Northeastern in Northern California: Career Coaching, Networking, Wine Tour, and more!
Meet up with the Northeastern community in California! Don’t miss out on exclusive events for all members of the Northeastern community—alumni, students, parents, and friends— throughout northern California.
The Dinner Circuit: San Francisco/Non-Profits & Higher Education
Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 | 7 to 9 p.m.
The Dinner Circuit is an event meant to strengthen the network of Northeastern community members across the country by connecting alumni working within the same industry in the same city. The idea is simple: attend a casual dinner with a small group of fellow alumni to share a good meal and great conversation, all while expanding your professional network.
Meet your host: Brittany Malitsky, AS’08
Brittany is associate director of the Stanford Medicine Alumni Association, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to reach, inspire, serve, and engage Stanford Medicine alumni.
Location: Schroeder’s Restaurant | 240 Front Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Registration: Admission is complimentary, but registration is required. Includes 4-course dinner and networking. Please note: Registration for this event is limited; it is only available to those currently working in the non-profit or higher education industries.
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San Francisco: One-on-One Career Coaching
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Need help with crafting your career? Reserve a 45-minute individual coaching session with Michele Rapp, Northeastern’s Associate Director of Alumni Career Strategy. Get help in areas such as career direction and goals, job search strategy, branding, resume or LinkedIn feedback, and more. Sessions can be conducted in person at Table 761, Union Square or by phone.
Location: Table 761, Courtyard Marriott Union Square | 761 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Registration: These sessions are complimentary but registration is required. Please reserve your time slot upon registration.
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Virtual Northeastern Networking Hour
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 | 4 to 5 p.m.
New contacts and great ideas are just a click away! Participate in quick, text-based chat sessions with alumni, parents, and students in your industry. Build your network, share your experiences, or exchange career tips from anywhere. This month features an opportunity to connect directly with other California community members.
Location: Online
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San Francisco: Getting Hired: A Recruiter’s Perspective
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Want to know what it takes to get hired by a top employer? Come get an insider’s view of the hiring process and what a recruiter looks for in candidates, resumes, and interviews. Discover the employer’s perspective on hiring and how to distinguish yourself in the marketplace. Join the Northeastern community for an evening of networking and hors d’oeuvres.
Speakers include Bell Jordan, MS’12, Talent Acquisition Recruiter for Google, ranked #1 on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to World For, and Alex Gillmor, CS’08, Software Engineer at Yelp.com, ranked #7 on Fortune’s Best Large Workplaces in Tech!
Location: SPUR Urban Center | 654 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Registration: $10 per person, includes hors d’oeuvres and hosted bar (beer & wine). Student admission is complimentary, but all students must be 21+ to attend. $1 of your registration fee will benefit future alumni programming.
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Career by Design Webinar: The Age Advantage
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 | 12 to 1 p.m. PDT
Learn techniques and strategies to present yourself with power and conviction and position yourself for success, whether you’re looking for a new position or a promotion.
Location: Online
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Palo Alto: One-on-One Career Coaching
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 | 1 to 4 p.m.
Need help with crafting your career? Reserve a 45-minute individual coaching session with Michele Rapp, Northeastern’s Associate Director of Alumni Career Strategy. Get help in areas such as career direction and goals, job search strategy, branding, resume or LinkedIn feedback, and more. Sessions can be conducted in person (in Palo Alto) or by phone. 45-minute private sessions available on the hour between 1 – 4 p.m.
Location: Coupa Cafe | 538 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Registration: These sessions are complimentary but registration is required. Please reserve your time slot upon registration.
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Palo Alto: Career Café, Strategies for Career Change
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 | 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Learn career strategies that work in a casual setting while you share ideas, connections and a meal with fellow alumni in your community.
Changing career fields or industries involves strategies that focus on networking and transferrable skills. Gain ideas for approaching your job search and how to market your transferable skills. This small group session will be led by Michele Rapp, Associate Director of Alumni Career Strategy at Northeastern University.
Location: Coupa Cafe – Stanford Golf Course | 198 Junipero Serra Boulevard, Stanford, CA 94305
Registration: The $5 registration fee includes a light dinner. $1 of your total event fee will benefit future alumni programming.
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San Francisco Happy Hour
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Join fellow alumni and network with those in your area at a casual happy hour. Meet fellow Northeastern Alumni Relations staff in learning more about our office and getting further involved in your Northern California Alumni Community. You will have the chance to speak with staff and fellow alums about volunteering for alumni events in your area. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available.
Location: The Royal Exchange | 301 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Registration: Tickets are complimentary, but registration is required.
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Napa Wine Tour
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 | 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Tour Napa Valley and enjoy a leisurely day of wine tastings with fellow Northeastern community members!
Back by popular demand, you’ll hop aboard our bus departing from Mayes Oyster House and travel through scenic Napa Valley, stopping for lunch and tastings at three of Napa’s wonderful wineries.
9:15 a.m. – Meet at: Mayes Oyster House | 1233 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
11:00 a.m. – First Stop: Markham Vineyards (tasting)
12:45 p.m. – Second Stop: Domaine Chandon Winery (tasting & buffet lunch)
2:45 p.m. – Third Stop: Andretti Winery (tasting)
5:15 p.m. – Drop-off at: Mayes Oyster House
Registration: $95 per ticket. Each ticket includes lunch, tastings at three wineries and transportation to and from all three wineries. $1 of your total event fee will benefit future alumni programming.
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