Ramsey JSWT Members:
Listed below are the upcoming August 2012 Networking Events. All meetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend.
Many of the organizations listed below offer networking meetings that convene monthly, semi-monthly, or weekly. Try to attend at least one or two meetings a week. Many of these groups meet in the evening, so it will not take time away from your daily job search activities. Plus, they have interesting speakers who offer valuable tips on: 1) Branding, 2) Resume preparation, 3) Effective job search techniques, 4) Interviewing, 5) Post Interview Follow-up, 6) Time Management, 7) LinkedIn, and various other helpful job search related topics.
Also, in order to maximize your network, try to attend meetings in different geographical areas, but especially in towns where you are targeting companies that you would like to work for. Not only will you learn valuable job search skills, but greatly expand your circle of friends. Who knows, the person you meet at one of these networking events may be able to introduce you to a hiring manager at one of your target companies.
For a list of networking groups in your target areas, check out Alex Freund's "The Landing Expert List." This outstanding compilation of both Small Job Search Work Teams and Large Networking Groups contains 67 pages of information, listing hundreds of transition support organizations in the surrounding five states. Make it a point to join a few groups in your area; what you learn at these meetings will definitely help shorten your time in transition.
If anyone is aware of a meeting not mentioned, please let me know and I will add it to the list.
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
1-201-934-9078
a83td@aol.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue August Networking Events
Thursday, August 2nd from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: "Organizing and Managing Your Job Search." John will discuss how to plan, set goals, and manage your job search. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, August 2nd from 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Lives in Transition (LIT) will host Marsha Haygood, a career/life coach, who will give a presentation titled: Networking - the getting to know you side of job search." Marsha will offer some tips, strategies and helpful approaches one can employ to help you network smarter, more effectively and maybe make it less daunting. She will offer some practical tips which can be easily applied to your day to day activities to help keep you focused and engaged during your quest to go beyond your inner circle of friends and former co-workers. Please join us for what promises to be a thought provoking and productive session. For more information, please click on:
http://www.ryepc.com/HTML%20Pages/newlivesintransition.html. The meeting is in Rye Presbyterian Church's Assembly Room, 882 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. For planning purposes, we appreciate an early RSVP at:
livesintransition@gmail.com.
Thursday, August 2nd from 7:25 – 9:30 pm: EARN (Employment Assistance & Resource Network) will host Abby Kohut, known as Absolutely Abby, who will give a presentation titled: "How to Maximize Your Positioning with Social Media." LinkedIn and Facebook can help you accelerate past your competition and stand out in the crowd, but only if you know how to use them effectively. Once you learn to use the tools to your advantage, you can reach a new level of recognition and prominence that will cause new opportunities to start flying your way. This interactive presentation will show you how to put these tools to use. The meeting is at St. Patrick's Church, 137 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Please register at:
http://EARN20120802.eventbrite.com. Saturday, August 4th from 8:30 - 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give their 15 second elevator speech about themselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, target companies (3-4), how the group can help you, and how you can help the group. This is followed by a short period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourself to and exchange business cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for: 1) Resume Assistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want it reviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A) Small group advice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help to reinvigorate their job search, or B) Large group discussion on various job search related topics. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Saturday, August 4th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: "Interview Intervention: The Self-Recruiter Interview Checklist." John will discuss how to research a job opportunity that you are about to interview for, to fully prepare for interview success and the right follow-up after your interview. Based on the secrets that executive recruiters use to prepare their candidates to win, this lecture covers: 1) Success is about Preparation, 2) Researching the Company, Job and More... before the Interview, 3) Be Ready to Impress: The Self-Recruiter® INTERVIEW CHECKLIST, and 4) Thank You Notes that Solve Your Problems in Advance. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, August 6th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Joseph Himelfarb, who will give a presentation titled: "Selling Yourself, Inc." Join us for a thought provoking and highly interactive program that will demystify your views of selling and help you to better sell yourself. Learn how you can apply the theories and techniques of selling as you search for work. Hear new ideas about old job search techniques that can help focus your attention on the job at hand. Learn how to put a different spin on the activities you currently perform so you can distinguish yourself from the other applicants vying for the position you want. Make the person interviewing you feel glad they met you, and Make your new employer wonder how they ever got along without you. The meeting will be at Temple Beth-El, 67 Route 206 North, Hillsborough, NJ 08844.
