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Sat Jun 21, 2014 5:30 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"john sampson" jcsspike
COMBINED DINNER MTG
– TUESDAY, June 24th
Recruiter Night Out
Raffle: Donated by Razzino Associates
On Tuesday evening, June 24th,
MIS Network Associates (MNA), IT-Networking, the ETPNetwork, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Networking, and Careers In
Transition (CIT) will host a combined
Recruiter Night Out dinner meeting for members, alumni, friends, and guests at The
Holiday Inn in Totowa, NJ. The Recruiter
Night Out will include a dialogue with a panel of four recruiters from the
venues listed below responding to pre-published questions and ad hoc inquiries
from the dinner meeting attendees:
- Corporate: Jack Renahan - REMA TIP TOP NA
- Contingency: Janelle
Razzino - Razzino Associates
- Corporate: Ann
Rosenblum - CIT
- Consulting: Dawn Dellavecchia - ExperisIT
The panel will be moderated by Bob
Larson Berman Larson Kane.
As president of
Berman Larson Kane, which was named "Best Employer in New Jersey" by NJBIZ
magazine. Bob leads one of the country's foremost staffing firms and one of the first
nationally-credentialed firms in the United States.
Bob is a
nationally recognized speaker and author whose published works include Aim,
Shoot, Get Hired! and numerous articles in a wide range of professional
journals and magazines.
In addition to
his work as president, he served for two terms as chairman of the board of the
National Association of Personnel Services, a national organization that represents
more than 1,000 staffing firms. He has also served the Association as district
director as well as president of the New Jersey Staffing Association and
certified employment arbitrator and staffing ethics chairperson for New Jersey.
Inducted into the
Staffing Hall of Fame in 2007 and the recipient of numerous awards for his work
throughout the years, Bob began his career in 1980 when he was one of two
founding partners of both Berman & Larson and Larson Consulting Services.
He purchased the firm from his partner in 1988 and purchased HR Pros, a Rose
Kane company in 1999. In 2008 he acquired a clinical and medical affairs
recruiting and consulting firm.
Holding a
bachelor's degree from New Jersey City University where he majored in sociology
and minored in computer science. He has completed graduate studies in human
resources and people development at New School for Social Research. Bob earned
CPC (certified personnel consultant) designation in 1992.
Unedited questions for the panel are
included below. These questions are subject to editing until Friday, June 20th,
when the final list will be published electronically to the previous
recipients. Please return your comments
on the questions to John Sampson at jcsspike@yahoo.comASAP. The final questions will be
available in hard copy at the registration desk the evening of the dinner
meeting on June 24th. Again, ad hoc
questions will be accepted by the Moderator during the discussion with the
panelists and Bob Larson may have a few questions for the panelists himself.
The schedule for the dinner
meeting on June 24th will be:
- 6:00 to 6:45 pm– Registration, "speed dating", and cash bar
- 6:45 to 7:15 pm- Introductions
- 7:15 pm - Buffet Dinner
- 8:00 pm - Panel discussion moderated by Mike
Szot
- 9:30 Approx - Raffle – You Must Be There To Win
The informal groups are so
helpful in networking that we will do the "speed dating" on the 24thbefore we sit down for dinner and the general introductions. Briefly, these informal "dates" consist of up
to 4 people and last for 5 to 10 minutes. At the end of the 10 minutes, the groups break up and new ones are
formed with different participants. Suggested dialogues for your "speed dating"
encounters will be provided at the registration desk in case you are at a loss
for what to say during these conversations.
There will be an opportunity to
circulate up to 50 copies of your resume, personal bio, leads, or other
appropriate material in a handout for each participant from the dinner.
The cost will be $45 for everyone
if forwarded by mail or other to John Sampson by COBMonday, June 23rd at 2 Blackfoot Cir, Wayne NJ 07470. Checks should be made out to John Sampson who
can be reached by phone at 973-248-3251 or via email at jcsspike@yahoo.com. Reservations can also be made by contacting
Lizanne Fiorentino at lizanne@ignitetheflame.com but checks must be sent directly to John.
