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“ A significant improvement on the way most companies go about identifying talent. I'd make a point of remembering Meetup.com as a personal and professional resource. You dared to be human and showed some respect for candidates that are in various stages of questioning and insecurity. Granted you aren't here to be our career counselors, but you manage to supply some warmth to what is a cold, cruel system from a job seekers POV. Thank you. ”
— Bob on Feb 20, 2008.
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“ Meetup sounds like a great place to work full of great people. ”
— A former member on Jun 18, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ If you want to learn about Meetup to get a feel for how they work and how they got to be the company they are, this Meetup is a cool activity. Its a good way to meet people interested in working with a small, relatively new organization. ”
— mons on Nov 4, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ It's a unique opportunity to get an inside look at how meetup.com operates, as well as insight into the culture and hiring practices with the staff who have the power to hire you - a very rare opportunity in the current job market and economic climate. ”
— Brett McNamara on Nov 4, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ To get an inside view of how Meetup works behind the scenes and to find out what life is like at headquarters. ”
— Linda on Nov 4, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ Innovative, smart people especially those who are already familiar with meetup.com (attending meetups or are organizers) should attend to learn about job opportunities and the highly unique start-up working environment. I'm definitely glad I did and look forward to being called back to meetup at meetup again! Next time I won't accidentally squeeze the huge Listerine bottle in the bathroom thinking it is soap. (o; ”
— Pai on Nov 3, 2009.
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“ If you're serious about exploring career options at Meetup this is an obvious no-brainer. The snacks are an added bonus. ”
— A former member on Nov 3, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ Anyone intersted in working at Meetup should absolutely attend. It's the best insight you can get into an incredibly creative and dynamic company. ”
— Chris Cosentino on Oct 3, 2009.
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“ It's a nice way to see whether working at Meetup is a good fit...and allows you to check out the competition. ;) ”
— A former member on Oct 1, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ It's an opportunity to learn what they can do using meetup, and the reasons behind its conception. ”
— Ian Bestor on Oct 1, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ To help figure out if Meetup is a place they want to work. ”
— Lori Scinto on Oct 1, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ This group gives you a great overview of meetup.com. You may also be able to meet a few applicants who share the same interest as you. ”
— Min San Co on Sep 30, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ You should join this group to explore whether or not you'd be a good fit at the company. Turns out, Meetup is quite a different beast from other companies and "Meetup is Hiring" is a pretty painless way for a job seeker to learn about it. Plus, they have cookies and juice. ”
— Bhavita Trivedi on Sep 30, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ It is rare that you get the opportunity to get a feel for a company before you are hired. Usually candidates are hired and thrown into the works without really having the chance to gain their bearings and find their place. If you are thinking of working for Meetup, this is the perfect opportunity to not only find out more about the organization, but to also meet a great set of people! ”
— Andre Reynolds on Sep 30, 2009.
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“ It's a great way to learn about the philosophy and goals of Meetup as well as understanding what kind of talent they seek. ”
— Queenie Wong on Sep 30, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ I think it was a good opportunity to learn about interviewing in general and how you can learn more about a company. It was nice to see how some people connected immediately through their own personal stories about Meetup. You also never know what new job can pop up due to the fact that Meetup is always changing and because of that they are coming up with jobs that can help it grow and tackle something new. ”
— Melanie Vega on Sep 30, 2009.
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“ If you'd like to know what it is to work at Meetup, you should definitely attend one of these. ”
— A former member on Sep 30, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ Hopefully, you'll be one step closer to that great Meetup job. Either way, you'll have the chance to make 20 new buds and learn tons about the inner machinations of Meetup. ”
— alissa on Sep 30, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ People would be more apt to hire you if you get yourself out there - the Working @ Meetup meetup provides that perfect opportunity to put a face to the resume at the very beginning. ”
— Lauren on Sep 30, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ It is a great way to learn more about the company, meet interesting people, and going could possibly lead to getting a job. ”
— Sonya Grossberg on Sep 30, 2009.
