Blog: Angela Rosario

I read an excellent article awhile back that listed the top 10 things job seekers hate and I must admit it hit home.  I spent this morning networking with several human resources professionals in transition.  

As job seekers and professionals; most agreed on their dissapointment by the lack of courtesy and respect from recruiters.   One SPHR certified professional recruiter voiced her determination to remember her transition period when interacting with candidates.  

I hear you recruiters; yes it is their perception and yes they probably do not know how overworked you are.  Remember however; their perception as job seekers is also their reality as consumers.

Careers, like relationships, need a little work to keep the spark alive, especially when you begin to crave a change.  Take advantage of the charge in the air - seize this opportunity to fall in love with your career all over again!

Here are some ideas to reignite the passion in your work:
 
1.  Find a new way to expand something you love about your job.  Is there an activity, process or part of your day that you routinely look forward to – where time just zooms by?  Chances are, your love for the task makes you a pro at it.  Go ahead and see if you can take on more or maybe channel all of that passion in raising your performance in this area to the next level.  You might not be able remove everything you don’t favor from your work day – so adding more of what you love can help balance the scales.

2.  Look through your day – is there a part of it that needs a new approach?  Is there a project or task you haven’t been able to complete?  A person you haven’t been able to connect with.  Start over.  Doing things a new way can bring new results and the satisfaction of solving nagging issues can make anyone’s day.

3.  Give.  Recognize a coworker, vendor or client for something outstanding they have done – that may otherwise go unnoticed.  Recognition can be as simple as a hand written card, phone call or a mention in a meeting.  It can be personal or anonymous.  When the occasion is appropriate – it can be as elaborate as a party or an award.  If you really want to love your job, imagine the power of giving what you want - to someone else.   I once heard it explained by this quote:  “The fragrance of a rose remains on the hand who gives it".

Many employers take the time to perform surveys, win best place to work awards and even advertise these results in their job postings.  Awards and surveys are great tools in a comprehensive employment branding package.  In a competitive job market you may need even more to make the picture clear – to inspire a great candidate to want the job. So how do you paint the picture of what it is like in a real, personal way to work for you?

One Approach - Ask employees to share what they like about working at your company:

Take a current job description you have posted on line.  If it is for a position that you hire multiple people to fill – show the posting or email it to an employee who currently holds the job.  Ask for their input – it can be anything from a quote of why they like the job, what they find rewarding, to an anecdote about their best day/accomplishment in that position.  You have a great resource for your recruitment toolbox in your current employees.  You have the ability to draw a real, compelling, personal portrait of working on your team. 

Some ways to use employee contributions in job postings:
Why I like working here
Day in the life description from current employee
Best on the job experience
Employee’s favorite customer service experience
A first hand description of what strengths the employee gets to bring to the table
An employee’s feedback of why the work your company does, matters – in short why their job has meaning

Do you have a best practice for telling your company’s story?

What does it mean to “sell yourself”? It’s ensuring that your resume makes it to the top of the stack, or that your name is on the short list of preferred candidates. Sure it starts with a good cover letter. But does it really start there? It’s having confidence in yourself and your abilities in order to convince others that you are the perfect person for that incredible job that you really want.

In order to be the best, you have to know that you’re the best, and that means you have to do your homework. That’s right, education. There are many jobs out there but you may not have the right background. Well get it. You may be busy with a job that you don’t really want, but it pays the bills. Or you may be collecting unemployment for the time being, but that won’t last forever. Take a big tug on those bootstraps and earn the education that you need to better position yourself, professionally.

Going back to school… the idea is quite inspiring, really. But where will you find the time? You have it… you just need to carve it out of your schedule. The good news is that you live in the day-in-age of the Internet and what an awesome tool that is. Because of its widespread access, there are some really great online education options out there that offer you the opportunity to study wherever and whenever you want. The fact of the matter is, online education is booming right now and because of the competition, you have some excellent options.

So here’s the drill: finish your bachelors, get your masters, differentiate yourself with a specialized certificate in an up-and-coming field like Sustainability Leadership, Software Engineering and Networking, or go global with an international business doctorate. Do your homework. Research your options. You may be surprised at the educational opportunities that exist today within our pivotal global economy.

