This is such a friendly, welcoming, and supportive group. And the resources they provide the community are invaluable. The speakers have been great, as have the opportunities to make new connections with people who might have job leads, become colleagues, or even become friends.
This is a great group with really useful discussions and presentations and lots of wonderful support. I highly recommend this group!
CSix Connect does two things exceedingly well for people who are looking for work.
It offers talks and workshops by presenters who are very knowledgeable and engaging. For example, this past week there was a talk on "Four Ways to Respond to Tough Interview Questions" with exercises done in pairs. Outstanding material, speaker, and practice.
And CSix provides informal small group networking before and after the presentations. This is always a good chance to meet other people and to dialog about our situations, ideas, and travails.
Very highly recommended.
I am extremely impressed with the high standards and quality of CSix from the guest speakers to the way the meetings are run. The meetings are professional, punctual and informative. There is a high emphasis on networking among the members which is great and much needed in today's job world. Hamid is a great down to earth friendly guy who really cares about the group and it shows.
I look forward to the weekly meetings for the guest speakers and to network/meet new people.
Effective ways to improve job seekers skills required to get interview and return to workforce.
A moral support.
A great networking training and opportunity.
CSIX is one of the best networking groups in the SF Bay Area for job seekers. In fact they are more than just a job networking group, they also organize social events such as a weekly hike in a local park. Come to a meeting and enjoy coffee, bagels, speakers, the company of friendly people. Don't forget to stay for lunch and get to know Hamid, who has been dedicated for years to the cause of helping job seekers get hired.
CSIX helps people find and manage the transition between jobs. Speakers provide inspiration and insight into the job hunt and hiring process. Participation builds a community of people helping each other find the next best opportunity, Weekly meetings and information exchange helps folks past the trauma of loosing a job, wade through the swamp of search, explore opportunities trough interest groups, restore confidence with resume-building, and preparation for interviews. Started by one man, nurtured by the continuously evolving participate community, and creating success for people. CSIX deserved recognition for being the best kind of nonprofit.
Directed unemployed veterans and former co-workers the availability of job search and resume writing workshop at CSIX with the talented and benevolent leader of Hamid Saadat.
Supportive community for those of us looking for the next career move. Most always, a valuable and informative guest speaker each weekly meeting. There were many times when I came away feeling enthused and energized.
They really help with our confidence by bringing speakers in to show us what steps are needed towards are next job.
CSIX Connect is a fabulous organization that provides professional guidance, networking opportunities in a positive and safe environment. CSIX and the volunteer staff provides some of the finest speakers that provide wonderful guidance and mindful way to regain employment.
Hamid is also a great leader and he provides positive guidance on helping people in finding good positions that has longevity . Great organization and I highly recommend C-SIX
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The C6 Group has been an inspiration to give job seekers positive hope in finding the right job. Hamid leadership style is based on trust and provides tools for success. The speakers that are provided are on point and high value.
My hat is off for Hamid and his efforts to help those that are in need.
Regards
Steve Moffett
CSIX is an amazing organization - always going the extra mile to bring great speakers, provide thoughtful tips and suggestions and to foster a community of helpful networkers who are always willing to lend a hand to fellow job seekers. Kudos to CSIX and the successes they encourage!
This is a community for community effort initiated by Hamid, yet being driven by our community of professionals in-between their career. I would vote to divert 20% of EDD annual fund to CSIX!
CSix is a great non-profit organization which provides valuable services to job seeking professionals in the Bay Area. I always recommend it to colleagues and fellow job seekers as a great source to meet and network with other professionals. After all, that's what networking is all about. Again, a great non-profit organization. John M
They provided excellent resources at a time when I needed it most. Kind people, don't know where I would be without their support and guidance.
CSIX provides a great service and I have personally benefitted from the great program Hamid and the members put together.
C-Six presents highly-qualified guest speakers nearly every week, nearly year-round. I typically make several new LinkedIn connections each time I go.
Coffee-and-bagels are served before the meeting and lunch is provided after the speaker's presentation, at a very nominal cost.
I can't tell you how many friendships I've made there, in addition to learning useful ideas from nearly every speaker.
They have a variety of speakers that are informative and very helpful. The networking is superb and the lunches are tasty and reasonably priced. Best of all, the people are caring and generous with their time. They truly want to help people in career transition.
Hamid continues to recruit guest speakers that focus on psychology of motivation and job searching, though most recent speaker focused on how to more effectively use LinkedIn.
CSIX is a wonderful, safe and supportive environment for job seekers to replenish their hope, practice their 30-second elevator speech, gain new skills from the amazing array of weekly speakers and presentations, and make new friends. I simply love how Hamid has kept the original inception and ritual of having conversations with folks over a warm meal. Continued success and best wishes to Hamid and CSIX!
