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Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:17 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Ramsey JSWT Members:
Recently I have been having problems with AOL categorizing my messages as spam and not letting me distribute it to a large number of recipients. To ensure that you receive my list of Upcoming Networking Events, please join the following Yahoo Group that I set-up at: upcoming_networking_events-subscribe@yahoogroups.com . Individuals, as well as other transition support networking groups, are welcome and encouraged to join.
In addition, my laptop computer stopped working. So, until my PC is fixed, I cannot access my distribution list. Therefore, I can only send this message to my Yahoo Networking Groups.
Listed below are Next Week's Upcoming Networking Events. All meetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend.
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.
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. Also, In the event of snow, ice, or inclement weather, please check with the meeting organizer if the presentation will be canceled or postponed before traveling there. Your safety is important. Please rely on your best judgment before venturing out on slippery roads.
Special announcement, the Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NhN) group has just been awarded a federal grant to connect employers with the long term unemployed. NhN is looking to help the Long Term Unemployed (LTU) in New Jersey, on behalf of LTU job candidates that fit the grant's criteria. NhN can offer Ready to Work on the job training funds to the employers who hire them. Please help in spreading the word to employers who can hire New Jersey Residents in Bio-Pharma/Life Sciences, Information Technology, and Advance manufacturing sectors. The NJ Resident Job link is: http://njwf.managee2e.com/applicants/new?salt=fdg3sd0YDxcseR Contact John R. Fugazzie at 1.201.351.0449 or jfugazzie@njworkforce.org for additional information.
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.
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue
Next Week's Upcoming 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 radio station at Rider University. Host Wanda Ellet brings 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. In addition, interesting previous episodes are available at: http://comm.rider.edu/thebronc/?page_id=356 .
Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Call in your job search questions every Monday night to a live Radio Show titled: Own Your Career hosted by Rod Colon , on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer . Dial 1-347-857-3320 with your questions to get proven guidance from the # 1 career coach in the United States, specialized in the 7 Step Job Search and author of the book Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs. Get free coaching with challenges you encounter steering your career in the rough seas of the 21st century job market.
In addition to the great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.com or www.nhnusa.org for additional meetings.
Saturday, March 14th from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host a Special Panel Discussion on Digital Disruption - Part 1. The panel, moderated by George Pace, will consist of the following Breakfast Club members, who are involved with various aspects of Digital: Frank Kovacs, Haresh Keswani, and Rajeev Sachdeva. Digital Disruption is defined as the change that occurs when new digital technologies and business models affect the value proposition of existing goods and services. Digital technologies such as Social Media, Big Data, Cloud and Mobile are not only disrupting business models, but the job market as well. As Digital is such a large (and at times complex) space, this month the Breakfast Club is proud to introduce a Panel Format that will walk the audience thru various aspects of Digital Disruption which include: 1) Defining Digital Disruption in today's environment, 2) Examples of where Digital has had an impact, 3) New career opportunities, and careers that maybe threatened/impacted, 4) What trends / direction should job seekers expect in the next 1-2 years. And 5) Suggested skillsets individuals should start focusing on. More information is available at www.thebreakfastclubnj.com . For 2015, meetings are free (courtesy of one of our members), plus free bagels for the first 50 attendees. Be sure to tell your friends and bring them along. The meeting is at the Days Hotel Conference Center, 195 Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. For your information, it appears that the hotel will be hosting a conference and needs to relocate our meeting to the Hooters Restaurant, which is attached to the hotel, prior to them opening for business.
Saturday, March 14th and 21st from 10:00 - 11:30 am: Princeton Public Library is offering a program titled: Introduction to Blogging Using Google Blogger. Blogging is a great way to promote yourself, and where you control your message and your brand. This is the first part of a free 2-day training program available to all visitors and patrons - No registration required - No library card needed. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Monday, March 16th from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Mondays @ 7 Group will host Dr. Paul Mahoney, who will give a presentation titled: Perception and Self-Talk . Perception and self-talk are the foundation for resilience. Resilience is the ability to bounce back. Our resilience is dependent upon how or what we convey to ourselves. For further information, contact Ed Thomas at 203-981-4648 or ejjthomasjr@gmail.com , or the group's website at http://www.mondaysat7.org/ The meeting is at the Westport United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport, CT 06880 (Exit 42 off the Merritt Parkway).