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“ If you are at all interested in working at Meetup, then go the Meetup about that and you will for sure want to work there! ”
— A former member on Sep 30, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ Others should join this group as a means to really get an 'inside' look into Meetup. The opportunity to learn first hand about the company and their method of office operations, in an environment that is both competitive yet collaborative, is unique and priceless. It's not everyday one is afforded the opportunity to see innovation at it's best, and this by far is the perfect chance. Not to mention, visiting the office and experiencing Meetup's ethos live is also a good way for others to ascertain whether working such a company would meet their expectations as a prospective employer. This Meetup group also allows others to see in person, Meetup's vision of collectively connecting people from all walks of life to find a common ground. Sitting at a round table, sharing stories and experiences (both professionally and personally), allows others a chance to see and feel the vision of meetup first hand. This format is powerful; it is the stuff dreams are made of. ”
— Miche on Sep 30, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ I met some great people tonight and that makes it worth joining and attending the meetup. It's quite inspiring to see what people are doing in the meetup space and also to get an idea of the company mission. Definitely sign up and go to a meetup! ”
— Cristina on Sep 29, 2009.
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“ Its a great way to learn more about what Meetup is and its overall goal and motivation. ”
— A former member on Sep 29, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ To see the creative and ingenious way that meetup is run ”
— Andres on Sep 29, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ To find out if working at Meetup is the right fit - and to experience the color red! ”
— jennifer e. milano on Aug 21, 2009.
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“ If you are interested in working for Meetup.com this group is a great opportunity to spend a couple hours sharing stories and learning about the inner workings. ”
— A former member on Aug 19, 2009.
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“ You get to learn first hand the history and current happenings at Meetup. Very exciting stuff! Also unique point in time to join the company ~ it's one of those great memorable opportunities that exist in the early maturing stages of a company's lifetime. Aesthetically, the place is beautiful and inviting. Linda, Erin and Lilli from Team Development at Meetup were welcoming and very friendly. They also spent quite a bit of time with us, and answered all of our questions; an opportunity that most of us can only hope for with recruiters from other companies. It was also great to have briefly met and learned of Corina's experience, whose been with Meetup for some time now and was hired after attending a Working@Meetup event. ”
— A former member on Jun 18, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ Other than the obvious of potentially becoming an employee, it's a great way to truly understand Meetup's mission. Just from sitting in the waiting area, I could tell that this something different. The environment is open and spacious allowing for creative thinking to foster. After hearing Linda, Erin and Lilli talk about not only how great of an environment it was to work in but how much they thoroughly enjoyed helping people connect, I knew that the people at Meetup are a special group. That alone is worth joining and coming to the headquarters. ”
— Raynell Moye on Jun 18, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ Face to face is the way to go. And what better way than meeting with talented people who look you in the eye and share their experiences so that we all can benefit. Kudos. Walter Michael DeForest ”
— Walter Michael DeForest on Jun 18, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ It's a great way to get acquainted with their vision and to get a sampling of their unique corporate culture. ”
— Stacy on Jun 18, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ Because it provides a great inside view of what working for Meetup.com would be like. All applicants should definitely drop by and take a look. (And there are cookies!) ”
— G. S. Zhang on Jun 18, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ If you're interested in working at Meetup, this is for you! ”
— sam on Jun 17, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ 1- They might get a chance to work for Meetup. 2- They might come across very interesting and really brilliant young people. 3- They may get the recipe for a successful web based company. ”
— Loulou on Jun 3, 2009.
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“ A great way to learn more about how Meetup functions as a company. Useful for prospective job applicants as well as for anyone interested in the organizational structure of a successful startup. ”
— A former member on Mar 19, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ Indispensable if you want to know what it's like to be working there. ”
— sebastien fargeat on Mar 19, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ If you want to know the ins & outs of working there, this is a must. As the organizer said, it not only gives you a chance to see if you are a fit for them, but also if they are a fit for you. ”
— Carlos Ronisky on Feb 19, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ If you are seeking a job at a start-up in NYC, take this opportunity to get an inside look at one. This group is also great for people who are trying to explore different careers or organizations - I think job satisfaction would be a lot higher and turnover would be a lot lower if everyone had this kind of opportunity to learn more about companies before they join them. ”
— Christine on Jan 16, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ Because they can learn how creative people run a company with an innovative and unique approach that puts the company on the right track to success. You have a chance to increase your networking and even if you don't get a job at Meetup you've already in touch with people that could help you on that. ”
— Gustavo Pontinha on Jan 14, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ If you are interested in hearing first-hand what it is like to work for Meetup and to determine whether or not you are a fit, then I encourage you to send an RSVP request to attend Working@Meetup. While at W@M, you'll get a feel for the streamlined and highly effective organization practices that they have put in place over the last twelve months -- that have directly resulted in tremendously improving their service offerings to their customers. Not once, during this dialog did I feel like I was being served "the Kool-Aid." The question you then need to ask yourself is whether or not you can effectively plug yourself into their highly effective organizational structure and effectively get things done. ”
— Tom McAlister on Jan 14, 2009.