CSIX is an amazing group for job seekers. I've only been able to attend a couple of meetings due to my schedule (I'm working as a temp until I can find something full time). However, everyone there immediately made me feel welcome - especially Hamid Saadat. They also allowed me to join their e-mail list so I can stay up to date with the group even though I usually can't attend in person. I'm informed of the weekly meeting topics so that I know if they will apply to me and the times so I can try to make it. They also send out job leads and let you request contact information. The group has been extremely helpful and supportive to me and others I know in the Bay Area. When I open my inbox and see their e-mails I am instantly reminded that job searching doesn't have to be such a dreadful and lonely task. It reminds me that I'm not alone in this and that there are people out there willing to help in any ways they can. I highly recommend joining the group if possible!
They are a great group of people that truly care for their members. They are upbeat and supportive, they provide a safe environment to learn and grow, and they have great speakers!
CSIX is a great organization that brings in excellent speakers to help people in the midst of career-transition. The networking opportunities are terrific with lots of special interest groups. I especially love their hiking group which meets on Tuesday morning at Rancho San Antonio.
I was laid off and lost my confidence. Hamid and CSIX's gentle approach helped me contribute to help other job seekers and in the process gain my confidence and present myself positively to employers. I found a fabulous job and I am very thankful to CSIX.
CSIX is a phenomenal resource for job hunters. Hamid finds the most amazing speakers to help us develop our job seeking skills and inspire us as we search for our next success. CSIX meetings are a great place to network, share interview tips, and get support from other job hunters. Thank you, Hamid and your wonderful group of volunteers!
I found myself unemployed twice and utilized CSIX both times. The organization is great. They have great speakers that come in and great insights on your job search. They promote an environment where you can learn to network and network with others. It got me out of the house and interacting with people. It provides a friendly, safe, relaxing environment where you can sharpen your job hunting skills. Not to mention the thousands of people that are members who now have jobs that you can connect with.
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Csix is a great resource for anyone who is in a job transition. They provide a professional environment where you can network with other individuals and here excellent presentations on ways to make the job transition easier. For me it was an opportunity I needed to get out of the house once a week and meet with other professionals to broaded my horizons on the job search task I had. It was better than any company paid outplacement service I have been involved in.
An awesome group led by an amazing founder. Supportive, friendly, open, helping people at a time of transition. Hamid personally cares that we each find support and progress along our personal career journeys. A place to connect, learn, share, grow
Day after day, week after week, year after year this group is there for anyone that needs it in good times and bad.
I joined CSIX in 2005. Over a course of three months, attending the networking and weekly event was held during the lunch hour. Motivation for colleagues was always good for your esteem especially keeping one character on an upbeat side. At times, we shared our near wins and most of all kept others encouraged with positive ideas. After three months, I landed a job outside the Bay Area. Years later, the same situation occurred where I needed a job. CSIX is now located on a Church property. Again, the same venue where both speakers and job seekers attend and lunch is served. I landed another job during the next three months in 2015. This is a great place to share experiences and of course, get a job.
This meeting was a great asset to me while I was unemployed and even now that I am working, I get the newsletters. CSIX gave me a chance to socialize with others who were also looking, discussing what was working and what was not. It was also a great opportunity to practice the "elevator" speech in a less pressured situation. The speakers were always relevant and tangible to the situation and market. Thanks to Hamid for keeping this chapter live and well!
I was grateful for receiving an one-off email for an open position at an online commerce business. It was at this position I gained the skills that I know utilize at my current job, which I love!!
This is such a wonderful community who is always looking to help one another, and I hope one day I can repay the favor!
The best thing for me with C6 was getting support from members while I was out of work. Although I did not get many leads in my profession, what I did get was confidence, a morale boost, and a career coach. That meant everything to me.
The connections I've met through CSIX have been very helpful for advancing my career. I found CSIX when I was unemployed (referred by a friend), and I attended many of the meetings for a while (I live many miles away, but I wanted to make the "connections"). Once I got a job, I kept my membership in CSIX … because with the current state of the "gig" economy and with employers now considering employees "disposable" we *need* something like CSIX to keep the connections and hope going.
When looking for a new employer, CSIX provides excellent networking opportunities (two of the companies that I interviewed with i found through CSIX), great speakers on topics relevant to a job hunt, and the emotional support of people who are also out there looking. I recommend CSIX to everyone I know who is searching for a new job.
CSIX helps me to learn how to get into new career again. It provides all kinds of help for job seeks in different ages.
CSIX really helped me with my job search--great speakers and a great community welcomes all job seekers. Attending a CSIX event was a highlight of my week during my job search.
