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Take your next career step forward at the NIRI Career Development Hub. Join informal discussions with talent management and tenured IR professionals, and discover how to build on your existing strengths to maximize your potential.

Stop by the Career Development Hub between conference sessions to explore different paths to career success. No appointments or invitation needed.
 

Monday

 
11:30 AM-12:00 PM IRC ROI - Leveraging the IRC in your Career Trajectory
All Career Levels
Chris Symanoskie, IRC

IR professionals have a high degree of responsibility and can make a significant impact within their organizations. This demands competence across key disciplines including finance, strategy, and communications.  Learn about the value of credentialing and explore how you can leverage the IRC certification in your career using the new IRC ROI Toolkit.

1:00-1:25 PM Surviving M&A Job Loss and Landing the Next Opportunity
All Career Levels
Steven Rubis

As M&A and activism increases, IR professionals are increasingly mindful of the risks such transactions pose to their careers. These be traumatic experiences themselves, but how do you prepare for life after the event? Hear tips and share experiences about how to navigate the career disruption that might ensue from the situation and how you can land on your feet.

2:30-3:00 PM  Leadership Attributes that are Top of Mind for Board of Directors, CEOs and CFOs
Senior Level (>15 years)
Smooch Repovich Reynolds

Smooch Reynolds is considered a leading authority on the intangible leadership traits that define talent and has spent her career as an executive search consultant partnering with management teams across all industry sectors. Hear from a true insider on the leadership attributes that the C-Suite most highly values - and how you can cultivate these traits in your own career.
 

Tuesday

 
11:20-11:50 AM Meet the Executive Search Partner
Mid-Career to Senior Level
Peter McDermott

Meet with Peter McDermott, Principal, Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations with Korn Ferry, for a behind the scenes look into the executive search and hiring process. Mr. McDermott is a member of Korn Ferry’s Corporate Affairs Center of Expertise and has placed numerous IROs, executive level IR and communications leaders. He will provide a primer on working with an executive search firm, including tips for positioning yourself for success.


2:40-3:10 PM IRC A to Z – Understanding Eligibility and Exam Content
All Career Levels
Jennifer Almquist, IRC
Mitch Haws, IRC

Thinking about taking the IRC exam this year? Do you have questions on how to prepare and what to expect? Hear from IRC holders about their experiences preparing for and taking the IRC certification exam. Learn about the eligibility and application requirements, and test your knowledge using new sample exam questions.

Wednesday

 
9:15-10:00 AM You’ve Earned Your IRC… Now What?
All Career Levels
Julie Mathews, IRC
Chris Symanoskie, IRC

IRC holders demonstrate specified levels of IR knowledge and skills not just at the time of their initial certification, but throughout their careers. Maintaining your new certification is essential to ensure that you stay up to date in the evolving IR field of practice. Understand the requirements of the IRC renewal program, including the three-year renewal cycle, how to claim the required professional development units, and how to use the new online renewal applications.