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Working@Meetup“ It was definitely worth the while. I learned more about Meetup than I could learn online. I experienced the Meetup atmosphere and got to meet more of Meetup's great team. The other interested folks were good company and had good questions. Only if you do not want to want to work for meetup, should you avoid attending this Meetup. ”
— Cory7Myers on Oct 22, 2008.
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“ It is a very unusual way to introduce the company to prospective employees and truly inspiring. The company does things differently and it is worth going to a meeting. It shows how one can work in a firm that dares to try new scenarios. You won't hear those things in hardly any other job interview. ”
— A former member on Oct 22, 2008.
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Working@Meetup“ It is a good opportunity to learn about the company and meet new people. ”
— Meredith on Oct 21, 2008.
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Working@Meetup“ Its a great way to be introduced to what its like to work at meetup. ”
— Adam on Oct 21, 2008.
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Working@Meetup“ There were no job postings for someone with my background, but I'm looking for a place to dig in my heels and build something I believe in, instead of just another job. I took a risk and sent my resume in despite the lack of positions in my field (business development / sales) and was pleasantly surprised to have been invited to the open house meetup event! If I'm reading the situation right, something may be available in the near future and I will definitely follow up with Linda ASAP. Thanks! ”
— Joanne Carlos on Sep 25, 2008.
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“ It will give them a great outlook and overview of the company. ”
— A former member on Sep 23, 2008.
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“ So that they can also realize that Meetup is a great place to work. ”
— A former member on Aug 13, 2008.
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Working@Meetup“ Prospective MeetUp candidates should definitely join this group to familiarize themselves with MeetUp's overarching vision, story and philosophy. Being there in person really paints a clear picture of the working environment and how one would fit in. ”
— Won Kim on Aug 12, 2008.
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“ Go and experience it. The company revolutionizes the standard approach to finding the right staff, and then challenges itself to not just keep them, but keep them powerful, productive and happy. It is a simple idea, almost embarrassingly obvious, but remarkably rare. A real joy to encounter. (All this and a free pen too!) ”
— Joan McCabe on Jun 19, 2008.
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Working@Meetup“ You learn a lot about Meetup.com's culture in a short amount of time. You get to meet new people and get your questions answered quickly and effectively. ”
— Stefanie on Jun 18, 2008.
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“ Anyone looking to work at Meetup can find exactly what they're looking for in this event. ”
— A former member on Jun 17, 2008.
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Working@Meetup“ It's like all the benefits of a job interview (seeing if the company is one you'd like to work for and invest time in), without the drawbacks (bullshit questions and wondering if you're talking too much). Plus, there's cookies and gummi worms! ”
— wendy atterberry on Jun 17, 2008.
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“ Provides an innovative way for prospective employees to preview their future working space, colleagues, and leadership team. A great two-way informal informational interview process. ”
— A former member on Apr 9, 2008.
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“ You really get a chance to find out about meetup.com, and begin to actively imagine working at meetup.com. It's a great informal way to get an inside look at meetup.com's values. ”
— A former member on Apr 9, 2008.
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“ This Meetup brings a group of interesting people into a room together and gives them a chance to speak there piece directly to the HR staff at Meetup. Where else would you find this? ”
— A former member on Apr 8, 2008.
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Working@Meetup“ I am honored to has witnessed the progress at Meetup. It is a pleasure to be part of a positive movement. Thank you for creating wonderful limitless opportunities for us. ”
— Martine Mayas on Feb 20, 2008.
