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Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:28 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Ramsey JSWT Members:
Listed below are next week'supcoming networking events. All meetings are open to the public, plus you arewelcome and strongly encouraged to attend. Try going to at least one or twomeetings a week, what you learn there will definitely help shorten your time intransition. Also, many of these groups convene in the evening, so it will nottake time away from your daily job search activities.
Think of these meetings asopportunities, sort of like going to school, to learn something that can reduceyour time in transition by gaining knowledge in job search and interviewingskills needed to excel and standout from your competition.
In traveling to these meetings,consider car pooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of driving there, butthe friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.
In the event of snow or inclementweather, please check with the meeting organizer if the presentation will becanceled or postponed before traveling there. Your safety is important! Pleaserely on your best judgment before venturing out on slippery roads.
If anyone is aware of an upcomingmeeting that you would like to share with the group, please let me know and Iwill gladly include it. Also, if any transition support group would like tostart receiving this list to share with your members, please let me know and itwould be my pleasure to add your group to the distribution list.
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue
Next Week'sUpcoming Networking 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. In addition, interesting previous episodes areavailable at: http://comm.rider.edu/thebronc/?page_id=356.
Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Call in yourjob search questions every Mondaynight to a live Radio Showtitled: Own Your Career hosted by Rod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer. Dial 1-347-857-3320 with yourquestions to get proven guidance from the # 1 career coach in the UnitedStates, specialized in the 7 Step JobSearch and author of the book Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs. Getfree coaching with challenges you encounter steering your career in the roughseas of the 21st century job market.
Sunday, April 13thfrom 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will host Ed McCabe, a Lee, Hecht, Harrisoncareer coach, and Rich Kritzer whowill present the third segment of a four part workshop titled: Get Your Message Out – NETWORKING.Getting the message out about who you are and what you have to offer to peoplewho are likely to hire you is at the heart of the job search process. Thistechnique is often referred to as Networking. All are welcome! For additionalinformation, please call Carol Shea at 1-201-447-4215 or Tom Lewis at1-201-445-1864. The workshop is at OurLady of Mount Carmel Church, One Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, in thelower church meeting room.
Monday, April 14thfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will hostJeffrey Marshall, will give apresentation titled: Blah, Blah, Blog. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, April 14thfrom 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Celia Currin, whowill give a presentation titled: Interviewing:How to Get Them and How to Prepare for Them. Celia will discuss four approaches to gettinginterviews and how to put your best foot forward during an interview. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Tuesday, April 15thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Librarywill host Celia Currin, who willgive a presentation titled: The JobSearch: Managing Your Head Game and Your Energy. You perform best when you are feelingpositive energy. Job hunting and managing your career over the long haul ishard work. It calls for skills that few of us come by naturally – and even forthose lucky ones, it is still stressful. Celia will offertips to reduce the stress of your job search. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Tuesday, April15th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Janelle Razzino, a recruiter andpresident of Razzino Associates, who will give a presentation titled: Answering the Salary Question With Ease andConfidence. Negotiate or Not, and The Close. Why Are We So Afraid to Talk AboutSalary. For more information contactSylvia 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, April16th 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, April16th from 1:30 - 4:30 pm: The NJ Chapter of the ChemPharma Association willhost Frank Dunne, afranchise fit/placement specialist with FranNet, who will give apresentation titled: AlternativesExplored, Franchising as a Career, Investment or Both. Owning abusiness can be a real alternative in today's new career paradigm. Byleveraging proven systems, franchise ownership may be just the right vehicle tohelp you achieve franchise independence, self-worth, and satisfaction. In this seminar, we will detail the basics offranchising, bust its myths and address whether and how it can meet YOUR needs,wants and goals. Topics to include: 1) Is it time to start a franchisebusiness, 2) Is owning a franchise right for you, 3) Franchising's rewards andrisks, and 4) Which research practices are best. For additionalinformation, contact George Haddad at georgejh2007@hotmail.com. Pleaseregister at: at www.chempharma.net. The meeting is at Morris County Library, 30East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ 07981.
Wednesday, April16th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Maria Guida, who will give a presentation titled: Speak With the Poise, Passion, andPersuasive Power of a Broadway Actor. Maria will discuss techniques to enhance yourprofessional image by using your voice and demeanor to project authority,authenticity, and approachability. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Wednesday, April16th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host a programtitled: Coping withChange. We all needstrategies for coping with the difficult, painful and confusing times in ourlives, times when things change. Few ofus ever really stop to reflect on the waves of change we experience. We do notreally know how to move through changes. We try to adjust quickly—move on—getover it and do not permit ourselves to feel the emotions that accompany change.At this meeting learn to: 1) Understanding your feelings, 2) Cope with stress,3) Gain control, and 4) Explore opportunities for growth. Additionalinformation is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (cornerof Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Thursday, April17th from 9:00 - 10:00 am: Free Webinar titled: How toDesign a Powerful Executive Resume to Land Interviews...Even If You are Not AnExecutive. Lisa Rangel,of Chameleon Resumes, will discuss how to transform a dullresume into an effective, powerful tool to attract executive recruiters. Click here for the details and toRegister Now.
Thursday, April17th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Precious L. Williams,Esquire, who will give a presentation titled: The WOW Factor: The Art of the Killer Pitch. Precious will discuss how to craft theperfect pitch for any audience. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Thursday, April17th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will offer a special presentation titled: A Business of Your Own - Is It Right ForYou? Find out if you have what ittakes to start a business. WIBO (Workshop in Business Opportunities) presentsthe myths and realities of being a business owner, the essential components ofa business plan and how to develop a mission statement. WIBO is a nonprofitthat provides training and support services to entrepreneurs and small businessowners. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Thursday,April 17th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library willhost Karen Palevsky, anEmployment Counselor and Career Coach, who will lead a program titled: Drop-In Job Club for College Graduates inTheir Twenties. Participants learnhow to market themselves, how to conduct a strategic job search, meet othertwenty-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, NY10016.
Friday, April 18thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and theProfessional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host David Schuchman, who will give a presentation titled: Promoting Yourself Using MailChimp. MailChimp is an easy to use email marketingservice provider. In this presentation, learn why to use electronic marketingvia email to promote you brand, protect your professional image, and enhanceyour network relationships. The meetingis at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, April 18thfrom 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 techniquesand strategies 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.
Saturday, April 19thfrom 8:15 - 10:30 am: The Saint Gregory the Great Networking Group (SGGNG)will host Ed Han, who will give a presentation titled: Linked-In: Beyond the Basics. Additional information at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=283. The meeting is at Saint Gregory the Great'Church, in the Parish Center, O'Connor Hall, at 4680 Nottingham Way, HamiltonSquare, NJ 08690.
Saturday, April 19thfrom 8:30 - 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT) meeting. Individuals givea 15 second elevator speech about themselves -- who you are, what you arelooking for, target companies (2-3), how the group can help you, and how youcan help the group. This is followed by a short period for networking withpeople you would like to introduce yourself to and exchange business cards. Thegroup then divides into smaller teams for: 1) Resume Assistance, (Please bring15 copies of your resume if you want it reviewed.) or 2) Support in OvercomingJob Search Obstacles. This includes: A) Small group advice for individuals whohave hit the wall and need help to reinvigorate their job search, or B) Largegroup discussion on various job search related topics. The meeting is in theWinston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
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