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Fri Aug 2, 2013 4:05 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
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Ramsey JSWT Members:
Listed below are the upcoming August 2013 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) Resume preparation, 2) Effective job search techniques, 3) Interviewing, 4) Post Interview Follow-up, 5) LinkedIn, 6) Branding, 7) Time Management, and various other helpful job search related topics.
Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of like going to school, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition by gaining knowledge in job search and interviewing skills needed to excel and standout from your competition.
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.
In traveling to these events, consider car pooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of driving there, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.
For a list of networking groups in your target areas, check out Alex Freund's The Landing Expert List at www.landingexpert.com. This outstanding compilation of both Small Job Search Work Teams and Large Networking Groups contains 77 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 an upcoming meeting that you would like to share with the group, please let me know and I will gladly include it with my weekly updates. Also, if any transition support group would like to receive this list of upcoming networking events to share with your members, please let me know and it would be my pleasure to add your group to the distribution list.
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue
August 2013 Networking Events
Thursday, August 1st from 9:30 – 11:30 am: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey will host Abby Kohut, AKA Absolutely Abby, President of Staffing Symphony, who will give a presentation titled: Making Overqualified a Job Search Advantage. Many experienced job seekers find themselves being called overqualified because they have more years of experience than the job description calls for. Learn powerful strategies to overcome your interviewer's misconceptions about you. In this seminar, you will learn: 1) Seven ways to explain on an interview why being overqualified is an advantage, 2) The real reason why recruiters AND hiring managers are concerned about hiring overqualified applicants, 3) How to change your cover letter and resume if you believe you are overqualified, and 4) Why you're only overqualified if YOU believe you are. To register, send an e-mail message to Beverly Feldman at bfeldman@jvsnj.org by noon, 7/31/2013. The meeting is at the Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981.
Thursday, August 1st from 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Lives in Transition (LIT) will host Philip Scibona, of Job Search Directions, who will facilitate a presentation titled: Mock Interviews with Guest Interviewers. Please join us for what promises to be a fun, interactive and productive evening with our special featured guests from Job Search Directions. Bring 5 copies of your updated resume, come dressed to impress and consider those aspects of the interview process or those particular questions you would like to become more confident in handling. (If you have business cards, please feel free to bring those too.) Our interviewers will coach you and give you valuable feedback on how to strengthen your performance as a candidate for prospective job opportunities. For additional information visit the LIT website at: www.info@livesintransition.com . For planning purposes, we appreciate an early RSVP at: livesintransition@gmail.com . The meeting is in Rye Presbyterian Church's Assembly Room, 882 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580.
Thursday, August 1st from 7:25 – 9:30 pm: EARN (Employment Assistance and Resource Network) will host KJ Muller, who will give a presentation titled: Practical Wisdom from Today's Business Gurus. Several of today's popular business authors have provided advice and wisdom which is also applicable to conducting an effective job search. Come listen and gain valuable insight culled from the recent works of Tom Peters, Daniel H. Pink, and Seth Godin, and discover how you can apply this to enhance your current search. KJ Muller, is on the EARN leadership team, and is passionate about giving this inspiring talk based upon his recent reading list. KJ also blogs at ACTION-able.info, where he provides actionable job search tips and techniques between monthly meetings. Please register at: EARN20130811.eventbrite.com or visit EARNatStPats.com for more information. The meeting is at St. Patrick's Church, 137 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
Friday, August 2nd from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Chip Conlin who will give a presentation titled: How to Turn Job Interviews Into Offers. Chip will discuss strategies used by The Five O'Clock Club to turn job interviews into offers. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, August 3rd from 8:30 – 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech about themselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, target companies (2-3), 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. Please note the change in location this week; the meeting will be in the Church Parish, 66 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Monday, August 5th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Alex Freund, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Interview in the 21st Century. We interpret the act of interview as we used to know it from past years however this method of selecting the perceived ideal candidate has gone through several stages of evolution.
