Interview Prep San Francisco

JOIN US IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM TO BUILD YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS

We have a hybrid meeting each and every Wednesday morning starting at 7:15am. Join us for an action-packed hour of fun and learning. If you want to attend via Zoom, please contact the meeting Organizer, Janice for the link At a typical meeting, we have 2-3 prepared speeches from members. Speakers get candid, constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement. We will also practice answering impromptu questions during the Table Topics section of our meeting. Ever been tongue-tied when your boss asked you a question in a meeting? Table topics is a great way to practice the skills of thinking and speaking on the fly. Great conversations happen after the meeting too! Join members for breakfast after the meeting, if you have the time.

Monthly Marintrepreneurs Meetup

Join us for a restart of an Meetup that ran for 3 years. VenturePad will host a dynamic gathering focusing on sustainable business strategies, and models, especially pertinent in today's world. Learn how to leverage commitment and navigate times of change to drive your business forward. At our event, you can network with fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, and freelancers while gaining valuable insights on lean startup methodologies, clean energy solutions, and sustainable community practices. Whether you are a startup or a seasoned business owner, this event is designed to inspire innovation and success in an ever-evolving landscape. We welcome you to become a part of the change towards a more sustainable future. Contact Chris Yalonis to present to this group \~ (415) 309-0331.

Alameda Tongue Twisters, a Toastmasters Club

Every Tuesday we meet! Do you want to level up your public speaking? Maybe you’re working on job skills, running a meeting, or feeling comfortable talking to groups. Maybe you just want something to do on Tuesdays! We are a safe and welcoming place to explore your skills. There is no fee until you decide to become a full member, and you can be a guest as many times as you want. Come check us out and see if it’s right for you. We'd love to meet ya. :)

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Oakland Warehouse Toastmasters - Zoom & In Person - Improve Public Speaking

[Oakland Warehouse Toastmasters](http://warehouse.toastmastersclubs.org/) is a diverse, supportive, and fun group of people just like you — all focused on improving our speaking and communication skills, one sentence at a time! We are one of the highest ranking Toastmasters clubs in the world. Plus, we love to laugh. **JOIN US AS OUR GUEST!** Check out our meetings as our guest, **in person at our Oakland Uptown brick warehouse or on Zoom,** wherever you are in the world! We all first came to Toastmasters to get over our fear of public speaking. You can too! Meet some great speakers, evaluators, and mentors to see how we improve our speaking, storytelling, leadership and communication skills. **ON ZOOM: Please RSVP for the link.** **IN PERSON: Oakland Toastmasters meets at 416 26th St, Oakland, CA -** (near 26th and Telegraph) **WHEN: Every Tuesday, 7-8am Pacific Time** **WHAT:** A few people give 1-2 minute impromptu speeches in each meeting. One or more give 5-7 minute prepared speeches. It's a great way to energize your day and become a clear, crisp communicator...and listener! **HOW TO JOIN:** Simply show up at the warehouse. For Zoom, PLEASE RSVP or message us on Facebook to get our Zoom Video URL. We look forward to seeing you! https://www.facebook.com/whtmo Get to know us at: http://warehouse.toastmastersclubs.org/

Sit Down & Write - Afterhours

Bootstrappers Breakfast for San Francisco Startups

Come Meet Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast At a Bootstrappers Breakfast® we have serious conversations about growing a business based on internal cash flow and organic profit: this is for founders who are actively bootstrapping a startup. The other attendees will all be in startups. It will be a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. NOTE: We start with round-the-table introductions, so be on-time so you don't miss that! For more information about the group - visit bootstrappersbreakfast.com (http://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com/)

Job Seeker Meetup: An in-person peer support space for job seekers

This is a relaxed, in-person gathering where job seekers can connect, share, and support one another through the ups and downs of the job search. Looking for work can feel isolating — but you’re not alone. This is a welcoming space to: * Talk openly about your experience * Swap advice, encouragement, or leads * Build a community of people who truly understand * Learn practical interview preparation strategies from career coach Cathy Lloyd, including how to use AI tools to research organizations and interviewers, decode job descriptions, anticipate questions, sharpen STAR stories, practice with an AI mock interviewer, and prepare thoughtful questions to ask at the end of the interview. *[View Cathy’s Handout](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VmbN3ShdyCvfVH3eMIviNVQxhAbOWS8i/view?usp=sharing).* Whether you're between jobs, changing careers, or figuring out your next step — this is a place for you. **This program takes place in the Jobs and Career Center - 4th Floor of the Main Library (100 Larkin Street)**

