Here are the networking events for the week of November 4-8 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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All Week Long
National Career Online Summit
Our Virtual Summit can be accessed from your computer or phone. No Travel Required.
What You Can Learn:
- You can effectively handle challenging interviews and win the job.
- You can ensure your résumé lands on the top of the pile.
- You can brand yourself and recession-proof your career.
- You can find the hidden jobs that aren’t listed on the job boards.
- You can land a job using Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter plus a whole lot more.
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Monday, November 4
Christian Business Connections Network Meeting
Location:
Country Club Cafe
21911 West 66th St.
Shawnee, KS
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Join us! It is an all-inclusive and non-denominational group and our focus is networking/friendship/outreach.
Learn more about the Christian Business Connections Network
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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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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 CDT.
2. Introduce yourself when the chat begins.
3. Read, ask questions, comment, re-tweet. Participate.
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Tuesday, November 5
KC Chamber Small Business Networking Event
Location:
The Board Room at Union Station (next door to Pierpont’s)
30 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO
Parking passes will be provided for the four story Union Station Parking Garage located off Pershing Road and Broadway on the west side of Union Station. Handicap parking is available in the parking lot located directly in front of Union Station. Complimentary parking until 9:00 a.m. is also available directly in front of Union Station.
Schedule:
7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast & Networking
8:00-9:00 2 Minute Presenters & Company Introductions
Cost: Advance Members, Advance Non-members, and Guests: $18.00
Walk-in Registration: $20.00
The Kansas City Small Business Networking event is recognizing and showing appreciation to America’s Veterans for their patriotism and service at the November 5 event! Join us as Darcella Craven, Director of the Veterans Business Resource Center, herself a Veteran and former small business owner provides insight about business resources available to Veterans.
Come share and increase your business opportunities by building new relationships with some of the 150 attendees – from small to large business, government reps and business resource providers.
Online Registration is Closed
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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 professionals and meet with Mike Tracy, Principal of OMNI Employment Management Services, LLC. This group is ideally geared to middle to upper management level candidates. Mike has been involved in the recruitment field for a number of years and has a multitude of helpful tips and suggestions to offer.
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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’s presenter: Sylverster Powell Jr. Community Center
“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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Kansas City Young Professionals Networking Society KC Entrepreneurs Meeting
Location:
Big Biscuit
95th St. and Nall Ave.
Overland Park, KS
Time: 8:45 am – 10:00 am
Free to attend.
Opportunity to get to know more about each other and our businesses and learn from each other’s opportunities and challenges. Our informal group has no requirements to join or continue – just the desire to learn from others and help each other grow.
If you want to stay up to date on the meeting and to let us know you’ll be there post on the group here: http://kcyoungprofessionals.
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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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Kansas City Networking & Referrals Group Meeting
Location:
Gambino’s Pizza
8725 Bourgade Street
Lenexa, KS
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $5.00 for guests
Networking with the friendliest people in town! We have a fantastic group of innovative and motivated business owners, movers and shakers. Come network with us. Please feel free to bring guests!
Special Guest: Jim Grant will be taking Q & A’s on Twitter!
Learn more about Kansas City Networking & Referrals Group
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The Best Interview Strategy for Results Webinar
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CsT
An “interview strategy” is simply your “game plan” of what you’ll cover in the interview so that you are efficient in what you say during your time with the interviewer. Your game plan includes the absolute best things you could share about yourself on the interview.
You will learn:
- How to create a highly effective interview strategy
- How to be a Master of building rapport
- What is a “Best of You” Summary Statement
- Strengths you MUST share about yourself
- The most powerful questions to ask in the interview
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Liberty Small Business Network Military Appreciation Celebration Event
Location:
Wicklunds CARSTAR
941 Sutton Place
Liberty, MO
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live music, fun, food and giveaways.
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Network After Work Kansas City Event
Location:
Z-Strike
1370 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $12 regular price / $15 with RSVP at the door / $20 without RSVP
Admission Includes:
- Access to 250 Professionals
- Color-Coded Name Tags by Industry
- Featured First Cocktail before 7pm
- Light appetizers from 6-7pm
Network After Work events are for professionals of all industries and career levels interested in expanding their professional network. Events take place every other month which allow guests a chance to foster new professional connections in a relaxed atmosphere conducive to business and social networking. Network After Work events allow guests a chance to get their name and brand in front of some Kansas City’s top business professionals while visiting the city’s best nightlife destinations. Upon entering, guests will receive a name tag color coded by industry which allows for easy navigation.