The audience will learn about: 1) The various types of interviews, 2) The thought going through the mind of the interviewer, 3) The telephone interview and video interview, 4) Role play of several common interview questions, and much more. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, August 5th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Kristina Leonardi, who will give a presentation titled: Staying Motivated Throughout the Job Search Process. Kristina will offer tips for reducing the stress of 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 6th 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. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 7th from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: The Westport Public Library's Business Librarian, Sylvia Schulman, who 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.
Wednesday, August 7th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 7th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm:: The Princeton Public Library will host Sharon Bancroft, who will give a presentation titled: Refresh Your Resume and Your Job Search. Sharon will discuss techniques to improve your resume and determine your strengths. She will provide resources, as well as, address considerations for interviews, recommendations, social media and networking. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Wednesday, August 7th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Robert Hellmann, who will give a presentation titled: Getting Interviews 2.0: Using LinkedIn and Other Social Media. Robert will discuss how to use LinkedIn and other social media to get and ace job interviews. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, August 8th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Robin Neiman, a Vocational Counselor, and Sherry Natkow, a Career Coach, who will lead a program titled: Drop-In Job Club for College Graduates in Their Twenties. Participants learn how to market themselves, how to conduct a strategic job search, meet other twenty-something job-seekers in a supportive environment. Handouts and resources will be provided. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, August 8th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Rosenberg, who will give a presentation titled: After the Interview, What's Next? Renee will discuss successful interview steps and the follow-up process. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, August 9th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Joe Fairless, who will give a presentation titled: Supercharge Your Career: Become a Networking Expert. Joe will offer tips for successful networking. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, August 9th from 1:00 – 2:00 pm: The Princeton Public Library will offer a program on Career Resources. Public libraries are not only a great place to start your job search but a destination throughout the process. Learn about the resources that Princeton Public Library, as well as other NJ public libraries offer, and utilize them each step of the way. The session will identify the best resources available for resume and cover letter templates, online study tutorials for skill building, software tutorials, identifying job openings, researching the company before the interview, and more. This session will demonstrate how to access the variety of databases available to you with the goal of making your job search a great success. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Monday, August 12th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Vicki Gaddy, Vice President of the Life Sciences Talent Network at BioNJ, who will give a presentation titled: Ignite Your Job Search! Light a Fire,
Remove the Box. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Tuesday, August 13th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Charles Moldenhauer, who will give a presentation titled: How to Get the Next Job...Sooner! Charles will offer new job search ideas and tips. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 13th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: How To Get Past The First Interview. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 14th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 14th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm: The Alumni Office of Fairleigh Dickinson University will host a free career event titled: Ready, Set, Hire – Successful Strategies for Employment; What Employers Are Looking For. A panel of six key Human Resources professionals from prominent corporations will tell you what they're looking for. Eli Amdur, Columnist for the Bergen Record, will be moderating a panel that includes: Debbie Barrett, Vice President of HR - Univision Communications, Evelyn Cortes, Regional Human Resources Manager - Macy's, Jennifer Eckhardt, Organizational Effectiveness Manager - Biomet, Inc, Chris Fitzpatrick, Talent Acquisition Manager - Enterprise Holdings, Jennifer Hanson, Recruitment Account Manager – GlaxoSmithKline, and Trishan Peiris, Business Development - dinaliC Staffing.
This year is on track to be the best job creation year since 1999, something I predicted before the start of the year. And in this rapidly improving job market, it is more important than ever to have smart strategies for employment, and to know what employers are looking for. We will do our best to discuss this with you. Advance registration is required, please Click here to register. The meeting is at Fairleigh Dickinson University, on the Hackensack side of the FDU campus, in Dickinson Hall, 140 University Plaza Drive, NJ 07601.
Wednesday, August 14th from 6:00 – 7:30 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.
