SF Young Professionals: Networking, social, and weekend events (Week of 10/12)

October 12, 11:29 PMSF Young Professionals ExaminerChristine Cruz

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As a recent guest speaker at San Francisco State University (topic: "Business and career lessons they never teach you in college,") and an attendee at the International Association of Business Communicators mixer, I had the pleasure of advising bay area university students. These talented students from SFSU, UC Berkeley, and Santa Clara University were extremely eager to get out into the workforce and make a positive impact in the corporate world. But underneath their starry-eyed excitement and enthusiasm, many expressed fears and concerns. Some questions asked:

"In this economy, what industries should we focus on other than food, alcohol, and tobacco?"
"I'm shy. How do I work the room at these networking events?"
"What do you do when you have a really, really mean boss who is on everybody's good side?"
"What else should I be doing to make sure I'm setting myself up for success after I graduate?"

The energy and vibrance of these inquisitive future young professionals was phenomenal! It is the very same reason why I write for this column. By connecting San Francisco's young urban professionals with networking events, career advice resources, and social events in the city... it is my hopes that this column and my career advice presentations make sailing the real world just a tad bit easier for readers like you.

-Christine

PS: Seriously though, how many of you were celebrating Fleet Week on rooftops this weekend only to find out 2 minutes into the show that the Blue Angels were cancelled?

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Every Monday, I will keep you "in the know" by posting San Francisco networking events, associations, mixers, and happy hours where you and your colleagues / friends can network with other professionals, unwind after work, and grab a drink or two. Please email me at SF YoungProfessionals@gmail.com to post your next networking event online. Subscribe to this column to receive weekly updates.

This week 

Workit.com for business networking events in the San Francisco bay area.

SF Job Search Examiner for job search related events in the San Francisco bay area.

Nite Vibe Check this site to see what venues are throwing happy hours and parties in the city every night of the week.

Monday 10/12
Columbus Day

Tuesday 10/13
Doing Well By Doing Good: Embracing Eco / Social Responsibility by San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at 235 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
Find Success By Following Your Passion! San Francisco Professional Career Network. 10 a.m. at San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, Latino Room B, San Francisco.
Commonwealth Club: Elliot Brown's "Innovation and Collaboration in a New Economy. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at 595 Market Street 2nd Floor, San Francisco.
San Francisco Ballet's ENCORE! Fall Membership Party. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Butterfly, Pier 33, The Embarcadero at Bay Street, San Francisco.

Wednesday 10/14
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Member Orientation. 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 235 Montgomery Street 12th Floor, San Francisco.
Wine & Spirits Magazine Top 100 Wineries of the Year. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at The Galleria at the San Francisco Design Center, 1 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco.

Thursday 10/15
National Association of Women Business Owners / Latina Business Strategies Breakfast. 7:30 a.m. at Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf, 2500 Mason Street, San Francisco.
Association for Corporate Growth: Restoring Liquidity in the VC Market. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at The Bankers Club, 555 California Street, 52nd Floor, San Francisco.
SF Weekly's 2009 Bay Area Music Awards. 7:30 p.m. at Ruby Skye, 420 Mason Street, San Francisco.

Friday 10/16
Morning Cup of Java sponsored by LInkedIn's Downtown San Francisco Professional Networking Group.  8:00 a.m. at Peet's Coffee & Tea Atrium, 101 2nd Street, San Francisco.
Successful Women in Business Speaker Series by the Renessance Center. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 275 5th Street, San Francisco.
3rd Annual San Francisco Whiskey Fest. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at the San Francisco Marriot, 55 4th Street, San Francisco.

Saturday 10/17
Licensing Executives Society Annual San Francisco Meeting. Noon - 11 p.m at the San Francisco Marriot Hotel. Click on the link for details.
The Big Rumble: Earthquake Emergency Preparedness. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Four San Francisco neighborhoods in partnership with city departments will set up fairs to prepare bay area residents for future earthquake emergencies.
Prince vs. Michael Jackson. 9:00 p.m. at Madrone Art Bar, 500 Divisadero at Fell, San Francisco.

Sunday 10/18
Nike Women's Marathon. 7:00 a.m. at JFK Drive and Transverse Drive, San Francisco.
21st Annual Bernal Heights Fiesta on the Hill. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Cortland Avenue - Folsom Avenue.
SF Food & Wine Fest (Seafood and Wine). 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Winery Collective, 485 Jefferson Street, San Francisco.

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Christine features San Francisco networking events, association mixers, and career & workplace advice for young urban professionals who live and work in the city.  Please email her at SFYoungProfessional@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to see any stories covered.
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