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I think that IF you are a master of working the room and networking, you can meet people that might have a job lead for you.
If you are somewhat shy or a wall flower, it's not going to be worth your time.
Don't expect to go there and walk out with a job, rather go and walk out having met 15-20 new people to add to your networking circle that might be able to give you a lead in the coming weeks.
You definiltey need to work the leads you get though. Get home and get those people onto your LinkedIn network, if there is anyone who really seems to know a lot of people and be willing to make introductions, ask him or her to meet you for coffee the following week, and encourange them to bring along a friend or two. The whole point is to widen your circle of friends and acquaintences and stay visable on their radar, regularly letting them know you are still looking for work.
Years ago in my areas when the dot com burst occurred (before 9/11) my recruiting firm offered Pink Slip parties.
Our parties were specifically geared to the technology (networking, development, engineering, etc) sector. I am not sure if people ended up really getting jobs out of them, but I know I did make some valuable connections for positions I needed to recruit for in the next year or so.
I agree with annerk-- I think they offer a lot of potential for very confident people and 'go-getters.' I think I am even a little too reserved to make a pink slip party work for me (when it is not my actual job to do so).
I know someone who attended a pink slip party here and he said it was interesting because there were some employers/recruiters there meeting people, but mostly unemployed people getting drunk and sharing their stories. However, he did meet a few good people and stayed in contact, and one of them called him about a job opening in his new company. My friend wound up getting the job after interviewing.
Annerk is right in that you have to set realistic expectations and go in, be energetic, work the room a little and make sure you meet/network with as many people in there. Sometimes, these events are there to get everyone who attends a job, but to bring people together and building networks.
I know someone who attended a pink slip party here and he said it was interesting because there were some employers/recruiters there meeting people, but mostly unemployed people getting drunk and sharing their stories. However, he did meet a few good people and stayed in contact, and one of them called him about a job opening in his new company. My friend wound up getting the job after interviewing.
Annerk is right in that you have to set realistic expectations and go in, be energetic, work the room a little and make sure you meet/network with as many people in there. Sometimes, these events are there to get everyone who attends a job, but to bring people together and building networks.
I think it would help to have more people to add to my network.
Hello all. I organize Pink Slip Parties in and around Philadelphia. You all have the right idea - these events are to build your network and make the right contacts to lead you to your next job. You definitely want to come with an open mind and expect to be very social. We charge $10 to cover the food that we provide. We do not make any money from these events at all. We have been around for over 10 years helping jobseekers and hiring companies connect...and we simply are doing these events as a goodwill gesture and to help everyone in this harsh economy. I hope you will try one!
Hello all. I organize Pink Slip Parties in and around Philadelphia. You all have the right idea - these events are to build your network and make the right contacts to lead you to your next job. You definitely want to come with an open mind and expect to be very social. We charge $10 to cover the food that we provide. We do not make any money from these events at all. We have been around for over 10 years helping jobseekers and hiring companies connect...and we simply are doing these events as a goodwill gesture and to help everyone in this harsh economy. I hope you will try one!
I would think a unemployed person can put that $10 money toward food
I would think a unemployed person can put that $10 money toward food
There is food served, it's just not Fruit Loops.
And not everyone on unemployment is worried about spending $10 when it could lead to a job and is tax deductible.
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