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I'm so grateful C-Six exists. The weeky speakers are excellent and informative with diverse subjects to learn. The community of job seekers is incredibly valuable - to share tips, know others are dealing and winning against the same challenges. I can't begin to thank Hamid enough for creating C-Six and keeping it going all these years for us. Please know, we are all so very grateful for the opportunity C-Six gives us, thank you!
This is an AMAZING organization and first class resource for folks!!!! The atmosphere is ALWAYS upbeat, encouraging, and welcoming. It is a low-key environment full of potential and information for attendees. The speakers are first class, always offering a bit of wisdom, encouragement and energy. It is designed to help connect folks looking for new jobs and provide opportunities to learn and grow in this difficult pursuit. I'm very grateful for the folks I have met here, and for the gifts that CSIX brings to each of us.
A very dedicated, professional organization whose sole mission is to help connect job seekers with employment and broaden their knowledge of job search success.
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CSIX has helped me connect with some amazing people. It also gave me a wonderful opportunity to volunteer and grow my skill set.
CSIX run by Hamid and other volunteers for whoever needs their
services is an excellent nonprofit. It is very well organized and
provided me with much needed support when I needed it in my job search.
The talks by various speakers were always informational. Everyone
there is very helpful and friendly and it's also great place to network
and make long lasting connections. Thank you Hamid and the volunteers
for all your efforts!
True story...Was going to CSix meetings and Hamid would always tell us to turn off our cell phone ringer but leave it on vibrate because we may get a call from a recruiter or hiring manager. And sure enough, it happened to me! Left the meeting, went to a side room, and had a phone interview with a hiring manager and the rest is history; I got the job. Things learned through CSix helped so much.
Hamid has been running weekly meetings at CSIX for about a decade, and is always bringing in interesting speakers with content of value to job-seekers. His continuing generosity in supporting people who are going through the challenge of unemployment is an inspiration to all.
This is a very inspiring meeting; very useful in every stage of a job search process. Great team great organization
CSix is a genuine networking group, where people help and support each other. The speakers are also very interesting and the emails we get are extremely helpful. C
Thank you Hamid for all of your work and help!
Hamid and the group provide great support for those who are job searching. Very positive environment and lots of networking. Great non profit!
Hamid and everyone at CSix have been a great resource during my job search. Great connections, and great speakers every week.
Csix of Saratoga, CA is an amazing group ! I am especially impressed with the longevity and consistency of the group. It has helped many many people connect, practice, support each other through the ripple effect of powerful networking !!
CSIX is a great resource for people in career transition who are looking to make new connections, hear about job openings, and update their skills. Hamid puts together a highly relevant, interactive weekly program for current job seekers, as well as nurtures his 4,500+ alumni list which is a very valuable resource to job seekers.
What a great environment for those in career transition! Hamid and his staff generously volunteer their time and talents to create a kind, caring, authentic culture. They do a fantastic job of booking speakers, events, and networking opportunities. What makes it even more special, is Csix attracts smart and talented members who freely share their knowledge. All you have to do is ask. Very powerful, very real support. Highly recommended. Dan C.
Hamid runs an amazing program. Networking your way into a job is the key concept and all the associated activities are addressed. Always interesting, relevant speakers and a tasty lunch with more networking happens each week. It's a very consistent, solid, reliable program. Check out the details of upcoming meetings on the website csix.org.
I have known of CSIX for many years and participated in their networking sessions whenever I am in between jobs. They are a gift to the community as volunteers organize the weekly meetings in Saratoga which are professionally run (agenda). They recruit fascinating speakers who are highly relevant to job seekers' needs. The meetings attract an eclectic group of people, so it's always fun to network, and I made friends with several people with similar interests and backgrounds.
My new job at one of California’s top academic institutions is a direct result of my involvement with CSIX CONNECT.
The first priority of any job seeker when faced with the isolation of unemployment is networking. What I found tremendously helpful were the weekly member meetings, which provided structured agendas for networking as well as guest speakers, and the weekly hikes that offered opportunities for engaging conversations in an informal and welcoming environment.
It was on one of those hikes that I expressed an interest in changing my career direction. Someone in the group notified me of a job posting and I was encouraged to pursue this position that was outside the scope of my prior work experience. It was this inspiration and reassurance that gave me the confidence and motivation to proceed, and ultimately I succeeded in getting the job.
Supportive, effective, and efficient, CSIX CONNECT is one of the finest organizations serving job seekers in the Bay Area. I can’t recommend it or Hamid Saadat, its President and Founder, highly enough.
They have relevant speakers every week, relevant emails about job openings, and a series of workshop announcements about employment in the Bay Area.
Great organization!
Supporting people to find the next step of their career.