Monday, March 16th from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm : Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host David Nast, who will give a presentation titled: Negotiating Job Offers. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz . PSGCNG meets every Monday, except holidays. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, March 16th from 1:15 - 2:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Job Seekers: Download a Customized Company List for Contacts. Find Companies and Executive contacts for your next job. Search by industry as well as location, size, and sales. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, March 16th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm : The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host: Terence Finn, Chief Technology Officer at Remedy Health Media, who will give a presentation titled: Both Sides of the Table. Terence's will provide insight into one of the most significant business challenges he faces today...recruiting talent. Terence will share his perspective as a hiring manager who routinely reviews resumes and interviews candidates. In addition, Terence will discuss his own transition from one of the world's largest employers to a small entrepreneurial organization in a different industry. He will show how it is possible to change industries mid-career and share tips for those with big company experience hoping to transition into small and mid-sized businesses, one of the fastest growing job sectors in the US. Additional information is available on WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com . Please register in advance at http://WNO2015316.eventbrite.com . The meeting will be at the Croton Free Library , 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520.
Tuesday, March 17th , from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: The Sayreville Public Library will host Garret Gega, Job Developer of the Middlesex County Department of Workforce Development, who will give a presentation titled: Job Search Techniques: Resumes, Interviewing and What Employer's Expect. Learn effective techniques in resume writing, improving your interviewing skills and finding out what employers expect in job seekers. For more information or to register, contact Alaina at alainad@lmxac.org or call 732-727-0212 ex. 25 or 12. The meeting is at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.
Tuesday, March 17th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Best practices in Your Job Search Campaign. During this session you will learn about best practices of a successful job search campaign: effective job search planning strategies, marketing yourself, using social networking sites in your job search, making a good impression during the interview, and the importance of follow-up. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, March 17th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm : The Newtown Career Networking Group will host Jim Marshall, who will give a presentation titled: Blogging; How to Become the 600 Word Gorilla in the Room. Please RSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com . For more information, contact the church at 1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org . The meeting is at The Newtown Presbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.
Tuesday, March 17th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host George Pace, who will give a presentation titled: You the Product - How YOU Can Become A More Attractive Product. While you might not think of yourself as a product, do you try to differentiate your service offering from those of your competition? And what techniques can you learn from manufacturers who differentiate their products on a daily basis? This engaging presentation explores this idea by identifying key influences of the purchasing decision and specific actions manufacturers take across these dimensions, such as: 1) Product Life, 2) Customer Service, 3) Research and Development, 4) Marketing, and 5) Advertising. Once identified, the focus turns on how an individual can implement these techniques, along with ACTIONABLE steps they can start taking now to begin the journey of being a more attractive product. For more 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, March 18th from 12:30 - 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. who will give a presentation titled: Preparing for Job Interviews, The More You Prepare The Less Intimidating They Become. Increase your chances of hearing the words You are Hired by knowing how to prepare for an interview. Too many job seekers do not place enough importance and time in preparing for an interview; a sure way to outshine the other candidates is by being more prepared than they are.Tom will discuss the following: Your attire and why it's important, How body language and posture can kill an interview, Types of Interviews you can be faced with, The job application, Do you have CAR Stories ready to share, Can you answer the W questions, How well do you know your resume, What you should know about the company, and What should you ask at the end of the interview. Advanced registration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/ . The meeting is at the New York Public Library - Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, New York, NY 10017
