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Job Calendar | Career mixer

The ProLango Career Mixer cultivates relationships between job seekers and hiring companies. Resumes and elevator pitches are discouraged; building strong, sustainable relationships is encouraged. Registration required in advance at ProLango.com.

Job Calendar | Toast of Seattle

The Toast of Seattle, a Seattle Chamber of Commerce networking program, features three structured rounds of networking over breakfast. Register online or contact Mark Grundberg at 206-389-7271.

Job Calendar | Network After Work Seattle

The Network After Work gathering draws professionals of all industries and career levels interested in expanding their professional network. Register here in advance.

Job Calendar | Creative Mornings Seattle

Creative Mornings is a global, monthly breakfast lecture series for creative types. This month's talk in Seattle features Michael Hebb.

Job Calendar | Career Search Optimization seminar

Paul Anderson of ProLango presents this free seminar about the hiring process from behind the scenes. Job seekers will learn about recruiting techniques, company blacklists, common job-seeker mistakes and how resumes are scored in a company's applicant tracking system. Register

Job Calendar | Career mixer

Job Calendar | Young Professionals of Seattle happy hour

Young Professionals of Seattle happy hours are the place to meet people and network. See this Facebook page for more information.

Job Calendar | GSBA Young Professionals with Pride

The GSBA's Young Professionals with Pride group, which meets monthly to enhance personal and professional development through social and philanthropic activities, is geared toward Seattle's LGBT and allied professionals ages 21-39. Register here.

Career Center Blog | They're not just company picnics, they're business events

The days are getting longer in Seattle, and your company has scheduled a picnic for employees and their families this summer. You're thinking about hot dogs, apple pie, baseball and relaxing with your colleagues. Many people don't think twice about

Career Center Blog | Advice for new grads: Get your hands dirty

All over the Puget Sound region, college and high school graduates will do the cap-and-gown shuffle in the next few weeks as they collect their new diplomas and head into the next stage of life. For the last four years,

Career Center | Ditch the golf clubs: Running is the new sport of networkers

By Cindy Krischer Goodman / The Miami Herald Want to network with the CEO of public company or the president of a university? Start running. Adam Goldstein, CEO of Royal Caribbean International, says his running workouts and passion for the

Job Calendar | Career Search Optimization seminar

Job Calendar | Seattle Works Day

Gather together a team of co-workers, friends or social groups to volunteer at projects all over the city, ranging from organizing a library at Sanislo Elementary to restoring Dr. Jose Rizal Park Orchard. More information and registration information at Seattle

Career Center | Soft skills: Gen Y gets schooled in old-school professional etiquette

By Lora Shinn / Special to NWjobs Like many young professionals, Gracie Quatchon is learning how to navigate the business world with charm. It’s not necessarily something taught in school alongside marketing or budgeting, the 30-year-old Seattle banker says. Of

Job Calendar | Creating a Positive Workplace Culture panel discussion

This panel event will feature Dave Carroll, VP of Umpqua Bank, and Kippen Westphal, Director of Transportation for Interface, who will share a bit about their personal leadership journeys and how a focus on their strengths has helped them to

Job Calendar | Career Search Optimization Seminar

Job Calendar | Edmonds Chamber speed networking

The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual speed-networking breakfast. Bring 75 business cards and arrive at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast. Pre-register here.

Career Center Blog | Are millennials in denial about their job prospects?

With each new generation, there is always the hope from previous generations that the new kids will learn from history, listen to repeated warnings and not make the same mistakes that their parents (or even their older siblings) did. More

Job Calendar | Young Nonprofit Professionals happy hour

Ring in spring with the Greater Seattle Young Nonprofit Professionals Network happy hour. Enjoying drinks and food specials at Noc Noc, meet and mingle with others and network away! Everyone is welcome.

Job Calendar | Likemind coffee and conversation

Join people like you for coffee and conversation at the monthly likemind gathering.