Wednesday, August 14th from 6:45 – 9:30 pm: The Hillsdale Career Resource Ministry Network Group will host Linda Trignano, an executive coach and career consultant, who will give a presentation titled: Dressing for the Successful Interview. In a competitive job market, interviews are a very precious commodity. I hope we can all agree that critical impressions are formed in the first few seconds of a face-to-face interview. The way you look is a substantial part of the interviewer's impression based on how you are dressed, how you speak and how you sound. Is your appearance at interviews a positive, a negative, or a neutral attribute to your efforts to secure a job? How about a professional opinion? Linda will provide some insight into Dressing for the Successful Interview – attitude, attire, grooming, accessories, and more. If you're up for the challenge, come to the meeting dressed as you do for an interview. A few audience volunteers (both male and female) will be offered the opportunity to have their interview attire discussed and constructively critiqued by Linda, as well as the audience, based on the information shared during the evening. The meeting is at St. John The Baptist Church, in the Sheen Room of the Parish Center, at 69 Valley Road, Hillsdale NJ 07642.
Friday, August 16th from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon: The Philadelphia Chapter of the ChemPharma Association will host Dave Oleksa, who will give a presentation titled: So You Want To Be A Consultant. Please register at: www.ChemPharma.com. A parking pass available at Philadelphia Parking Pass Fall 2013. For additional information, contact michael.chiappinelli@axa-advisors.com . The meeting is at Villanova University, Health Services Building, Room 200, 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085.
Friday, August 16th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 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 look at your job search and next career opportunity from a different angle. Discover 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.
Friday, August 16th from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: The Princeton Public Library will host Amy Raditz, a Sr. Consultant for the global outplacement firm Lee Hecht Harrison, who will give a presentation titled: Job Search is a Team Sport. Amy will lead an interactive session about the value of effective networking. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, August 17th from 8:15 – 10:30 am: The Saint Gregory the Great Networking Group (SGGNG) will host Debra Wheatman, globally recognized as an expert in advanced career search techniques, who will give a presentation titled: Leveraging Social Media to Enhance your Networking Power. Debra will discuss using relevant social media to grow and leverage contacts to facilitate job search. Your network is a very important part of helping to uncover opportunities that might otherwise not be found. What are the current tools and techniques that today's job seeker should be using? This informative session will tell you. Plus you will learn some valuable information to best utilize the available tools to your advantage. The meeting is at Saint Gregory the Great' Church, 4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.
Saturday, August 17th from 8:30 – 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech about themselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, target companies (2-3), 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 19th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Advanced Interview Techniques. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, August 19th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host Andrew Tarvin, author of Ways to Use Humor to Beat Stress, Increase Productivity, and Have Fun at Work, who will give a presentation titled: Humour that Works. Andrew will illustrate how to work smarter, better and happier. You'll learn how to use humour to communicate confidently and develop a career path that is right for you, while managing stress. Additional information is available on WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com. Please register in advance at http://wno20130819.eventbrite.com. The meeting will be at the Croton Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520.
Tuesday, August 20th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Union County College will host Rod Colón, a Career Coach and Author, who will give a presentation titled: Own Your Career – The Mind-Set to Career Ownership. RSVP at: Rod@RodColon.com . The meeting is in Union County College's Cafeteria, 40 West Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Tuesday, August 20th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Where Are The Jobs and How To Find Them. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 21st from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 21st from 1:30 – 4:30 pm: The NJ Chapter of the ChemPharma Association will host Wendy Blumenstein, who will give a presentation titled: Leading Others – Best Practices and Bettering Your Leadership Capability. As a leader in today's complex business world, you will want to make sure you know the researched Work of Leaders framework and the Leadership Best Practices. They will support your career as you lead change in all aspects of your work or search. While these best practices are not new, the way they are organized into a process helps guide us in leading ourselves and others through change. Cases from real leadership examples will be used to exemplify ineffective and effective application of the Leadership Best Practices. You will have an opportunity to appraise your situation to find the best practices to apply to your current challenges. A must attend workshop especially in an environment of change. Please register at: at www.chempharma.net. The meeting is at Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ 07981.