An initial list of attendees will
be emailed to all the RSVPs, members of MNA, the ETPNetwork, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Ntwkg, IT-Net, CIT, AWC and
other interested parties the weekend of June 21st/22nd for initial
review and correction. The RSVP list
will facilitate networking at the June 24th meeting and can be used to
communicate with attendees in advance or after the dinner meeting. For those
attendees who are working, current work affiliation, email address, three
previous companies you've worked for/consulted at, professional job interest or
position availability must be included in your RSVP.
For those attendees who are in
transition your previous company, three target companies should be included in
your RSVP as well as the type of position you seek.
A "final" numbered RSVP list of
attendees will be available along with the pre-published questions and an ID
badge at the registration desk on the 24th. Your number on the final RSVP list should be
part of your introduction: "I'm number x
on the RSVP list …". All attendees should have their sharp, crisp, 30 second
elevator speech at the ready. Too many
"ahs, dees and doeses" will be cut off unceremoniously. Remember, you and your
introduction will be between the rest of the attendees and dinner!
A final RSVP list of the actual
attendees will be emailed to everyone who participated by June 28th.
We will accept a LIMITED number
of walk-ins on the 24th. Anyone who
attends on the 24thand whose check has not been received by COBon the 23rd will be charged $60 WITHOUT EXCEPTION. There will be NO refunds and no
shows WILL be billed.
Again, bring 50 copies of your
bio/resume, leads, or materials you wish to be included in the handout the
evening of June 24th.
Directions to the Holiday Inn at One Rt 46 Westbound in Totowa can be
found at www.holiday-
Dues are due for MNA Members.
If you would like to help out at
the meeting on the 24th, volunteer to be a "Meeting Marshall". Call John Sampson at 973-248-3251 for
details. We may be able to use your
help!!!
Please join us for what always is
a well attended evening of lively discussion, expert opinion, great networking
opportunities, and a chance to just catch up.
In case of a snow emergency, our
event will be rescheduled to June the 25th– same time, same
location. Only kidding!!!!!
Draft Questions for
Recruiters Night Out 06/24/14 (Pls edit
these questions appropriately and return the results to John Sampson)
Industry Related
1. What is your
perception of the current job market in general such as demand for IT,
HR, Fin Svcs, and Eng skills for both contract and permanent senior positions?
2. Are there any key industries to target?
a. Growth industries?
b. specific companies?
3. Do you see or anticipate any impact on hiring –
in financial services or other - as a result of the slow market improvement we
are experiencing?
Client Related
4. What are the top issues or problems that your
clients are trying to solve?
a. most
sought after skills?
5. When a client specifies "hands on"
a. do you ask for a clarification / definition?
b. what is your interpretation?
6. What is your/your client's policy regarding
references and Social Security numbers up front? Are they required, what should
a candidate do when asked for them?
Personal
7. What makes a resume click with you? Can you relate any examples?
8. What can a person do to differentiate
themselves?
9. How important is networking in getting a new
position?
10. How and how often should candidates stay in
touch with you?
11. Do you use LinkedIn as part of your search
process in looking for candidates? Do
you want to see a resume as part of a candidate's profile?
Final
12. Considering
the audience tonight, and the current status of the market as you see it is
there a final piece of advice you would like to offer them about dealing with
Recruiters like yourselves?
June 24 - Tues - Recruiter Night Out - Bob Larson Moderator: Berman Larson Kane - Janelle Razzino: Razzino Associates - Dawn Dellavecchia: Experis IT - Ann Rosenblum: CIT - Jack Renahan: REMA TIP TOP
Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:13 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Ramsey JSWTMembers:
Listedbelow are next week's upcoming networking events. All meetings are open to thepublic, plus you are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. Try going to atleast one or two meetings a week, what you learn there will definitely helpshorten your time in transition. Also, many of these groups convene in theevening, so it will not take time away from your daily job search activities.
Thinkof these meetings as opportunities, sort of like going to school, to learnsomething that can reduce your time in transition by gaining knowledge in jobsearch and interviewing skills needed to excel and standout from yourcompetition.