Career Center Blog | Grapevine better bet than Vine for hiring success

I've gone on record before about saying that video resumes are not always the best job-seeking method for several reasons. Mostly it's because they worry HR people about potential discrimination lawsuits, and they don't present much more useful information beyond

Job Calendar | Career Search Optimization seminar

Career Center Blog | Co-working spaces may increase your productivity

As we've seen recently since the kerfuffle regarding Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's decision to suspend her company's telecommuting policy, the definition of the nation's workspace is rapidly broadening to reach outside the traditional corporate environment. One of the more popular

Career Center | Walking the personal, professional line on LinkedIn

By Cindy Krischer Goodman / The Miami Herald Have you ever received a request to connect on LinkedIn from someone you didn’t know or couldn’t remember? Josh Turner recently encountered this situation. The online request to connect came from a

Job Calendar | Professional Networking Group

All job seekers are welcome to join this free group that meets weekly, alternating between WorkSource Mountlake Terrace and WorkSource Lynnwood, to cover a variety of topics including job opportunities and networking with peers.

Job Calendar | Young Professionals Network

YPN, the Seattle Chamber of Commerce's young professional networking group, meets monthly at locations around the city. Register here.

Job Calendar | MBA Women International - Seattle

At this presentation and discussion, Rachel Salzberg of Facets Coaching will explore how to read yourself and others and how to use "Emotional Intelligence" to maximize efforts and motivate for results. Register at the MBA Women International -- Seattle site.

Job Calendar | Schmooze & Booze

This networking event is a chance to meet other professionals and enjoy food and cocktails. For details, visit Schmooze & Booze on Facebook.

Career Center Blog | Now's the time to get back to job-hunting basics

OK, so the stock market is posting record highs. Even more important, unemployment statistics are looking -- for the first time in a long time -- not that bad. This is good news if you are looking for work. So

Job Calendar | Le Networking -- Women's Networking with Sue Aran

Join the French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest for Le Networking -- Women's Networking with Sue Aran in Celebration of International Women's Day. Register at Brown Paper Tickets.

Job Calendar | Net Impact Speed Networking

Join Net Impact Seattle for the third annual Net Impact Speed Networking event. The format will be one-on-one interactions with sustainable-minded peers. Register in advance here.

Job Calendar | Young Professionals of Seattle Anniversary Party

The Young Professionals of Seattle networking group celebrates its second anniversary. Cocktail attire required.

Career Center | Networking apps are bumping off the business card

By Julie Weed / New York Times News Service The business card has long since left the realm of the office Rolodex and entered the world of the Web. Business acquaintances and meeting attendees now transmit contact information between cellphones,

Job Calendar | Evening with Fremont Women in Technology

An evening of networking and tech talk with women in technology from the Fremont neighborhood. Register at Eventbrite.

Career Center Blog | How to be a classy quitter

Maybe one of your new year's resolutions is to quit your job. Congratulations! Just make sure you do it right. First, of course, be certain that your new job is absolutely positively nailed down. Don't be left out in the

Job Calendar | GSBA Women on Top cocktail hour

The GSBA Women on Top quarterly cocktail hour is for professional LBTA women in business, nonprofits, academia or government to meet and mingle atop beautiful GSBA member venues.

Career Center Blog | Google yourself clean with new branding app

Woe be to the person with a name like "Michael Thompson" or "Susan Green" who wants to stand out in the roiling sea of social media networking. My own name will never come close to the annual baby names top

Career Center | Get a free NWjobs.com career makeover

Is your job search stuck? Do you need help switching careers or networking effectively? If so, you may be selected to get free job-hunting, networking and interviewing advice from a trio of experts in exchange for having your story and

Career Center Blog | Finding a mentor is easier than you think

In my previous post, I discussed how the use of mentors can help thaw the "Seattle freeze" when it comes to networking and getting to know people in the area. Finding career mentors isn't always easy, however, and asking someone

Career Center | Networking mistakes can kill a job hunt

By Heather Dugan / Salary.com Effective networking is a game changer. It’s the unofficial homework of today’s professional. It’s not just who you know -- it’s who you know who knows who you want to know. Most of us can

Career Center Blog | Thaw out the 'Seattle freeze' with mentoring

January is National Mentoring Month, so I decided to look at how mentoring others could help us thaw the "Seattle freeze" reputation we've so infamously earned. Julia Sommerfeld gave examples of our not-so-nice freeze-out attitude toward people who weren't born

Career Center Blog | Cliff diving: What's trending for '13 recruiting?

