day Picnic Lunch Ninth Annual Event where everyone brings their own lunch to share between 12pm – 3pm (if you don’t have a better offer on Christmas Day). Open to all people, all nations, all faiths, all ages, all genders, all abilities. Usually have 80 – 150 people in attendance from all over the world.

17/12/2014
Camberwell Network Elyros, 871 Burke Road, Camberwell Camberwell Networkers Monthly networking event for people who live, work and network in Camberwell, Melbourne

11/12/2014
Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College 128 Miller Street North Sydney LinkedIn Workshop for Senior Staff Interactive discussion on how to use LinkedIn for Staff and Students (Catholic Girls School)

10/12/2014
Newcomers Network The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips

30/11/2014
DRAPAC Pro Cycling Keilor Park Drive, Tullamarine, Melbourne LinkedIn for Professional Cyclists Two hour interactive workshop with professional cyclists on the DRAPAC Pro Cycling team

25/11/2014
DHealth Camberwell Road, Camberwell, Melbourne Building a Website in WordPress Invited by Dr Stefan Danylak to brief him and his support team on how to transfer a website into WordPress and how to align it with a Social Media Strategy – 2 hour workshop

23/11/2014
St Bernard’s College 41 Rosehill Road, Essendon, Melbourne LinkedIn for Alumni Students Three hour interactive workshop on LinkedIn, Google+ and Personal Branding for Alumni of St Bernard’s College (Catholic Boys School)

19/11/2014
Camberwell Network Meat & Wine Co, 482 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn East Camberwell Networkers Monthly networking event for people who live, work and network in Camberwell, Melbourne

13/11/2014
Australian Institute of Management La Trobe Street, Melbourne LinkedIn for AIM MembersBriefing with National Digital Manager on ways to utilise LinkedIn for the benefits of Members and AIM – 1 hour teleconference

12/11/2014
Newcomers Network The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips

08/11/2014
Centre for Adult Education CAE 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia How to Build a Simple WordPress Website – 1
2 sessions of 6 hours

03/11/2014
Sue Ellson – Suite 19a, 16 National Circuit Barton, Canberra, ACT, Australia LinkedIn Workshop for CDAA Members Sue Ellson presented a ‘LinkedIn Workshop” for members of the Career Development Association of Australia ACT Division in Canberra. You can download part of the workshop audio recording online here.

30/10/2014
Centre for Adult Education CAE 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Basic Computer Skills – 1
4 sessions 3 hours over 4 weeks

27/10/2014
Institute of Management Consultants RACV Club, Level 2, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne Time and Technology – how to balance business and life – online and in person https://sueellson.com/blog/time-and-technology-linkedin-and-google-for-the-institute-of-management-consultants-imc/

In this session you will learn:
. how to source business from multiple online and offline networks
. how to maximise your online brand using Google+ and LinkedIn
. tools to work from home or on the road
. ways to keep yourself sane and successful as a consultant
. how to love what you do every day and leave the rat race behind This will not be a sales seminar. It will be a practical information discussion that includes an opportunity for you to ask questions and receive relevant and practical answers.All attendees can receive a LinkedIn Profile Guide free of charge and be entitled to a $60 discount from Sue’s consultancy and training services. Time and Technology Slides, Audio and Feedback online here

23/10/2014
Australian Human Resources Institute International Webinar LinkedIn for Junior HR Professionals One hour informative, interactive and practical webinar with content tailored for the Junior HR Professional including how to: complete your profile so that you can be headhunted for your next role; showcase your studies – subjects, projects and extra-curricular activities; prepare for the future stages of your career; find suitable mentors; build your profile online; build your network; establish meaningful relationships in your industry and profession. This session is designed for: HR Professionals in an organisation in the early stages of their career, Individuals wanting to improve their LinkedIn profile for either their career or next job opportunity and Recruitment and career development experts who need to review LinkedIn profiles in their job function.
LinkedIn for Young HR Professionals Slides, Audio and Feedback online here

15/10/2014
Camberwell Network Meat & Wine Co, 482 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn EastCamberwell Networkers Monthly networking event for people who live, work and network in Camberwell, Melbourne

08/10/2014
Newcomers Network The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips

02/10/2014

Sue Ellson International Webinar LinkedIn Questions for Career Development Practitioners and CDAA Members Sue Ellson presented a ‘LinkedIn Masterclass for you and your career-seeking clients’ for the Career Development Association of Australia Victorian Division in Melbourne on 16 September 2014.You can download the slides and view photos and feedback online at This free webinar will address any particular questions from the workshop. It is limited to 25 participants. LinkedIn Questions for CDAA Members Audio Recording, Questions and Feedback Online here.

