Tuesday, December 31, 2013

[SMCNG] Digest Number 1246

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Digest #1246

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Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:47 pm (PST) . Posted by:

"john sampson" jcsspike

Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2013 10:19:46 -0500
From: rahul.yadav@first-tek.com
To: jcsspike@yahoo.com
Subject: Looking for Infrastructure Project Manager In NJ

Greetings!

Our'East Hanover, NJ' based client is looking for'Infrastructure Project Manager' to fill its Contract opportunity.
 
Title:Infrastructure Project Manager
Location:East Hanover, NJ (Onsite)
Duration: 11+ months
Rate:Negotiable (Only W2)
 

Job Description
 
Roles and Responsibilities:
A Project Manager will lead a team of Architect, Consultant and SI engineers to deliver an IT Infrastructure Project within budget and schedule ensuring Quality and stake holder satisfaction.
Project Management Framework
 
Key Responsibilities:
Manages the delivery of large integrated solutions involving multiple stake holders
Determines overall project plan, budget, structure, schedule, and staffing requirements for complex integrated IT Infrastructure Solutions
Leads the design/ delivery of multi-location/ multi-partner projects is the key technical contributor for project management methodology and tools.
Responsible for move group and Migration planning
Responsible for reviewing Technical plan & guide technical team about the best practices at various stages in the project (planning / design, implementation, migration etc)
Ability to develop and monitor project scheduled
 
 
 
Regards,
 
Rahul Yadav
First Tek, Inc. 
1551 S Washington Avenue, Suite 402 A, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Phone @:732-230-4293 | www.first-tek.com  

MNA Schedule:
  
 
Dec 31st - Tues - NO Mtg - Holiday

Jan 7th -  Tues - Reg Mtg - New Berman Larson Kane Offices - Paramus - Get Dir from BLK site - Don't use GPS

Feb 11th - Tues - Recruiter Night Out Dinner Mtg - Mike Szot KPMG Moderator

Feb 25th - No Mtg

Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:48 pm (PST) . Posted by:

"Thomas Donohue" donohue83


JSWT Members:

Listed below are the upcoming January 2014 NetworkingEvents. All meetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and stronglyencouraged to attend.

Many of the organizations listed below offer networkingmeetings that convene monthly, semi-monthly, or weekly. Try to attend at leastone or two meetings a week. Many of these groups convene in the evening, so itwill not take time away from your daily job search activities. Plus, they haveinteresting 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 searchrelated topics.

Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of likegoing to school, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition by gainingknowledge in job search and interviewing skills needed to excel and standout fromyour competition.

Also, in order to maximize your network, try to attendmeetings in different geographical areas, but especially in towns where you aretargeting companies that you would like to work for. Not only will you learnvaluable job search skills, but greatly expand your circle of friends. Whoknows, the person you meet at one of these networking events may be able tointroduce 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 drivingthere, 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 outstandingcompilation of both Small Job Search Work Teams and Large Networking Groupscontains 80 pages of information, listing hundreds of transition supportorganizations in the surrounding five states. Make it a point to join a fewgroups in your area; what you learn at these meetings will definitely helpshorten your time in transition.

If anyone is aware of an upcoming meeting that you wouldlike to share with the group, please let me know and I will gladly include itwith my weekly updates. Also, if anytransition support group would like to receive this list of upcoming networkingevents to share with your members, please let me know and it would be mypleasure to add your group to the distribution list.

Wishing everyone a Healthy, Happy and Prosperous NewYear,

Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue


January 2014Networking Events

Sundays, from 8:00– 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, The Bronc, an on-campus radiostation at Rider University. Hosts Frank Kovacs and Wanda Ellet bring you the best career advice, no matter what stageyour career is in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a betteropportunity, or even a college student, Your Career is Calling has youcovered. Nearly every single week, theyare 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 IPhoneApps. Listeners can reach the studiowith their questions at 1-877-900-1077.

Thursday, January2nd from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Sherry Natkow,a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Thinking About A Career Change. Sherry will discuss research tools to explore career change. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Thursday, January2nd from 7:25 - 9:00 pm: The Employment Assistance ResourceNetworking (EARN) Group will host: Ed Zebzda, Chairpersonof the Westchester Chapter of The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG),who will give a presentation titled: FocusingYour Job Search. Additional information isavailable on EARN's website at: http://www.earnatstpats.com. The meeting is at St. Patrick's Parish Center,in the lower level of the new church, 137Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

Friday, January3rd from 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton PublicLibrary and the Professional Service Group of Mercer will co-host Jim Donovan, who will give apresentation titled: Taking Charge ofYour Life. Jim will discuss how tostop chasing rainbows and land the job that fits you perfectly. Some of what you will learn in this fastmoving, inspiring program includes: 1) The things you do that prevent you fromhaving what you want, 2) Why what you think you want and what you really wantare not the same, 3) How a few simple changes in your daily actions can have ahuge impact on your results, and 4) How you can harness the powerful law ofattraction in your job search. Themeeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton,NJ 08542.