Wednesday, August 21st 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: A Seminar in Resume Problems. In the job market, the resume is essential. So if there is a problem with it, we feel lost and hopeless. The basic issue is that a piece of paper never hope to fully convey our value, and to the extent it can, if there are resume killers like gaps, too long experience, job tenure issues, or worse, we are handicapped in an already difficult situation. In this seminar we will discuss how to keep the resume in perspective and to take seriously the problems that undermine your campaign and your confidence in being able to land a job. You will learn how to: 1) Develop perspective on the role and ways to use your resume, 2) Deal with specific resume issues that can cloud your professional message, and 3) Consider alternatives to using the resume in the right circumstance. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 21st from 6:30 – 8:00 pm: The Sayreville Public Library will host will host Debra Wheatman, globally recognized as an expert in advanced career search techniques, who will give a presentation titled: Interviewing Like a Pro. Are you handling your interviews in a compelling way? Are you presenting your brand in a way that is meaningful to the hiring manager? In this session we will explore interviewing tips and techniques to make sure you are putting your best foot forward, establishing and managing a consistent brand, and delivering the right message to help you land your next opportunity. We will also be conducting some mock interview training to help prepare you to answer questions you might encounter during the interview. The mock training will allow you to hear the answers given by others and a subsequent critique for improvement. For more information or to register, contact Alaina at 1-732-727-0212 ex. 25, email her at alainad@lmxac.org , or register online. The meeting is at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.
Thursday, August 22nd from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Lisa Boily of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, who will give a presentation titled: The Job Outlook: Resources For Career Panning. Lisa will discuss techniques for effectively managing your job search or career transition. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, August 22nd from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Robin Neiman, a Vocational Counselor, and Sherry Natkow, a Career Coach, who will lead a program titled: Drop-In Job Club for College Graduates in Their Twenties. Participants learn how to market themselves, how to conduct a strategic job search, meet other twenty-something job-seekers in a supportive environment. Handouts and resources will be provided. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, August 26th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Karen Rubin, who will give a presentation titled: Increasing Resilience To Support Your Job Search. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, August 26th 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.
Monday, August 26th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Temple Community Network (TCN) will host Cynthia Clark, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Topic To Be Determined. Additional information is available at: http://www.bethrishon.org/jewishcommunitynews/jewishcommunityevents.html. The meeting is at Barnert Temple, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.
Tuesday, August 27th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a program titled: A Business Of Your Own? Is It Right For You. A representative from the Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) will discuss the misconceptions of owning a business and what it really takes to be a business owner. Learn if you have what it takes to start a business through an interactive presentation that will cover the essential components of a business plan, how to develop a mission statement, and the journey it takes to own a business. Registration required - sign up at www.WIBO.org under EVENTS. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 27th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Advanced Interviewing Skills. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 28th from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties will host Paul Elwood, Associate Dean for Academic Personnel, Rutgers University, will give a presentation titled: The Job Interview: Strategies for Success. To register, please contact Elise Prezant at eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org or 1-908-725-7799. The meeting is at the at: The United Way of Hunterdon County, 4 Walter Foran Blvd., Suite 401, Flemington, N.J. 08822.
Wednesday, August 28th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 28th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host David Lees, who will give a presentation titled: Interview with Confidence. David will review the job interviewing process and the tools to use to effectively stand out from other candidates. You will learn: 1) The big secret to communicating and managing interviews, 2) How best to be prepared prior to your interview, 3) How to answer those troubling questions before you begin interviewing, and 4) The three steps to score points while interviewing. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 28th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm: Empowering Today's Professionalswill host Rod Colón, a Career Coach and Author, who will give a presentation titled: Learn the Secrets of Owning Your Career. Learn to: 1) Become the CEO of Me, Inc – Own Your Career, 2) Tap the power of advocates to reach key decision-makers, 3) Explore the exciting opportunities of The Hidden Job Market, 4) Let Your personal brand shine through using social media, and 5) Learn a job search methodology that gets you the interview. The meeting is at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726.
Thursday, 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: Building Your Professional Network with LinkedIn and How To Use It In Your Job Search. John will discuss how to start networking with LinkedIn.com's networking personal profiles, 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.
Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, The Bronc, the on-campus radio station at Rider University. Hosts Frank Kovacs and Wanda Ellet bring you the best career advice, no matter what stage your career is in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a better opportunity, or even a college student, Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined by a special guest to cover a unique topic. Don't forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7 The Bronc's free Android and IPhone Apps. Listeners can reach the studio with their questions 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.
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. Inquiries about programs may be made by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. 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!