Proud to be one part of it!
C Six Connect is an amazing non profit that offers job search assistance. They have great networking events and interviewing events with companies. I enjoyed volunteering at some of the career events and networking on the hikes. I found the staff to be extremely professional and supportive of all during the job search process.
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This is a great organization that assists people in job searching.
The organization provides thought provoking and inspirational speakers, provides tips to help in the on going job search and organizes practice sessions to interview with recruiters.
When I was not working, I enjoyed attending meetings in Saratoga, hiking with the C Six team in the mornings as well attending the C Six Manufacturing bi monthly meetings to network with people within my professional background.
I would recommend this organization to anyone in the job search mode.
Csix Connect is the best place that we have opportunity to find the best connection, training, also all real job opportunity and leads I ever experienced.
CSIX Connect has helped me find employment in the past and I anticipate that they will help me in the future too.
I've been so fortunate to join this talented and diverse group of people, who's goal is to not lose hope amidst the chaotic world of the "unemployed". I felt so intimidated at first, but everyone is so welcoming and at the end of the day we all know that when one door closes, another door opens. The group inspired me to keep on going because I am not alone.
It's not easy keeping up morale when you're unemployed. CSIX supports all job seekers through in-person networking opportunities and education, the things that we need to keep our confidence up and help us stand out to employers. CSIX provides a safe and comfortable place to build and polish your networking skills in a safe and supportive environment.
CSIX is an incredible organization helping Silicon Valley workers in transition. They provide a great opportunity for networking, connecting with employers, and honing their job hunting skills. It's run by contributions, and volunteers, and the are all SAINTS! CSIX helped me keep sane and even optimistic. I am so thankful that Hamid and the entire staff were there for me.
CSIX Connect is an excellent resource! It provides valuable opportunities for networking; also great insights from keynote speakers. I highly recommend CSIX Connect.
CSix fills an important role for many of us looking to get back into the workplace, after a period of not working. There are many valuable tips I've gotten over time, and the meetings are always interesting.
Cheers!
May Koski
This is an exceptional resource for those entering or re-entering the job market. It provides a nurturing atmosphere to practice networking, and it provides a forum to give and get connections. Each weekly meeting features a guest speaker who is an expert on at least one aspect of job hunting.
CSIX is an excellent resource for job seekers. The speakers are top-notch, and the networking is great. I'm glad I found this group.
I have attended CSIX for almost 2 years in my job search and the support and training that I get from CSIX helps me to stay motivated and encouraged. This group is very supportive. Also, I am getting training that helps be more effective in my job search. Also, I get good contacts with companies. I really appreciate CSIX.
Amazing, amazing, amazing! I can't help repeating the word when I think of Csix Connnect. A friend of mine suggested that I attend a meeting. Now I attend regularly and am also a volunteer. I haven't landed a job yet, but I have been able to build a healthy network. It is my intention to remain involved in the activities of Csix Connect even after I find employment. WHY? When I reflect on every single meeting, I realize it was time well-spent. Members genuinely help each other and are promptly responsive. The food served is simple, healthy, and delicious; it is prepared by a competent, humble, pleasant-natured chef. All events run smoothly and on time! The environment of mutual respect promotes the building of morale. I would like to urge all professionals, currently unemployed as well as employed, to attend at least one meeting.
A wonderful group of people, especially the volunteers who run this nonprofit group.
A godsent for job seekers in the South Bay.
I joined CSIX a few years ago when I was job hunting at the recommendation of a friend.
During the times I have been in transition I have found CSIX to be the premier
job searching non profit organization in the Bay Area.
In the words of Hamid Saddat, CSIX's founder, getting a new position is about,
"networking, networking, and more networking".
The 5 dollars charged covers lunch. Quite frankly this is a "steal" in contrast
to the value received. We have all gone $50 events and not received an ounce of
value for our time and money.
Each weekly meeting at the Saratoga Federated Church in Saratoga has a speaker who
discusses a topic relevant to the job search.
To be honest, I have stopped checking who the speaker will be before I attend since I am
sure I will get a lot value out of the meeting regardless of who the speaker is.
I highly recommend CSIX to any job seekers as well to anyone who might be employed
in the Bay Area since the any day you arrive at work can be the first day of your
next job search.
CSIX Provides an invaluable service to the community. It is a welcoming group of individuals all with the common goal of finding work. They help each other with resources and contacts. Meeting weekly also grows there network, keeps there spirits up, and helps them stay motivated. It is run by volunteers that work tirelessly to bring interesting speakers and connect everyone to resources.
I joined CSIx when I was job hunting. CSIX is a great place to get yourself prepared to get back to the job market. The weekly meeting in Saratoga helps members share job leads, practice communication skills and there are great speakers too!
