The Pay-It-FOWARD Networking Group has been in operation since August, 2003 and has served several thousand job seekers at all levels. It's a faith based "non-denominational" job & networking group that helps others in friendly way.
The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm-9:00pmat Immanuel Lutheran Church 200 N. Plum Grove Rd. Palatine, IL 60067 - Church office 847-359-1549 Enter on the west side of the building via the parking lot and the main doors to enter is by the Flag Pole.
The group opens with a prayer, then announcements of upcoming events & tips to job seekers, followed by a speaker (when announced) and finishing with 1-2 rounds of table networking. Dress is business casual and advised to bring plenty of Handbill's, Resumes and/or business cards.
Job related info of all types are online, as well as listings of other networkign groups and events to network at. Visit http://ilcp.org/pif
Speakers are always welcome and should contact the founder and group facilitaor - davidckrull@aol.com or 847-710-3639 to arrange a mutual time event to speak at.
Hiring companies are also welcomed to attend and provide information on current job opeinings.
The Pay-It-FORWARD Networking Group also has a LinkedIn Group that is open for all to join and post useful discussions, networking events and jobs on. The invite link to join the Pay-It-FORWARD Networking Group is http://bit.ly/PIFng-Join