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 Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) offers a Free 2 1/2 Day Accelerated Career Training Workshops, as described below:
• Monday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Employment Orientation and Self-Assessment: The Emotional Side of Job Loss, Employment Search Techniques and Tools, Goals That Drive Business, Introduction to C.A.R. Stories.
• Tuesday 9:30am - 12:45pm, Communications: 30 Second Commercials and Development, Telephone Communications, E-Mail Basics, Salary Negotiation, Contracting and Recruiters.
• Tuesday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Networking: 30 Second Commercials, CAR Stories, Development, Introduction to Networking, Types of Networking, Networking Tips, Getting Organized – A Marketing Plan, Networking Groups and Web Sites.
• Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:45 pm, Resumes and Cover Letters: Transferable Skills, C.A.R. Story Examples, Cover Letters - Rationale, Formats and Types, Cardinal Rules and Common Mistakes, Resumes: Key Concepts, Types and Formats, Technical Aspects of Resume Writing, Resume Resources.
• Wednesday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Interviewing: 30 Second Commercials, Preparing For the Interview, Interview Types, Interview Stages, Compensation Negotiation and Counter-Offers, Appropriate vs. Inappropriate Questions.
Please call 1-908-445-5730 or click on http://psgcnj.org/training_curriculum.html for availability, upcoming training dates, or additional information on these free workshops.
Listed below are the upcoming August 2013 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) Resume preparation, 2) Effective job search techniques, 3) Interviewing, 4) Post Interview Follow-up, 5) LinkedIn, 6) Branding, 7) Time Management, and various other helpful job search related topics.
Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of like going to school, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition by gaining knowledge in job search and interviewing skills needed to excel and standout from your competition.
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.
In traveling to these events, consider car pooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of driving there, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.
For a list of networking groups in your target areas, check out Alex Freund's The Landing Expert List at www.landingexpert.
If anyone is aware of an upcoming meeting that you would like to share with the group, please let me know and I will gladly include it with my weekly updates. Also, if any transition support group would like to receive this list of upcoming networking events to share with your members, please let me know and it would be my pleasure to add your group to the distribution list.
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin
August 2013 Networking Events
Thursday, August 1st from 9:30 – 11:30 am: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey will host Abby Kohut, AKA Absolutely Abby, President of Staffing Symphony, who will give a presentation titled: Making Overqualified a Job Search Advantage. Many experienced job seekers find themselves being called overqualified because they have more years of experience than the job description calls for. Learn powerful strategies to overcome your interviewer&#
Thursday, August 1st from 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Lives in Transition (LIT) will host Philip Scibona, of Job Search Directions, who will facilitate a presentation titled: Mock Interviews with Guest Interviewers. Please join us for what promises to be a fun, interactive and productive evening with our special featured guests from Job Search Directions. Bring 5 copies of your updated resume, come dressed to impress and consider those aspects of the interview process or those particular questions you would like to become more confident in handling. (If you have business cards, please feel free to bring those too.) Our interviewers will coach you and give you valuable feedback on how to strengthen your performance as a candidate for prospective job opportunities. For additional information visit the LIT website at: www.info@livesintra
Thursday, August 1st from 7:25 – 9:30 pm: EARN (Employment Assistance and Resource Network) will host KJ Muller, who will give a presentation titled: Practical Wisdom from Today's Business Gurus. Several of today's popular business authors have provided advice and wisdom which is also applicable to conducting an effective job search. Come listen and gain valuable insight culled from the recent works of Tom Peters, Daniel H. Pink, and Seth Godin, and discover how you can apply this to enhance your current search. KJ Muller, is on the EARN leadership team, and is passionate about giving this inspiring talk based upon his recent reading list. KJ also blogs at ACTION-able.
Friday, August 2nd from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Chip Conlin who will give a presentation titled: How to Turn Job Interviews Into Offers. Chip will discuss strategies used by The Five O'Clock Club to turn job interviews into offers. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, August 3rd from 8:30 – 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech about themselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, target companies (2-3), 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. Please note the change in location this week; the meeting will be in the Church Parish, 66 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Monday, August 5th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Alex Freund, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Interview in the 21st Century. We interpret the act of interview as we used to know it from past years however this method of selecting the perceived ideal candidate has gone through several stages of evolution.