Sell yourself with confidence, knowing you have the right education. Research your educational opportunities at JobingEducation or learn more about one of our sponsored schools, UC Irvine - Extension or California (online certificate programs) or California Intercontinental University (CalU – online master’s and doctorate degrees). Use your time wisely to better your life and let the bidding begin!

It is still a competitive job market which means you need to be well prepared and strategic with your job search, but the most important thing to remember is keep moving forward with confidence and a strategic job search plan is your best solution.  There are still good jobs available in Tampa Bay and we want to help you find one.

On our site, you’ll find a wealth of great information and advice, from resume writing to interview techniques – and, of course, you’ll find lots of great local jobs.  Here are a few general tips:

Have a job search plan.  Is your resume updated and error-free? Do you have current references?  What job search resources can you use to search for a new position?  Identify the most important priorities with a new job (location, salary range, benefits, etc.) and formulate a job search plan.  Identify specific resources you’ll use and schedule time each day to devote to your search.  Your resume is the primary tool for your job search, so start updating and have it ready before you hit the job boards.
 
Only apply to jobs that you are truly qualified for.  It might be easy to submit your resume to many jobs that aren’t a very good fit- when you are unemployed or fearful about your current position you might think it best to apply for anything and everything.  Resist the temptation.  Recruiters are very busy people and many of them manage multiple positions, and who knows – that same recruiter may have another position posted that is actually right for you – tomorrow!  Applying to jobs indiscriminately sends a poor message about the focus of your search and the quality of your candidacy. 

Do your homework! Research the companies you apply to and tailor your resumes/cover letters to fit them and the position you are applying to; there is no better way to impress a recruiter than to help them easily understand why you fit their culture and the job you are applying to; and remember, it’s competitive out there right now so you need to really shine as a candidate! So read the job description carefully, visit the company website, read the company profile, watch their employment video – research pays off.

Keep updating your resume.  When searching for a job, I bet you notice how recently the position was posted – you might even filter your results to only view the freshest jobs around.  Similarly, employers search through resume databases looking for candidates that have recently updated their information.  Keeping your information current tells employers: 
You are actively looking for new employment – now
Your information and employment history are current and accurate
You are ready to interview, and perhaps even start your new job
 
Be persistent.  Whatever resources you use or advice you receive, remember there is no “magic bullet,” no one single answer to finding a good job.  Your job search is a process that requires your passion, diligence and the flexibility to continue to improve your approach.  Follow up interviews with thank you notes and network as much as possible to help you identify good opportunities.

We are here to help!    Sincerely, Jobing.com Team Tampa   

Jobing.com has been proud to partner with Airman and Family Readiness Center, Transition Assistance Program Employment Workshop and Workforce Tampa to promote hiring and training dedicated veterans for new careers.  In honor of those who have served our country please take a few moments to review some of the advantages your organization will gain by hiring veterans.

1. Accelerated learning curves
Veterans have the proven ability to learn new skills and concepts. In addition, they can enter your workforce with identifiable and transferable skills, proven in real-world situations. This background can enhance your organization's productivity.

2. Leadership
The military trains people to lead by example as well as through direction, delegation, motivation, and inspiration. Veterans understand the practical ways to manage behaviors for results, even in the most trying circumstances. They also know the dynamics of leadership as part of both hierarchical and peer structures.

3. Teamwork
Veterans understand how genuine teamwork grows out of a responsibility to one's colleagues. Military duties involve a blend of individual and group productivity. They also necessitate a perception of how groups of all sizes relate to each other and an overarching objective.

4. Diversity and inclusion in action
Veterans have learned to work side by side with individuals regardless of diverse race, gender, geographic origin, ethnic background, religion, and economic status as well as mental, physical, and attitudinal capabilities. They have the sensitivity to cooperate with many different types of individuals.

5. Efficient performance under pressure
Veterans understand the rigors of tight schedules and limited resources. They have developed the capacity to know how to accomplish priorities on time, in spite of tremendous stress. They know the critical importance of staying with a task until it is done right.

6. Respect for prochiring and training dedicated veterans for new careersedures
Veterans have gained a unique perspective on the value of accountability. They can grasp their place within an organizational framework, becoming responsible for subordinates' actions to higher supervisory levels. They know how policies and procedures enable an organization to exist.

