North Coast Job Seekers Meetings
 

Upcoming Meetings

Monday, September 14, 2026

7:30 – 9:00pm ET
North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

An NCJS Special Event

You are cordially invited to join us for our next

In-Person Networking Event

A Unique Opportunity to Practice and Improve Networking Skills

In-Person Gathering will be at

Sandler Training by MP Solutions

Spectrum Office Building

6060 Rockside Woods Blvd N #105

Independence, OH

7:30 – 9:00pm

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming North Coast Job Seekers In-Person Networking Event! This is a unique opportunity to meet with fellow job seekers, practice your elevator pitch, and get personalized feedback from our experienced advisory board members—all in a welcoming, supportive environment. A few skill-building highlights:

• Elevator Speech Practice: Hone your pitch and gain the confidence to introduce yourself effectively in any professional setting.
• Advisor Insights: Work one-on-one with members of our advisory board who will provide expert advice and guidance on improving your job search strategy.
• Networking Opportunities: Build meaningful connections with other professionals who are also navigating the job market.

Whether you're actively seeking a new position or simply want to enhance your professional networking skills, this event is for you! Don’t miss out on the chance to gain valuable insights and elevate your job search game.

[There will be no Zoom meeting with this event]

Meeting Host & Facilitator: Jean Gagné

NCJS Advisory Board Member | See her bio here

Monday, September 28, 2026

7:30 – 9:00pm EDT
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

How to Use LinkedIn for Job Search

Speaker: Katherine Burik

You might know that LinkedIn is an important job search tool, but do you know what to do with it? Is it enough to have a nice-looking profile? Are we restricted to talking to people we already know or can we reach out to people we don’t know yet? How do we do that? What makes someone else want to talk to me?

Every job seeker struggles with these questions. The answer is closer and easier than you think! You can make a huge impact on your job search by being curious and active on LinkedIn. 

Learn to use LinkedIn more effectively to move your job search forward with this informative and interactive workshop, Be a LinkedIn Job Search Pro! Join Katherine Burik, The Interview Doctor, to learn four strategic techniques. 

KATHERINE BURIK is the founder of The Interview Doctor, Inc.^® offering fast action remedies to help you find your ideal job. Her coaching techniques come directly from her personal experience as a business leader organizing her own job searches, creating a better way to interview, and figuring out how to “network” as a shy person to get ahead in her career.

Job search is a repeatable process, regardless of your role. Without the right plan and quality tools to navigate the process, your search for a job or the right career will take forever and feel awful.
 
A professional speaker & published author, Katherine has a BA History from Northwestern University and MS Industrial Relations from Loyola University of Chicago. She has been certified SPHR by Society of Human Resource Managers and is a Registered Corporate Coach.

Originally from Chicago then transplanted to Northeast Ohio, Katherine has been a virtual coach for years. Since change is the only constant, Katherine embraces whatever life sends her way with positive energy and enthusiasm to get the most out of life. 

Meeting Host: Vicky DePiore

NCJS Advisory Board Member | See her bio here