February 15, 2010

Two days of advice and networking for job seekers

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With the President's Day holiday, the job-seeker networking event schedule has been somewhat shortened this week. But the next 48 hours will still offer a host of great opportunities to mingle with potential job contacts and get advice on how to land that new job--or even start your own business. Also, as we celebrate today the 43 men who have held the highest office of the land, I felt it was appropriate to point out a couple of events to help improve the business stature of the other half of the population--the hard-working women of the Puget Sound region.

So, without further ado...

TUES., FEB. 16

Game Start Up 101: Making Money - For those interested in jumping into the video game world, the Washington Interactive Network (WIN) is hosting this Eastside event featuring presentations on the current and future revenue streams available for independent developers. Speakers will include Alex St. John, president and chief technology officer of hi5 Networks; Ed Ventura, founder of mPlay LLC; and Matt Wilson, founder and director of development at Detonator Games. Where: Bellevue City Hall, Bellevue. When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $35; $25 for WIN members.

Seattle Job Social - After raising $400 to help the people of Haiti at last month's event, the Seattle Job Social (SJS) is back once more with corporate representatives from Starbucks, Allied Barton, Moss Adams, NCSoft, Allen Partners, Protingent, Vertafore, Amazon, HTC, Rylem, NorthWestern Mutual and others. Check the SJS Facebook page for an up-to-date list. Since January, founder Mark Michael says two business developers have been hired as a direct result of the SJS meeting. Where: Twist in Belltown. When: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $5 admission.

WED., FEB. 17

Power Chicks Premier Networking - This new afternoon Biznik "premier" event will feature a presentation by prosperity coach and trainer Kate Phillips, who will discuss the barriers that many entrepreneurial women face and how to smash through them. Followed by small group discussions about business challenges each participant is experiencing in today's economy. Men are welcome too! Where: Friends, Philosophy and Tea, Bellevue. When: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for Biznik members; $13 for Pro members; $10 for ProVIPs.

Job Interview Basics - Those who are just starting out on the job-seeker path, or have not been on the job hunt for an extended period, can get some pointers at the Seattle Public Library on common interview questions, the importance of body language and other methods to prepare you for your next interview. Where: Central Library, Seattle. When: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Cost: Free.

Net-Success-Working - The local chapter of the Association for Women in Computing (AWC) is hosting this discussion, featuring a talk by professional networker Gregg D. Richie on the "10 Commandments of Networking" and other tips about getting the most out of today's job-seeker mixers. Where: Starbucks Support Center, Mezza Café Conference Room, Seattle. When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for AWC members; $30 for nonmembers.

Randy Woods writes about job-search tools, networking techniques and other tips to help you land your dream job.

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