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Navigating a COVID-19 Impacted Job Environment

Tuesday, May 19

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused businesses and organizations across the nation to halt operations, cut down staff and impart hiring freezes. With thousands unemployed and the Class of 2020 entering the job market, it is crucial job seekers understand how to position themselves in the job market. Senior talent managers from top agencies come together for this Integrate Online session to talk about the current state and future of the marketing communications hiring market and how to succeed in your job search.


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    Edward Frankel

    SVP, Director of Talent Acquisition at Omnicom Health Group

    The largest dedicated to healthcare communications network counts on Ed and his team to bring in the best talent in the market.

  • David Hazelton headshot

    David Hazelton

    Design Director for ProShares

    David Hazelton has over 30 years of professional experience in design, branding and marketing. As design director for ProShares, David is responsible for brand consistency across all channels of the company’s marketing, advertising and corporate communications.

  • Michele Lanza headshot

    Michele Lanza

    Partner, Global Acquisition and Retention Strategies at Ketchum

    Michele leads Global Talent Acquisition for Ketchum. She has a keen interest in innovative strategies, such as the creation of LaunchPad, Ketchum’s blind selection process for entry level talent, that was featured in Fast Company.