1 Update and 6 New for SoCal Networking Event Organizations.
4 New for Networking & Social Media Job Search Webinars, Teleconferences and Podcasts.
Updates for SoCal Educational Networking & Job Search Organizations.
NEW! Other & Indirect Job Networking Opportunities.
SoCal Networking Event Organizations
Name: XING Community Los Angeles
Review: I was able to attend a meeting last week and met some great people. There were a dozen or so in attendance, and we all sat around a long table and had drinks and desserts. Conversations were in small localized groups and people shifted about now and again. I learned a bit more about XING, which I pronounced "zing", but others refer to as "x-ing" or "crossing" - the later two are more correct. The members are primarily European expats as XING started in Germany and is popular in Europe. Many seem fluent in more than one language, and international business was a recurring topic. You'll need a free membership to Xing to see the details on the community page
Updated 11/2/09 by Todd Zebert
Name: Heart Link Network
Sites: http://www.theheartlinknetwork.com/, California Locatons (mostly online) Networking Community
Self-description: "The Heart Link Network® is women’s networking at its best. Between The Heart Link Network’s®, over 120 locations in the US, Canada and Australia, our “high touch” women’s networking events are enjoyed by all who attend them. Along with our “high touch” events, we have a “high tech” online women’s networking community called The Heart Alliance which allows women around the world to easily network with one another online." and "The HLN meeting begins with a light meal and socializing. Then the formal networking begins where every participant gets 3 minutes to showcase and distribute literature. There are door prizes and fun for everyone..."
Frequency/Location: Monthly / See links above for locations
Cost: $20/meeting seems typical
Review: Contact an Area Coordinator to RSVP. Like Le Tip (and others): "Please remember, events are industry exclusive. Only one person may represent your industry." "Many women come to the event from work so attire varies from business casual to comfortable."
Added 10/26/09 by Todd Zebert
Name: The Manhattan Beach Young Professionals (MBYP)
Sites: mbyp.memberlodge.org, twitter.com/MBYP
Self-description: "A synergy of entrepreneurs and envisioneers created to shake and stir your business juices! We are here to help you network, fuse and mingle with other movers and shakers in the business community. Grow your business, make new friends, build relationships and learn how to energize your future by getting involved, participating and being active in MBYP. "
Frequency/Location: About Monthly
Cost: $5 for Manhattan Beach Chamber Members, $10 for Non-Chamber Members
Review: Mixers and other social cultural sport event group attendence.
Added 10/26/09 by Todd Zebert
Name: Worthwhile Referral Sources (WRS) - AKA Women’s Referral Service
Sites: worthwhilereferralsources.com, Traditional, Networking, Neighborhood and Rapid Mixers
Self-description: "Are you looking for a networking event that promotes structured networking? Just reconnected with Worthwhile Referral Sources (WRS), also known as Women’s Referral Service when it was first started by Nancy Sardella 30 years ago. WRS stands out as a place to network because of the “rules” Sardella put in place that by and large prevent someone with commission breath from cornering you at a WRS event.
WRS is billed as the “Network that Actually Works” because members are discouraged from giving each other unsolicited sales pitches. They are taught to generate referrals for other members by applying the “WRS proven networking method”: Ask others “What types of referrals are you looking for?” If the other person neglects to ask the same question, say “Are you interested in hearing what types of referrals I am looking for?” At every WRS event, cards are left on the table to remind members and guests, this is how business is done here.
WRS publishes two referral guides that members are encouraged to distribute throughout SoCal, the Yellow Book with members and pre-screened nonmembers listed, and the Blue Book, a list of members only. Members are encouraged to use the services provided by individuals within these books, and to recommend at least two other WRS members to people they know per month.
Groups meet for breakfast, lunch and dinner, one time each month in a specific location. WRS also has exclusive chapters like other traditional leads groups with only one person per category."
Frequency/Location: Varies / Varies - See above
Cost: Varies
Review: None
Added 10/26/09 by Todd Zebert
Name: LEADS Club
Sites: http://www.leadsclub.com/, Greater LA Clubs, Inland Empire, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, San Diego and Orange Counties
Self-description: " * The purpose of Leads Club is to assist you in getting good business referrals that will expand your business success.
* Leads Club is dedicated to maximizing the use of your time and resources to get good business referrals. To accomplish this goal, Leads Club uses a method of spaced, timed, repetition of information.
* Leads Club is not in competition with other group or clubs, nor are we a social club. We are an advertising service dedicated to increasing Members' business success. "
" * Leads Club Chapters meet once a week, at breakfast or lunch, traditionally on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
* The meeting time is one hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes).
* Leads Club Chapters meet up to 50 weeks a year. Chapters generally take off the weeks over the December holidays. Chapters generally do not meet when a national holiday falls on their meeting day, for example, Thursday Chapters do not meet on Thanksgiving (USA). "
"Each Member gives two 30 second promotionals, one at the beginning and one at the end of each meeting. Members are also scheduled, on a rotational basis, to give an in-depth, 10 minute presentation at least five times per year (the total number of 10 minute presentations you give each year depends on the size of your Chapter). "
Frequency/Location: "" * Leads Club Chapters meet once a week, at breakfast or lunch, traditionally on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
* The meeting time is one hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes)."
Cost: "There is a one-time $95 registration fee and a $30 per month Membership fee."
Review: Like BNI, Le Tip, etc.
