It's A Pink Slip Party! March 4, 2009

A recent layoff may not seem like a reason to celebrate, but we are proving that mixing it up a pink-slip party may be just what the doctor ordered.

This is a networking soiree built around the idea of helping displaced professionals find new jobs.

It’s party time...
This unique party formula brings the unemployed as a whole together to cushion the blow of getting let go. Although the mood is informal and upbeat, the aim is not merely to have a good time. Pink-slip parties are intended to help displaced professionals find new gigs. People who have received or who expect to receive a pink slip meet with potential recruiters and in-house human resource professionals at companies that are still hiring and are there specifically, seeking candidates. The parties help foster a more mature approach to hiring and getting hired. Job hunting has become “the new job”.

But I haven’t been pink-slipped...
If you’re happy in your current position and think you have no need to attend a pink-slip party, you may want to consider taking a “peek” at what’s out there in terms of employment or just to network with others in your field of expertise. You should have a contingency plan even if there are no warning signs. Always have your resume up to date, get your references in place, and always network, network, network, even though there may not seem to be a need for it.

How do I get an invitation?
An invitation to a pink-slip party is as easy to come by as the pink slips themselves. Everyone’s on the “A-list,” and all you have to do is pre-register on our on-line forum and show up. All kinds of pink-slipped people are participating, and this is the perfect place to make the connections that count.

By registering as a Pink Slipper, you will also get a newsletter with party announcements featuring future dates and times of these events.

Party do’s and don’ts...
Here’s some advice on how to get the most out of our pink-slip party:
• Do work the room. Be outgoing and chat with everyone.
• Do bring your resume.
• Do create some personal business cards with your key information on them. You can get a thousand of these for as little as $20 at Kinko's.
• Do have a good time.
• Don't feel bad about being let go. You'll meet plenty of people at the party who are in the same boat.
• Don’t get drunk. Remember, your next potential employer could be watching.

At the end of the day, a pink-slip party, like any other opportunity, is what you make of it.

Tickets are $25 at the door, pre-registration get’s you into this event for $20. Pre-registration is preferred but not required. It only takes a few minutes and the networking begins immediately.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Official Website: http://http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=46052011526