The 2014 TalentEgg National Campus Recruitment Excellence Awards and Conference event takes place in less than two weeks and we – along with many others – are starting to get very egg-cited!
Not sure what to expect on the big day? Here are the Top 6 reasons to attend the 2014 TalentEgg National Campus Recruitment Excellence Awards and Conference on May 14th in Toronto.
Tickets are almost sold out, so book your tickets now to ensure you’ll be in attendance at Canada’s largest professional development event for campus recruiters!
1. Egg-citing speakers, interesting topics
This year, we’re thrilled to have a talented roster of speakers! They are full-time campus recruiting experts who are excited to share their insights and knowledge based on their own experiences and successes.
This conference will equip you with the latest best practices and innovative Gen Y recruiting strategies that you can implement in the coming year. Here’s our egg-ceptional lineup of speakers:
RBC
Devon Energy
Kraft
Queen’s University
The Scarborough Hospital
Managing Matters Inc.
Purolator
Visit the conference website to learn more about our talented speakers and their sessions.
There will be something for everyone at this year’s TalentEgg Conference; from the novice recruiter to the seasoned talent acquisition expert!
“The speakers were dynamic and relevant and their messages were delivered in a genuine and authentic way!”
2. Unmatched networking
Last year, conference attendees enjoyed the networking opportunities and degree of interaction that the event allowed, which included Q&A periods at the end of each session, informal breaks throughout the day and the evening networking reception.
This year, we are gearing up for an even more dynamic and exciting event. So download that LinkedIn app on your smartphone, stock up on your business cards and get ready to socialize and connect!
“The audience was equally diverse and there were a number of good networking opportunities.”
3. Feedback from 200+ top students
TalentEgg founder Lauren Friese will reveal the latest data and feedback on campus recruitment initiatives from the past year, taken from our elite panel of more than 200 top students during the 2014 TalentEgg National Campus Recruitment Excellence Awards judging period.
These top students were selected from among hundreds of applicants from across Canada for their academic and extracurricular achievements – they represent the group of students you aim to recruit.
“I attend several conferences a year and without a doubt this was one of the most informative and well-organized conferences that I have attended.”
4. Be the first to know the winners!
Who are this year’s campus recruitment leaders? You’ll be the first to know.
The winners of the 2014 TalentEgg National Campus Recruitment Excellence Awards in the following categories will be announced and celebrated:
- Best Campus Career Website
- Best Campus Recruitment Brochure
- Best Online Presence
- Best Grad Program (New!)
- Best Internship/Co-op Program
- Best Contribution To Student Career Development (New!)
- Campus Recruiter of the Year (Individual)
- Campus Recruiting Program of the Year
“Very much liked the fact that even if you aren’t receiving an award, you still get a lot out of attending!”
5. Location, location, location
The thought-provoking presentations won’t be the only thing to capture your attention. This year’s event will be held at the spacious 2nd Floor Events, located at 461 King Street West.
This venue is a contemporary event space located in a beautiful brick and beam heritage building situated in the trendy King Street West neighborhood.
Conference guests will also enjoy a delicious catered breakfast and lunch, and cocktails will be served at the end of the day during the networking reception. We look forward to celebrating with you!
6. Must-have take-aways!
In addition to receiving gift bags with egg-ceptional goodies from our sponsors, this year, as an extension to your learning experience at the TalentEgg National Campus Recruitment Excellence Awards & Conference, attendees will also be taking home a booklet: pages chock-full of campus recruitment gold.
All the latest best practices in campus recruitment, according to the students you aim to recruit, have been distilled into the pages of this must-have booklet. This take-away will complement the conference experience and allow you to share some of the feedback given by our student judges with the rest of your team.
What are you waiting for? Make this your best year yet!
BONUS: Are you ready for your “selfie”?
This year, we are introducing an extra dose of FUN at the conference with an egg-themed photo booth!
The photos you take will be a great memento of your experience at the 2014 TalentEgg National Campus Recruitment Excellence Awards and Conference!
If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, take a moment to secure your place!
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