I highly CSix to job seekers in the Bay Area.
Helen
Great way to meet people and network. The weekly presentations were helpful and I have made contacts beyond my job search. I am still in contact with the group thru the weekly hike. CSIX allows drop ins and a short 1 1/12 weekly meeting to stay connected. Some other job seeking groups require considerable volunteer hours to participate. Additional volunteer hours are needed to produce the programs and infrastructure, but it is flexible. The resume workshops include real companies who hire some employees from the workshop.
CSix provides structure when you have none. Its events provide valuable contacts that aid your job search -- recruiters, HR folks, advisors. Everyone is positive and helpful.
CSIX is a great organization. Each weekly organized meeting has job leads, networking, informational presentation and concludes with lunch. I highly recommend attending these meetings when you are between jobs. You may even get connect to your next job.
This is an excellent organization to help job seekers get job leads, contacts inside targeted companies and network with people. In addition to excellent weekly speakers, they sponsor Panel Resume review workshops with HR and recruiters from high tech companies. This is an opportunity to have your resume reviewed and receive feedback on the spot. Many have resulted in interviews. The environment is very supported and professional. Highly recommend job seekers to attend and volunteer at CSIX Connect.
A great resource for job seekers in the bay area. The speakers they get are invaluable, from Recruiters who tell you how the system "really" works and how to get noticed, to others who know how to get the most out of newer tools like LinkedIn. Or even just general inspirational speakers that get you fired up about your career.
Honestly I could not have found a better organization to volunteer with. I came out of college with no career path insight. My alumnae did nothing but when I came into this organization they opened their arms to me and really taught me quickly the power of a team. The team here makes you feel that this is a team and a battle we are fighting ALL TOGETHER versus AGAINST each other.
This is a great organization for networking and for getting inspired, especially for people who are in transition and looking for their next job opportunity.
CSIX CONNECT is one of the best non- profit organizations I have had the pleasure of working with in the past several years as a volunteer. They specialize in helping people out of work reconnect into the workforce. They are committed to working with the unemployed to become employed again and in this day and age that is no mean feat. Excellent program!
I began attending CSIX one year ago, when I lost my job. It was not easy for me, because for the last twenty years I had job. I never believed CSIX can play a major role in my life, little by little I integrated myself in CSIX. I learned a lot there such as how to prepare for the interview. I should mention particularly Hamid(the founder) played a major role for me. In the beginning that I was in no mood in talking to people, encouraged me to open up and talk to new members. I have now a part time job and this is because of CSIX connect. It really reconnected me. Thanks CSIX and thank you Hamid.
I got a job with Palm (a few years ago) with the help of a CSIX member. I didn't even know the member. I just made a request online. This is a unique and great organization. I wish more people saw value in CSIX and support it. Hamid has done a fabulous job and is the unsung hero of our community.
CSIX Connect is a valuable organization enabling collaboration of professionals cross the country and those seeking entrance into the industry. CSIX Connect has had an incredible positive impact on many people's lives. We all may have encountered with individuals who help or support the others in job seeking process. CSIX is unique since Hamid Saadat, the founder established a professional system for everyone to succeed by exemplifying natural leadership and strength of character, providing educational resources, in-person networking and mutual support. As an individual who has lived in three different continents, I am impressed with the impact of such a solid organization on upgrading people's social and professional culture. CSIX Connect creates a culture of commitment in helping people in their professional life.
Great organisation, helping and supporting (not only) folks between careers!
I am honoured to know the founder, Hamid Saadat, since many years.
Keep up the phantastic work!!!
As an outstanding Peer-to-Peer organization, CSIX enabled me to land my current job, as a real success story.
CSIX has been successful in returning people to work, as a volunteer organization, set aside from most outreach programs, by the following additional characteristics:
-- Positive and encouraging spirit
-- Moral support that focuses on the entire well-being of the individual, as a whole
-- Practice of bringing in actual hiring managers, to answer questions, and tell it, as it is.
CSIX Connect is an organization that offers education, networking, and support for unemployed people. The quality of speakers is excellent. The meeting format encourages people to interact. We learn how to help ourselves and each other to be successful. CSIX has helped me with many things such as motivation, inspiration, improving skills, learning to network, building relationships, online visibility, using available tools, good job search skills and discipline, among other things. They provide a valuable service for people and I am glad to be associated with them.
CSIX is known as a networking group for people looking for new jobs or careers. It does a terrific job of that, but it is also much more. It's a place to meet other people and learn about their interests, a place to learn about what works and what doesn't in finding employment in Silicon Valley, a place to hear an excellent speaker each week on a variety of topics. CSIX also puts on events, such the three-part series of workshops where industry recruiters help job-seekers improve their resumes and gain authentic interview experience. CSIX also sponsors special interest groups for people to home in on specific industries, for example the EcoGreen Group which helps people explore careers in renewable energy and green tech.
