TYPES OF EVENTS
SPEED
NETWORKING
FOR
JOB SEEKERS
AND
EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS
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Get and give job leads.
* Build your network
for the future.
Get more
info.
SPEED
NETWORKING
FOR
BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS
Choose from 1 of 3 events,
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Business Owners
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Business On-Line
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Web Development
SPEED NETWORKING
"
FIND A MENTOR"
AND
"
BECOME A MENTOR"
at
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Exchange Events
MS-Word * MS-Excel
MS Power Point * MS-Access
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Why
Jobseekers Should Network With Each Other...
If
you’re looking for a job, you probably think of other jobseekers within your
profession as your competitors, and you’re right, they are; however; when you
attend a speed networking event with them, they can be extremely instrumental in
your landing a job.
As a jobseeker, you have acquired valuable information about companies and
available positions. Networking with other jobseekers within your profession
gives you the opportunity to exchange this information. No, I’m not saying you
should tell them about jobs or interviews you’re currently trying to get. What
I’m saying, is: As jobseekers you have probably acquired information that is
no longer important to you, but could be very important to another jobseeker.
For example: Just like you, they have probably recently interviewed for jobs
they DID NOT get, (they may have been over qualified, or under qualified for the
position), but the point here is: THEY
KNOW THE POSITION IS STILL AVAILABLE! They can provide you with valuable
information regarding the company and position, such as: 1) Position details. 2)
Name and contact info. of person/s making hiring decision. 3) How soon the
company plans on making a decision. 4) What skills, education, and background
are important in filling the position. 5) The reason they were told they did not
get the job. 6) What other positions the company may be looking to fill. 7)
Benefits. 8) Salary. 9) Heads-up on interview questions and process.
Speed networking with another jobseeker within your profession and geographical
area gives you the opportunity to speak to them one-on-one, decide if they are
someone you would like to network with, and if you choose, exchange contact
info.. This will enable you to keep in touch, and build a relationship to
exchange valuable information in the future.
When you attend a 2 ½-hr. speed networking event, you’ll have the opportunity
to meet approx. 24 jobseekers within your profession and geographical area,
which could prove to be the most productive 2 ½-hrs. you’ve ever spent on
your job search, and career. It’s FAST, FUN, and a very effective method of
building your network for the future.
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Find a job.
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Meet superiors in your field that may later be in a position to hire you.
*Get
insider information on companies and positions.
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Set-up informational interviews for career change or advancement.
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Exchange resources for career education.
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Find a mentor/become a mentor.
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Make friends and have fun while building your network.
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