Here are the networking events for the week of December 16-20 in the Kansas City area. If you know about other career fairs, meetings or events that would benefit job seekers, please send a note to markvanbaale@gmail.com. Thank you.
There is also a Marketing/Social Media Job Leads page where new marketing/social media jobs are posted every day or every other day.
In addition, there are Internships, Web/Graphic Designer Jobs, and IT/Developer Jobs posted.
You can also follow @kcjobseekers or @markvanbaale on Twitter to get the latest updates.
NOTE: To be notified of future networking events posts, be sure to sign up for email updates. The sign-up form is on the right side column.
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Monday, December 16
Biz2Biz Lunch Connect Meeting
Location:
Granite City Brewery
15085 W. 119th St.
Olathe, KS
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 entry fee
Join us for a Holiday Lunch and Business Networking!
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CAREEREALISM LinkedIn Lab Webinar
Time: Noon – 1:00 pm CST
Free to attend.
CAREEREALISM introduces the LinkedIn Lab – a live web show that focuses strictly on your LinkedIn strategy!
During these shows, you will learn how to brand yourself, introduce yourself, and market yourself effectively – and easily!
Also, J.T. O’Donnell, LinkedIn Influencer and CAREEREALISM founder, will present on a specific topic, then answer your questions live on the show.
More Information and How to Register
Watch Live Online at Noon CST
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Power Guys and Power Chics Holiday Party
Location:
Manhattan Condos
700 E. 8th St.
Kansas City, MO
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cost: $25.00 for individuals, $40 for two people (same registration)
Heavy Appetizers – Wine & Beer
Mix and mingle with Power Chics & Power Guys members and prospective members.
Register for Event as a Power Guy
Register for Event as a Power Chic
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TEDxCrossroads Weekly Meeting
Location:
Cremalab
1815 Central St.
Kansas City, MO
Entrance is on the North side of the building. Street parking available.
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Free to attend.
TEDxCrossroads is a weekly, hour long TEDx salon at Cremalab! Our focus is conversation, the community exchange that happens after watching a TEDtalk. Our format is simple: watch one 20 min recorded talk, have a 40 minute conversation.
Please RSVP to chel@curiousoptimist.com. We are ‘free and open to the public’ (but please RSVP), and do feel free to share this invitation forward and bring your friends and colleagues (but please RSVP).
More Information about TEDxCrossroads on Facebook
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Six Figure Networking Event
Location:
Doc’s Tavern
511 SE Melody Lane
Lee’s Summit, MO
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free to attend (includes your first drink ticket)
JOB SEEKERS: If you are searching for a senior level or professional position paying $100K or more, and you have been frustrated by the lack of quality networking opportunities in the Kansas City area, there is now a monthly event where you can be seen and build your network with individuals that can actually help you in your career search. You will also have the opportunity to build relationships with decision makers that may someday be the hiring manager for your perfect position.
EMPLOYERS & DECISION MAKERS: If you are seeking the top talent for your organization, and have had difficulty finding qualified candidates, or if you would like to build a network of top resources for future opportunities you might have, and save tens of thousands of dollars in recruiting fees, this is THE monthly event you must attend. These events will contain highly qualified candidates from a variety of industries and backgrounds. Expand your contacts for current or future candidates in a relaxed atmosphere at an upscale venue.
Everyone will also receive special instructional tips on how best to network for a high level position from Tammy Kabell, one of the region’s foremost authorities on executive searching and CEO of Career Resume Consulting.
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Monday Geek Night
Location:
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen
1526 Walnut St.
Kansas City, MO
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Come early for happy hour which features half price starters and 25% off glasses of wine from 4-6pm. Seats at the bar are great for working (they fill up fast!) and the patio is lovely as long as the weather is, too. Power outlets are difficult to come by; charge up before you head over or arrive early for the best seating.
What is Monday Geek Night? It is a weekly Monday night gathering of geeks who enjoy topics including, but not limited to, application and web development (code of all kinds), entrepreneurship, gaming, marketing, design, movies, the current state of all things tech, and usually beer and other cocktails.
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#JobHuntChat on Twitter
Time: 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm CST
Job Hunt Chat is a community where job seekers, recruiters, human resource professionals, career coaches, and hiring managers can connect. Discussion/questions shared on Twitter.com using the hashtag #JobHuntChat.
Here is how you can participate in this chat:
1. Search for hashtag #JobHuntChat on Twitter when the chat starts at 9 pm CST.
2. Introduce yourself when the chat begins.
3. Read, ask questions, comment, re-tweet. Participate.
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Tuesday, December 17
OMNI Employment Job Seeker Roundtable Meeting
Location:
OMNI Employment Management Services
7201 W. 110th St. (Suite 225)
Overland Park, KS
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Free to attend.
This is a very informal meeting and offers a great chance to network with other mid-to-upper management professionals as well as meet with OMNI, a recruiting firm.
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We’re Talkin’ Tuesday” Networking Group Meeting
Location:
Mainstreet Credit Union
6025 Lamar Ave.
Mission, KS
Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Free to attend.
