To help provide as much information as possible for job seekers in the Kansas City area, we will attempt to list networking events, career fairs, classes, job search workshops, etc. on this blog. Below are the events/meetings for the week of December 6. As always, if you know about other career fairs, meetingss or events that would benefit job seekers, please send a note to jobseekersview@gmail.com. Thank you.
Monday, December 6
The Art of Interviewing Workshop
Location:
Central Resource Library – Carmack Community Room
9875 W. 87th St.
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Join professional development consultant Efren Mojica of “All About You Consulting” as he educates on the entire interview process: pre interview, tackling common difficult interview questions, post interview, dress code, etc. The goal is for the attendees be better equipped to face challenging interviews and questions.
Free of charge.
Contact: 913-826-4600
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#MegaJobHuntChat on Twitter
Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm CST
What: Discussion/questions shared on Twitter.com using the hashtag #megajobhuntchat
Format: There will be 6 Career Chats participating in the event, each given 20 minutes to discuss 2 questions. That’s a total of 12 questions over 2 hours.
Schedule (all times CST):
7:00 – 7:10 – #JobHuntChat
Q1 – Introduction Question
7:10 – 7:30 – #CareerChat
Q2 – What is the most difficult part of networking? #CareerChat #MegaJobHuntChat
Q3- How do you maximize your opportunity at a holiday party? #CareerChat #MegaJobHuntChat
7:30 – 7:50 – #u30pro
Q4 – Generational Job Search TBD
Q5 – Generational Job Search TBD
7:50 – 8:10 – #InternChat
Q6 – When shld I stop accepting internships & only look 4 entrylevel jobs? (how many internships R 2 many?) #InternChat #MegaJobHuntChat
Q7 – What’s better: a relevant unpaid internship or an unrelated paid position? #InternChat #MegaJobHuntChat
8:10 – 8:30 – #HFChat
Q8 – Are you meeting your social meeting contacts in real life (IRL)? Why or why not? #HFChat #MegaJobHuntChat
Q9 – How are you leveraging those contacts to move your search forward? #HFChat #MegaJobHuntChat
8:30 – 8:50 – #GenYChat
Q10 – How should a job seeker divide their time between online networking and responding to ads? #GenYChat #MegaJobHuntChat
Q11 – Which job would you take? The one that’s a good fit or the one that offers more money? #GenYChat #MegaJobHuntChat
8:50 – 9:00 – #JobHuntChat
Q12 – Share a horror story or weird/funny thing that has happened on interviews to you
Here is how you can participate in this chat:
1. Sign up for Twitter.com if you are not already on Twitter.
2. Sign up for TweetChat.com.
3. Go to TweetChat a few minutes before your Chat of Interest starts, login, and enter the hashtag for the chat you want to attend. In this case, it would be #megajobhuntchat.
4. Introduce yourself.
5. Read, ask questions, comment, re-tweet. Participate! However, be aware that all of your posts will show in your Twitter timeline. Because of this, some chatters post something like “Enjoying #jobhuntchat for the next hour. Please forgive the multiple tweet stream. Better yet, join us!
More information on #MegaJobHuntChat
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Tuesday, December 7
The Job Radio Show
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
This week’s guest: Mike Bayly
Topic: Presentation & Communication Skills In Interviews
Mike will discuss such topics as:
- Why do I get nervous in an interview?
- What’s the difference between talking and communicating?
- Why is body language important?
- How can I tell what style of communicating my interviewer would prefer?
Listen live on 102.9 FM or 1140 AM.
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#CareerChat on Twitter
Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm CST
What: Discussion/questions shared on Twitter.com using the hashtag #careerchat
Here is how you can participate in this chat:
1. Sign up for Twitter.com if you are not already on Twitter.
2. Sign up for TweetChat.com.
3. Go to TweetChat a few minutes before your Chat of Interest starts, login, and enter the hashtag for the chat you want to attend. In this case, it would be #careerchat.
4. Introduce yourself.
5. Read, ask questions, comment, re-tweet. Participate! However, be aware that all of your posts will show in your Twitter timeline. Because of this, some chatters post something like “Enjoying #careerchat for the next hour. Please forgive the multiple tweet stream. Better yet, join us!
More information on #CareerChat
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Women’s Employment Network – 2010 Fall Job Fair
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Location:
Hyatt Regency Crown Center
2345 McGee St.
Kansas City, MO
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This event is open to the public, and all job seekers are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no registration fee for job seekers and parking will be validated for up to 3 hours for all job seekers.
To view the list of participating employers, click on the link below.