Tuesday, August 7th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host Barry Cohen, CUNY Employment Coordinator, who will give a presentation titled: "Powerful First Impressions: How to Find and Get the Job You Really Want." Barry will discuss the hidden techniques and strategies you need to ace that next job interview. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 7th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Jewish Vocational Service will host Abby Kohut, known as Absolutely Abby, who will give a presentation titled: "How to Maximize Your Positioning with Social Media." LinkedIn and Facebook can help you accelerate past your competition and stand out in the crowd, but only if you know how to use them effectively. Just signing up for an account is not enough. Once you learn to use the tools to your advantage, you can reach a new level of recognition and prominence that will cause new opportunities to start flying your way. This interactive presentation will show you how to put these tools to use within a short window of time. The ideal audience includes those who are using social media at a basic level but want to use it more effectively. The meeting is at Temple B'nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052. Please RSVP by August 2nd at
placement@jvsnj.org.
Tuesday, August 7th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: "Resume Critique: Participants Have Their Document Evaluated Bu the Group." The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 8th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host Diane Di Resta, who will give a presentation titled: "Speak with Power and Confidence." Diane teaches the skills of confident speaking so you can be more successful in job interviews, meetings and presentations. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
Thursday, August 9th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm: The Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) will host a special networking meeting devoted to: "Your Personal Pitch." Get your message and target companies across to the group and make networking more profitable! We will take the time to go around the room, allowing everyone to briefly share: Who they are, What they do, What they are looking for, and Their target companies. Be sure to bring a friend to join in on this lead generating meeting! The meeting is at the Danbury Public Library, Lower Level Meeting Room, 170 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810.
Monday, August 13th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host
Gretchen Gunn, who will give a presentation titled: "Your Media Is Social, But Is Your Resume?" Today, a complete resume must include such basics as having a robust LinkedIn profile; complete with at least your last three positions, references, and a sizable group of connections. The new norm is a three dimensional resume, using multiple media platforms. Gretchen will discuss how people who adopt this new resume format will have an absolute edge over their competition. The meeting will be at Temple Beth-El, 67 Route 206 North, Hillsborough, NJ 08844.
Tuesday, August 14th from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: The Westport Public Library's Business Librarian, Sylvia A. Schulman, will give a presentation titled: "Energize Your Job Search." Gain an advantage by using valuable online tools such as Reference USA, LexisNexis and Business & Company Resource Center. Ms. Schulman will show you how to identify your key companies, spot industry trends, and get in-depth background information for greater success in networking and interviewing. The meeting is at the Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880
Tuesday, August 14th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host Chip Conlin, who will give a presentation titled: "Handling Difficult Interview Questions." Chip will discuss techniques to handle interview questions strategically and with confidence. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
Tuesday, August 14th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Janelle Razzino, an Executive Recruiter, will give a presentation titled: "Opening the Kimono! How Much to Say and When! Skills, Salary, Next Interview Appointment and Other Striking Things!" The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Wednesday, August 15th from 1:30 – 4:30 pm: The ChemPharma Association will host Ms. Amy Saloway, Reference Librarian at Morris County Library, who will give a presentation titled: "Using Reference USA as a Business Tool." RefUSA is a wonderful business tool that allows users to customize business lists using multiple variables. RefUSA is available to everyone in NJ and in this presentation I will be showing the attendees how to get the most out of this fantastic database. This presentation will be directed to those in business who need to create listings of potential clients. The meeting is at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ 07981. Please register at: www.chempharma.
net.
Wednesday, August 15th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host Win Sheffield, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: "Summer Career Management: Gearing up for Fall." Win Sheffield shows you how to assess where you are in your career planning and identify steps for moving ahead. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
Thursday, August 16th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: "Resume Renovation." John will discuss how making the cuts necessary to be seen as a stand-out during your job search actually increases the value of the items on your resume. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
Thursday, August 16th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Lives in Transition (LIT) will host a general meeting titled: "All About You - Small Group Workshop." Share your own tips, practice your "script" in meeting new people to determine if new contact is useful for networking in your community, job search, or to follow-up as a possible connection on LinkedIn. For more information, please click on: http://www.ryepc.com/HTML%20Pages/newlivesintransition.html. The meeting is in Rye Presbyterian Church's Assembly Room, 882 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. For planning purposes, we appreciate an early RSVP at: livesintransition@gmail.com.
