Commentüs on: SHRM Convention: Are You Attending? http://punkrockhr.com/2008/05/05/shrm-convention-are-you-attending/ Human Resources is for Suckers. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:59:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: hr wench http://punkrockhr.com/2008/05/05/shrm-convention-are-you-attending/#comment-4541 hr wench Wed, 07 May 2008 16:44:45 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=867#comment-4541 I know, I know. I'm such a hypocrite! I know, I know. I’m such a hypocrite!

]]> By: Laurie http://punkrockhr.com/2008/05/05/shrm-convention-are-you-attending/#comment-4538 Laurie Wed, 07 May 2008 14:20:39 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=867#comment-4538 Wait -- & leave the creature comforts of the swamp??? Wait — & leave the creature comforts of the swamp???

]]> By: hr wench http://punkrockhr.com/2008/05/05/shrm-convention-are-you-attending/#comment-4530 hr wench Wed, 07 May 2008 06:18:19 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=867#comment-4530 Dammit that sounds fun. I might have to find a way to finance a trip. Dammit that sounds fun. I might have to find a way to finance a trip.

]]> By: Laurie http://punkrockhr.com/2008/05/05/shrm-convention-are-you-attending/#comment-4525 Laurie Tue, 06 May 2008 21:58:49 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=867#comment-4525 Dude, you should find a way to go! How can I have a happy hour without some witty banter? Dude, you should find a way to go! How can I have a happy hour without some witty banter?

]]> By: Bryan http://punkrockhr.com/2008/05/05/shrm-convention-are-you-attending/#comment-4520 Bryan Tue, 06 May 2008 17:24:38 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=867#comment-4520 I have never been to one either. :-( Laur -- You're going to have to report out on the experience so that we can all live vicariously through you. I have never been to one either. :-(

Laur — You’re going to have to report out on the experience so that we can all live vicariously through you.

]]> By: Laurie http://punkrockhr.com/2008/05/05/shrm-convention-are-you-attending/#comment-4511 Laurie Tue, 06 May 2008 00:42:48 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=867#comment-4511 @Franny I'm not really looking for a job unless one falls into my lap. I'm a big-time HR Blogger! ;) I will take your advice and network like a crazy woman. @Rachel I think SHRM assumes that companies will send employees to the convention. Sadly, after 12 years of working for Fortune 500 companies, this will be my 1st convention. Oh, and I'm paying for it. Thanks, SHRM, for keeping those prices reasonable. @Franny I’m not really looking for a job unless one falls into my lap. I’m a big-time HR Blogger! ;) I will take your advice and network like a crazy woman.

@Rachel I think SHRM assumes that companies will send employees to the convention. Sadly, after 12 years of working for Fortune 500 companies, this will be my 1st convention. Oh, and I’m paying for it. Thanks, SHRM, for keeping those prices reasonable.

]]> By: Rachel Robbins http://punkrockhr.com/2008/05/05/shrm-convention-are-you-attending/#comment-4510 Rachel Robbins Tue, 06 May 2008 00:38:21 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=867#comment-4510 I'm not attending :( Can't they make it somewhere close to me and cheap? I’m not attending :( Can’t they make it somewhere close to me and cheap?

]]> By: Franny http://punkrockhr.com/2008/05/05/shrm-convention-are-you-attending/#comment-4509 Franny Mon, 05 May 2008 22:09:37 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=867#comment-4509 I've been to one or two SHRM conventions, and the main thing I learned is to network the HELL out of those puppies. Show no fear, go to every party, and be sure to break into the "Happiest Company on the Block" or whatever party, because that's where you want to work. I've gotten job offers every time I've attended one of these things, just by meeting tons of people and enjoying myself. HR people are pretty human in that they want to work with people they "know" and enjoy. You would do really well there, so go! I’ve been to one or two SHRM conventions, and the main thing I learned is to network the HELL out of those puppies. Show no fear, go to every party, and be sure to break into the “Happiest Company on the Block” or whatever party, because that’s where you want to work. I’ve gotten job offers every time I’ve attended one of these things, just by meeting tons of people and enjoying myself. HR people are pretty human in that they want to work with people they “know” and enjoy. You would do really well there, so go!

]]> By: Laurie http://punkrockhr.com/2008/05/05/shrm-convention-are-you-attending/#comment-4508 Laurie Mon, 05 May 2008 21:11:18 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=867#comment-4508 Average Jane, you talked me into it. I'm booked!! Average Jane, you talked me into it. I’m booked!!

]]> By: Average Jane http://punkrockhr.com/2008/05/05/shrm-convention-are-you-attending/#comment-4507 Average Jane Mon, 05 May 2008 20:58:16 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=867#comment-4507 I'll be at BlogHer in San Francisco from Thursday through Sunday. You should go! I’ll be at BlogHer in San Francisco from Thursday through Sunday. You should go!

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