7. Technology and globalization
Because of their experiences in the service, veterans are usually aware of international and technical trends pertinent to business and industry. They can bring the kind of global outlook and technological savvy that all enterprises of any size need to succeed.

8. Integrity
Veterans know what it means to do "an honest day's work." Prospective employers can take advantage of a track record of integrity, often including security clearances. This integrity translates into qualities of sincerity and trustworthiness.

9. Conscious of health and safety standards
Thanks to extensive training, veterans are aware of health and safety protocols both for themselves and the welfare of others. Individually, they represent a drug-free workforce that is cognizant of maintaining personal health and fitness. On a company level, their awareness and conscientiousness translate into protection of employees, property, and materials.

10. Triumph over adversity
In addition to dealing positively with the typical issues of personal maturity, veterans have frequently triumphed over great adversity. They likely have proven their mettle in mission critical situations demanding endurance, stamina, and flexibility. They may have overcome personal disabilities through strength and determination.

Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance will host a Veterans Resource Career Fair on Monday, November 9, 2009.  This event will offer local veterans an opportunity to meet with employers, training institutions and community organizations offering resources for veterans.  There will also be several seminars to assist veterans in accessing their benefits and navigating the federal hiring system.

Find out if your organization is eligible for tax credits under the Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit and monetary incentives to offset the cost of hiring and training dedicated veterans for new careers through the Brave Veteran Initiative.  Veterans Representatives will be on hand at the event to provide more information on these tax credits and incentives.  Please call or email Bobby for more information on how to participate!  We'll see you on November 9th. 

Bobby J. Wise
Local Veteran Employment Representative II
Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance
2001 E. Cherry Street
Plant City, FL 33563
Telephone: 813-930-7619
Fax: 813-757-9012
wiseb@workforcetampa.com

 

NAAAHR, Tampa Chapter was the first jewel in our diversity partnership mosaic. Jobing.com is now a national sponsor with fifteen NAAAHR chapters through out the United States.

Jobing was honored to assist in bringing the first Business Leadership Network chapter to Tampa Bay in 2006. We continue to support the chapter and its mission of employer to employer education on the hiring of candidates with disabilities.

We were excited to welcome three National Association of Black Accountants Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville Professional Chapters earlier this year.

Diversity is a way of life at Jobing.com; it is one of the ways we bring quality candidates to our employers. All jobs on Jobing.com cross-post to our network of local associations, chambers, schools, and diversity organizations.

Our growing Tampa Bay “Diversity Network” currently includes local chapters of the following:

Airmen and Family Readiness Center, MacDill AFB

Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce

Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County

Independent Black Chamber of Commerce

Transition Assistance Program Employment Workshop, MacDill AFB

Minority Enterprise Development Corporation of Tampa Bay

National Association of African Americans in Human Resources

National Association of Black Accountants

National Black MBA Association

National Forum for Black Public Administrators

National Society of Hispanic MBAs

Polk County Business Leadership Network

Tampa Bay Metro Business Leadership Network

The Crescent Foundation

Your Career Calling

We commit to continue building and nurturing relationships with diverse civic and professional partners that strengthen the communities in which we work and serve. At Jobing; Diversity is a way of life.

 

Work is work and fun is fun right?  When you say work is fun people act surprised.  They consider those terms to be mutually exclusive, an oxymoron, like touching the wrong side of two magnets together.  You get the point.  I’m lucky to be with a company that challenges this notion and has created a company culture where people consider work to be fun!  Wow!

Someday we’ll write a book and be famous like the authors of Fish!  Until then we’re focused on our goal of connecting  local employers with local job seekers.    I will say however, that having this shared goal amongst all employees is the first step toward making Jobing.com a fun place to work.

Most of us in the HR world know of the Fish! Philosophy.  If you don’t, look into it soon.  It’s a great story.  Take a few minutes to rethink their 4 basic principles and how you can positively affect the morale in your workplace.

1.        Play

2.        Make Their Day

3.        Be There

4.        Choose Your Attitude

Make work fun.  Increase employee engagement.  Improve productivity.   Increase profitability.  Become a more successful organization.

Contributed by Doug Mayes – Jobing.com Community Relations

Here's how it too often goes down:

Recruiter:  So what type of work are you looking for?

