jobs.dcrecruiters.org

Recently while doing research online, I stumbled onto an idea. I was checking out the Toastmasters International website, looking at their listings of local clubs in various zip codes, when I noticed something. The first discovery to surprise me was the fact that while the great majority of clubs were open to all, that some Toastmasters Clubs had membership requirements and where usually "sponsored" by a particular company or organization.
 
It makes sense after all, that an institution or company might want to foster effective communication by encouraging some of their members to hone their public speaking skills. My second discovery however was more shocking than my first. After continuing my search I began to realize that there were a great many clubs that where "sponsored" by corporations, which were also open to the public!
 
This revelation hit me like a load of bricks, as an uber-effective networking opportunity. Obviously the idea would be to find a such club, in your area and take up active membership. Of course the idea would not be to land at a meeting the first day and introduce yourself as a desperate job seeker who absolutely must work for their company!

 
Instead you might want to take a cue from what works best in social media marketing and adopt more of a soft sell approach. Get to know the group members over time, as opposed to spilling your guts all at once. If and when they inevitably ask you what you do for a living, make sure and tell them what field your in.
 
Assuming that you picked your group because you were interested in working for their company, the information you provide about yourself should yield several "what a coincidence" type comments. There is no guarantee that this method will land you a job, but it could give you a chance at being more than just a faceless resume