30/09/2014
Centre for Adult Education CAE 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia iPhone for Seniors – 1
1 session 4 hours on how to use an iPhone

27/09/2014
Italian Information Day Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Free Information Day for Italians in Melbourne Annual Information Day Celebration with representatives from various groups sponsored by the Victorian Multicultural Commission. More details to come.

24/09/2014
Behind Closed Doors Burnside Library, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore, Adelaide, South Australia LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop In this workshop, exclusively for a maximum of 12 BCD Members, Sue will work with you to assist you in strategically positioning yourself within your networks using LinkedIn profile techniques.

23/09/2014
University of Adelaide Adelaide, South Australia LinkedIn for Academics Academic Forum – Putting Career Readiness to Work

17/09/2014
Camberwell Network Meat & Wine Co, 482 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn East Camberwell Networkers Monthly networking event for people who live, work and network in Camberwell, Melbourne

16/09/2014
Career Development Association of Australia – Victorian Branch VECCI, 486 Albert Street, Melbourne LinkedIn Masterclass for you and your career seeking clients Event specifically for Career Development Practitioners who work with clients and help them udpate their LinkedIn profiles. Interactive workshop (and enhancement from material covered at CDAA Conference in Adelaide in May 2014) covering How to optimise your profile in search engines; How to tweak all of your content and increase your profile views; How to tailor your language for conversions; How to spend 15 minutes per week and maintain and develop your online profile; and How to assess your own and other people’s profiles. Upon completion, participants are welcome to request a private consultation with Sue or develop their own Mastermind Groups. Details online here.

11/09/2014 and 12/09/2014
Alco Point Henry Road, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia LinkedIn for Alcoans (password protected) Five, two hour LinkedIn workshops for Alcoa Employees (mostly digitally literate manufacturing professionals) on how to get the most out of LinkedIn during their career transition from Alcoa including live LinkedIn Updates plus Questions and Answers

10/09/2014
Newcomers Network The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips

04/09/2014
Educate Plus Biennial International Conference Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn for Education Professionals There are over six million Australians and over 300 million members worldwide on LinkedIn (and in 2014, it expanded into China). You can find, connect and network with your peers, professionals, mentors, alumni and anyone else you meet both locally and internationally.Converting the LinkedIn platform to a useful tool for you and your enterprise is simple, if you have the right skills and strategy.Learn practical tips you can implement immediately and harness the power of LinkedIn for your purpose.Find out how to build your network, maintain your relationships and source new opportunities. 1. Basic facts and techniques for maximising your career and professional opportunities 2. Specific strategies for promoting your own goals and organisational objectives 3. Interactive question and answer component for clearer understanding Educate Plus Conference Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn for Education Professionals Slides, Audio and Feedback online here

29/08/2014
Alcoa Kiora Crescent, Yennora, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia LinkedIn for Alcoans Three hour LinkedIn workshop for Alcoa Employees (mostly digitally literate manufacturing professionals) on how to get the most out of LinkedIn during their career transition from Alcoa including live LinkedIn Updates plus Questions and Answers. LinkedIn for Alcoans Slides, Audio and Feedback online here (password protected)

28/08/2014
Career Development Association of Australia – Victorian Branch VECCI, 486 Albert Street, Melbourne Introduction to LinkedIn for you and your career-seeking clients Event specifically for Career Development Practitioners who work with clients and help them udpate their LinkedIn profiles. Interactive workshop (and enhancement from material covered at CDAA Conference in Adelaide in May 2014) covering How to overcome any obstacles to completing your profile; How to complete your profile for your purpose; The importance of keywords; The value of statistics, backups and maintenance; and Specific tips and tricks to help you master the platform. The workshop was designed for people who are new to LinkedIn; a tentative LinkedIn user; are not sure you are making the best use of LinkedIn for yourself or your clients; and/or are looking for ways to improve your LinkedIn profile or those of your clients. Career Development Association of Australia – Introduction to LinkedIn for you and your career-seeking clients Slides, Audio and Feedback online here

21/08/2014
Monash Abroad – Program of Monash University Lecture Theatre H13, Menzies Building 11, Monash University, Clayton, Melbourne LinkedIn – Back from Abroad Interactive Presentation and Discussion for students who have recently returned from a Studying Abroad experience through Monash University. Covered the topics of Successful Settlement, Repatriation, LinkedIn Profile Maintenance, LinkedIn Profile Completion, Updating, Optimising, the Hidden Job Market, Job Search Resources, LinkedIn Profile Reviews, Questions and AnswersMonash University – LinkedIn Back from Abroad Slides, Audio and Feedback online here

