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BioNJ Career/Connection Revamps Traditional Career Fair to Meet Demands of 21st Century Job MarketTRENTON, N.J. --(Business Wire)-- The Life Sciences Talent Network (LSTN) at BioNJ will host its 4th annual career fair-Career/Connection-on June 12, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Jersey Center of Excellence located at 1041 US Highway 202/206 in Bridgewater, NJ. The event provides the opportunity for professionals and job seekers within the life sciences industry to connect with local industry leaders, key recruiters and headhunters, education providers and career counselors, and connect with other professional organizations. "Career/Connection sets out to create a direct connection for job seekers and employers in an atmosphere of active networking and information sharing," said Debbie Hart, President and CEO of BioNJ. "The New Jersey biotech industry is thriving and Career/Connection gives both job seekers and employers the ability to connect on the spot." Employers can promote their job opportunities prior to the event, allowing job seekers to focus their attention on the day of the event to specific jobs they are interested in pursuing. Meanwhile, employers can access a special database of attendees' resumes prior to the event to give them the opportunity to identify some likely candidates for on-site recruiting. Participating exhibitors to date include: Actavis, DPT, Excelsior Medical Corporation, Kashiv Pharma, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Joule Clinical & Scientific, HAYS Life Sciences, Lab Support, Aerotek (News - Alert), QualCmp Consulting Services, YourEncore, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Mancino Burfield Edgerton, Professional Resource Partners, Scientific Search, TAKE Solutions, and Henderson Harbor Group. "This targeted approach to connecting industry professionals with employers has proven to be effective," according to LSTN Business Development Manager Matt Alcade, "Attendees and exhibitors will leave knowing they have made meaningful connections to advance their careers or workforce." Admission to the event is free, but attendees are required to register beforehand. To register as a job seeker, visit www.BioNJTalentNetwork.org and login or create a user account and sign up for Career/Connection. To register as an exhibitor, please call Matt Alcalde at 973-617-7989 or email him at [email protected]. About BioNJ With more than 325 member companies, BioNJ is focused on the growth and prosperity of New Jersey's life sciences cluster. Founded in 1994 by New Jersey industry CEOs, BioNJ serves as the voice of companies located in New Jersey, seeks to advance their economic growth and development and works to encourage new and established companies from around the world to locate in New Jersey. BioNJ represents companies engaged in biopharmaceutical, biomedical, bioagricultural and bioremedial endeavors. About Life Sciences Talent Network at BioNJ The LSTN at BioNJ is an initiative funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development that, among many other initiatives, enables BioNJ to provide an array of valuable services to companies looking for talent and talent looking for their next position. LSTN connects New Jersey's professionals with careers in the biotech, pharma, medical device, medical diagnostics and clinical industries. LSTN supports employers with talent acquisition and recruitment, talent pipeline development and employee transition services and educational resources. For more information, please call BioNJ Headquarters at 609-890-3185, email at [email protected] or visit www.BioNJTalentNetwork.org.
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