Candidate:  I just need a job.  I can do anything, and I'll take anything.

Recruiter:  Oh, ok, well let me get back to you on that one.  (Recruiter looks for the EXIT sign and splits). Oops, guess that didn't go so well.  Let's go to the play-by-play and figure out how this potential career match went off the rails.

1.  The recruiter was testing your knowledge of the company and your response didn't address your knowledge of what they do.  Research the company prior to meeting with the recruiter and you'll have a better answer to this question.  Visit their website, and look them up on Jobing.com.  A better response might sound like this.  "I know that your company is a leader in field X and since I have ten years experience and a passion for that field.  I would like to learn more about your opportunities in that area."

2.  Your response didn't address what you bring to the table for the company.  We all need a job in part because we all need to pay our rent.  The recruiter understands that too.  However, the recruiter's main responsibility is to get the right people on the team and grow the company.  Their main responsibility is not to provide a livelihood for you.  Sorry, these are the facts.  To learn more about what the company is looking for, ask questions.  What skillsets are they looking for?  Do your skills match their needs?  How can someone like you help the company meet its needs?  What type of person succeeds in their company?  

3.  Desperation isn't an attractive characteristic in a date or a candidate.  By admitting that you're willing to take anything, you give the recruiter no reason to believe that you won't take off when something better comes along.  Easy come, easy go.  

Congratulations to Carol McDaniel, her 2009 Conference Team, and a whole list of volunteers for hosting yet another successful state conference.  This year a total of 14.75 recertification credits provided another huge return on investment for certified professionals.

We are happy to announce that you can find pictures taken by our photographers during the conference available for download - free of charge - on our Flickr Tampa Bay Florida HR group page.

Social media was front and center this year; a Twitter stream provided information about what was taking place.  “Blogging & HR: Can the two peacefully coexist?” was the topic for a panel about blogging and its impact on organizations and the HR profession.  HR Florida Tweet-up was THE race horse ride on Monday night in the lobby bar of the hotel.

Thank you to all the attendees that stopped by the Jobing.com booth in the expo hall to discuss why we’re much more than just a job board!  We were excited with how many folks were anxious to become a Fan of Jobing on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Looking forward to next year!!!

 

 

Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, and 4,000 other social media tools.  How do you use this social media stuff to benefit your business?

Why? 

If you're not taking advantage of social media for recruiting and employment branding, you're missing out on a world of opportunity.  That’s why we’ve decided to launch Jobing Social Media Solutions. 

What?

Jobing Social Media Solutions will help you build your social recruiting platform quickly and easily with our industry-leading social media tools.  It is essentially social media outsourcing at its finest.

How?

Whether you need a little assistance or a lot of help, Jobing Social Media Solutions is here to help you build and maintain your employment brand online.
Here are just a few of the services we can offer you:

·     Recruitment Social Media Assessment

·     Account Creation Management

·     Account Integration

·     Social Media Training

·     Account Promotion Strategy & Implementation

Who?

Brett Farmiloe and Zach Hubbell are the social media managers for Jobing.com.  They consistently consult with companies, organizations, and associations on how to incorporate and implement a social media strategy that best benefits their business.    They’ve created over 1,000 Twitter accounts as a part of the Jobing.com social media strategy and provided internal training for each of the Jobing.com community team members. They are a couple of Gen Y’ers who frequently speak on the topic of how to use social media to attract and retain top talent. They are about as expert as can one can be in the emerging social media field.

Where?

To get more information email Brett who can assess your social media needs. brett.farmiloe@jobing.com

Brett Farmiloe and Zach Hubbell can also be reached on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, or email if you have any questions about social media.  We look forward to hearing from you and launching your social media strategy.

Its that time again, the NAAAHR Tampa Bay Chapter will be starting the PHR/SPHR Study Group for 2009.  Classes will beginning on Tuesday, September 1st and will run for 14 weeks. 

If you are interested in pursuing your professional designation or teaching one of the modules, please respond by email to Lovese.Purifoy@yahoo.com no later than Friday, August 21st. 
 

