NetSAP Boston connects members to local employers

Written by Teju Patel, NetSAP Boston Cultural Chair and Anisha Patel, NetSAP Boston Secretary & National Liason

What is the definition of a successful match? Taken out of a traditional context, a match is defined simply as: a corresponding, suitably associated, or harmonious pair. On May 19th, NetSAP Boston created an exciting forum to connect 10 local companies with area members to form “matches”. The evening started out with a buzz. Having never organized a career fair before, all of the board members were excited and nervous for the biggest event of the year.

Companies from various sectors including Finance, Health Care, Software, Manufacturing, and Recruiting represented an array of opportunities for job seekers. A quick look around the ballroom showed each company uniquely marketing their names and brands by using banners, pamphlets, and small marketing gifts. A large table with appetizers and light refreshments standing in the middle of the room offered a central area for participants to mingle with others.

As all of the attendees trickled in, the night started with name tags written out, continued with appetizers being consumed and ended with resumes exchanged over many handshakes. Participants mingled with NetSAP board members, NetSAP members, and local HR professionals. Even though the mingling was considered “hard work” by some, NetSAP Boston provided a forum for job seekers to make connections with each other.

The career fair portion of the evening was followed by an intimate sit down session where the attendees were given the opportunity to discuss their career aspirations, where many realized the importance of making connections not only with the companies represented but with their fellow job seekers.

NetSAP Boston provided a service for their members, connecting local companies with a great pool of talent for a very nominal fee. Most companies have big budgets for recruitment for the right talent and the very small forum proved to be a thrifty and worthwhile investment. Of the success stories, one company in particular stands out having extended job offers to 4 attendees.
In the end it was the hard work of the NetSAP Boston volunteers that brought all of these people together to form long lasting “matches”.