Intraveling to these events, consider car pooling. Not only will it reduce thecost of driving there, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem togo much faster.
Next Saturday, I will bedistributing a complete list of upcoming July Networking Events. If anyone is aware of a meeting that youwould like to share with the group, please let me know and I will gladlyinclude it. Also, if any transitionsupport group would like to start receiving this list to share with yourmembers, please let me know and it would be my pleasure to add your group'se-mail address to my 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, TheBronc, an on-campus radio station at Rider University. Hosts FrankKovacs and Wanda Ellet bring youthe best career advice, no matter what stage your career is in. Whether you arein 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 aunique topic. Don't forget to tune into107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7 The Bronc's free Android and IPhone Apps. Listeners can reach the studio with theirquestions at 1-877-900-1077. Inaddition, interesting previous episodes are availableat: http://comm.rider.edu/thebronc/?page_id=356.
Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Callin your job search questions every Monday night to a liveRadio Show titled: Own Your Careerhosted by Rod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer. Dial 1-347-857-3320 withyour questions to get proven guidance from the # 1 career coach in the UnitedStates, specialized in the 7 Step JobSearch and author of the book WinThe Race For 21st Century Jobs. Get free coaching with challenges you encountersteering your career in the rough seas of the 21st century job market.
In addition tothe great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) website at: www.nhnusa.org for additionalmeeting.
Monday, June 23rd from 10:00 am -12:00 noon: PSG: BioPharm Accountability Group. This group's meeting is a small work groupformat meant for anyone who wants to work within the BioPharm industry in anyjob function: R&D, Sales, IT, Accounting, etc. The purpose of the group isto enable people who want to work in the BioPharm industry to have a forum toreceive and offer guidance to each other, address challenges specific to theindustry, set and report on weekly job seeking goals, and to network. Themeeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 65Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Monday, June 23rd from 10:30 am -1:00 pm: ProfessionalService Group of Central NJ will host PaulHatrak, who will give a presentation titled: Communicating for Success Watch Your Language. Additionalinformation is available at: www.psgcnj.org. Themeeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West HighStreet, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday,June 23rd from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host DylanDeYoung, who will give a presentation titled: Your Job Search is A Full Time Job: How toManage Your Job Search. Dylan will discuss the4 Steps job seekers should follow for success. Learn how to: 1) Create a target of job prospects using social mediasites such as LinkedIn, 2) Develop a simple plan to follow to contact hiringmanagers, 3) Follow up with people who have received your information, and 4)Prepare for your interview. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industryand Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, June 23rd from 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Temple Community Network (TCN) will host Linda Trignano, a career coach, whowill give a presentation titled: TimeManagement Magic. In today's busyworld, having enough time for things that are important can seem impossible,especially during a job search. Whether your calendar is filled withcommitments or you need to get through piles of paperwork, either can easilylead to stress, frustration, and be overwhelming because you don't see any endin sight. You can come in early, stay late, take work home, do two things atonce -- but your to-do list just keeps getting longer and longer! Soundfamiliar? Time is a resource distributed to everyone in equal measure. Discoverthe power of managing your time effectively. Time management is much morecomplicated than making a list and checking things off. The first step isrecognizing what needs to change and then doing something about it. Becomingaware and making simple changes how you use time can bring about dramaticperformance improvements. Come join our facilitator and other workshopparticipants to tackle your time management issues and speed up your work routine.You will gain a deeper understanding of how your time management skills have adirect effect on the efficiency and quality of your work and personal life, andreview strategies to bring about change. The meeting is at Barnert Temple, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.
Tuesday, June 24th from 6:00 – 10:00 pm: RecruiterNight Out Dinner Meeting. The panel will be moderated by Bob Larson, founding partner of both Berman and Larson ConsultingServices, who will moderate a panel of the distinguished participantsincluding: 1) Janelle Razzino,of Razzino Associates, 2) Ann Rosenblumof CIT, 3) Dawn Dellavecchia ofExperisIT, and Jack Renahan of REMATIP TOP. Panelist will respond topre-published questions and ad hoc inquiries from thedinner meeting attendees. Thecost is $45 if forwarded to John Sampson by June 23rd at 2 BlackfootCir, Wayne NJ 07470. Checks should be made out to John Sampson who can bereached at 973-248-3251 or via email at jcsspike@yahoo.com. The meeting is at the Holiday Inn, One Route 46 West, Totowa, NJ,07512.