Register for Event (48 spots left)
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Wednesday, November 6
Power Chics Power Coffee Meeting
Location:
Gusto! Coffee Bistro
3390 Fascination St.
Lee’s Summit, MO
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Cost: Free for first time attendees; $10 for prospective 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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Olathe Chamber Minute 2 Minute Speed Networking Event
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn
12080 South Strang Line Road
Olathe, KS
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Cost: $10.00 for members, $15,00 for non-members
From 8 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. networking and continental breakfast; from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. face to face contacts. One minute for each person and then move to the next person. (3 minute rotation side B talks for 1 minute, side A talks for 1 minute and then move.) Will meet approximately 25 contacts.
Bring plenty of business cards, but do not bring materials/hand-outs.
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Overland Park Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Wake Up – Networking Event
Location:
Cambridge Square Apartments
10701 Ash St.
Overland Park, KS
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Cost: $10.00 for non-members
Start your work day off right by networking with your business colleagues at Wednesday Wake-up. You’ll enjoy casual mingling, breakfast foods, brief updates and the opportunity to win fabulous door prizes!
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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 CDT.
Register to Attend and Who is Presenting
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JobNewsKC.com Career Fair
Location:
Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free admission.
More Information and to Register
List of Participating Companies
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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:
- Build a profile that attracts recruiters and hiring managers
- Find more opportunities by expanding your professional network
- Send your resume to the top of the applicant list
- Learn about the features included with Job Seeker Premium
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Northland Business Networking Meeting
Location:
The WynBrick Center
1701 Wynbrick Drive
Liberty, MO
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Pre-purchase lunch for $5 or buy it at the door for $7. Lunch is gluten free mini chicken pot pies, cranberry chutney, roasted veggies, and a baby greens salad.
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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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Outmaneuvering Online Job Application Systems Webinar
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST
Ever feel like you are sending your resume into a pit of no return when you apply for a job on an online site?
This free workshop can help you outmaneuver the online process by influencing the hiring decision through other means.
In this fast paced FREE 60 minute webinar, you will discover:
- Get external big wigs to vouch for you to the right people
- Enlist internal candidates to influence the hiring decision
- Contact and impress the hiring manager
- Really “work” your messaging to prove you’re the best candidate and much, much more
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Thursday, November 7
KC Roundtable Breakfast Meeting
Location:
Eggtc
5107 Main St.
Kansas City, MO
Time: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
This breakfast we do not have a speaker but come meet and mingle with other Roundtable members.
Our mission is to:
- Focus on relationship building; not lead generating.
- Facilitate collaboration, openness, transparency, learning and teaching.
- Establish an entrepreneurial network.
- Fill the void of not having the water cooler.
We meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month at our favorite location at First Watch in Westport. In addition to our morning meetings, KC Roundtable provides other opportunities to network with young entrepreneurs such as events like Just For Starters & After Hour events. Prospective members are self-motivated, curious, and open to learning and teaching.
More Information about KC Roundtable
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Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Coffee Talk – A Rise and Shine Open Forum
Location:
The Roasterie
1204 West 27th St.
Kansas City, MO
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Wake up and smell the Coffee…Talk with us at this new networking event with an OPEN FORUM format to talk about the nitty gritty in the non-profit sector.
YNPNkc’s Coffee Talk Open Forum series provides members an alternative to the traditional happy hour with a new platform to discuss important topics in the sector.
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Olathe Chamber Coffee meeting
Location this week:
Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc.
18000 West 105th St.
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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Leawood Young Professionals Lessons in Leadership Luncheon
Location:
Country Club Bank
2nd Floor Conference Room
13451 Briar
Leawood, KS
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 (A portion of your registration fee ($5) will go to the Leawood Young Professionals efforts for Stop Hunger Now.)
Young Professionals are invited for lunch and an educational program at our last Lessons in Leadership event of 2013! This event is exclusively for our Leawood Young Professionals Group, members ages 21-39.