20/08/2014
Australian Institute of Management – Small Business Festival 2014 Australian Institute of Management Level 20, 380 La Trobe Street, Melbourne Victoria Australia Hyperlocal business marketing for SME’s – everyone says go global, but perhaps your business needs to go hyperlocal Standing out amongst the competition either online or in print advertising can be difficult. However, an integrated hyperlocal marketing plan can make you the go-to business or consultant in your area and save you time, money and stress. Find out how to be a hyperlocal business to attract your ideal client from a geographic target. Learn what individual activities you can select from that match your personal style, time and budget limitations. Teach yourself how to design an integrated marketing plan whether you are in your own business or working for someone else. Learning objectives: . identify the hyperlocal marketing opportunities in your area . analyse the hyperlocal techniques and determine which ones are best for your ideal client. design an integrated marketing plan that includes your hyperlocal options (and may require you to stop some existing activities). Australian Institute of Management Hyperlocal business marketing for SME’s Slides, Audio and Feedback online here

19/08/2014
Australian Human Resources Institute Shed 11, 61 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, Melbourne Annual Australian Human Resources Institute Leader’s Dinner in Association with the AHRI National Convention 2014 Presented with an Australian Human Resources Institute Medal for Services to the Human Resources Profession. After being caught by complete surprise, went on to mention how important it is that Australia shares its knowledge with the world, that we align with other HR associations around the world, how Australia is competing in the global market for talent and how amazing our international workers are – which is why I joined AHRI in the first place, to advocate for newcomers

14/08/2014
EPR International Level 11, 140 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria LinkedIn for You Two hour small group workshop for people currently participating in an Outplacement Program with EPR International, coordinated by Aaron Fulton. Most people were senior professionals with post graduate qualifications and had more than 20 years of work experience.

13/08/2014
Australian Human Resources Institute International Webinar LinkedIn for Senior HR Professionals One hour webinar with content tailored for the Senior HR Professional including: Personal branding for your HR career, Personal branding for the HR profession, Recruitment and retention of quality staff, Aligning LinkedIn with the company social media policy, Strategies for maintaining company assets within the company, Practical suggestions and guidelines, Questions and Answers.Program details included:Join us at this informative, interactive and practical webinar where you will learn how to: . complete your profile to maximise your search results . showcase your skills, achievements, knowledge and networks without appearing old fashioned . maintain your perceived value in the current HR market . decide what to share and what not to share online . keep your network alive and have multiple career options available . continue to build network relationships . create a profile that will enable you to be head hunted for your next role This session is designed for: . HR professionals in an organisation in the mid to later stages of their career . HR consultants working on a contract, freelance or part time basis . individuals wanting to improve their LinkedIn profile for either their career or next consulting opportunity . recruitment professionals who need to review LinkedIn profiles as part of the job selection process . career development professionals who advise their clients on how to maximise LinkedIn LinkedIn for Senior HR Professionals Slides, Audio and Feedback online here

13/08/2014
Newcomers Network The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips

07/08/2014
NetExpat European Telephone Conference with PowerPoint Slides Working with Australians Interactive presentation for NetExpat Consultants from the European Region sharing tips and suggestions on how to assist Australians working as expatriates overseas discussing aspects of Australian Culture, Work Ethic, Cultural Norms, Stereotypes etc. All of the consultants on the call had not had any prior experience working with Australians

01/08/2014
Collins Club The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Place, Melbourne Power Branding Tips for your LinkedIn Profile With over six million Australian members and 300 million members worldwide, LinkedIn is now recognised as the international network for professionals. Google a name and usually the first search result is a LinkedIn profile page. Completed profiles receive seven times more views. However, converting views to business opportunities or a new role is both a science and an art. Learn practical power branding tips for your profile and ask questions during this informative presentation. Details

30/07/2014
Burwood Village Traders Association IELTS Training Centre, Suite 2, 240 Warrigal Road, Camberwell, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Speed Referrals Follow up workshop from Speed Networking event held in May. This interactive workshop focused on the concepts of Referrals, Loyalty Programs, creating mini events for similar types of businesses and promotional partnerships with other businesses to build visits to the precinct. We also touched on the benefits of Google+ and summarised the feedback in a report that was provided to the Traders’ Association Committee.