The audience will learn about: 1) The various types of interviews, 2) The thought going through the mind of the interviewer, 3) The telephone interview and video interview, 4) Role play of several common interview questions, and much more. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, August 5th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Kristina Leonardi, who will give a presentation titled: Staying Motivated Throughout the Job Search Process. Kristina will offer tips for reducing the stress of 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 6th 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. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 7th from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: The Westport Public Library'
Wednesday, August 7th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 7th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm:: The Princeton Public Library will host Sharon Bancroft, who will give a presentation titled: Refresh Your Resume and Your Job Search. Sharon will discuss techniques to improve your resume and determine your strengths. She will provide resources, as well as, address considerations for interviews, recommendations, social media and networking. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Wednesday, August 7th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Robert Hellmann, who will give a presentation titled: Getting Interviews 2.0: Using LinkedIn and Other Social Media. Robert will discuss how to use LinkedIn and other social media to get and ace job interviews. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, August 8th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Robin Neiman, a Vocational Counselor, and Sherry Natkow, a Career Coach, who will lead a program titled: Drop-In Job Club for College Graduates in Their Twenties. Participants learn how to market themselves, how to conduct a strategic job search, meet other twenty-something job-seekers in a supportive environment. Handouts and resources will be provided. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, August 8th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Rosenberg, who will give a presentation titled: After the Interview, What's Next? Renee will discuss successful interview steps and the follow-up process. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, August 9th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Joe Fairless, who will give a presentation titled: Supercharge Your Career: Become a Networking Expert. Joe will offer tips for successful networking. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, August 9th from 1:00 – 2:00 pm: The Princeton Public Library will offer a program on Career Resources. Public libraries are not only a great place to start your job search but a destination throughout the process. Learn about the resources that Princeton Public Library, as well as other NJ public libraries offer, and utilize them each step of the way. The session will identify the best resources available for resume and cover letter templates, online study tutorials for skill building, software tutorials, identifying job openings, researching the company before the interview, and more. This session will demonstrate how to access the variety of databases available to you with the goal of making your job search a great success. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Monday, August 12th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Vicki Gaddy, Vice President of the Life Sciences Talent Network at BioNJ, who will give a presentation titled: Ignite Your Job Search! Light a Fire,
Remove the Box. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Tuesday, August 13th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Charles Moldenhauer, who will give a presentation titled: How to Get the Next Job...Sooner! Charles will offer new job search ideas and tips. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 13th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: How To Get Past The First Interview. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 14th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 14th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm: The Alumni Office of Fairleigh Dickinson University will host a free career event titled: Ready, Set, Hire – Successful Strategies for Employment; What Employers Are Looking For. A panel of six key Human Resources professionals from prominent corporations will tell you what they're looking for. Eli Amdur, Columnist for the Bergen Record, will be moderating a panel that includes: Debbie Barrett, Vice President of HR - Univision Communications, Evelyn Cortes, Regional Human Resources Manager - Macy's, Jennifer Eckhardt, Organizational Effectiveness Manager - Biomet, Inc, Chris Fitzpatrick, Talent Acquisition Manager - Enterprise Holdings, Jennifer Hanson, Recruitment Account Manager – GlaxoSmithKline, and Trishan Peiris, Business Development - dinaliC Staffing.
This year is on track to be the best job creation year since 1999, something I predicted before the start of the year. And in this rapidly improving job market, it is more important than ever to have smart strategies for employment, and to know what employers are looking for. We will do our best to discuss this with you. Advance registration is required, please Click here to register. The meeting is at Fairleigh Dickinson University, on the Hackensack side of the FDU campus, in Dickinson Hall, 140 University Plaza Drive, NJ 07601.
Wednesday, August 14th from 6:00 – 7:30 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.