This week: White Elephant Gift Exchange
“We’re Talkin” Tuesday” is a fun, interactive networking experience and a great place to connect with other business owners and professionals.
This event is free and open to NEJC Chamber members, guests and those interested in the northeast or NEJC Chamber of Commerce.
Bring lots of business cards and meet business owners from the Johnson County and Kansas City metro area.
Contact Lauren Vaughan at lvaughan@nejcchamber.com or 913-262-2141 for more information.
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Biz2Biz Connect Networking Tuesday Meeting
Location:
Scooter’s Coffeehouse
10610 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Shawnee, KS
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
$5.00 entry. Job seekers and Non-profit staff can come for free.
More Information about the Group
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Building Your Self Confidence for a Successful Job Search Webinar
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00pm CST
Self-confidence impacts your job search as well as your happiness in life. Join us for this Free Webinar and learn how the feeling of “not being enough” is an illusion that impacts millions of people.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Learn the keys to building your self-confidence for success in your Job Search.
- The tools to make lasting changes in your pattern of thinking.
- Shift from “not enough” to truly having self-worth!
- Stop the pattern of comparing yourself to others!
- Start living from who you already are, not from who want to be!
- Discover how easy you can go from invisible to VISIBLE.
- Build and strengthen your attitude – Be a Yes to YOU!
- Adopt a self-concept that grows your potential every single day.
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KC Express Network Luncheon with American Business Women’s Association
Location:
St. Andrew’s Golf Club
11099 West 135th St.
Overland Park, KS
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please arrive by 11:20 am
Cost for Guests: $20.00
Topic: Authentic Leadership with Neeli Bendapudi
Neeli Bendapudi is the H.D. Price Dean at the KU School of Business and professor of marketing. She holds a doctorate from the University of Kansas, and she has taught at Texas A & M and the Ohio State University. Her research has appeared in Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Retailing and Harvard Business Review, among others.
The American Business Women’s Association’s mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others, grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking, support and national recognition.
Meet Kansas City professionals representing a wide range of occupations and entrepreneurial endeavors in this small business networking group.
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CPI-KC (Career Partners International) Third Tuesday Connections
Location:
Barley’s Brewhaus
11924 W. 119th St.
Overland Park, KS
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free to attend. CPI-KC will provide the appetizers. Drink specials (cash bar).
- Make new connections to expand your network
- Talk about ways of growing your existing business
- Learn more about dynamic enterprises in metro Kansas City
- Practice your networking skills in a safe and informal environment
- Discuss the latest in cutting-edge management techniques
- Find advocates who are willing to open doors and make introductions to key decision makers
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Wednesday, December 18
Power Chics Power Coffee Meeting
Location:
Roasterie Factory Cafe
1204 W. 27th St.
Kansas City, MO
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Free for prospective members and members.
The Power Chics Power Coffee is a new venue for the person who prefers to meet in the morning. We will meet at 8 AM and get to know each other with introductions and a discussion topic.
Power Chics is a personal growth organization, developed by women and for women. Power Chics is dedicated to helping “chics” from all professional arenas grow and develop, both personally and professionally. Come see what we are about.
Please do register for this event so we have an idea of how many to expect.
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PeopleKC – Professionals Enriching Other People’s Lives Weekly Meeting
Location:
Platte Valley Bank
8401 Missouri 45
Parkville, MO
Time: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Free to attend.
We are Business Professionals, enriching other people’s lives everyday.
We are united to support each other’s business through personal referrals and to work diligently to support the many needs of our community.
We meet every Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30 in the lower level of Platte Valley Bank (rear entrance).
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1 Million Cups Program for Entrepreneurs
Location:
Kauffman Labs
4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation created 1 Million Cups (1MC) as a simple way to engage entrepreneurs in the Kansas City community. Each week, the 1MC program offers two local upstarts an opportunity to present their companies to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs.
The program takes place every Wednesday morning from 9:00-10:00am in Kauffman Labs. So if you’re interested in being involved with the 1 Million Cups program sign up, show up, help someone startup by offering your thoughts, questions, and advice.
Watch Program Live starting at 8:50 am CST.
Register to Attend and Who is Presenting
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LinkedIn for the Job Seeker Webinar
Time: 11:00 am – Noon CST
Learn strategies and best practices to leverage LinkedIn at every stage of your job search.
Lindsey Pollak, bestselling career advice author and LinkedIn spokesperson, will show you how to:
- Increase your visibility with recruiters in your industry
- Reach out to hiring managers directly
- Overcome common job search challenges
- Leverage the secrets of successful job seekers
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Biz2Biz Connect Networking Wednesday Meeting
Location:
Scooter’s Coffeehouse
11106 Antioch Road
Overland Park, KS
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
$5.00 entry. Job seekers and Non-profit staff can come for free.
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How to SHOW and TELL You are the Best Candidate Webinar
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST
If a hiring company doesn’t know you and hasn’t seen your work, they don’t know why you are perfect for their position. You have to SHOW and TELL them why you are the best candidate for their job opening.
