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Frequent Questions
Anything else I should know?
Probably, but that's all we can really think of at the moment. Oh, I guess you should be aware that we have a…
I’m looking for a job. Do I have to wait until an event to do anything?
No. Please feel free to drop us an email at contact@ITinTheD.com with your resume, and we'll make sure that it gets…
I’m a recruiter. This is the first one of these I’m going to. What do…
The basics still all apply - show up, sign in, grab a beverage, and start chatting. For recruiters in particular,…
Okay, I guess that makes me feel better. So I’ve signed in. Now what?
Grab a beverage of your choice, relax, and start chatting. If you need a starting point, start with either Bob,…
Wait–I thought you guys didn’t do sign-in sheets?
We usually don't. However, we're making an exception for the Pink Slip Parties, for several key reasons: We would…
Okay, limited resumes, no tie. Go it. What do I do when I get there?
Step one is always "relax". When you walk in, you can either ask the hostess where we're located, or just follow…
Is there a cover charge or admission fee?
Uhhh...no. We're not that group. Just like all of our other events, we don't think it's either necessary or good…
Should I wear a suit?
Completely unnecessary. This is a networking event, not a formal job interview. If it makes you feel more…
Do I need to bring a bunch of copies of my resume?
No. You might want to bring a couple, since there will always be people on hand that might want to take a look at…
I sent you my resume a while ago. Should I send it again?
Yes, please do. It's been a while, and it's always good to get them into the hands of the recruiters again to be…
How did the previous Pink Slip Parties go?
Quite simply put, they went outstandingly well. Channel 4 (NBC, ClickOnDetroit.com) showed up early at the May,…
I thought all of these were in Novi?
No. The locations for our events are based on need, timing, and where we think it makes sense for them to occur. …
Okay, it sounds interesting. When and where?
Keep an eye on our events page here: http://www.ITinTheD.com/meet/ for dates, times and locations of all…
What makes a ITintheD.org Pink Slip Party different?
The dynamic hosts and their ability to provide top-quality recruiters and staffing agencies who know how to help…
Who attends a Pink Slip Party?
Whether you've been downsized, outsourced, pink slipped, or as Donald Trump says..."Fired!" Pink Slip Parties bring…
What’s the difference between a “Pink Slip Party” and a…
"Intent and scope", more than anything else. People find jobs at our casual networking events, and people come to…
Why attend a ITintheD.org Pink Slip Party?
This is the perfect place to network with colleagues, meet recruiters, learn about new opportunities, brush up on…
Why is it called a “Pink Slip Party”?
Tradition, more than anything else. It was a standard that developed in many companies that "separation notices"…
What is a Pink Slip Party?
It's a tradition that has evolved from 1910, when hundreds of unemployed workers gathered to commiserate being laid…