Wednesday, August 14th from 6:45 – 9:30 pm: The Hillsdale Career Resource Ministry Network Group will host Linda Trignano, an executive coach and career consultant, who will give a presentation titled: Dressing for the Successful Interview. In a competitive job market, interviews are a very precious commodity. I hope we can all agree that critical impressions are formed in the first few seconds of a face-to-face interview. The way you look is a substantial part of the interviewer&#
Friday, August 16th from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon: The Philadelphia Chapter of the ChemPharma Association will host Dave Oleksa, who will give a presentation titled: So You Want To Be A Consultant. Please register at: www.ChemPharma.
Friday, August 16th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 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 look at your job search and next career opportunity from a different angle. Discover 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.
Friday, August 16th from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: The Princeton Public Library will host Amy Raditz, a Sr. Consultant for the global outplacement firm Lee Hecht Harrison, who will give a presentation titled: Job Search is a Team Sport. Amy will lead an interactive session about the value of effective networking. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, August 17th from 8:15 – 10:30 am: The Saint Gregory the Great Networking Group (SGGNG) will host Debra Wheatman, globally recognized as an expert in advanced career search techniques, who will give a presentation titled: Leveraging Social Media to Enhance your Networking Power. Debra will discuss using relevant social media to grow and leverage contacts to facilitate job search. Your network is a very important part of helping to uncover opportunities that might otherwise not be found. What are the current tools and techniques that today's job seeker should be using? This informative session will tell you. Plus you will learn some valuable information to best utilize the available tools to your advantage. The meeting is at Saint Gregory the Great' Church, 4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.
Saturday, August 17th from 8:30 – 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech about themselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, target companies (2-3), 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 19th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Advanced Interview Techniques. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, August 19th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host Andrew Tarvin, author of Ways to Use Humor to Beat Stress, Increase Productivity, and Have Fun at Work, who will give a presentation titled: Humour that Works. Andrew will illustrate how to work smarter, better and happier. You'll learn how to use humour to communicate confidently and develop a career path that is right for you, while managing stress. Additional information is available on WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.
Tuesday, August 20th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Union County College will host Rod Colón, a Career Coach and Author, who will give a presentation titled: Own Your Career – The Mind-Set to Career Ownership. RSVP at: Rod@RodColon.
Tuesday, August 20th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Where Are The Jobs and How To Find Them. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 21st from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 21st from 1:30 – 4:30 pm: The NJ Chapter of the ChemPharma Association will host Wendy Blumenstein, who will give a presentation titled: Leading Others – Best Practices and Bettering Your Leadership Capability. As a leader in today's complex business world, you will want to make sure you know the researched Work of Leaders framework and the Leadership Best Practices. They will support your career as you lead change in all aspects of your work or search. While these best practices are not new, the way they are organized into a process helps guide us in leading ourselves and others through change. Cases from real leadership examples will be used to exemplify ineffective and effective application of the Leadership Best Practices. You will have an opportunity to appraise your situation to find the best practices to apply to your current challenges. A must attend workshop especially in an environment of change. Please register at: at www.chempharma.
Wednesday, August 21st 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: A Seminar in Resume Problems. In the job market, the resume is essential. So if there is a problem with it, we feel lost and hopeless. The basic issue is that a piece of paper never hope to fully convey our value, and to the extent it can, if there are resume killers like gaps, too long experience, job tenure issues, or worse, we are handicapped in an already difficult situation. In this seminar we will discuss how to keep the resume in perspective and to take seriously the problems that undermine your campaign and your confidence in being able to land a job. You will learn how to: 1) Develop perspective on the role and ways to use your resume, 2) Deal with specific resume issues that can cloud your professional message, and 3) Consider alternatives to using the resume in the right circumstance. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 21st from 6:30 – 8:00 pm: The Sayreville Public Library will host will host Debra Wheatman, globally recognized as an expert in advanced career search techniques, who will give a presentation titled: Interviewing Like a Pro. Are you handling your interviews in a compelling way? Are you presenting your brand in a way that is meaningful to the hiring manager? In this session we will explore interviewing tips and techniques to make sure you are putting your best foot forward, establishing and managing a consistent brand, and delivering the right message to help you land your next opportunity. We will also be conducting some mock interview training to help prepare you to answer questions you might encounter during the interview. The mock training will allow you to hear the answers given by others and a subsequent critique for improvement. For more information or to register, contact Alaina at 1-732-727-0212 ex. 25, email her at alainad@lmxac.