Wednesday, March 18th 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, March 18th from 1:15 - 2:30 pm : The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Business Plan Research Workshop. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, March 18th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Robert Hellmann, a career coach at www.hellmannconsulting.com, who will give a presentation titled: Turn Job Interviews Into Offers. Have you ever walked out of an interview thinking they loved you, but then you did not get the job? Or felt a great conversation come to a halt as soon as you answered their salary question? Perhaps in one interview you felt a bit too nervous, or you simply want to polish up your interviewing skills. If any of these are true for you, then this seminar is for you. The discussion includes: 1) A strategic approach to interviewing that will put you ahead of the competition, 2) How to handle salary questions and other questions you are likely to hear, 3) What to do when they ask you about your weaknesses, 4) The three things companies look for in a candidate, and how to prepare, 5) The three questions you must ask to ensure the interview's success, and 6) How to turn a No into a Yes. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, March 18th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm : GenY Networking Group will host Michael Pilla, Founder and Creative Director of Pilla Creative Marketing, who will give a presentation titled: Marketing Your Personal Brand. Branding has changed. Once the concern solely of the large corporation, today marketing your brand is now the responsibility of any and everyone in the business world. Where branding of all sorts used to mean the stuff you created, today it is now about the story you tell. In Marketing Your Personal Brand you will learn: 1) The concept of Finding Your Why and how it sets you apart, 2) Where and how to find your marketing narrative, 3) Using your narrative to engage your target audience, 4) Creating an integrated internet presence, and 5) Implementing your brand across multiple platforms. Whether you are looking for a new position, in transition or promoting your business, Marketing Your Personal Brand will provide you with the tools to tailor a campaign to fit your needs. So come out and join us. Please plan to attend and spread the word. I am confident that Michael will not disappoint, and that you will enjoy this evening. For additional information or to register, please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com . The meeting is at the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Wednesday, March 18th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host Raymond Helfrich , who will give a presentation titled: Making Networks Work, A Practical Workshop. Raymond will talk about Networking, Why, What, Who, When, Where, and How. Additional information is 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 Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Thursday, March 19th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am : Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey will host Arne Salkin, an Account Executive at Transworld Systems, who will give a presentation titled: You Have a Profile, Now What? LinkedIn for Advanced Beginners. Some topics will include: 1) How do you send someone an invitation to link, 2) What to do with invitations from people you do not know well or do not know at all, 3) Why you cannot see names of people who viewed your profile, 4) How do you input your email addresses into your LinkedIn Account; should you, 5) How do you quickly post a message in several groups, and 6) How do you ask a question to many people at once. To register, e-mail Beverly Feldman at: bfeldman@jvsnj.org . or call: 1-973-674-0871 by noon, 3/18/2015. The meeting is at the Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981. Turn right at the sign for Golds' gym.
Thursday, March 19th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Mim Anzolut, who will give a presentation titled: Writing a Winning Resume. Learn how to put your resume to work whether you are making a career change or continuing in the same career path. Mim will discuss how to write a resume that will give you a competitive edge. Learn how to make your resume reader-friendly, connect your experience with job descriptions, and highlight your achievements. Get tips in the art of writing cover letters and thank you letters. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, March 19th from 2:00 - 4:30 pm : The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, who will give a presentation titled: Critique Your Resume. Are your resumes getting you interviews? Are you submitting the same resume for each job posting? Successful job-seekers customize their resume for each position in order to let hiring managers know immediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from a job posting into a Keyword-rich Summary. Participants must bring a current resume and 2 job postings. Pre-registration is required. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkow at snatkow@job-prep.com to enroll and receive additional information. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, March 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host David Lees, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Interview with Confidence. David will discuss the job interviewing process and learn tools to effectively stand out from other interviewers. He will demonstrate how using your Personal Core Brand and specific tools will help you replace anxiety with confidence. Learn: 1) How best to be prepared prior to your interview, 2) Three secrets to communicating and managing interviews, 3) The three steps to score points while interviewing, and 4) How to answer those troubling questing before you begin interviewing. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, March 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library in conjunction with its sponsor Citi Foundation, will host: StartUp 2015 Workshop 3: Developing Financial Statements. Learn how to develop financial statements for your business. This session will be offered three times in March. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, March 20th from 8:00 - 10:00 am: Westchester Project Managers Job Club will host: Bill Cusano, owner of and THE story wizard at Cusano Marketing LLC, who will give a presentation titled: Dancing With Dinosaurs. Bill will explain how to lead your clients from the brink of extinction to surviving and thriving in this delightful and informative talk. It is a do not miss event for a many of your professional and personal interests. The presentation is free, but seating is limited. So, please RSVP to Rich Antash at rantash@gmail.com or 1-914-343-4498 in order to reserve your seat. Free coffee and pastries will be provided. For a Google map of the location, click on the following link: http://bit.ly/FordhamWc. The meeting is at Fordham University Westchester Campus, 400 Westchester Ave, Room 142, West Harrison, NY 10604.
