March 1, 2010

Olympic spirit continues in March networking events

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The Games are over, the Olympic flame is out, but the partying is surely still going on this morning up north following yesterday's thrilling overtime hockey game pitting the United States against Canada. Although American hockey fans are still feeling the sting, both sides can feel good about playing a hard-fought game and taking part in the Olympic spirit of cooperation, inspiration and understanding--with a little friendly competition thrown in.

Parties and togetherness are also the main topics of this week's roundup of networking and workshop activities for us Yanks in the Puget Sound region. While job seekers are all competing for the same goals, one of the best ways to achieve them is to get to know each other and to help each other out on the journey. Starting tonight, there are several opportunities for you to take part in the job search community and keep the Olympic ideal alive.

Mon., Mar. 1 - PRforPeople Happy Hour. Business networking group PRforPeople is hosting a meet-and-green in a relaxed pool-hall setting to discuss job opportunities, marketing and personal branding. Drink discounts and $5 pizzas will be offered. Where: Belltown Billiards, Seattle. When: 4 to 6 p.m. Cost: Free.            
                      
Mon., Mar. 1 -- ProLango Career Mixer. Later than same evening, on the Eastside, the irrepressible Paul Anderson will play host to ProLango's next networking event. This popular mixer, which will include a no-host bar and appetizer buffet, offers the chance to speak with recruiters from a variety of local companies. Where: Maggiano's Little Italy, Bellevue. When: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free.

Tues. Mar. 2 -- Pay It Forward Networking Event and Workshop. Sponored by the networking groups Notes From the Job Search and Bella Domain, along with coaching firm Career Horizons, this event will bring together people with a common goal to offer help to any other attendees who need it. Sandy Jones-Kaminski, author of "I'm at a Networking Event. Now What???" will be on hand as facilitator and will hold a drawing for a copy of her book. Where: Twist, Belltown. When: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Cost: $10, RSVP required.

Thurs., Mar. 4 -- SetFocus Career Open House. Host BluWater Consulting will provide insight into job market trends for the NET, SQL Server, Business Intelligence and SharePoint sectors at this afternoon event hosted by Microsoft. Find out what qualities companies are looking for and learn how to stand out from the crowd. Where: Microsoft Corp., Bellevue offices. When: 3 to 5 p.m. Cost: Free.

Fri., Mar. 5 -- 2nd Annual Total Networking. Part of the Northwest Women's Show, this event will focus on tips for using Facebook and Twitter to advance your career goals. Speakers will include Mari Smith, president of the International Social Media Association, and Shauna Causey, founder of Voluntweetup and Comcast Media Manager. Where: Qwest Field Event Center Concourse, Seattle. When: 4 to 8 p.m. Cost: $58; includes admission to Northwest Women's Show over the weekend.

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

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