This weekend, we stand on the precipice of a new year. Some people might call the 2013 threshold one small step on the journey to recovery. Others might call it a giant leap over a cliff — a fiscal cliff,

Career Center Blog | Likes, follows, endorsements: Are they worth it?

The word "like" may be one of the most abused words in the English language. Not only does Webster's categorize the word in seven distinct classes of language — verb, noun, adjective, preposition, adverb, conjunction and verbal auxiliary — the

Job Calendar | Veterans Networking Group

The Veterans Networking Group is facilitated by the WorkSource Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER), who is also a veteran. Each meeting has a different topic focusing on veterans including how to transfer military occupations to the civilian sector, job search

Career Center Blog | Use the holidays to boost your career

Little-known fact: The holidays are a golden opportunity to give a boost to your career. Why? It's primo networking time! All you have to do is do a little more of what you're probably already doing. For example: Go

Job Calendar | Seattle Girl Geek Dinners

The Seattle Girl Geek Dinners group meets approximately once a quarter for panel discussions sponsored by local tech companies. This quarter's event is sponsored by Cobalt. Register at Eventbrite.

Career Center Blog | Fill in those hollow resume adjectives with real results

"Hello, my name is Randy. I'm a creative person specializing in organizational efficiency and effective communication. I'm a motivated individual with extensive experience in journalism and have a proven track record of creating innovative solutions. In my previous positions, I

Career Center Blog | Keep the 'work' in workplace holiday party

'Tis the season: Shopping, decorating, cooking, parties. Maybe even a party hosted by your employer. That's the good news, because you and your co-workers deserve a little something for a year's worth of hard work. The bad news? A workplace

Career Center Blog | How much networking is too much on LinkedIn?

The ultimate goal of networking, as every job seeker knows, is to increase your odds of connecting with someone who can help move your career forward. For some, that means acting like a marketer and getting your brand in front

Job Calendar | Veterans orientation

Led by a veteran, this free WorkSource workshop covers topics such as how to transfer military occupations to the civilian sector, job search strategies and useful websites.

Job Calendar | Net Impact Seattle

Join Net Impact Seattle to learn how local companies Coinstar, Inc., Expedia and Symetra are tapping into their employees' passion for corporate responsibility and sustainability. RSVP here.

Job Calendar | Linked:Seattle networking event

With nearly 40,000 members, Linked:Seattle is the largest and most vibrant business community in the Pacific Northwest. Beyond networking, come help shape the Linked:Seattle group. Please consider bringing an unwrapped toy for a child in need this holiday season. Register

Career Center Blog | Are you giving enough to others in your network?

This past holiday weekend, amid the carnage of the crowded dinner table, most of us celebrated the good things we have in our lives and gave thanks to the important people who make it all worthwhile. In the spirit of

Career Center | Career makeover: Construction project manager retools job search

By Cody Ellerd Bay / Special to NWjobs For nearly 20 years, Rita Maese-Noaker had her dream job. A project manager for a construction company, she enjoyed working with tenants and property managers and seeing multimillion-dollar building projects through to

Career Center Blog | College kids learn everything, except how to get a job

Today's tech-savvy college students have access to more knowledge at their fingertips than ever before. Most of Generation Y grew up with the Internet, so social media to them is as much a part of life as eating and sleeping.

Career Center Blog | Help for the unemployed that actually helps

It's usually the first thing you say when you hear that a friend has been laid off: "Please let me know if there's anything I can do." There's not much else one can say other than general expressions of condolence

Job Calendar | Veterans and hiring managers networking event

Seattle Society for Human Resource Management is hosting a networking event to connect veterans and hiring managers. Validated parking and refreshments available. Veterans register here; employers register here.