Friday, March 20th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a very special program titled: Get Tips and Advice from Employers Who Hire. A panel discussion for job seekers age 40 or older. Gain insight form hiring managers and HR staff in non-profit and corporate sectors as to what they are looking for in the ideal candidate. The panel members include: 1) Derrick Brown, Diversity Recruiter, Deutsche Bank USA, 2) Morgan McGowan, VP of Commercial Real Estate Finance, TD Bank, 3) Dylan DeYoung, Manager of Training and Operations, FPC, 4) Doreen Bermudez, SAGE Day Program Manager, SAGE, 5) Tiany White, Bronx Program Coordinator, Dress for Success, 6) Gregory Grinley, Director of SAGE Centers, SAGE, and7) Andrea Goldman, Senior Human Resource Director, Institute for Career Development. This panel is co-created by SAGEWorks and SIBL's Job Search Central. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, March 21st from 8:15 - 10:30 am : The Saint Gregory the Great Networking Group (SGGNG) will host a special meeting titled: Recruiter's Panel: Working with Recruiters. Join Philip Bartfield, Wanda Ellett and Ed Han as they answer your questions about how recruiters work with their corporate clients, and the best ways for you to work with recruiters. The group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month. 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, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.
Saturday, March 21st 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. CIT meets the first and third Saturday of each month except holidays. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 - 11:30 am: Princeton Public Library is offering a program titled: Introduction to Blogging Using Google Blogger. Blogging is a great way to promote yourself, and where you control your message and your brand. This is the second part of a free 2-day training program available to all visitors and patrons - No registration required - No library card needed. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Recently I have been having problems with AOL categorizing my messages as spam and not letting me distribute it to a large number of recipients. To ensure that you receive my list of Upcoming Networking Events, please join the following Yahoo Group that I set-up at: upcoming_networking_events-subscribe@yahoogroups.com . Individuals, as well as other transition support networking groups, are welcome and encouraged to join.
In addition, my laptop computer stopped working. So, until my PC is fixed, I cannot access my distribution list. Therefore, I can only send this message to my Yahoo Networking Groups.
Listed below are Next Week's Upcoming Networking Events. All meetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend.
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.
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. Also, In the event of snow, ice, or inclement weather, please check with the meeting organizer if the presentation will be canceled or postponed before traveling there. Your safety is important. Please rely on your best judgment before venturing out on slippery roads.
Special announcement, the Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NhN) group has just been awarded a federal grant to connect employers with the long term unemployed. NhN is looking to help the Long Term Unemployed (LTU) in New Jersey, on behalf of LTU job candidates that fit the grant's criteria. NhN can offer Ready to Work on the job training funds to the employers who hire them. Please help in spreading the word to employers who can hire New Jersey Residents in Bio-Pharma/Life Sciences, Information Technology, and Advance manufacturing sectors. The NJ Resident Job link is: http://njwf.managee2e.com/applicants/new?salt=fdg3sd0YDxcseR Contact John R. Fugazzie at 1.201.351.0449 or jfugazzie@njworkforce.org for additional information.
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.
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue
Next Week's Upcoming 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 radio station at Rider University. Host Wanda Ellet brings 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. In addition, interesting previous episodes are available at: http://comm.rider.edu/thebronc/?page_id=356 .
Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Call in your job search questions every Monday night to a live Radio Show titled: Own Your Career hosted by Rod Colon , on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer . Dial 1-347-857-3320 with your questions to get proven guidance from the # 1 career coach in the United States, specialized in the 7 Step Job Search and author of the book Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs. Get free coaching with challenges you encounter steering your career in the rough seas of the 21st century job market.
In addition to the great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.com or www.nhnusa.org for additional meetings.
