Association execs employ networking, informational meetings, results-focused resumes Walker Some good advice, a timely news story and a home-state connection all played a part in leading Matt Walker to his new job. The Senate staffer, looking to make his next career move, arranged an informational meeting—definitely not a job interview—with Dawn Sweeney, CEO of the National Restaurant Association. What happened next surprised them both. "From the moment I went in to meet with her, we hit it off extremely well," Walker said. "At the end of the meeting—she said she never does this typically on the spot— but she looked at me and said, ‘I don't know which direction you… Read More