Job Calendar | EBA Cocktails & Conversations

The Eastside Business Association hosts Cocktails & Conversations, a free happy hour business networking event, on the first Tuesday of each month.

Career Center Blog | Four actions every employer wants to see from an intern

For college students expecting to graduate next year, the job market shows little sign of improving fast enough to help them find entry-level jobs — regardless of which candidate wins the presidential job interview tomorrow. As a result, an increasing

Job Calendar | ProductCamp Seattle 2012

ProductCamp Seattle 2012 is a free "unconference" for the product management community hosted by the Product Management Consortium (PMC). Register here.

Job Calendar | Effective Networking for Employment workshop

Want to learn more about networking? In this free WorkSource class, you will learn how to develop a comprehensive approach to professional networking.

Career Center Blog | Help your contacts help you: set clear career goals

The other day, I had the pleasure of sitting down with a senior executive in town who wanted to get together for lunch. He wasn't looking for a new job, though; he told me that he keeps running into people

Job Calendar | Mature Workers Job Club

The supportive Mature Workers Job Club is primarily focused on mature workers who are concerned that they may not be getting job interviews or offers due to age.

Job Calendar | Toast of Seattle

The Toast of Seattle, a Seattle Chamber of Commerce networking program, features three structured rounds of networking over breakfast. Register online.

Career Center | Want to improve your speaking skills? Join the club

By Kyle Nagel / Dayton Daily News Membership in the communication-skills group Toastmasters International has grown, which officials say signals workers’ desire to stand out during in-person interactions. The organization reported an all-time membership high of 273,895 around the world

Job Calendar | Mobile Monday Seattle happy hour

Mobile Monday Seattle is an informal gathering of Seattle's wireless, high tech and mobile technology community.

Job Calendar | Seattle GiveCamp

Tech and non-tech volunteers are needed for Seattle GiveCamp, a weekend-long event Oct. 19-21 where software developers, website wonks, project managers, designers and other software professionals of all skill levels work with their peers to donate their time to create

Job Calendar | Careers in Science: Beyond the Bench

The Association for Women in Science's Seattle chapter presents a panel discussion featuring Melissa Loomis, Scientific Recruiter at FHCRC; Sharon Gundersen, Ph.D, Consumer Safety Officer at FDA; Lee Schoentrup, Director of Communications at IDRI; Lynne Becker, Ph.D, Senior Enterprise Project

Job Calendar | Peace Corps info session: Volunteer at Any Age

Whether you're fresh out of college, mid-career or ready to retire, Peace Corps service is the opportunity of a lifetime. Attend this information session to learn about volunteer experiences, have your questions answered and gain tips to guide you through

Career Center | 7 habits to learn when looking for work

By Marie Stempinski / Tampa Bay Times Stephen R. Covey, a renowned author and lecturer, recently died. He was best known for his book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” which has sold more than 29 million copies and

Career Center Blog | The 'Seattle freeze': change, adapt or surrender?

While "going viral" may be an overstatement -- especially in an age where a goofy Korean music video has now been watched more than 360 million times on YouTube -- I was nonetheless blown away by the number of comments

Job Calendar | Recruiter panel

The Puget Sound Career Development Association presents a panel of recruiters to discuss how to navigate online job boards, what to include in a resume and how to be the most appealing candidate possible. The evening should prove interesting to

Career Center Blog | A positive response to rejection can reap later rewards

Like the quest for true love, the course of a job search usually takes people down a series of dead ends and disappointments before a desired destination is found. According to career coach and author Orville Pierson, the average job

Job Calendar | Let's Get Real: Un-networking for Genuine Connection

Mingle and mix with other women in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying light appetizers and something to wet your whistle at this Power Chicks International gathering. Register at Eventbrite.

Career Center | Career makeover: Budding social worker gets help

By Lora Shinn / Special to NWjobs Amanda Saab knew in high school that she wanted a career in social work. Since then, she has interned at a hospital, earned a master’s degree, participated in community activities and gained professional

Job Calendar | Girl Power Hour 5th Anniversary event

Tickets on sale now for The Girl Power Hour's 5 Year Anniversary Party. Formal cocktail attire with the theme of "Global Glamour." This is a co-ed event for ages 21 and older.