Friday,January 3rd from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, 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 jobsearch and next career opportunity from a different angle. Discover how toplan, 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.

Saturday, January4th from 8:30 - 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT)meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech about themselves -- whoyou are, what you are looking for, target companies (2-3), how the group canhelp you, and how you can help the group. This is followed by a short periodfor networking with people you would like to introduce yourself to and exchangebusiness cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for: 1) ResumeAssistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want it reviewed.) or2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A) Small groupadvice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help to reinvigoratetheir job search, or B) Large group discussion on various job search relatedtopics. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 EastLane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

Monday,January 6th 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 apresentation titled: Powerful FirstImpressions: How to Find and Get the Job You Really Want. Barry will discuss the hidden techniques andstrategies you need to ace that next job interview. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, January6th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm: The Bergen Career NetworkingCommunity (BCNC) will host an evening of InformalNetworking. Employed or seeking career opportunities; become involved in adynamic professional networking community, essential in today's economy forcareer development and professional success. Build relationships; expand yourcareer and network by interacting with valuable and trusted contacts, sharingideas, best practices, insights and perspectives in the marketplace.Registration required at: http://bcnc53.eventbrite.com. The meeting is at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel,1 International Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430.

Tuesday, January7th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will host ReneeRosenberg, author of Achieving the Good Life After 50: Toolsand Resources for Making it Happen, who will give a presentation titled: Start the New Year Off With A Positive JobSearch Attitude. Renee will offerstrategies for a positive job search. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, January7th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, whowill give a presentation titled: HowBest to Compete. Formore information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Wednesday, January8th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Jewish Vocational Service(JVS) will offer a special SpeedNetworking Event. Join us for a lowpressure, fun and rewarding way to grow your professional network. Speed networking is like speed dating forprofessionals. It is an excellentopportunity to make new contacts, practice networking techniques and socialize.Worried that you won't know what to do? Haveno fear! We will provide all the tools you need and explain the speednetworking process to you. What should you bring; at least 30 business cards,your 30-45 second elevator speech, and an open mind. Be confident, true and remember that everyconnection could be valuable in the future. Humor and a friendly approach willmake you most memorable. We promise awin-win outcome for every attendee. Pre-registrationis required at: placement@jvsnj.org. Incase of inclement weather, please call 1-973-674-6330 after 7:30 am to ensurethe program is being held. The meetingis at Pine Brook Jewish Center, 174 Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ 07045.

Wednesday, January8th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Areyou a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is anonline 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 toregistrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download theinformation 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, NY10016.

Wednesday, January8th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Win Sheffield, a CareerCoach, who will give a presentation titled: Why Don't I have a Job Yet? A job search involves many moving parts withresumes, letters, networking events, keeping up with contacts, as well asdifferent kinds of research and analysis and interviews to prepare for. On topof that we do not always really want to do it and so do not approach it asstraightforwardly as we might. Win will teach you to: 1) Plan in a way thatsustains you in your campaign, 2) Give yourself support setting goals andtargets and learn the difference, 3) Recognize what is hard and easy for youand incorporate that into your plan, 4) Know the importance of what you want ina job, and 5) Identify where you are and adjust your activity accordingly. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Wednesday, January8th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon andWarren Counties will host Linda Trignano,a Communications & Leadership Expert, who will give a presentation titled: The Power of LinkedIn. For additional information or to register,please contact Elise Prezant at 1-908-725-7799 x108 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org. Please let me know if you are planning onattending. In the event of inclementweather, I want to make sure that I notify you if I have to make a last minutechange. The meeting is at JewishFamily Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, 150-A West HighStreet, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Wednesday, January8th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host a programtitled: Dealing With RoadBlocks and Setting Goals. Learnhow to: 1) Recognize common blocks, 2) How to move beyond the blocks or avoidthem, 3) Where to find motivation and support, and 4) Long and short term goalsetting. Additional information isavailable at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. The meeting is at St.Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street),Montclair, NJ 07042.