 
Location: Jobing.com
When: Every Tuesday 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Cost: NAAAHR Members - $400.00, Non-Members - $450.00
eduThose that are interested in utilizing their own materials - $125.00

 

If you have any questions

Please contact Lovese Purifoy at 727-455-5425

This article is contributed by Peter Difilippantonio...D-15 for short.  He's a great friend and coworker who put these great thoughts to paper.  Thanks Pete!

Today marks the 9th anniversary of my joining Jobing.com.  Wow!  It’s been a wild ride with many highs and numerous lows.  I wouldn’t trade it for anything!  I’m just amazed I lasted this long… You see, job longevity isn’t really fashionable anymore.  My grandparents’ generation typically worked for the same company for 20 or 30 years and then retired.  My parents’ generation typically worked for 2 or 3 companies in that same timeframe.   But the reality for my generation is that it just doesn’t seem to work like that anymore.  Most of my friends have held multiple jobs – even in just the past 5 years.    It’s what they’ve had to do to “get ahead” or “get away from that jerk boss I had.” 

So, as I drove in to the office this morning, I began thinking about those 9 years and how I came to spend one quarter of my life at one company, bucking the trend.   As I examined the answer to that question, I found several great takeaway points for job seekers and employers alike.  While not an all-inclusive list, these are the biggest and most important.

1.     Deep, personal connection to the mission of the business
A large part of what attracted me to Jobing.com in the first place was our mission:  to connect local employers with local job seekers.  That’s a pretty important mission, and it’s the mission that I have dedicated the majority of my working life to.  In fact, I felt it so important that I took a sizeable pay cut to come to work for Jobing.com.

What Employers can learn from this – the majority of your employees don’t only show up for a paycheck.  They come to work (read: they leave their families and everyone they love each day) to perform meaningful work that aligns with their core values.  If your business exists solely to make YOU money, your turnover will be high and your recruitment efforts endless.  If, on the other hand, you have a clear mission and an ethical method to execute towards that mission, you will generate greater employee loyalty – even if you pay less than the competition.  See also: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. 

What Job Seekers can learn from this – you might be job hopping because all you’re looking at is a paycheck.  Why work somewhere for $10,000 a year more when you are miserable every day, hate your boss, or feel the mission and/or methods of the business are completely incongruent with your personal core values?  Remember this:  people who are GREAT at what they do, be it actors, singers, athletes, sales people, janitors, post masters, truck drivers, customer service people, retail workers, or ditch diggers – all kinds of greatness – LOVE what they do and they BELIEVE in it.  Ultimately – and you might not believe me here – people who do what they LOVE invariably end up being GREAT at it and, subsequently, are far more likely to make the money they want to make doing it.  See also: Pursue the Passion.

2.     Total commitment to me, and freedom to fail.
I’ve been blessed with leaders who are fully committed to my success - so much so that I place the trust for my career in their hands without worry.  I know that at the end of the day, our management team believes in me and is 100% behind me even if I fail – and I have done so spectacularly at times.  I always learn from it and some of the lessons have been painful.  But I’ve never been truly fearful of my job when I fail while trying to do right by a client or our business.  (Note:  “freedom to fail”  does not justify incompetence or intentional failure)

What Employers can learn from this – Your employees watch every decision you make, much like your children watch and learn from everything you do or say in their presence.  Make sure they know you are committed to their success and helping them achieve their life’s goals, even those goals don’t fit neatly into your corporate policy manual.  Bigger than this, your employees are not robots.  They are human and they WILL fail – the only question is when and in what manner.  Heck, even robots break down.  Feel free to use failure of all types as a coaching opportunity and take the time to show the employee they have the freedom to fail so long as they learn and grow from it.  It’s a powerful trust building and employee loyalty tool – and the best part is that it is FREE!  See also:Stephen M.R. Covey The Speed of Trust.

