First WIN networking session.

Today was our first WIN networking session and I am delighted to say that it was an extremely positive meeting and thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a success.

A few people said that they had been looking for something like this type of networking session for a while now and it is a great feeling to be able to look back at todays session and say that we are finally out there doing something for ourselves.

We had a few discussions around the fact that the government and many other established agencies seem to be frozen in their thinking and actions and unable to help people - like us - on the ground.

We also had a a good discussion around social media and how each and everyone of us needs to get connected via LinkedIN, Facebook, Twitter and so on as part of our proactive networking activities to get us to our next job. The video on the right hand side shows random people on the street in Dublin talking about how many hours a day they spend on the internet. Interesting. (thanks Paul for sending it on).

I think it is fair to say that everyone came away from the meeting with something new - a new contact; a better focus on their career, or simply feeling good about the fact that they did something positive and proactive about their job search...
And last but not least - a big thank you to Tom OMahony, founder of halfaloaf.ie who came along and provided many interesting points and thoughts and ideas. Please log onto halfaloaf.ie and join up. I have got a lot of inspiration from the site and I am sure you will too.
See you next time,
Caroline

Networking sessions starting on 30th October

We have set up this forum for qualified professionals who are currently out of work and looking for permanent, contract or freelance work. There has been a huge amount of evidence demonstrating the fact that one of the most effective ways to find work is through active networking and in the current economic climate we all need to get out there and meet people who may be able to lead us to our next job.

The sessions will aim to help people to think differently and how to be proactive about their work search. It is also an opportunity for people to keep active, socialize and build self esteem.

The group is also open to small business owners who want to increase their own network of contractors or generate new business.

We will have guest speakers at each of the sessions and the speaker for this session will be Tom OMahony, founder of halfaloaf.ie

The first networking session will take place on Friday October 30th from 11am to 1pm in Enterprise Ireland in Mervue, Galway city.

To register for a place please email Caroline McDonagh: mcdonaghcaroline@gmail.com