Resume Workshop: Effective Networking & Job Searching

🚀 Ready to land your next role faster?

Join us for an interactive workshop with career coach Nicole Finkbeiner (Fast Hires) and learn how to network strategically, optimize LinkedIn, and craft a resume that actually gets noticed.

Instead of endlessly clicking “apply,” discover how to:

• Build meaningful professional connections
• Tailor your resume to real job descriptions
• Create powerful talking points for interviews and networking
• Write LinkedIn headlines that attract opportunities
• You’ll also participate in hands-on exercises to refine your accomplishments and personal pitch.

You’ll leave with clear talking points you can use immediately on your resume, LinkedIn profile, and in interviews.

• 📍 United Way of Houston
• 📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
• 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
• 🎟 Tickets available now.

Design: Adrina Vines

Light refreshments included with your ticket.

Space is limited. Register before tickets are sold out. Depending on availability, at-the-door tickets may be available for purchase at the nonmember rate. Purchases must be made with card only. No cash will be accepted.

AIGA Member: $15
Non-Member: $25
Student: $7 (Email [email protected] for coupon)

Not a member? You can support our mission and programming by joining at my.aiga.org. Memberships start at $50/year!

• 5:30 p.m. - Doors open, networking and light bites
• 6:00 p.m. - Welcome introduction
• 6:10 p.m. - Presentation and workshop
• 7:15 p.m. - Q&A and closing remarks

Fast Hires is owned and managed by Nicole Finkbeiner. Nicole is an effective strategic marketer, including helping her clients market themselves through highly effective resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation.

With 20+ years in marketing and 10 years as a hiring manager, she brings a unique combination of hiring expertise and Persuasion Theory expertise to craft you the perfect resources for your job search.

The main entrance to the United Way building, whether driving or walking, is off Feagan Street. You can park anywhere in the United Way parking garage that is not marked as “reserved”.

• Walk toward the elevator or stairs, to the east, and make your way to the ground floor.
• There is a short passageway into the main building.

The use of rideshare and carpooling are encouraged.

As the profession’s oldest and largest professional organization for design, AIGA seeks to advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage and vital cultural force. Locally, the Houston chapter focuses on building community, strengthening skills and advocating for design. We are a 100% volunteer-powered nonprofit organization.

We are committed to programming that is as inclusive as possible. If you require special assistance, accommodations or wheelchair seating, please email the Officers at least 7 business days before the scheduled event.

By registering and or attending any of our events, you agree to abide by AIGA Houston’s Code of Conduct.

COVID-19 Disclaimer: We can’t wait to see you in-person, but the health of our community is of the utmost importance. Please follow local recommendations regarding vaccinations, masks and social distancing while at AIGA events to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

Recording Disclosure: Your registration and/or presence constitutes permission to use photos, audio and video recording taken in the public spaces of our event for promotional and educational purposes in connection with AIGA Houston activities, corresponding publications and AIGA Houston managed websites. If you would prefer to not be included in photos or videos, please contact a board member or event volunteer to discuss further options.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, United States

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