29/07/2014
General Motors Holden Proving Ground, 605 Bass Highway, Jam Jerrup, Victoria, Australia LinkedIn for Holden Presentation to 50 Holden Employees (mostly engineers and senior professionals) on how to get the most out of LinkedIn during their career transition from Holden plus Questions and Answers

26/07/2014
Inzalo – South African Women’s Group South Eastern Christian Centre, 2 Gleneagles Drive, Endeavour Hills, Melbourne, Victoria Moving Stories Interactive discussion on the challenges of moving with a particular focus on successful settlement strategies, understanding the Australian culture, finding suitable career roles in Australia for women with a South African background who are either in careers or their own business.

24/07/2014
Australian Human Resources Institute Premier Function Centre, 29 Grey Street, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia LinkedIn for Today’s Professional This AHRI Gippsland Network forum will dissect LinkedIn and what you need to know to make the best use of this online tool both personally and professionally. Guest speakers included Rick Palaia, a LinkedIn Certified Professional Recruiter, Damian Harrison, qualified in Human Resources and Advertising and Catherine Gould, the Sales Manager of Staffing for Victoria and Tasmania (all from LinkedIn’s Southbank Melbourne Office) and Sue Ellson, an Independent LinkedIn Specialist. Sue’s presentation was so well received that she was invited to the offices of LinkedIn to provide advice on how to complete a LinkedIn profile!

23/07/2014
NetExpat Asia Pacific Telephone Conference with PowerPoint Slides Working with Australians Interactive presentation for NetExpat Consultants from the Asia Pacific Region sharing tips and suggestions on how to assist Australians working as expatriates overseas discussing aspects of Australian Culture, Work Ethic, Cultural Norms, Stereotypes etc

22/07/2014
Camberwell Entrepreneurs Network Palace Hotel,893 Burke Road, Camberwell Networking Drinks Casual Networking

21/07/2014
General Motors Holden 191 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia LinkedIn for Holden Presentation to 180 Holden Employees (mostly engineers and senior professionals) on how to get the most out of LinkedIn during their career transition from Holden plus Questions and Answers

17/07/2014
Sue Ellson Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others

16/07/2014
Camberwell Network Palace Hotel, 893 Burke Road, Camberwell Camberwell Networkers Monthly networking event for people who live, work and network in Camberwell, Melbourne

09/07/2014
Newcomers Network The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne Living, Working and Networking in MelbourneInteractive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips

24/06/2014
Camberwell Entrepreneurs Network Palace Hotel,893 Burke Road,Camberwell Networking Drinks Casual Networking

22/06/2014
Reinvent Your Career Expo Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre LinkedIn Zing – how to attract jobs from the hidden job market Did you know that up to 90% of jobs are never advertised? Did you also know that around 50% of people on LinkedIn earn over $100,000 per year and are likely to be decision makers? How can you update your profile to attract jobs from the hidden job market?Sue Ellson, an Independent LinkedIn Expert will share how to make decisions on: . who to connect to . what is your purpose and what to publish . when to update your profile . where you will promote your LinkedIn URL . how much information to share She will show you by practical example how to make the above decisions, how to update your profile and answer any questions you may have

19/06/2014
Sue Ellson Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others

18/06/2014
Camberwell Network Palace Hotel, 893 Burke Road, Camberwell Camberwell Networkers Monthly networking event for people who live, work and network in Camberwell, Melbourne

16/06/2014
AFL Coaches Association and AFL Players Association Level 2, 170 Bridport Street, Albert Park, Victoria LinkedIn Profiles and Online Branding Interactive facilitated discussion and workshop covering LinkedIn Profiles and Personal Branding for AFL Coaches, AFL Alumni, Past Players and Current Players

11/06/2014
Newcomers Network The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips

05/06/2014
Sue Ellson International Webinar LinkedIn Questions and Answers As a follow up to the Career Development Association of Australia Conference, conducted a question and answer live webinar

05/06/2014
Ford Motor Company Princes Highway, Geelong LinkedIn For You Presentation Workshop and Question and Answer Session for salaried senior staff at Ford facing retrenchment within the next few years

04/06/2014
Melbourne SEO Meetup Limerick Arms Hotel, South Melbourne SEO Techniques for LinkedIn LinkedIn is well known as the social media network for professionals. If you Google someone’s name, you are likely to see their LinkedIn profile on the first page of search results.But how can you use SEO techniques to optimise your LinkedIn profile for keywords, a company name or your area of expertise?In this interactive and informative presentation, Sue Ellson will show you: . unique keyword placement strategies . subtle editorial techniques to maximise readability and effectiveness . tips to maximise your career and business opportunities . LinkedIn myths and beliefs that can stall your progress . how to increase your search results by a factor of sevenThere will also be a question and answer component for items not covered above. Questions can be posted on the Meetup Group before the event