In this webinar, you will learn specifically how to …
- SHOW hiring companies your unique abilities through samples, presentations and other creative means (including many breakthrough ideas submitted by job seekers and recent hires)
- TELL them your qualifications through smart online application, resume and cover letter strategies; and by preparing influential people to tell your story on your behalf.
No matter what your field, you can stand out by learning to SHOW and TELL why you’re the best.
Join Kathy Bernard of Getajobtips.com for this informative webinar.
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Christian Business Connections Network Meeting
Location:
Gusto! Coffee
3390 SW Fascination Drive
Lee’s Summit, MO
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Join us! It is an all-inclusive and non-denominational group and our focus is networking/friendship/outreach.
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WordPressKC Meetup: Build a WordPress CMS Using Custom Post Types and Advanced Custom Fields
Location:
KCPT
125 East 31st St.
Kansas City, MO
Time: Starts at 6:30 pm
Free to attend.
December’s Meetup topic is coming directly from your feedback in November. You all asked to learn more about Custom Post Types and Advanced Custom Fields.
Join Sam Cohen as he takes us through this advanced development topic!
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Thursday, December 19
Olathe Chamber Coffee meeting
Location this week:
Hilton Garden Inn
12080 S. Strang Line Road
Olathe, KS
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Open to job seekers to attend free of charge.
Opportunity to mingle with Olathe area business owners and network to your next job. Expect to meet 150-250 people. There is a special sign-up area so job hunters and employers can meet.
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Twitter Basics for Beginners Workshop
Location:
Enterprise Center of Johnson County
8527 Bluejacket St.
Lenexa, KS
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $25.00 (includes lunch)
Hashtags, Mentions, Trends & ReTweets – What are these and how can you leverage the power of Twitter?
The workshop will walk through all of the basics of setting up a Twitter account and the mechanics of “Tweeting.” Learn about Twitter etiquette as well as best practices for engaging with customers on Twitter. We will also identify things to avoid on Twitter and examples of poor Twitter practices.
This workshop will be presented by Sarah Hemann – Marketing & Communications for the Enterprise Center of Johnson County and a member of the Social Media Club of Kansas City.
Registration is required to attend – no walk-in registrations
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Social Media and Its Impact on Your Job Search, Business and Personal Life Workshop
Location:
Central Resource Library
Carmack Community Room
9875 W. 87th St.
Overland Park, KS
Free to attend.
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Are you bewildered by the amount of social media available? Do you want to learn the best venues to participate in, and basic guidelines of usage for a job search, business or your personal life? In this seminar, Karen Silins of A+ Career and Resume, cuts through the information overload and discusses the main social media outlets to consider and how they can help you job search, obtain new clients, and manage your career and overall personal enjoyment without becoming overwhelmed.
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Eat n’ Greet Casual Northland Networking Event
Location:
White Horse Pub
10221 N Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO
Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Network with local professionals & Support our Local Restaurants.
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H&R Block Hiring Fair
Location:
H&R Block
15254 W 119th St.
Olathe, KS
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
H&R Block aims to hire hundreds of office receptionists in the Kansas City area for the busy tax season next year. The part-time jobs will start in January and run through mid-April.
Interviews will done onsite. The open interviews will be only for our 19 Johnson County area offices.
Responsibilities for Job:
- Deliver outstanding client service
- Assist with scheduling appointments; match clients to tax professionals
- Identify products and services to aid client satisfaction
- Resolve client issues
- Assist with local marketing
Requirements:
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic, professional and friendly disposition
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Bilingual candidates highly encouraged to apply!
To reserve an interview spot – RSVP to Sarah Heidrick, (913) 393-2001.
Applicants also can apply online at: http://www.hrblock.com/
Instructions for applying online:
Click on Apply Now for Tax Office Administration Jobs, Search Openings, then Client Services.
Those attending the hiring fair are encouraged to fill out an online application (link listed above) prior to the event to expedite the process.
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#OMCChat on Twitter
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CST
Open Mic Career Chat is an unfiltered & upfront discussion about job search, interviewing, resume construction & bad interviewers. Great chat where job seekers, recruiters, human resource professionals, career coaches, and hiring managers can connect. Discussion/questions shared on Twitter.com using the hashtag #OMCChat.
Here is how you can participate in this chat:
1. Search for hashtag #OMCChat on Twitter when the chat starts at 6 pm CST.
2. Introduce yourself when the chat begins.
3. Read, ask questions, comment, re-tweet. Participate.
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Job Seekers Prayer and Support Group
Location:
Church of the Resurrection
West Building, Room 2202
13720 Roe Ave.
Leawood, KS
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Offers a time of prayer, support and reflection in the midst of your job search.
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Friday, December 20
Job Club Support Group Meeting
Location:
Church of the Resurrection
West Building, Room 2202
13720 Roe Ave.
Leawood, KS
Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Please join other job seekers for networking, accountability and group support for those who are unemployed and underemployed.
Questions? Please contact Cheryl Greenough at 913-544-0238.
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