Job Calendar | All-Chamber Business After Hours

This event is a once-a-year opportunity to build your network with members of chambers of commerce from throughout the Puget Sound region. $20 pre-paid; $30 after Sept. 19. RSVP here.

Job Calendar | Association for Women in Science introduction

Join the Association for Women in Science's Seattle chapter for networking, refreshments and an overview of what AWIS can do for you.

Job Calendar | Latino Leadership Networking Event

Meet Rep. Luis Moscoso, mingle with fellow community leaders and find out about leadership opportunities from great organizations including Leadership Eastside, Eastside Latino Leadership Forum, Leadership Tomorrow, Executive Development Institute, United Way Project Lead and the LIOS Graduate College of

Job Calendar | Get a Real Job Startup Job Fair

The Get a Real Job Startup Job Fair is for designers and developers ready to add passion to the work that they do. Join Seattle Startups for drinks, food and social time with some of the city's hottest startups.

Job Calendar | Exceptional Connections networking luncheon

Meet, mingle and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Learn more and register at Eventbrite.

Job Calendar | Women in Wireless networking event

For the second year in a row, thousands of professionals throughout the world who connect with the mission of Women in Wireless will unite to meet, mingle and speed network. Seattle joins New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Dallas, Calgary, Los

Career Center Blog | Perennial 'Parachute' still guides job seekers at 42

Few mass-produced books have shorter lifespans than guidebooks. Whether the subject is world travel, local restaurants or advice on how to find a good job, most of these manuals can help you immediately, but they become obsolete within months of

Job Calendar | Peak Business Women Network Breakfast

Come meet fascinating professional women and discuss business challenges and success stories in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Register at Eventbrite.

Career Center Blog | Will the long-term unemployed soon get a rescue platform?

Earlier this year, while going about their usual business of investigating the nation's power brokers and exposing corruption wherever they find it, the journalists on the CBS TV news magazine "60 Minutes" told one of the more uplifting stories to

Job Calendar | Eastside Networking Event

Whether you're looking for a job, recruiting for an open position or just networking for business development purposes, the Eastside Networking Event is for you. This month's theme is "pay it forward," in which participants are asked to end their

Career Center Blog | Your LinkedIn profile says more about you than you think

I had the privilege of speaking to about 900 folks at the University of Washington last week as part of a panel discussion on "personal branding" and the strategies professionals can follow to set themselves apart from the crowd. All

Job Calendar | Sales-focused career mixer

ProLango Consulting is hosting a career mixer devoted to sales careers with Comcast. Register at Eventbrite.

Job Calendar | Morning Business Builder

Build business on Wednesday mornings with the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce to gain access to tips, referrals and innovative business concepts. RSVP here.

Job Calendar | Society of Women Engineers general meeting

Join the Society of Women Engineers -- Pacific Northwest for the first general meeting of the year.

Career Center Blog | 5 theories behind Seattle's chilly networking reputation

Are Seattleites a friendly and welcoming group of people, on average? Or are we in total denial and really just a bunch of insecure, xenophobic snobs? Having bumped into quite a few people lately who recently relocated to Seattle from

Job Calendar | Net Impact Seattle networking happy hour

Join Net Impact Seattle for a networking happy hour event. Net Impact is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to make a positive impact on society by growing and strengthening a community of leaders who use business to improve

Career Center Blog | Three ways volunteering can help land your dream job

We've all heard them before -- the long list of steps that job seekers are supposed to take in order to get their resume looked at, much less get themselves in front of a hiring manager. Often those tips are

Job Calendar | Seattle Beta

The quarterly startup mixer by Seattle Beta is a get-together for founders, hackers, students, investors, designers, visionaries, media professionals and more. Join us for a stimulating evening of conversation, talks, and startup demos, focused around greater Seattle's early-stage startup and