Click here for more information
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New Landings Coaching Opportunity
What: Working in groups of six or less, you will receive personalized strategies, tools, support, and accountability to create sustainable change and help with problem-solving and goal-setting for career transition. Normally priced at $125 an hour, you receive 90 minutes for only $35 per person.
Location:
Center for Spiritual Living
1306 West 39th Street
Kansas City, MO
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Please Note: Ring the buzzer when you arrive and the coach will let you in.
Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm on Tuesday
To register: email dhayes@newlandings.org
Questions? Go to www.newlandings.org or call Debra Hayes (913.269.3634)
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KCIABC Networking Holiday Cocktail Hour
What: The Kansas City chapter of IABC (KC/IABC) includes nearly 250 members employed as communications professionals for major corporations, agencies and non-profit organizations in and around Kansas City. Many KC/IABC members are self-employed as freelancers or run their own companies.
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Location:
AMC Main Street Theatre (Marquee Bar & Grill)
1400 Main Street (Power and Light District)
Kansas City, MO
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This will be a great opportunity to toast the season, network with other Kansas City-area communications pros and help make the holidays a little brighter for those in need. A significant portion of your registration fee will be donated to The Salvation Army
to help purchase turkeys. The turkeys will be served on Christmas at area food kitchens and will also be delivered to the blind, disabled and elderly in Greater Kansas City.
The event will feature delicious hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and special $2 parking.
More Information and to Register
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Forward Bound Job Club Meeting
Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Location:
Lees Summit United Methodist Church
114 SE Douglas St.
Lee’s Summit, MO
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Please Note: Session will be in room 118 of The Worship Center building.
Speaker: Steve Hankins from The Executive Element
What: Steve Hankins co-founded The Executive Element in 2006, and specializes in resumes, cover letters, executive bios, linkedin profiles, and other career advancement tools.
This presentation will focus on the essentials of utilizing LinkedIn effectively and be open to questions about what we offer.
Contact Info: Bob Carpenter at Robert.carpenter15@yahoo.com or call 816-807-0599.
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Creating Powerful Resumes & Cover Letters
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Location:
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church – Employment Through Community
7740 Lackman Rd
Lenexa, KS
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Learn tips and techniques for writing successful resumes and cover letters from Karen Silins, an award winning multi-certified resume writer, career and personal branding coach. Topics covered include: Defining Your Employment Objective, Resume Format and Structure, Common Errors and Proofreading Methods, Resume Keywords, Writing Copy, Composing Cover Letters, Honesty Is Everything, and Electronic Resumes: Why You Need Them.
Karen Silins is President and Owner of A+ Career & Resume, LLC. She is on the cutting edge of Career Coaching techniques and Resume Development trends, and committed to individual, personalized service, providing a realistic approach to the clients’ goals through a variety of career coaching competencies or in career document preparation.
Free of charge.
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Wednesday, December 8
Linking Power & Light District Networking & Benefit Breakfast
Location:
Power & Light Grill
417 E 13th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
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Time: 7:30 am – 9:00am
Linking Power & Light Professionals is a networking and professional support group for professionals who wish to do business with others in or around the Power & Light District of KC MO.
Your $20 admission ($25 at the door) is a donation to the work of local shelter not for profits.
More Information and Registration
Contact Info: Laura Wynn at Diva@LauraWynn.com or call (913) 402-6033.
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Internet Marketing and Social Media Meetup Group
Location:
Toad’s Pub & Perk
12056 W 135th Street
NW Corner of 135th & Quivera
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 9:00am – 10:30 am
Networking group consisting of business professionals who share their ideas and expertise in regard to marketing products or services over the Internet using social media marketing strategies.
Free to attend.
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Transitioning Professionals of Kansas City Metro Weekly Meeting
Who We Are: For professionals in an employment transition, using the job search techniques from the facilitators’ book: “A Road Map To Re-Employment – 12 Steps To A Successful Career Transition.”
Location:
Devry University
LeValley Conference Room
11224 Holmes Road
Kansas City, Mo
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Parking Instructions:
Park anywhere around the building. If you enter the front doors (that face Holmes), turn right and go all the way down to the end of the hall. The room is on the right. The room is typically cool – bring a jacket. Seating is limited to the first 25 people.
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Dress Attire: Business Casual
Topic: Personal Branding
Meeting Agenda:
Pre-Meeting Networking
Roundtable Discussion (45 Minutes)
Employment Workshop (45 Minutes)
Accountability Reporting (30 Minutes)
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New Landings Weekly Meeting (Holiday Celebration)
Who We Are: New Landings is a non-profit organziation dedicated to the economic recovery of America’s middle class. New Landings empowers individuals to create and engage in meaningful work by providing resources and new avenues to showcase their skills. We provide a holistic approach to job recovery by stabilizing, energizing and mobilizing our members to condense the transition time to economic growth.