What Job Seekers can learn from this – You cannot and will not be perfect in any job in which you serve.  I’ve been here 9 years and by many people’s accounts, I’m a functional expert within our company.  I still mess up.  Frequently.   And sometimes I question just how much of an “expert” I am.  But that doesn’t stop me from reaching for excellence or asking for help when I need it.  Get over your fear of failure and take some risks (within the rules of course!).  See also:  Jim Collins - Good to Great

3.     Opportunity to learn, grow, and earn.
As stated before, those who are employed within their core values, abilities, and talents, tend to perform far better and longer than those who simply choose a paycheck.  When I found Jobing.com, I was working for a good, stable company, making decent money,  and liked what I was doing.  What was missing was the opportunity for me to grow within the business – I get bored easily and require frequent challenges or changes, and I got more than I bargained for at Jobing.com!  Recognizing this need, my management has seen to it that I’ve served in several (8 if I count correctly) different capacities within Jobing.com in 9 years.  Sure that’s a little radical example, but we are, after all, a fast-growth company (having made it to the Inc. Magazine list of 500 fastest growing private companies in the U.S. 3 years in a row)  It’s been my pleasure to serve in each capacity through our start-up.  As we've grown, so have my level of responsibility and earnings. I wanted opportunity.  I found it – and continue to find it – at Jobing.com.

What Employers can learn from this – challenge your best players frequently.  Allow them the freedom to roam a bit outside their “job description.”  Involve them in discussions that you normally would not involve them in – just to let them share their thoughts and opinions.  Charge them with special projects outside their area of responsibility – but within their areas of interest and excitement – and watch them deliver spectacularly!  See also:  Markus Buckingham First Break All the Rules.

What Job Seekers can learn from this – I don’t know of many people who say “I want to stay in this boring, dead-end job, never learn anything, and never be challenged at all.”  If you are one of those people, then skip the rest of this paragraph (or the blog for that matter) and get back to your TPS report cover sheets.  :)

For those of you still with me – opportunity abounds in a down economy.  Jobing.com launched only 1 month before the“dot com bubble” burst and a year before the start of the 2001 recession.  Less than 6 months later we were hit with 9/11 and we continued to grow and innovate. Trust me - I know what "fear for your job" is.  I was the guy responsible for sales and service to our Hotel, Retail, and Restaurant sectors back then.  I just didn't let it paralyze me and I siezed the opportunity to really service my clients.

While jobs may be more scarce than they were a couple years ago, there are still HUNDREDS on Jobing.com right here in Houston.  You may also find this is a great time to beef up your skills or education to prepare you for the next step in your career, whether it is with your current employer or somewhere else.  Or, perhaps it might be time for you to start that business you've been thinking about.  Many incredibly successful companies were founded during recessions. 

In closing – it’s been a fabulously difficult, challenging, exciting, and invigorating nine years for me here at Jobing.com.  I intend to spend the next 9 here growing the business, leading and executing our strategy to fulfill our mission, and paying it forward to those who work with and for me here at this wonderful little home I’ve helped to build – Jobing.com.

My sincerest and deepest “ thank you” to Aaron, Brian M., Rebecca, Randy, Nicole, Brian E., Jon, Kristen, Gregg, my clients, family, friends, coworkers and all those who’ve made it possible and wonderful for me.  Here’s to another 9.

 

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Every HR professional can make a major difference in their workplace and within their circle of influence. By building and encouraging entrepreneurial and optimistic attitudes, sharpening your own knowledge and skills, supporting others in their efforts to grow, and playing an active role as a strategic partner in your company’s accomplishments, you can help transform negativity into a positive environment ripe for success.

September 16, 2009
7:30am – 4:30pm
Registration begins at 7:30am

ALA CARTE EVENT PAVILION
4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa

Opening Speaker

Change Reactions:  The Art of Taking Ownership in HR – Kathy Potts, Strategic Credit 1

Morning and Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Wage and Hour Issues in the Current Economy – Ignacio Garcia, General Credit 1

Social Networking…Cutting through the Noise – Simplifying & Socializing – Alison Englesman, General Credit 1

Stormy Weather or Calm Seas?  Legislative Forecast for Human Resource Professionals – David Steffen, General Credit 1

Global HR Best Practices – Gina Potito & Tony Gain, Global Credit 1

Closing Speaker

Making THE Difference by Helping Employees Unleash the Ultimate Entrepreneurial Attitude – Loren O. Murfield, Ph.D., Stratgic Credit 1

Join your colleagues at HR Tampa Expo 2009 and discover new HR techniques, impact employee retention and problem-solving strategies, strong leadership techniques and much more. Find out how you can truly make the difference.

For more information and to RSVP, visit www.hrtampa.org and click on Events and Meetings.