Wednesday, January8th from 6:45 - 9:30 pm: The Hillsdale Career Resource Ministry Network Groupwill host Dee McSweeney, who willgive a presentation titled: Adult Bullyingin the Workplace. Dee will spend ahalf hour on a truly sensitive issue which we have all happened upon in oneform or another. We then will break into 3 groups and eachgroup will have an opportunity to ask questions of John Carvelli, Gary andmyself regarding your job search, salary questions, resume summaries/profilesand other important topics. Foradditional information, contact: John Carvelli at 201-995-7895, john.carvelli@pimco.com,or Janelle Razzino at 201-722-3111, janelle@razzinoassociates.com. Themeeting is at St. John The Baptist Church, in the Sheen Room of the ParishCenter, at 69 Valley Road, Hillsdale NJ 07642.

Thursday, January9th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Trinity Church will host Alex Freund, a career and interviewing coach, who will give aspecial Resume Tune-Up and LinkedInWorkshop. Participants will learnabout resume appearance, common resume mistakes, what constitutes an effectiveresume, the effective use of keywords, and many other pertinent tips forimproving your resume. Alex will also discuss what constitutes an effectiveLinkedIn profile and share ideas to help you be found by recruiters. Registration is required at http://tinyurl.com/a878e9b. Provide your contact information and click onSubmit to receive an
automatic confirmation. On January 7 youwill get an email with further instructions. For additional information, contact Alex at mailto:alex@landingexpert.com.The meeting will be atthe Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 08540.

Thursday,January 9th 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-InJob 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-seekersin a supportive environment. Handoutsand resources will be provided. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Thursday, January9th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: NNJ ASTD will host Cynthia Clark, President of Career Quest Coaching, who will give apresentation titled: Communicating bythe Numbers: How to Communicate Successfully with Recruiters and HiringManagers of Any Age. Cynthia will discuss generationalcommunication preferences and more in her presentation. Come and learn the fascinating facts aboutcommunicating with different generations. Leave with tips and techniques on howto improve your next interview or networking interaction. Don't miss an evening where you can expandyour network, make new friends, share knowledge with your peers, and hearhighly relevant and beneficial insights and perspectives from experts in themarketplace. For additionalinformation, contact Alicja Lisnow at a_lisnow@yahoo.com. Please register at: http://astd19.eventbrite.com. The meeting is at the Cedar Hill ChristianReformed Church, 422 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.

Thursday, January9th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: Immaculate Conception Church Employment and CareerSupport Group will host a special meeting titled: Cover Letter Roundtable. Please RSVP via employmentministry@gmail.com, the website at: www.iccemploymentministry.org, or call Patricia Yannotta Panzarino at1.908.448.2297. The meeting is atImmaculate Conception Church's Nazareth House, 88 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ,08876.

Friday, January10th from 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton PublicLibrary and the Professional Service Group of Mercer will co-host MikePalestina, an ExecutiveCoach, who will give a presentation titled: Emotional Intelligence andNon-Verbal Communications. Mike believes the key to successful leadershipis emotional awareness and management of ourselves and others. When we need to understand others, it isimportant to know what they are feeling and thinking. A recent Harvard University study on careersuccess concluded that emotional skills mattered twice as much as IQ andtechnical skills. Emotional awareness ofourselves and others is critical to overall organizational effectivenessincluding recruiting (81% of job candidates lie about themselves in jobinterviews), employee engagement (70% of American workers are disengaged), andretention of top performers (48% cite lack of trust as reason for leaving) toname just a few. Come learn the scienceand myths of non-verbal communications and how your lack of awareness might benegatively impacting your performance in interviews. The meeting is atthe Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Friday, January10th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host JoeFairless, who will give a presentation titled: Supercharge Your Career: Become a Networking Expert. Joe will offer tips for successfulnetworking. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Saturday, January11th from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host Abby Kohut, AKA Absolutely Abby,President of Staffing Symphony, who will give a presentation titled: Exposing the Hidden Job Market. Although the economy is improving, this stillis not your Grandma's job market. Manyof the jobs are hidden from plain view and unless you learn about the new wayto job hunt, you will be left out in the cold. Absolutely Abby will teach youhow easy it really is to uncover the hidden job market. You will learn: 1) Whythe job market is hidden in the first place, 2) Three ways to hobnob with CTOs,CFOs and other C-suite members, 3) Why you are always on an interview even inyour pajamas, 4) How to solve problems for companies who do not know that theyhave them, and 5) Three ways to use social media to generate opportunities youdid not know existed. More informationis available at www.thebreakfastclubnj.com. The meeting is at the DaysHotel Conference Center, 195 Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. There is a meeting fee of $10 to cover thecost of the hotel conference room.