Thursday, August 22nd from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Lisa Boily of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, who will give a presentation titled: The Job Outlook: Resources For Career Panning. Lisa will discuss techniques for effectively managing your job search or career transition. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, August 22nd from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Robin Neiman, a Vocational Counselor, and Sherry Natkow, a Career Coach, who will lead a program titled: Drop-In Job Club for College Graduates in Their Twenties. Participants learn how to market themselves, how to conduct a strategic job search, meet other twenty-something job-seekers in a supportive environment. Handouts and resources will be provided. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, August 26th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Karen Rubin, who will give a presentation titled: Increasing Resilience To Support Your Job Search. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, August 26th 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.
Monday, August 26th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Temple Community Network (TCN) will host Cynthia Clark, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Topic To Be Determined. Additional information is available at: http://www.bethrish
Tuesday, August 27th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a program titled: A Business Of Your Own? Is It Right For You. A representative from the Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) will discuss the misconceptions of owning a business and what it really takes to be a business owner. Learn if you have what it takes to start a business through an interactive presentation that will cover the essential components of a business plan, how to develop a mission statement, and the journey it takes to own a business. Registration required - sign up at www.WIBO.org under EVENTS. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 27th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Advanced Interviewing Skills. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 28th from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties will host Paul Elwood, Associate Dean for Academic Personnel, Rutgers University, will give a presentation titled: The Job Interview: Strategies for Success. To register, please contact Elise Prezant at eprezant@JewishFami
Wednesday, August 28th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 28th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host David Lees, who will give a presentation titled: Interview with Confidence. David will review the job interviewing process and the tools to use to effectively stand out from other candidates. You will learn: 1) The big secret to communicating and managing interviews, 2) How best to be prepared prior to your interview, 3) How to answer those troubling questions before you begin interviewing, and 4) The three steps to score points while interviewing. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 28th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm: Empowering Today's Professionalswill host Rod Colón, a Career Coach and Author, who will give a presentation titled: Learn the Secrets of Owning Your Career. Learn to: 1) Become the CEO of Me, Inc – Own Your Career, 2) Tap the power of advocates to reach key decision-makers, 3) Explore the exciting opportunities of The Hidden Job Market, 4) Let Your personal brand shine through using social media, and 5) Learn a job search methodology that gets you the interview. The meeting is at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726.
Thursday, 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: Building Your Professional Network with LinkedIn and How To Use It In Your Job Search. John will discuss how to start networking with LinkedIn.com&#
Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, The Bronc, the on-campus radio station at Rider University. Hosts Frank Kovacs and Wanda Ellet bring you the best career advice, no matter what stage your career is in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a better opportunity, or even a college student, Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined by a special guest to cover a unique topic. Don't forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077theb
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.JobTalkA
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. Inquiries about programs may be made by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.
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.westport
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.jobseeke
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) offers a Free 2 1/2 Day Accelerated Career Training Workshops, as described below:
• Monday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Employment Orientation and Self-Assessment: The Emotional Side of Job Loss, Employment Search Techniques and Tools, Goals That Drive Business, Introduction to C.A.R. Stories.
• Tuesday 9:30am - 12:45pm, Communications: 30 Second Commercials and Development, Telephone Communications, E-Mail Basics, Salary Negotiation, Contracting and Recruiters.
• Tuesday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Networking: 30 Second Commercials, CAR Stories, Development, Introduction to Networking, Types of Networking, Networking Tips, Getting Organized – A Marketing Plan, Networking Groups and Web Sites.
• Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:45 pm, Resumes and Cover Letters: Transferable Skills, C.A.R. Story Examples, Cover Letters - Rationale, Formats and Types, Cardinal Rules and Common Mistakes, Resumes: Key Concepts, Types and Formats, Technical Aspects of Resume Writing, Resume Resources.
• Wednesday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Interviewing: 30 Second Commercials, Preparing For the Interview, Interview Types, Interview Stages, Compensation Negotiation and Counter-Offers, Appropriate vs. Inappropriate Questions.
Please call 1-908-445-5730 or click on http://psgcnj.
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