National Association of Colleges and Employers 2006 National Meeting

I think that there’s a cliche out there about always a bridesmaid and never a bride. While that wouldn’t quite apply to me (I am a guy, after all), I could, as Bill Clinton used to say, feel their pain. For years I’ve looked forward to being one of the speakers at the National Association of Colleges and Employers National Meetings. These are, without question, the premiere conferences for those involved in college hiring. Most of the attendees are college career service office professionals, but there are also hundreds of employers and vendors. Last year’s National Meeting in Milwaukee attracted thousands of attendees. Next spring’s meeting in Anaheim, home of Mickey, should be even bigger. And I’ll be one of the speakers.

NACE accepted my proposal to speak about podcasting, a topic that is near and dear to my heart. I am very excited about the potential for moving web-based, text content off of computer screens and into portable devices such as iPods that will allow job seekers and others to access the content that they want when they want it and how they want it. We’ve made a significant effort to be a leader in the field with our podcasting content, and I plan to share our experiences with the attendees in Anaheim.