CSIX Connect is a great support group for unemployed or for people looking for career development. When I first move to the Bay Area, I went to several of the meetings, getting lots of help and tips from fellow job seekers. It is a valuable service and an important support network.
I have known CSix for several years, performing a valuable service by connecting job seekers to employers. It is a free service and highly effective. The leadership is consistently helpful and supportive. I highly recommend job seekers to attend a meeting and get involved with a highly effective organization
CSIX Connect is an amazing support group for folks that are recently unemployed. I was a manager during the dot-com bust and so many of the folks I had to lay off found support and connections to help folks find their next positions. It is an all volunteer organization and charges nothing to become a member. It is so inspiring to see a group make a difference for the sake of helping others. Not only are they non-profit, I don't think they have any income at all.
I was both a Volunteer and a Client Served. I was so fortunate to find CSIX and have recommended it to many other job seekers. CSIX provides a wealth of information in a terrific environment. The speakers, and special events provided by CSIX educate and stimulate you to be creative in the job search. I was fortunate to find a job. Having the opportunity to network with the group each week brightened my week and gave me encouragement.
CSix has helped me through several job transitions over the past 10 years. I've take many opportunities to volunteer and attend many SIGs, special interest groups, over the years. Not only did the group give me a chance to develop professional skills I used on the job, but I built up my resume.
The range of guest speakers has been enlightening.
CSix is an organization I have been involved with for some time. It is an excellent resource for connecting with employed and unemployed people of similar interests, skills and industries. This organization uses networking, training sessions and special interest groups to help you stay connected and updated to expand your network. People volunteer their time and skills to help the organization run efficiently. Great environment and great people!
CSix is an organization I have been involved with for a long time. It is an excellent resource for connecting with both people of similar interests who are out of work as well as keeping connected with those employed. It provides a great place for staying connected and getting connected. This organization uses some processes that help move along your job search. There are subgroups within CSix which allow people with very specific interests to get together help echother.
Csix provides an excellent resource and place to go for those who are out of work. They have weekly speakers and quarterly functions on resume review/workshops, interviewing where recruiters from hiring companies come in and talk about their open jobs and hiring process. Csix allows networking and meeting with others in the same situation.
Hamid Saadat has created something quite remarkable with CIX CONNECT. He and his volunteers have found the cure for the isolation, discomfort and disruption of a job search. His solution: get people connected in a warm, personal and highly effective way.
The CSIX difference is that all are encouraged to come with a spirit of giving. The idea is to eliminate the self-serving and negative aspect of "networking" and transforms it into something infinitely more powerful...tapping into the tremendous power of people helping others. By it's very nature, that spirit of giving creates a ripple effect of good things for all involved.
In addition to teaching and inspiring this higher caliber of networking, the meetings and events feature experts who share the advanced job search strategies and techniques. Hamid's personal touch is the added magic to what makes this organization so special.
I have attended many events at CSIX Saratoga and was impressed each time with the high quality of the programs, speakers, volunteers, and numbers of people served each week. This is the highest caliber program for job seekers in both breadth of topics covered and depth of support. CSIX attracts very talented trainers and speakers who have great credentials in their fields in a wide range of areas: motivation, communication, interviewing, networking, branding, core values, find your true calling, get unstuck and salary negotiations. I am very very impressed with this program and the fantastic impact it has on people in career transition. Julie Kramer, Career Coach, Roadspring.com
I have been using CSIX Connect for the past 10 years since my first layoff, to take advantage of meetings, talks , networking and job leads.
Hamid and his team of volunteers are doing a fantastic and priceless job to help unemployed professional in Northern California.
I have been both a volunteer and user of Services. The people/ job seekers are friendly and knowledgeable. Networking with other job seekers has been very helpful. Hamid Sadaat and Pam Livingston bring in speakers, who provide lot of useful information and encouragement for job seekers. Saratoga Federated Church has also been a great partner.
I have used the services of CSIX for four years. As a job seeker, I consider them one of the very best organizations in the Bay Area for making connections, getting excellent advice, finding support and moving ahead in the pursuit of work.
Recently, they were able to secure a funding grant from a local church. As a result, they have been able to serve a simple lunch each week at minimal cost. They attract some really excellent speakers, and their mailing list is full of good leads and helpful information. They also hold panel programs with corporate recruiters.
I give them my strongest endorsement. Thank you Hamid, Pam and the team.
CSix in Saratoga CA is a welcoming, professional networking group. I've enjoyed every meeting I've been to, I've learned new stuff, and I've met great people. I love the idea of meeting over food.
