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Horizon Media & Partners in Human Resources International Co-Sponsor Job Workshop

Posted on: Tuesday, 9 June 2009, 16:10 CDT

For Media Professionals to Develop Personal Brand and Land Next Job

NEW YORK, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Media, the nation's largest independently held media agency, together with Partners in Human Resources International, offered a first-hand opportunity today for media professionals who are currently unemployed to develop their overall job search strategies to land their next job with expert advice from two leading executives.

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Opening remarks by Bill Koenigsberg, CEO, president and founder of Horizon Media, included uplifting reports about the industry and areas of growth for media professionals. "This is an exciting time in the media business. New technologies mean new skill sets and new opportunities. I'm optimistic that you will leave this room with better resources and a fresh perspective of the opportunities that lie ahead despite the current marketplace conditions."

Amy Friedman, CEO and Founder of Partners in Human Resources International, a woman-owned full-service Human Capital consulting firm, spoke to the audience and thanked them for recognizing that "now, more than ever, it is important to distinguish what sets you apart from other candidates and develop your personal brand. There are so many tools available today and we're confident that together with Horizon Media, this workshop will help you move forward strategically to further develop your personal brand."

The comprehensive workshop facilitated by Dr. Howard Leifman of Partners in Human Resources International, was held at the Helmsley Hotel in midtown Manhattan. Close to 200 media professionals attended the session for a first-hand opportunity to discuss their job search campaign strategy, how to create their own personal brand, how to write a resume and to learn more about other written communications necessary in the search process.

Other topics included the do's and don'ts of networking and interviewing as well as research tools, online job hunting, social networking and overall assessments.

About Horizon Media

Founded in 1989, Horizon Media, Inc. is the largest U.S. independent media services company. Dedicated to helping clients sell products and build brands through insightful marketing counsel, media-neutral strategic planning and effective negotiation and placement, Horizon's exceptional holistic approach to brand marketing and development has resulted in estimated billings of $2 billion and established the company as the fastest growing agency in the industry.

Headquartered in New York City with a full service office in Los Angeles, Horizon also has offices in San Diego, and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Horizon is also a founding member of Columbus Media International, a multi-national partnership of independent media agencies. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.horizonmedia.com.

About Partners in Human Resources International

Founded in 1994, PARTNERS IN HUMAN RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, LLC is a visionary, full service Human Capital Consulting firm that provides innovative, pragmatic and results-oriented solutions for our clients.

Partners in Human Resources is global in reach, yet boutique in style, fostering deep relationships through a passion for client intimacy. We utilize leading-edge methodology, yet remain flexible, presenting solutions that respect the context of our clients. Focusing on strategic issues in the business in order to drive attainable outcomes, clients know us to be fair minded, never resting on our laurels and ethical to the core. When it comes to partnering with our clients through our three core practices - Human Capital Consulting, Executive Coaching and Development and Career Transition Consulting - We Make Talent Work(TM)! For more information, go to www.WeMakeTalentWork.com.

SOURCE Horizon Media

Source: PR Newswire

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