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“ Thanks to Linda and Erin for a great introduction to working at Meetup. Keep up the good work. ”
— A former member on Feb 20, 2008.
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“ Informative, relaxed, and surprisingly entertaining. So... yeah, I liked it. :) ”
— A former member on Feb 20, 2008.
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“ Linda and Erin, I commend you both for making this happen. It must take a ton of effort to pull a gathering like this together every month. The group helps prospective Meetup employees get a better sense of the company, and no doubt helps you better assess your prospectives. Your Working@Meetup success stories are encouraging, and I hope they help inspire you to continue the good work! Thanks for a great introduction to Meetup! ”
— A former member on Jan 16, 2008.
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“ I think this is a great concept: Prospective employees get a glimpse inside the company without the pressure of a direct interview. ”
— A former member on Jan 16, 2008.
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“ It was nice to interact with people from a wide spectrum of professional and life experience, and to feel that all of us were valued, regardless of our particular fit. ”
— A former member on Oct 17, 2007.
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Working@Meetup“ Great group of people, and again wonderful to meet the folks applying, all stories interesting, and I met some good people. ”
— Vonitron on Oct 16, 2007.
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“ Great idea, and a great way to introduce potential hires to the group. ”
— A former member on Sep 19, 2007.
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“ This was a fantastic meetup experience. I can't wait to work there! :) ”
— A former member on Sep 19, 2007.
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“ Great idea Linda. ”
— A former member on Sep 19, 2007.
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Working@Meetup“ I came very interested in Meetup as a career move; I left even more interested with what I know I can contribute to your growing organization. I am looking forward to the next phase of your hiring process. ”
— Jeffrey Boudin on Sep 18, 2007.
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Working@Meetup“ I thought it was a great way to meet potential job candidates. It was also a good way for those same candidates to meet some of the employees, ask questions and get a 'feel' for meetup. I think that this working@meetup event is as innovative as meetup itself. It may become the way other companies start their interview process! ”
— renee on Sep 18, 2007.
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“ A lot of interesting, friendly people were in attendence. ”
— A former member on Aug 15, 2007.
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“ I really enjoyed meeting the people in this group and look forward to hearing from some of them regarding their own Meetup groups as organizers. What a great resource this is for newcomers to Manhattan, or anywhere for that matter. ”
— A former member on Aug 14, 2007.
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“ Thanks, Linda and Erin, for organizing an informative and useful meeting ”
— A former member on Aug 14, 2007.
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“ Great idea! ”
— A former member on Aug 14, 2007.
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“ All said and done, I think its great that Linda is taking the time to do this. How many companies do something like this? That itself speaks a lot about Meetup as a company and the people here. ”
— A former member on Jul 19, 2007.
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“ Group was very diverse in skill set and levels. Perhaps if the numbers grow these sessions can be grouped by career category or level of skill. Otherwise a good group, very interested in the subject matter! ”
— A former member on Jul 18, 2007.
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Working@Meetup“ The meetup was attended by a diverse group of professionals which added extra value in terms of learning about how the concept was perceived by different backgrounds. Everyone was familiar with the service to a certain degree and had some level of experience with it, which increased the level of contribution. ”
— Emre Yegen on Jul 18, 2007.
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“ This was a great idea. I wish all companies did this. ”
— A former member on Jun 13, 2007.
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Working@Meetup“ If all goes well, I shall be working at Meetup.com in the near future and so will have to volunteer to be an assistant organizer of this particular Meetup :) ”
— EddieN on Jun 13, 2007.
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“ I hope to continue my activity, though perhaps in a changing role. ”
— A former member on Jun 12, 2007.
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“ No real thought because there was slight interaction with the others who were looking for positions with Meetup. ”
— Daniel on Sep 19, 2007.
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“ I think in future, this meetup should be somewhere less formal. The whole spirit of meetup is to meet people outside of work. I felt like several people were there for the job rather than for the people and the company. Holding a meetup somewhere other than a conference room would be great. ”
—A former member on Jun 13, 2007.
“ You should go to one of these meetups and see what the new working world will look like when employers realize that people are the most valuable asset that an organization has. ”
— Aidan on Jun 17, 2008.