28/05/2014
Burwood Village Traders Association ZouZ Café, 1420 Toorak Road, Camberwell, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Speed Marketing You may have heard of speed networking, but all that usually happens is that you swap business cards. Speed Marketing is different. At this event, you will have an opportunity to learn more about the local traders and professionals in the Burwood Village and find out: . which enterprises have similar target markets/ideal clients . which enterprises you could collaborate with locally . what marketing activities work the best for each enterprise . how you can collaborate as a group of local enterprises and save time and money on attracting business to the precinct . how you can integrate face to face techniques with your online presence Sue Ellson conducted this event and helped participants complete a variety of fun activities to quickly gather information and ideas from the other guests and come away with meaningful connections and opportunities that could be capitalised on immediately.

27/05/2014
Camberwell Entrepreneurs Network Palace Hotel,893 Burke Road,Camberwell Networking Drinks Casual Networking

22/05/2014
Sue Ellson Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others

21/05/2014
Camberwell Network Palace Hotel, 893 Burke Road, Camberwell Camberwell Networkers Monthly networking event for people who live, work and network in Camberwell, Melbourne

20/05/2014
Camberwell Centre Association – Camberwell Business Lanyon Partners Level 1, 971 Burke Road Camberwel lCamberwell Business Forum Social Media Workshop Sue Ellson was the Master of Ceremonies and Facilitator for this event. Interactive social media workshop featuring Nathanael Scott, Social Media & Online Marketing Expert and Former Head of Multimedia Design at Fairfax Media. Come along for a great introduction to a rapidly expanding industry. Have you ever asked yourself, “So my business is on social media… Now What?”Guest speaker and Social Media Expert, Nathanael Scott will answer this question in a dynamic social media workshop. Learn all the latest tips and trends of social media marketing for 2014. Nathanael will showcase the best ways to use existing resources and provide advice on how to avoid the mistakes often made by businesses new to social media. Nathanael Scott is a Social Media and Online Marketing expert who works with various businesses, such as Tourism South Australia, Canon, and Sydney Opera House – helping them boost their online presence in the ever growing social medial landscape. He specialises in finding the perfect social platforms which best convey their message.

16/05/2014
Sue Ellson DHC Migration, Level 10, 185 Victoria Square, Adelaide Australia LinkedIn Training Workshop Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop for two hours with a maximum of 15 participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others

14/05/2014 and 15/05/2014
Career Development Association of Australia Hilton Hotel, Adelaide, South Australia LinkedIn for Career Development Practitioners Master Class on Using Technology in a Career Development Practice and Workshop on LinkedIn for Career Development Practitioners Details online here

13/05/2014
Sue Ellson DHC Migration, Level 10, 185 Victoria Square, Adelaide Australia LinkedIn Training Workshop Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop for two hours with a maximum of 15 participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others

13/05/2014
Newcomers Network The Intercontinental Hotel, North Terrace, Adelaide Living, Working and Networking in Adelaide Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips

12/05/2014
DFK Benjamin King Money Camberwell, Victoria LinkedIn for Your Brand and Your Business Two hour small group workshop for directors and senior staff at this mid sized accounting and financial services practice

22/04/2014
Camberwell Entrepreneurs Network Palace Hotel, 893 Burke Road,Camberwell Networking Drinks Casual Networking

16/04/2014
Camberwell Network Palace Hotel, 893 Burke Road, Camberwell Camberwell Networkers Monthly networking event for people who live, work and network in Camberwell, Melbourne

10/04/2014
Australian Human Resources Institute Gordon Institute of TAFE Gordon Gallery, Fenwick Street, Geelong, Victoria, Australia LinkedIn for HR Professionals This Geelong Network forum will dissect LinkedIn and what you need to know to make the best use of this online tool both personally and professionally

09/04/2014
Newcomers Network The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips

02/04/2014
Australian Human Resources InstituteCrown Conference Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia LinkedIn for HR Professionals Australian Human Resources Institute, HR in Focus Conference LinkedIn has over five million Australian members and HR professionals need to know how to make the best use of this online tool for various aspects of HR including:

• Personal branding for their own career and the HR profession
• Recruitment and retention of quality staff who may be latent job seekers
• Aligning LinkedIn with the company social media policy
• Strategies for maintaining company assets within the company

This interactive presentation will provide practical suggestions and guidelines for immediate application for you personally and professionally.