Monday, January13th from 10:00 - 11:30 am: The Parsippany Area Chamberof Commerce will host: Neil Cooper,a leadership and personal development coach, who will give a presentation titled:Networkingto Build Your Personal Safety Net. In the workshop, we will learn about: Whatnetworking is; What it means to you; How to network effectively and enjoy it;and How to build your network so it is a positive tool for giving andreceiving. Networking is a meaningful way to make a difference through yourcareer and build your personal safety net. Registration is required at http://parsippanychambernetworking.eventbrite.com/?s=17795805and space is limited to 60 registrations. The meeting will be at the ParsippanyLibrary, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ 07054

Monday, January13th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host MimAnzolut, who will give a presentation titled: Writing a Winning Resume. Mim will discuss writing a resume to give you a competitive edge. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, January14th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Temple Beth Shalom CareerNetworking Group will host Lisa Chenofsky Singer, anAdjunct Professor at Rutgers University, who will give a presentationtitled: Hear What I Say, Listen to What I Mean. Learn how you think,interpret, and deliver your messages. Learn how you see the world aroundyou. Learn to understand yourself andthe situation. Please register at: tbscareernetworking@gmail.com.The meeting is at Temple Beth Shalom, 193 East Mount Pleasant Avenue,Livingston, NJ 07039.

Tuesday, January14th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, whowill give a presentation titled: KeyResume Issues. For more informationcontact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Wednesday, January15th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Areyou a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is anonline 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 toregistrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download theinformation 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, NY10016.

Wednesday, January15th from 1:30 - 4:30 pm: The NJ Chapter of theChemPharma Association will host JulienneB. Ryan, Principal at the Career Concierge, who will give a presentationtitled: It Is All About Your Back Story. Do you ever wonder about how you are going tomake a memorable impression? Julienne will show us why developing and utilizingyour Back Story and personal narratives effectively help engage your listenersin interviews and professional settings.Drawing from her own experience guiding executives and managers, Julienne leadsclients through a journey of self-discovery. The goal: helping them to telltheir story memorably in ways that helps them to define their next chapter andget them to their goals. A career coach, trainer, storyteller and humorist,Julienne brings to her work, twenty five years of experience as a talentmanagement professional with specialties in recruitment, and employeedevelopment. For additionalinformation, contact Peter Nirchio at tewks2@embarqmail.com. Please register at: at www.chempharma.net. The meeting is at Morris County Library, 30East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ 07981.

Wednesday, January15th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will host DavidLees, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Marketing Yourself with Confidence. David will offer tips on how to stand outfrom your competition to land a job. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, January16th from 9:30 am - 12:30 am: The Westport Public Librarywill host Michael Shavel, of theConnecticut Dept. of Labor, who will give a presentation titled: Over 40 and Looking for Work. Michael will present job search strategiesfor the older worker. Hear about the need to step out of the box and embracenew theories and technology. Become familiar with the impact of fourgenerations in today's workplace. Please register in advance for this workshopby calling Michael at 1.203.455.2707 or Kristina at 1.203.455.2704. Sign-instarts at 9 am. Additional informationis available on the library's website at: www.westportlibrary.org. The meeting is at the Westport Public Library,20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.

Friday, January17th from 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton PublicLibrary and the Professional Service Group of Mercer will co-host Rod Colon, an Executive Coach, who willgive a presentation titled: Building and Sustaining Relationships throughEmpowered Networking. Networking is not just about socialinteractions. Rather, it builds relationships and business intelligence betweenpeople within the same industry and across industries. The meeting is at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Friday, January17th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host EileenSharaga, who will give a presentation titled: Self Assessment and Career Goals. Eileen will offer tips for assessing your individual skills and how toposition them in today's marketplace. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Saturday, January18th from 8:15 - 10:30 am: The Saint Gregory the GreatNetworking Group will host: LloydFeinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Recruitersand Hiring Executives: How to Sell Them Successfully the First Time. Moreinformation is available at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=283. The meeting is at SaintGregory the Great' Church, 4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.

