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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Panel Discussion: Working with Recruiters
St. Michael Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA, USJoin us for a panel discussion with Recruiters or Hiring Managers.
The session will include:
1. Candidate “Key Word” Introductions
A brief opportunity for job seekers to introduce themselves using focused keywords that highlight their strengths and target roles.### 2. Recruiter Updates
Recruiters will share:
- Current hiring needs
- Open positions
- Insights into their organization’s recruiting process
- Followed by an open Q&A
### 3. Potential Questions for the Panel
These may include:
Recruiting Process- What does the recruiting process look like at your organization?
- How many openings does a recruiter typically manage at once?
- What is the usual applicant volume per job posting?
- Do you review LinkedIn profiles as part of candidate evaluation?
- How much does networking influence interview selection?
Online Applications
- How can applicants stand out in an online system?
- Are cover letters still relevant or helpful with ATS screening?
Applicant Follow‑Up
- When is it appropriate to follow up if there’s been no response?
- Do hiring managers prefer direct engagement, or should applicants communicate only with recruiters?
- Is it acceptable to request feedback after a rejection?
General Questions
- What advice do you have for addressing employment gaps?
- How does your current hiring pace compare to last year?
- What is the most challenging part of your role as a recruiter?
Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from recruiters including:
## Haley Spears Senior Recruiter
## Sophia Fontana , Engineering Recruiter at Actalent
Also Invited:
Andrea Casey, SHRM-SCP Director of Human Resources, Hyper Solution## Cristina Sánchez Machado, HRBP en ABB
and Toniesha Walker (Toni)
Human Resource Generalist
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
and# New members should provide info for their name badge with 2 Key Words or phrases using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwphq259IgQWjH3TyLW8ELI8kY73DNoRPy5Buuur98W2HZig/viewform
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