Saturday, August 18th from 8:30 - 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give their 15 second elevator speech about themselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, target companies (3-4), how the group can help you, and how you can help the group. This is followed by a short period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourself to and exchange business cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for: 1) Resume Assistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want it reviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A) Small group advice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help to reinvigorate their job search, or B) Large group discussion on various job search related topics. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Monday, August 20th from 6:00 – 8:45 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host Darcy Knapp, of SEO Web Mechanics, who will give a presentation titled: "Social Media for Job Seekers." Learn best practices on how to use Social Media to target employers and get past the gate keepers. The meeting will be at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton on Hudson, N.Y. 10520. Please register in advance at http://wno20120820.eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, August 21st from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host Renee Rosenberg, who will give a presentation titled: "Staying Positive During a Difficult Job Search." Renee will offer tips to energize your job search. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
Tuesday, August 21st from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: "How to Close the Interview and Sale: Long Thank You Letters, Best Candidate For the Job Summaries, Deal Sheets, Get the Job By Doing the Job Proposals, Case Studies." The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 22nd from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: "Building Your Professional Network with LinkedIn & How To Use It In Your Job Search." John will demonstrate how to start networking with LinkedIn.com's networking personal proļ¬les and then use your expanded network in your search for your next career challenge. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
Monday, August 27th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host
Coach Randy, who will give a presentation titled: "What Is Your Brand: Maximizing Your Job Search Campaign." The meeting will be at Temple Beth-El, 67 Route 206 North, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Monday, August 27th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: The New Jersey North Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group GPSEG (formerly NJENG) invites you to an "After Hours Social." Come for an evening of intelligent conversation, business networking, reconnecting with good friends, or making new ones. This is a great way for working members to keep in touch and meet the many new members. We invite other executive level networking groups such as: ChemPharma, FENG, IERG, MENG, NJ-SENG, and TENG. No RSVP or registration is needed, and there is no cost to attend. The meeting is at the Hamilton Park Hotel, 175 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.
Tuesday, August 28th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host Theodore Henderson, who will give a presentation titled: "Interviewing and Salary Negotiation." Theodore will discuss techniques to turn your interview into a job offer. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
Tuesday, August 28th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: "Mechanics Of the Job Search: Answering Ads, Working with Agencies & Understanding the "Hidden" Job Market." The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 29th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: "Career Evolution: Preparing for Your Career's Next Leap with Social Media Marketing." John will discuss how to lay the groundwork to take your career to the next level, to get on the short list for that next promotion, and to market your achievements continually. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
Thursday, August 30th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host Bruce Hurwitz, who will give a presentation titled: "Using LinkedIn to Find a Job or Grow a Business." Bruce will show you how you can use LinkedIn to find a job and grow your business. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
Tuesday, September 4th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, will host Robert Hellmann, who will give a presentation titled: "Use LinkedIn to Get and Ace Interviews." Robert Hellmann offers tips on how to build your network, research job prospects, contact people, and get interviews. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
Tuesday, September 4th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: "P-A-R Theory and Use Workshop: The Best Method for Communicating Your Value! Bring your resume!" The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday Morning career-climbers can tune into 107.7 (FM) or listen live online at: http://www.rider.edu/offices-services/1077-wrrc-fm-bronc/listen-live, to the on-campus radio station at Rider University, for a new and interactive call-in program entitled: Your Career is Calling: Your Weekly Appointment for Career Choices, Decisions and Success. The one-hour show, with co-host Rod Colon, has a different topic each week related to your career search and how to "climb the corporate ladder" of success. Listeners can reach the studio at 1-877-900-1077.
Weekdays, starting at 11:00 am. JobTalkAmerica, a daily Internet radio program, is designed to help you reinvent, reposition and reinvigorate your job search and work life. As advocates for the unemployed, hosts Ted Canova and Sam Zeff have created a nationwide community that gives voice back to the jobless. The show welcomes you into the conversation and provides job search advice that's easy to understand and use everyday. Listen live online at: http://www.JobTalkAmerica.com JobTalkAmerica archives are available anytime.
Mondays, from 7:30 – 9:00 pm. Saint Joseph the Worker Ministry offers weekly job search meetings discussing: Resume and Cover Letter Development, Interviewing Basics, Online Resources, Networking, Social Media, Executing an ongoing search, and more. The meetings are held in the St. John the Evangelist Church's Parish Life Center building, 15 North Washington Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621. For additional information, please call Jack Weldin at 1-201-385-8360.
Wednesdays, from 7:30 – 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, located at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042. A nonsectarian job-search, career-change and support group meets; various speakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing your accomplishments, resumes, and networking. For a schedule of upcoming presentations, click on their link at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or call (973) 783-3442 for additional information.
The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, located at 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers an extensive series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/65/calendar for a detailed list of upcoming classes.
The Westport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/events for a detailed list of upcoming events. In addition, many of these informative presentations are recorded and the podcasts can be viewed 24/7, when time allows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a great presentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technology great!