Saturday, January18th from 8:30 - 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT)meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech about themselves -- whoyou are, what you are looking for, target companies (2-3), how the group canhelp you, and how you can help the group. This is followed by a short periodfor networking with people you would like to introduce yourself to and exchangebusiness cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for: 1) ResumeAssistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want it reviewed.) or2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A) Small groupadvice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help to reinvigoratetheir job search, or B) Large group discussion on various job search relatedtopics. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 EastLane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

Saturday, January18th from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: The Sayreville PublicLibrary will host a special program titled: Let a Professional Polish Your Résumé. We all know the jobmarket is tough. Give your best first impression to potential employersby making your résumé shine. Dr. Colleen Georges will spend one-on-one timewith attendees, giving each résumé an honest critique with suggestions forimprovement. To register, contact Alainaat alainad@lmxac.org or call 1-732-727-0212ex. 25. You will be assigned a 15-minute time slot. You need only bring a copyof your résumé and a pen. The meeting is at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.

Tuesday, January21st from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will host RobHellmann, who will give a presentation titled: Advanced LinkedIn: Jump-start Your Career. Rob will demonstrate advanced techniques forleveraging LinkedIn. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Tuesday, January21st from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host GeorgePace, who will give a presentation titled: You, the Product. Georgewill focus on the value of social networking. For more informationcontact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Wednesday, January22nd from 10:00 - 11:30 am: The Westport Public Library'sBusiness Librarian, Sylvia Schulman,who will give a presentation titled: EnergizeYour Job Search. Gain an advantage by using valuable online tools such asReference USA, LexisNexis and Business Company Resource Center. Ms. Schulmanwill show you how to identify your key companies, spot industry trends, and getin-depth background information for greater success in networking andinterviewing. Additional information is available on the library's website at: www.westportlibrary.org. The meeting is at the Westport Public Library,20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.

Wednesday, January22nd from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Areyou a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is anonline 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 toregistrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download theinformation 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, NY10016.

Wednesday, January22nd from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will host MichellePyram, who will give a presentation titled: How Do I Get Paid For... Who I Am? Michelle will help you identify theassumptions and blocks that may be holding back your career. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday,January 23rd 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-InJob 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-seekersin a supportive environment. Handoutsand resources will be provided. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Friday, January24th from 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton PublicLibrary and the Professional Service Group of Mercer will co-host a specialpanel discussion titled: Panelists ThatHave Reinvented Their Professional Self By Starting Their Own Business. Thepanelists have reinvented their professional self by starting their ownbusiness. Some in a current transition may be considering just such a move,either because they cannot break back into a company, or they now choose towork for themselves. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear each storyfrom the panelists, and then ask questions of all of the panelists. Themeeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton,NJ 08542.

Friday, January24th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host CharlesMoldenhauer, who will give a presentation titled: Sell Yourself as a Consultant. Charles will discuss the pros and cons of being a consultant. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Saturday, January25th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host a special BusinessPlanning Startup Workshop Focusing On Research and Resources. This is the first training workshop for the New York StartUP 2014 Business PlanCompetition. Learn what a business plan requires and how to dothe necessary research. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Monday, January27th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host CeliaCurrin, who will give a presentation titled: The Job Search: Managing Your Head Game and Your Energy. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, January 27thfrom 6:00 – 8:00 pm:The New Jersey North Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive GroupGPSEG (formerly NJENG) invites youto an After Hours Social. Come foran evening of intelligent conversation, business networking, reconnecting withgood friends, or making new ones. This is a great way for working members tokeep in touch and meet the many new members. We invite other executive level networkinggroups such as: ChemPharma, FENG, IERG, MENG, NJ-SENG, and TENG. No RSVP or registration isneeded, and there is no cost to attend. The meeting is at the Hamilton ParkHotel, 175 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.

Monday, January27th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO)will host: David Lewis, CEO of Operation Inc, who will give a presentation titled: Interview from the Interviewer's Perspective. What is going on in the interviewer's mind asshe is interviewing you? If her mind is wandering, then you have a problem.David will discuss how to interview so that the interviewer is focusing on you. Additionalinformation is available on WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com. Pleaseregister in advance at http://WNO20140127.eventbrite.com. The meetingwill be at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson,NY 10520.

Monday, January 27thfrom 7:00 – 9:00 pm:Temple Community Network (TCN) will host Speakerand Topic to be Determined. The meeting is at BarnertTemple, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

Tuesday, January28th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host MikePalestina, an ExecutiveCoach, who will give a presentation titled: Non-Verbal CommunicationsDuring Your Job Search. For moreinformation contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Wednesday, January29th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Areyou a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is anonline 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 toregistrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download theinformation 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, NY10016.

