SmallVentures: SmallBizFriday - Network, Learn & Grow Your Career! - Raleigh

Feeling lost in your career path? Think beyond just job searching! SmallVentures presents the SmallBizFriday Networking event, a virtual space designed to help you explore career options, foster meaningful connections, and achieve sustainable growth. This isn't your typical job fair; it's a vibrant community where professionals, employers, and service providers connect, collaborate, and inspire each other. SmallVentures understands that career development is a journey, not just a destination, and we're here to guide you.

Watch this explainer video to see how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMzP_KUe-g

What awaits you in this engaging SmallVentures experience:

• General: The go-to space for intros, announcements, and casual community-wide conversation. Great for getting oriented and finding others with shared interests.
• Networking: A self-led showcase zone where grads can post about their projects, portfolios, startups, or job aspirations. Members can also drop links to quick video intros or demo sessions.
• Intros: A space for members to introduce themselves, share their backgrounds, and connect with others. This can include personal stories, career journeys, or fun facts.
• Help Wanted: A place for members to post about their skills and offer help to others. This can include anything from coding and design to marketing and writing.
• Industry Room Tech: A space for members to discuss the latest trends, tools, and technologies in the tech industry. This can include anything from programming languages to software development methodologies.

• Entrepreneurs seeking connections, collaboration, and exposure
• Early-stage founders looking for guidance, feedback, and peer interaction.
• Solo operators, creatives, and gig workers seeking networking and job leads.
• Anyone interested in expanding their professional network, even if you're not actively job searching!
• SmallVentures warmly welcomes professionals, employers, and service providers.

• You'll engage in dynamic conversations within themed chat channels.
• You can share your experiences, ask questions, and offer advice.
• You'll have opportunities for 1-on-1 video and text chats with other attendees.
• This is a great online pitch event for small businesses
• A vibrant small business growth forum

• Happens every month on the third Friday for the next 3 years
• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Your Local Time)
• Open to ALL global cities

• Hosted on a Slack-like virtual platform
• Join the event: https://events.tao.ai/pod/smallventures.org/cont-g7c9uoodyc9h/city--RDU---source--eb

• Gain clarity about your career direction and explore different possibilities.
• Build meaningful relationships with like-minded professionals.
• Discover new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
• Access valuable resources and support from the SmallVentures community.
• Elevate your career trajectory beyond simply finding a job.

• Participate in group chat discussions.
• Send direct messages to connect with individuals.
• Initiate 1-on-1 video chats for deeper conversations.
• Actively share your expertise and contribute to the community.

Event support: https://support.tao.ai

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