Added 10/26/09 by Todd Zebert
Name: TEAM Referral Network
Sites: http://www.teamreferralnetwork.com/, Chapter Listings (mostly CA)
Self-description: "You don't have to hire a sales team to grow your business. You can be part of the most effective referral networking TEAM in your community
TEAM Referral Network turns success-oriented business people into a strong team of networking professionals who work together to build their businesses by referral. Building a business can be challenging and expensive. Why tough it out alone? Relationship marketing is a better, smarter way of doing business. TEAM Referral Network members know that working as a TEAM,
Together Everyone Achieves More." "We are an exclusive referral organization, only one person per business category is allowed to be a member of a TEAM chapter. "
Frequency/Location: Weekly / Varies - see above
Cost: "The application fee is $50 and annual dues are only $275"
Review: None, but similar to BNI, LEADS, etc.
Added 10/26/09 by Todd Zebert
Name: Single Mom Ventures / Empowering Single Moms
Sites: http://www.singlemomventures.com/, http://www.meetup.com/empoweringsinglemoms/
Self-description: "We are looking for unemployed and struggling single mothers who want to make a difference
These are challenging times. Women all over the country are clamoring for resources to assist in pursuing their dream.
Single Mom Ventures is an original forum where real, single mothers from all over the country, get togher and discuss discuss important (and yes, relevent) everyday issues) shair their daily, no-holds-barred opinion about life, careers, business and friends!
If you are an unemployed single mother who is overwhelmed with bills, family and life challenges, we're here to help. Our forums are interactive and you are encouraged to participate and take on an active role in one of our monthly Single Mom Discussions as they are broadcast LIVE all over the country.
Once a month, the most proactive single mother will be featured on the site as we closely monitor your progress week by week, backed up by panel of experts who can provide you with the resources you need to get your life back on track."
Frequency/Location: Monthly / LA (then nationwide?)
Cost: Free
Review: None
Added 10/27/09 by Todd Zebert
Networking & Social Media Job Search Webinars, Teleconferences and Podcasts
Name: The Link System - Free Fridays Networking Tips
Sites: thelinksystem.com/2009/10/10/free-fridays-networking-tips
Self-description: "THE LINK SYSTEM® is a four step curriculum that teaches how to pre-qualify and leverage a new contact into a lucrative business alliance. We call those relationships “Links”….“Links to Success”. A well-cultivated Link can open doors to prospects and opportunities far beyond that of a single client. From picking the event, qualifying the Link Prospect, to structuring the Link Relationship, The Link System® guides the student through the relationship-building process."
Frequency/Location: "You never have to pre register…just call this number every Friday morning" 8:30PT / Dial-in:(712) 432-1630 Access Code: 420322#
Cost: Free
Review: None
Added 10/28/09 by Todd Zebert
Name: The Job Search Guy - Free Resume Writing Teleseminars
Sites: http://www.jobsearchguy.com/store/programs/teleseminars/resume-writing/, twitter.com/Joeturner2
Self-description: "Workshop Highlights:
* Learn the three major obstacles your resume must overcome and how to deal with each one…
* Discover the most important question most resumes don’t answer and how you should address this in yours…
* Most successful corporations and products have a brand. Find out why you need one too, and how it will help move your resume to the top of the “to call” list…
* Discover how to avoid screenouts, those little hidden messages you’re putting on your resume that shout REJECTION!"
Frequency/Location: Monthly on some Thursday - check site / 1:30 PM Pacific time, 4:30 PM Eastern.
Cost: Free
Review: These are pretty good. I've listened to two of them. He's heavy on "branding". Expect a sales pitch and in follow-up emails.
Added 10/28/09 by Todd Zebert
Name: The Job Search Guy - “10 Tips for Job Seekers over 50″
Sites: http://www.jobsearchguy.com/store/programs/teleseminars/job-seekers-over-50/, twitter.com/Joeturner2
Self-description: "As the Job Search Guy™, I’ll share 10 specific tips that can help older* workers score a job faster in this tight economy.
* Any worker over the age of 50. That includes me.
Here’s Why You Need This Free Teleseminar:
*Over this past year, the economy has collapsed to create the greatest recession we’ve had since the thirties.
* Technology has exploded in this industry making most everything you know about job search either outdated or obsolete.
* As if that isn’t enough, almost every hiring manager you encounter will be younger that you are – sometimes MUCH younger. Age bias is real and you need to learn how you can counteract it.
* How will you win a job in spite of these challenges?"
Frequency/Location: Monthly on some Tuesday - check site / 1:00 PM Pacific (4:00 PM Eastern)
Cost: Free
Review: None
Added 10/28/09 by Todd Zebert
Name: The Job Search Guy - Radio Shows and Podcasts
Sites: http://www.jobsearchguy.com/radio/
Self-description:, http://www.jobsearchguy.com/podcasts/, twitter.com/Joeturner2
Cost: Free
Review: None
Added 10/28/09 by Todd Zebert
SoCal Educational Networking & Job Search Organizations
Do you know your school may have ethnic or special interest Alumni Associations? Utilize these groups for networking, and resources.
USC, for example, has Alumnae (women) organizations, the Mexican American Alumni Association (MAAA), and the Lambda LGBT Alumni Association.
UCLA, for example, has the American Indian Alumni Association, the Black Alumni Association, and the Pilipino Alumni Association.
Other & Indirect Job Networking Opportunities
New sections on:
- Professional Associations, Groups, Societies & Events.
- Online Professional "Social" Networking & Branding.
- Outplacement Firms.
- YOUR Previous Job - Alumni "groups".
- More Social Ideas - Network Everywhere.
- Volunteer - Network while doing "good".
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