This is a new trend, I think:<\/p>\n
As unemployment numbers hit historic highs, “pink slip” parties are popping up in big cities around the country. Hundreds of axed employees are going to happy hour meet-and-greets, where one can enjoy a drink and discuss career prospects with eager recruiters.<\/p>\n
People are finding creative ways to stand out above the pack. In order to get a job in this economy, people have to get out there. And while there are no guarantees of gaining anything more than good conversations and a few contacts, some pink slip attendees have had success in finding new employment. Pink slip parties offer those on the prowl for jobs a chance to share information among themselves.<\/p>\n
“If you take your network and compare it to the network of a total group, you get access to more people – if you can help each other, it’s a win for everyone,” said John Challenger, CEO of outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Pink slip parties are just one extension of social networking.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
That is from the Career News newsletter.\u00a0 Quite the creative idea as long as the parties include the \u201ceager recruiters.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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