CSIX is a wonderful, welcoming place for individuals in career transition to network and for mutual support. It brings in inspirational speakers, organizes resume and interviewing workshops and much more. Kudos to Hamid and Pam for doing an amazing job in coordinating everything and I am grateful to the friend who introduced me to this excellent organization. Meeting with the group once a week definitely lifts my spirits during my job search.
CSIX is a top-notch organization that provide great services for job seekers. In a friendly and supportive environment, excellent speakers present a wide range of topics to help in finding job and dealing with the challenges and stresses being unemployment presents. Whether you are great at networking or are very uncomfortable with it, CSIX provides a very easy means to meet new people and expand your network. CSIX has thousands of members, and members can tap into CSIX’s network as needed. Job leads are also provided in the weekly meetings. Workshops are offered periodically each year with recruiters from hiring companies and staffing and consulting firms. These are just a few of the services that CSIX offers. I highly recommend CSIX to anyone who is looking for a job in any field, at any level.
CSIX is so helpful to those people who have been laid off due to the economic crisis or for those that are under employed to help them find new jobs in their field. Hamid and Pam have been incredibly generous with their time.
Great resource for job seekers and offers opportunity to network as well improve skills that are critical to the job search process. Kudos to Hamid for founding such an organization and providing leadership to this fully volunteer run organzation for more than a decade.
CSix provides a warm and welcoming support for the people search job or in transition. I attended CSix meetings a few years ago. I learned a lot of useful information and had the opportunities networking with many nice people. I had very positive experiences with CSix meetings, and greatly appreciate all the support I got.
CSIX is a wonderful organization that helps people find jobs by refining their job searching skills and talents thru education and practice. They provide a service that is greatly needed in todays economy as most people don't know the secrets of how to present themselves in the best light. This is a place to learn that.
Everyone at CSIX wants to help one another. They have job fairs, resume workshops, great speakers teaching job skills weekly, people share job leads and ask for referrals, and there is excellent networking too. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. They serve lunch at a very reasonable cost. Hamid Saadat and Pam Livingston are exceptional leaders for the group. People volunteer to help the group too: Soliciting donations for coffee and food for big events.
When I was laid off, I got outplacement service as part of the severance package. I was lucky. When I attended Csix meetings, I could see that much of the same professional advice that I had gotten was available for free, for those who are not so lucky. Csix was an important lifeline for support and ideas for me, at a time when I felt that I had personally hit rock bottom.
When I lost my job, this place gave me hope and helped meto look past the pain, and gave me strenght to go forward.
CSIX is a fantastic resource for anyone who is in any type of job transition. In addition to networking opportunities, the organization brings in HR experts to provide an insider's tips on resumes, interviews, and other topics of interest to the job seeker. Plus, as people find jobs, they become an additional resource to help others with referrals. And with an ever expanding alumni, the reach of the organization in truly vast. I was so impressed with the quality of the members that I was able to help recruit 2 people from CSIX into my company. I think this is the best feature of the organization.
CSix is a great job search and support network for job seekers. At CSix meetings, we have experts who speak on topics of job search strategies and self-improvement. Members also support one another by sharing job leads and contact information on potential employers. Those who find jobs tend to stay in touch to give back to the group.
There are also special interest groups within CSix. I belong to the EcoGreen Group. In our early Thursday morning meetings, we often have talks on various sustainability topics, given by members or by outside invited speakers. Giving a talk a very good way to learn, or prepare for a job interview, since there is a friendly audience asking lots of questions. The EcoGreen Group also works with the Silicon Valley Clean Tech Speaker Series, offering wonderful opportunities to learn from experts in the field and to network with a wide range of professionals.
Back in 2003 when I was laid off and out of a job CSix gave me an opportunity to network with others, get lots of good information and ultimately led me to my next job.
CSIX was instrumental in getting me through the job search. It was the first time I was unemployed since college. This organization extremely help in assisting me during that time. I would and I have highly recommended this organization to others who were in the same position I was.
CSIX is run by a group of super great volunteers! They organize many very useful events that help those in transition between jobs. Very dedicated, kind and helpful people!
Provides opportunities for professionals to network with others and learn from guest speakers in order to accelerate job search success.
This is an amazing organization. It is one of the best examples of volunteers and dedicated professionals helping each other out. People from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities can gain something. It's a quick way to get contacts, meet others and learn/relearn socializing skills when you really need it. Truly a gem in the community.
They provided a warm accepting atmosphere when I was having a hard time finding a job. Speakers were always motivational and I made some good contacts too.