Tuesday, June 24th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, whowill give a presentation titled: P-A-RTheory and Workshop. For moreinformation contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.
Wednesday, June 25th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will offer a program titled: WorkSearchOrientation. Are you a 40+ jobseeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provideslinks to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at nocost to individuals. After taking theorientation, WorkSearch isaccessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Librarycomputers. Attendees will be shown howto download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USBdrive). The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York,NY 10016.
Wednesday, June 25th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Win Sheffield, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Be The Master of Your Accomplishments: The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do to AccelerateYour Career. The keyto impressing anyone in an interview or in a networking situation is to be ableto convey the value you bring to the table. Employers want employees who bringcreative solutions and deal efficiently with problems. By relating how you havesolved problems in the past, perhaps problems very much like the ones they facenow, you will put yourself in the best position to be taken seriously. Join career coach, Win Sheffield to learn howto pick and deliver your accomplishment stories so you convey your valuecompellingly, and be asked back. Topics covered will include: 1) Identifyingthe messages you want to deliver, 2) Matching your stories to your audience,and 3) How to deliver your message with clarity and purpose, what Hollywood canteach us about telling our stories. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, June25th from 6:45 - 9:00 pm, The Bronxville Career Network willhost Constance Peters, a CertifiedFinancial Planner, and John DeAngelis,a fine arts photographer, who will moderate a program titled: LINKED-IN AND YOU. Please arrive at6:45 pm for a FREE professional headshot to use as the picture on yourLinked-In profile page. Topics to be discussed include: profile pagedevelopment, making contacts of mutual value, researching and followingcompanies and potential employers, locating and applying to job openings, andthe value of Linked-In Groups. Additionally, Project Managers Carl Gessman and Tom Weibrecht will contribute to this program which will answermany questions about how to create and maintain an effective Linked-In profilepage. For further information, e-mailSheila Larkin at atlarkin5@optonline.net or telephone her at 914-393-2258. Fora Google map of the location, click on the following link: http://bit.ly/BCNatRCB. The meeting is atThe Reformed Church of Bronxville, in the Edwards Room, 180 PondfieldRoad, at the corner of Midland Ave, Bronxville, NY 10708.
Wednesday, June 25th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host aspecial: Interviewing Workshop. In this meeting, job seekers have anopportunity to pair up and practice asking and answering interview questions.You get valuable feedback from your partner and the facilitator and have anopportunity to role play. Additional informationis available 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 UnionStreet), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Wednesday, June 26th from 9:30 - 12:30 am: The Westport Public Library will host Paul Fedor, of the Connecticut Dept ofLabor, who will give a presentation titled: Who You Know, Effective Strategies for Networking. Paul will discuss how effective networkingcan revitalize your job search and assist you in securing your next position.Discover how to best utilize current technology and other resources to developand cultivate your network. Advanceregistration is required. Email Kristina.Stevenson@ct.gov. For more information, contact Margie Freilich-Den at: 1.203.291.4845or mfreilich-den@westportlibrary.org. Sign in at 9 am. Workshop starts at 9:30 am. Additional information is available on thelibrary's website at: www.westportlibrary
Wednesday, June26th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will offer a program titled: Career Resources. Explorejob and career resources available at the SIBL Library and other public sites;Find industry and career advice, resume guides and more. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Friday, June 27th from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of MercerCounty is pleased to present our FirstAnnual Open Networking BYO Summer Picnic. Please join acquaintances new andold, discuss your challenges and accomplishment, and bring and share somesummer treats. Coffee/Tea provided by the Princeton Public Library. The meetingis at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, June 27th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Ettie Steg, whowill give a presentation titled: BodyLanguage. Ettie will demonstrate howto master your body movements to convey the right message during interviews andpresentations. Learn a special set ofbody- language skills for Skype interviews and presentations. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
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