Deadline to register is Monday, November 4 by 5pm
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The Resume Reboot 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
In the current job market, with unemployment hovering at around 9%, and the “broad unemployment rate” nearly 18%, it is absolutely essential that your resume make you irresistible to hiring managers. It needs to highlight the skills you can bring to any position, and minimize any liabilities that would keep you from getting an interview. You need a resume that really tells an employer what you bring to a position that separates you from the crowd. You need to communicate YOUR STORY.
If you are getting no response from your current resume, you owe it to your career and yourself to attend this free workshop.
In this two-hour workshop, Tammy Kabell will teach you step-by-step how to put together the components of a successful resume. She will help you identify your skills that can be transferred to multiple industries, as well as resume strategies to overcome obstacles in your search, such as long unemployement or advanced experience / age. Most importantly, Tammy will show you how to craft a resume that truly defines your strengths and achievements, and shows your next employer what you are capable of.
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Eat n’ Greet Casual Northland Networking Event
Location:
Margarita’s North
7013 North Oak Trafficway
North Kansas City, MO
Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Network with local professionals & Support our Local Restaurants.
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Career Workshop with University of Saint Mary
Location:
USM’s Overland Park Campus
11413 Pflumm Road
Overland Park, KS
Free to attend.
Time: 6:00 pm
- Have your resume reviewed by our career services experts.
- Learn how to master online social networks like LinkedIn to broaden your career prospects.
- Get a professional headshot taken for your online network profiles.
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Kansas City Women in Technology November Tech Talk
Location:
DST
333 West 11th St.
Kansas City, MO
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:15p-7:00p – Been There, Done That – Progressing in Technology Careers
Free to attend.
There is a lot of discussion about barriers to entering the technology field, but few people asking about how to progress once you’ve gotten a foot in the door. Join Kansas City Women in Technology for a TechTalk focused on how three women were able to further their careers and who helped them along the way.
All audience questions will be gathered ahead of time, so be sure to submit them with your RSVP or tweet them to @kcwomenintech.
Kansas City Women in Technology is a non-profit organization aimed at growing the number of women in technology careers in the Kansas City area. They provide networking events and volunteer opportunities for members, and run programs targeted towards youth to encourage girls to pursue technology.
More information about Kansas City Women in Technology
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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, November 8
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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Living Legends KCK November Luncheon
Location:
Famous Dave’s BBQ
1320 Village West Parkway
Kansas City, KS
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Entry fee: $5.00. Lunch will vary depending on what you order.
Join us for networking, lunch, and fresh new information to promote your businesses. Jan Lazo-Davis will show us how to blog to draw people to your business.
RSVP on Facebook or email Leann Reid at reidwildcat@gmail.com.
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Kansas City Young Professionals Ladies Group Meeting
Location:
Dodge City Distillery
11935 S Black Bob Road
Olathe, KS
Time: Starts at Noon
Free to attend.
Join us for good food and great conversation! We have a reservation in the party room so please be sure to let us know you’re coming here: http://kcyoungprofessionals.
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Young Friends of Art Second Friday Happy Hour
Location:
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Bloch Lobby
4525 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO
Parking in Museum garage is free for Museum members and $5 for non-members.
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free to attend.
Join YFA along with this month’s guest, SocialHeart for this month’s Second Friday Happy Hour!
You’ll have an opportunity to buy your Party Arty tickets on the spot during the member pre-sale! Enjoy cocktails and a DJ in the Bloch Lobby with friends old and new.
As always, this event is free and open to all. A cash bar is available, with special prices for members.
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Upcoming Events
Monday, November 11
AAF-KC Career Day
Location:
KU Edwards Campus
12600 Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
You might be looking for your dream job. Or maybe you’re wondering if advertising is the right career for you. Maybe you just want to meet some really cool people. Whatever your motivation, start the conversation that could define your future at AAF-KC Career Day.
Whether your goals are to be a designer, copywriter, or be in media or account services, AAF-KC Career Day will put you in touch with the right people to help start your career in advertising. With various sessions to choose from, you’ll benefit from the wisdom of industry veterans on topics like the future of advertising, traditional and digital media, creative 101 and more! Plus, you’ll get the chance to show off your portfolio, get some honest feedback, and make connections that could lead to the job you’ve been looking for.
Registration:
Early Registration – $25
Online Registration – $30 (Ends November 7)
Walk up registration (day of event): $45
What to bring: Your resume and portfolio
More Information and to Register
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