Networking - Frisco,TX

Updated on March 26, 2009
K.I. asks from Katy, TX
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I was wondering if anyone had any information on "Networking" Meetings? My husband was recently laid off. He's in the finance industry and is using his "connections" to prospect for a new job. However, I've heard it is also a good idea to attend local meetings or luncheons to network with other people in the industry. Does anyone know of anything like this in the Frisco/Plano/McKinney area? I greatly appreciate any help or advice.

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Thank you to everyone for your responses! My husband is still looking for a job, but has some great leads. Thank you to all of you who offered help and support! It is so nice to know that there are so many people out there willing to help.

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V.P.

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I've attended a number of networking groups in Lewisville & Flower Mound (both chambers, www.premiernetworkgroup.net, www.ndnetweavers.com), all of which allow visitors to attend at least one or two meetings before becoming a member. All of them have a similar format in that they allow everyone in the room approximately 30 seconds for their "commercial" or pitch. Of course, most of us are businesses, talking about what we do, but occasionally there will be a visitor who simply says, "I'm XXX, and I'm looking for a position in XXX industry. I've got XXX experience. I'd be happy to give you my resume after the meeting, or XXX (the groups coordinator) will have a copy that she can email to you." Personally, I find it very impressive when people take the initiative to do this. Additionally, you'll often see business owners approach these people at the end of the meeting. Sometimes it may just be for encouragement, but very often these business owners (who network with many other business owners), may know about a position that's available in the community.

I would start with the Chambers of Commerce for each of the towns you mentioned, then do a general search for "networking groups frisco..."
Good luck!

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M.N.

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He should try Linkedin.com

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M.M.

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So sorry to hear about your husbands job, unfortunately that is so common right now. I am on the flip side of it, my work at home company is growing faster than ever, I have recently learned of some websites that network, I have been on job boards helping those who are searching for employment work from home.
Has he tried?
Walmart.com they actually have a ton of job listings on their new job board not walmart jobs but all over the US with a lot of companies
www.meetup.com has professional networking groups in your area
Good luck to you and if you would like to earn some extra until he finds a job visit www.WorkAtHomeUnited.com/JOBS we have a $1000 first check offer right now

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J.J.

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My husband is also in finance. He recently got a job through Robert Half. It is a pretty big placement company. Let me know if you are interested in his contacts if he isn't already working with them.

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