About us
The Career Prospectors Meetup group supports students and individuals seeking new career opportunities.
Our events support various aspects of career transition including:
Networking both in person and virtual,
Resumes,
Interviewing practice,
Positive peer support needed in a career search.
Our events calendar events provides details for all our events.
If you are a job seeker and wish to join the Career Prospectors Meetup group please make a request to join.
You should also consider following the Career Prospectors LinkedIn company page at https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/3266550/
and join the Career Prospectors LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1840263
Upcoming events
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Your Job Search Plan for Effective and Informative Conversations
St. Michael Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA, USIn this workshop we will use the job search plan as a tool for 15-Min Peer to Peer Conversations. It is prep for the following week where recruiters, hiring manages an other professionals will hold conversations with members of Career Prospectors.
- Format: Structured, fast-paced networking with recruiters and professionals
- Each Job Seeker prepares a short “Job Search/Marketing Plan”:
- One-page outline of your career path, target roles, key industries, and companies. Find example and template here.
- Includes your 2–3 key words (e.g., “Data Analytics,” “Nonprofit Program Manager”—critical for guiding discussions and positioning your skills.
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🧭 What to Expect:
- 15-minute one-on-one chats with different professionals—like speed networking tailored to job seekers
- Focused introductions: Introduce yourself with your plan and key words.
- Targeted questions & feedback: Ask about their organizations, advice for your industry, and possible connections.
- Capture insights: Take quick notes, collect contact details, and identify next steps.
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🎙 Why It Works:
- Builds confidence in a supportive, professional setting
- Helps people recognize your value and increases the chance of referrals
- Encourages purposeful networking using industry-relevant topics
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🧠 Prep Suggested:
- Craft your SOAR stories—Situation, Obstacles, Actions, Results—aligned to your target roles
- Bring business cards or share your LinkedIn QR code
- Dress for the industry and approach each interaction with professionalism
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🔗 Ready to Join?
RSVP on Meetup.
Invite recruiters and professionals to participate—their insight is invaluable!
Recruiter and Professionals Participating Include:
APRIL SMITH / Recruiting Manager, Lansing Building Products***
11 attendees15-Min Conversations to Support Job Seekers with Information and Direction
Three Chopt Presbyterian Church, 9315 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA, US15-Minute Conversations to Help Job Seekers with Direction and Connections
Event Overview
15-Min Career Path & Job Search Plan Conversations
A structured, fast‑paced networking session designed to help job seekers gain clarity, confidence, and meaningful professional connections.📄 What to Bring
Each participant prepares a brief Job Search / Marketing Plan, including:- A one-page outline of your career path, target roles, key industries, and companies
(Example and template available at https://career-prospectors.com/join/
- Your 2–3 key words (e.g., “Data Analytics,” “Nonprofit Program Manager”)
These guide conversations and help professionals understand how to position your skills.
🧭 What to Expect
- 15-minute one-on-one conversations with multiple recruiters and professionals
Think of it as speed networking—purposeful, structured, and tailored to job seekers.
- Focused introductions using your plan and key words.
- Targeted questions and feedback about organizations, industry trends, and potential connections.
- Actionable takeaways: Capture insights, gather contact information, and identify next steps.
🎙 Why This Works
- Builds confidence through supportive, professional dialogue
- Helps others quickly understand your value and increases referral opportunities
- Encourages intentional networking centered on your goals and industry interests
🧠 Suggested Preparation
- Develop a few SOAR stories (Situation, Obstacles, Actions, Results) aligned with your target roles
- Bring business cards or be ready to share your LinkedIn QR code
- Dress appropriately for your industry and approach each conversation with professionalism
🔗 Ready to Join?
RSVP on Meetup and invite recruiters or professionals who may want to participate—their insight is invaluable.
Recruiters and Professionals Participating Include the following:
Andrey V. Karpov, BSBA, CSM/CSPO***
8 attendees
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