Wednesday, January29th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will host JohnCrant, who will give a presentation titled: Building Your Professional Network With LinkedIn. John will demonstrate how to start networkingwith LinkedIn.com's networking personal profiles and then use your expandednetwork in your search for your next career challenge. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, January30th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will host KristinaLeonardi, who will give a presentation titled: Who Are You and What Are You Supposed to Be Doing with Your Life? Kristina will discuss re-assessing who youare and what you should be doing with your life. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Friday, January31st from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host TheodoreHenderson, who will give a presentation titled: The Indisputable Laws to Become a Successful Leader and Expand YourCareer. Theodore will sharetechniques for becoming an effective leader. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.


Weekdays, startingat 11:00 am. JobTalkAmerica, a daily Internet radio program, is designed tohelp you reinvent, reposition and reinvigorate your job search and work life.As advocates for the unemployed, hosts TedCanova and Sam Zeff have created a nationwide community that gives voiceback to the jobless. The show welcomes you into the conversation and providesjob search advice that's easy to understand and use everyday. Listen liveonline at: http://www.JobTalkAmerica.com JobTalkAmericaarchives are available anytime.

The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, located at 188 Madison Avenue @34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers an extensive series of weeklyprograms pertaining to job search, training, and career advice. Inquiries about programs may be made bycalling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/65/calendarfor a detailed list of upcoming classes.

The WestportPublic Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880 offers aninteresting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, andcareer advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/events for adetailed list of upcoming events. In addition, many of these informativepresentations are recorded and the podcasts can be viewed 24/7, when timeallows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way ofseeing a great presentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home.Isn't technology great!

Wednesdays, from7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, located at St. Luke's ChurchHall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.A nonsectarian job-search, career-change and support group meets; variousspeakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing your accomplishments, resumes,and networking. For a schedule of upcoming presentations, click on their linkat: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or call (973) 783-3442 for additionalinformation.

The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey(PSGCNJ) offers a Free 2 1/2 Day Accelerated Career Training Workshops, asdescribed below:

Monday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Employment Orientation andSelf-Assessment: The Emotional Side of Job Loss, Employment Search Techniquesand Tools, Goals That Drive Business, Introduction to C.A.R. Stories.

Tuesday 9:30am - 12:45pm, Communications: 30 SecondCommercials and Development, Telephone Communications, E-Mail Basics, SalaryNegotiation, Contracting and Recruiters.

Tuesday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Networking: 30 SecondCommercials, CAR Stories, Development, Introduction to Networking, Types ofNetworking, Networking Tips, Getting Organized – A Marketing Plan, NetworkingGroups and Web Sites.

Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:45 pm, Resumes and Cover Letters:Transferable Skills, C.A.R. Story Examples, Cover Letters - Rationale, Formatsand Types, Cardinal Rules and Common Mistakes, Resumes: Key Concepts, Types andFormats, Technical Aspects of Resume Writing, Resume Resources.

Wednesday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Interviewing: 30 SecondCommercials, Preparing For the Interview, Interview Types, Interview Stages,Compensation Negotiation and Counter-Offers, Appropriate vs. InappropriateQuestions.

Please call 1-908-445-5730 or click on http://psgcnj.org/training_curriculum.html foravailability, upcoming training dates, or additional information on these freeworkshops.

Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:48 pm (PST) . Posted by:

"Alex Freund" alexfreund10

I am offering again a FREE community service at the Trinity Church of
Princeton http://www.trinityprinceton.org/ in the form of a "Resume Tune-up
and LinkedIn Workshop". Participants will walk away with knowledge about
subjects such as; the resume appearance, how to avoid common resume
mistakes, what constitutes an effective resume, the effective way of using
keywords in addition to many pertinent tips for resume improvements. We
will also discuss what constitutes an effective LinkedIn profile. Who is
this workshop for? It is mostly recommended for people who are currently in
transition or others who are considering changing jobs.

Where: Trinity Church - 33 Mercer Street Princeton, NJ 08540

When: THURSDAY, January 9, 2014 from 1:00 pm to approx. 4:00 pm

How to sign up: Click on this URL: http://tinyurl.com/a878e9b

to provide your contact information and click on "Submit" to receive an
automatic confirmation.

Next step: On January 7 you will get an email with further instructions.

Trinity Church is limiting attendance to a maximum of 80 people. As soon as
we reach this number the signup sheet will become inactive.

If you wish to learn more about my background please click on the links
below in my electronic signature.

Alex

Alex Freund

(609)333-8866

Email me at: <mailto:alex@landingexpert.com> alex@landingexpert.com

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Read my blogs at: www.landingexpert.com/job-search-tips/

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