Location:
Johnson County Central Resource Library (Carmack Room)
9875 W. 87th Street
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
You are invited to our New Landings Holiday Celebration; an evening of casual networking. Join us and bring your favorite holiday food or snack to share.
Suggestion on what to bring:
If your last name starts with A-L, bring finger foods/appetizers.
If your last name starts with M-Z, bring dessert dish or drink (non-alcoholic).
Please attend even if you are unable to bring something or forget.
Paper, plastic ware, ice & cups will be provided.
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Thursday, December 9
Kansas City Social Media Group Breakfast
Location:
Houlihan’s
16411 West. 119th St.
Olathe, KS
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Time: 7:30 am to 9:00am
Free to attend. $10 for breakfast buffet if you wish to eat.
This month’s featured speaker: Ryan Nelson with 33 Church
Info: Ryan will introduce what he does as part of 33 Church and marketing/social media obstacles he has encountered as he just launched 33 Church in the Olathe community.
The breakfast will focus on steps for 33 Church to overcome any marketing and social media obstacles.
A panel will give suggestions/idea for 33 Church and also answer questions from the audience as time allows.
Registration for KC Social Media Group Breakfast
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Olathe Chamber Coffee meeting (open to job seekers to attend for free)
Location this week:
Longhorn Steakhouse
16689 West 119th Street
Olathe, KS
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Time: 9:00 am
Opportunity to mingle with Olathe area business owners and network to your next job.
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce is taking steps to help connect job seekers and employers who are hiring. To that end, the Chamber is doing the following in a program initiated by the Chairman’s Liaison Committee:
- Providing networking opportunities at Chamber coffees at a special sign-up area so job hunters and employers can meet.
- Accepting resumes of those seeking jobs, placing them in categorized binders, and making them available at Chamber coffees, at the Chamber´s HR Roundtables, and at the Chamber office to help companies identify talent for employment positions. To include your resume, contact Dana Ketterling, 764-1050 or dketterling@olathe.org.
- Inviting employers to advertise employment offerings on the Chamber´s Web site. Contact Laura Baldwin,
764-1050 or lbaldwin@olathe.org for details. - Engaging job seekers in volunteer and other events and opportunities to provide opportunities to network.
Olathe Chamber also has a pdf file you can download with information about employment resources in the Kansas City area. The link to the file is below.
In addition, The Olathe Chamber of Commerce has a partnership with CareerLink.com to offer area employers the ability to advertise job openings and job seekers to get their resumes noticed.
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Linking Women Luncheon
Who we are: Linking Women is a networking and professional support group for women in business. There’s no registration, commitment or fee to be a part of this circle of strong, driven women. If you’re here, you’re part of the group!
Location:
Bonefish Grill Leawood
5021 West 135th Street
Leawood, KS
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Time: 11am – 1pm
Information on this luncheon:
Featured Speaker: Gigi Belmonico: Image Consultant, Glamour Girl, and Bombshell Coach
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Interview Workshop
Location:
Workforce Partnership
9221 Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 2:00 – 3:15 pm
Free to attend.
Topics include preparing for the interview, proper attire and common questions.
Contact: 913.577.5900
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Friday, December 10
Sacred Heart’s Job Club Meeting
Location:
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
5501 Monticello Rd
Shawnee, KS
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Go to Meeting Room #2 located on upper level of church building.
Time: 8:30 – 9:30am
Contact: Maureen Reintjes at maureen.reintjes@shoj.org or call 913-422-5700, ext. 250
Check out their Kansas City Metro Networking Job Club Ning Community
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#HFChat (#HireFriday Chat) on Twitter
Time: 11:00 am – Noon CST
What: #HireFriday is the only stream on twitter that focuses solely on the jobseekers strengths, knowledge and abilities. Discussion/questions shared on Twitter.com using the hashtag #HFChat
Here is how you can participate in this chat:
1. Sign up for Twitter.com if you are not already on Twitter.
2. Sign up for TweetChat.com.
3. Go to TweetChat a few minutes before your Chat of Interest starts, login, and enter the hashtag for the chat you want to attend. In this case, it would be #HFChat.
4. Introduce yourself.
5. Read, ask questions, comment, re-tweet. Participate! However, be aware that all of your posts will show in your Twitter timeline. Because of this, some chatters post something like “Enjoying #jobhuntchat for the next hour. Please forgive the multiple tweet stream. Better yet, join us!
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If you know about other career fairs, meetings or events that would benefit job seekers, please send a note to jobseekersview@gmail.com. Thank you.