CSIX is an amazing resource for networking and getting educated by expert guest speakers! There are numerous opportunities created out of this group. If you're looking for the next job and want to learn some tips and tricks while meeting others in similar roles, I highly recommend CSIX. Hamid has done a great job over these years coordinating this group from volunteers.
This is great organization to help people connect and finding employment at difficult times of their lives. It offers great seminars and opportunities for people to grow professionally.
CSIX offers job seekers opportunities to meet not only with people in the same boat as you, but those who have actually jumped ship, taken the plunge, and succeeded in finding meaningful, profitable work. That's because those who have been helped by CSIX are eager to return the favor either by offering to serve as contacts at their new jobs or sharing tips on how they secured the offer. When job searching becomes a lonely, frustrating, self-confidence-shaking experience, it is comforting to know that organizations like CSIX exist to help you re-connect with the world. At CSIX, you'll find networking opportunities, special interest groups (SIGs) that focus on your business specialties, access to corporate recruiting professionals, job searching advice, camaraderie, plus much, much more. And always . . . encouragement.
CSIX is an excellent resource for helping people find a job. They offer weekly networking events and often bring in recruiters to help job searchers with interviewing and resume advice.
Located in the San Francisco Bay area, CSIX Connect helps individuals in career transition to significantly improve their job search success through education, in-person networking, and mutual support. CSIX is built on the belief that networking is most effective when done face-to-face. CSIX membership provides access to a vast array of job listings and job search resources via other members and the CSIX Connect Yahoo! group.
In today’s job market, more than 80 per cent of jobs obtained result from successful networking. CSIX Connect provides the means to tap into and leverage the power of a network that is already more than 2000 members strong.
CSix meetings have a set agenda that provides ample opportunity for networking and information exchange.
The meeting frequently includes a guest speaker presenting on a job search related topic or announcing openings at a specific company.
CSIX is an excellent job networking resource! Everyone who is part of a member is ready to extend themselves to help others in searching for a job. Very productive, friendly organization that truly gets people connected.
CSIX Connect is an awesome organization focused on helping people find their next professional role. I was initially leary of the organization because I thought there must be a catch. However, after participating In number of its meetings, hikes, lectures and lunches, I discovered that the CSIX folks are truly focused on helping others find the next chapter in their careers via the power of networking. Hamid, the founder of the group, is genuinely dedicated to helping others and going way above and beyond to do so. I highly recommend CSIX Connect to anyone in the Siliocn Valley area who is looking for their next professional opportunity.
Chatting over a light lunch is a great way to network while job hunting. Hamid is the gracious host who gently pushes us to mix and share leads. His speakers are informative and inspirational. My resume gets positive comments now based directly on the advice given at CSIX. This is a networking group worth the time and effort.
By the way, I am employed now.
The best organization helping people in Silicon Valley learn effective job searching, networking and self-marketing skills that I know of is CSix in Saratoga, California. They provided me with a place to go to help myself and others and helped me find a great job during the deepest part of the recession in 2009.
Great community to network and potential to land a job. After you land a job, you give a helping hand to others!
CSIX offers support to those searching for careers, especially those in high tech in Silicon Valley. They offer lectures, workshops, special events, and lots of opportunities to network.
Great way to connect. Organization of the meetings, presentations and networking is done extremely well.
From this forum, I launched a CSIX SIX SIGMA SIG which spanned several months and resulted in a self study program to prepare for the CSSBB exam for certification. A few completed the self study resulting in CSSBB certifications.
CSIX Connect is a non-fee networking, lead sharing, and job search organization that has been helping people connect with and win employment opportunities for several years. The format is weekly meetings that offer networking, lead sharing, networking, relevant speakers, and more networking to people seeking employment. Did I mention networking? Unemployment is lonely, confusing, and scary. CSIX helps people through it. I have used CSIX as a referral for students, participants in my resume preparation classes, and job seekers in my role as placement specialist. And I love the fee structure which includes daily emails of opportunities: Zero. This is a valuable and worthy organization.
Great resource for unemployed professional - networking with peers and HR and hiring managers. Informative programs from coping with unemployment to resume writing and much, much more. Having CSIX support group can make all the difference in the world in these uncertain economic times.
Great organiztion that provided many opportunities for networking, exchange of ideas and the opportunity to learn from industry reconized leaders.. I woudl definitely recommend to friends.
Excellent networking opportunities, as well as helpful, informative, and encouraging presentations by noted professionals for finding the next great opportunity/job/contract.
Through csix I discovered LinkedIn which over the past 10 years has allowed me to connect with many people for professional networking. The LinkedIn and job search skills I learned at csix have allowed me to change careers to a field I love. I would recommend csix to anyone in a career transition. I have met so many great people there over the years. I continue to stay in touch online. Great organization!