01/04/2014
Australian Human Resources Institute Victoria International Human Resources Management Network RMIT University, Building 16, Level 7: Green Brain, 342-344 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Gold Collar Skill Shortage Sue Ellson was the Master of Ceremonies and Facilitator for this event. In the global war for talent, how does Australia attract the Gold Collar Worker? What key talent management strategies are used to secure personnel who can operate at the top in business or their profession? How can these star performers be retained in Australia? Guest speakers will provide their thoughts and then you can share your ideas with the other attendees. Recent research findings will also be revealed. Professor Pauline Stanton, Head of the School of Management, RMIT University. She is a passionate academic and widely published researcher who has carried out successful research and training consultancies in a range of industries including, healthcare, Defence, local government, the arts and manufacturing. She also has extensive experience in Asia, in particular China, Vietnam and Mongolia. Professor Alan R Nankervis, Professor of Human Resource Management, School of Management, Curtin Business School, Curtin University. Professor Alan Nankervis has worked at three universities in Australia, and the UK, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, together with consultancies in Indonesia, China and Thailand. He is the Chair of AHRI’s National Program Accreditation Committee.

25/03/2014
Camberwell Entrepreneurs Network Palace Hotel,893 Burke Road, Camberwell Networking Drinks Casual Networking

19/03/2014
Camberwell Network Palace Hotel, 893 Burke Road, Camberwell Camberwell Networkers Monthly networking event for people who live, work and network in Camberwell, Melbourne

18/03/2014
Camberwell Centre Association – Camberwell Business Meat and Wine Co, 482 Riversdale Road, Camberwell Camberwell Business Forum Health and Wellbeing at Work Sue Ellson was the Master of Ceremonies and Facilitator for this event. Camberwell’s renowned Business Forum events kick off for 2014 with keynote speaker Anthony Meagher, Chief People & Wellbeing Officer for The Meat & Wine Co as well as excellent networking with other local professionals. Learn how staff wellbeing affects performance in the workplace. Anthony Meagher specialises in workplace behaviour and has been leading the development of several key initiatives within The Meat & Wine Co. Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group including leadership coaching, employee health and individual development.The Camberwell Business Forums are an excellent opportunity for professional development, networking, informative workshops, panel discussions and speakers.

16/03/2014
Newcomers Network Across Australia *
5AA 1395AM Radio Adelaide Brad Aldridge interviewed Sue Ellson

12/03/2014
Newcomers Network The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips

26/02/2014
Camberwell Entrepreneurs Network ZouZ Café, 1420 Toorak Road, Camberwell, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaLaunch of Camberwell Entrepreneurs Network The Camberwell Entrepreneurs Network has been set up to encourage younger people (under 40) to meet face to face and share real tools and techniques for either their career or business. Camberwell, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is serviced by many good quality business networks, but we have never had a YOUNG person’s network that is specifically designed for people with an entrepreneurial flair.

25/02/2014
Sue Ellson Camberwell Library, Camberwell Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Linked In for Real Estate Professionals Two hour LinkedIn Workshop for Sales and Property Management Real Estate Professionals with practical examples for the profession

19/02/2014
Camberwell NetworkPalace Hotel, 893 Burke Road, Camberwell Camberwell Networkers Monthly networking event for people who live, work and network in Camberwell, Melboure

06/02/2014
Sue Ellson Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others.

29/01/2014
Sue Ellson Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others.

21/01/2014
Sue Ellson Fullarton, Adelaide, South Australia LinkedIn for Newcomers and Career Professionals LinkedIn workshop for newcomers and career professionals working with newcomers discussing profile updates, regular maintenance, how to measure return on investment, how to write a profile according to current needs, what to include or leave out and techniques for search and promotion.

18/01/2014
Sue Ellson Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia LinkedIn Profile Writing Workshop Level 1 Small group LinkedIn Profile Writing workshop with a maximum of five participants where people learn interactively, update their profile for either their career or business and network with others.

15/01/2014
Camberwell Network Magic City, 871 Burke Road, Camberwell Camberwell Networkers Monthly networking event for people who live, work and network in Camberwell, Melbourne

08/01/2014
Newcomers Network The Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne Living, Working and Networking in Melbourne Interactive facilitated discussion covering the topics of living, working, networking, settlement strategies, culture shock, Australian cultural norms, job hunting and resume tips