Data Engineering Automation in the World of Agentic AI

Join us for the USF Data Science Speaker Series, featuring [Deep Patel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/deeppatel710/), Staff Data Engineer at Robinhood! Learn how AI agents are changing the way data engineers build and operate data analytics. This session explores using agents to generate and maintain pipelines, investigate failures, monitor data quality, automate testing and documentation, and create reusable workflows and guardrails for safely scaling AI-assisted data engineering. How to Crack Data Engineering Interviews A practical guide to preparing for modern data engineering interviews, covering data modeling, system design, ETL and streaming architectures, data quality, SLAs, CDC, scalability, and common trade-offs. The session also explains how to structure answers, reason through ambiguous business problems, and approach end-to-end design interviews effectively. **About the Speaker** Deep Patel is a Staff Data Engineer at Robinhood, where he designs and builds large-scale real-time data systems powering analytics, risk, and user-facing insights. His work focuses on product data engineering and on turning complex event streams into reliable, low-latency datasets. Deep is particularly interested in scalable data infrastructure, real-time analytics, and bridging the gap between data engineering and product impact. #USFDataScienceSpeakerSeries #MSDSAI #DataScience #DataEngineering #AgenticAI #ArtificialIntelligence #DataPipelines #DataAnalytics #DataEngineeringInterviews #CareerDevelopment #Robinhood

Nonprofit & Social Services Career Fair

Connect with local San Francisco nonprofits and social service agencies that are actively hiring. Meet employers, learn about career opportunities, and explore ways to make a meaningful impact in the community. [PRC](https://prcsf.org/) is a longtime Bay Area nonprofit committed to ensuring everyone has an advocate and an opportunity. PRC provides critical support and services—including employment training, housing, financial assistance, and access to healthcare and benefits—to help people facing HIV/AIDS, substance use, mental health challenges, and other barriers achieve greater stability and independence. For questions about this event, contact Basil Martinez at at 415-972-0820 or email: basil.martinez@prcsf.org. **This program takes place in the Koret Lobby & Latino/Hispanic Community Room Center - Lower Level of Main Library (100 Larkin Street)**

Ignite Your Network: Tech & AI Social

There are many groups promoting this event. Our meetup group is participating by promoting this event. This event is organized by Albert's List. The cost to attend this event is FREE [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-your-network-tech-ai-social-tickets-2004566800261?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-your-network-tech-ai-social-tickets-2004566800261?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) Kick back and relax after hours at Microsoft Ignite with tech & AI movers in San Francisco. Join us at Bella SF for an evening of cocktails, good bites, and real conversation around careers, AI, and what everyone's working on. There's something for everyone, whether you're building things in Copilot, building a killer predictive model on Microsoft Fabric, accelerating productivity in Office 365, or developing the next big game on Xbox. What to expect * Cocktails and bites at Bella, a lounge in SoMa * Conversations with engineers, founders, operators and people building with AI * Music all night from Taking Back Sundance Who's it For Engineers, founders, operators, marketers, product managers, data scientists, designers, recruiters and anyone navigating a career in tech and AI right now. This event represents a significant opportunity for dedicated networking. While some attending companies are actively hiring, it is critical to understand that this is not a conventional job fair or recruitment event. There will be no usual keynotes, panels, and presentations. Our primary objective is to facilitate the creation of impactful and enduring professional relationships. Be sure to bring your LinkedIn QR code or Business Cards and be ready to introduce yourself and make awesome connections with people across all industries.

Golden Gate Toastmaster Weekly Meeting

# **Golden Gate Toastmasters meets every Wednesday from 6-8 pm at the 235 Montgomery St in the SF Chamber of Commerce’s boardroom (7th floor), right in Downtown San Francisco.** # **RSVP here or fill out the contact form on our website to ask for any additional details.**