Saturday, March 14th from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host a Special Panel Discussion on Digital Disruption - Part 1. The panel, moderated by George Pace, will consist of the following Breakfast Club members, who are involved with various aspects of Digital: Frank Kovacs, Haresh Keswani, and Rajeev Sachdeva. Digital Disruption is defined as the change that occurs when new digital technologies and business models affect the value proposition of existing goods and services. Digital technologies such as Social Media, Big Data, Cloud and Mobile are not only disrupting business models, but the job market as well. As Digital is such a large (and at times complex) space, this month the Breakfast Club is proud to introduce a Panel Format that will walk the audience thru various aspects of Digital Disruption which include: 1) Defining Digital Disruption in today's environment, 2) Examples of where Digital has had an impact, 3) New career opportunities, and careers that maybe threatened/impacted, 4) What trends / direction should job seekers expect in the next 1-2 years. And 5) Suggested skillsets individuals should start focusing on. More information is available at www.thebreakfastclubnj.com . For 2015, meetings are free (courtesy of one of our members), plus free bagels for the first 50 attendees. Be sure to tell your friends and bring them along. The meeting is at the Days Hotel Conference Center, 195 Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. For your information, it appears that the hotel will be hosting a conference and needs to relocate our meeting to the Hooters Restaurant, which is attached to the hotel, prior to them opening for business.
Saturday, March 14th and 21st from 10:00 - 11:30 am: Princeton Public Library is offering a program titled: Introduction to Blogging Using Google Blogger. Blogging is a great way to promote yourself, and where you control your message and your brand. This is the first part of a free 2-day training program available to all visitors and patrons - No registration required - No library card needed. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Monday, March 16th from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Mondays @ 7 Group will host Dr. Paul Mahoney, who will give a presentation titled: Perception and Self-Talk . Perception and self-talk are the foundation for resilience. Resilience is the ability to bounce back. Our resilience is dependent upon how or what we convey to ourselves. For further information, contact Ed Thomas at 203-981-4648 or ejjthomasjr@gmail.com , or the group's website at http://www.mondaysat7.org/ The meeting is at the Westport United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport, CT 06880 (Exit 42 off the Merritt Parkway).
Monday, March 16th from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm : Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host David Nast, who will give a presentation titled: Negotiating Job Offers. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz . PSGCNG meets every Monday, except holidays. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, March 16th from 1:15 - 2:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Job Seekers: Download a Customized Company List for Contacts. Find Companies and Executive contacts for your next job. Search by industry as well as location, size, and sales. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, March 16th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm : The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host: Terence Finn, Chief Technology Officer at Remedy Health Media, who will give a presentation titled: Both Sides of the Table. Terence's will provide insight into one of the most significant business challenges he faces today...recruiting talent. Terence will share his perspective as a hiring manager who routinely reviews resumes and interviews candidates. In addition, Terence will discuss his own transition from one of the world's largest employers to a small entrepreneurial organization in a different industry. He will show how it is possible to change industries mid-career and share tips for those with big company experience hoping to transition into small and mid-sized businesses, one of the fastest growing job sectors in the US. Additional information is available on WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com . Please register in advance at http://WNO2015316.eventbrite.com . The meeting will be at the Croton Free Library , 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520.
Tuesday, March 17th , from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: The Sayreville Public Library will host Garret Gega, Job Developer of the Middlesex County Department of Workforce Development, who will give a presentation titled: Job Search Techniques: Resumes, Interviewing and What Employer's Expect. Learn effective techniques in resume writing, improving your interviewing skills and finding out what employers expect in job seekers. For more information or to register, contact Alaina at alainad@lmxac.org or call 732-727-0212 ex. 25 or 12. The meeting is at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.
Tuesday, March 17th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Best practices in Your Job Search Campaign. During this session you will learn about best practices of a successful job search campaign: effective job search planning strategies, marketing yourself, using social networking sites in your job search, making a good impression during the interview, and the importance of follow-up. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, March 17th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm : The Newtown Career Networking Group will host Jim Marshall, who will give a presentation titled: Blogging; How to Become the 600 Word Gorilla in the Room. Please RSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com . For more information, contact the church at 1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org . The meeting is at The Newtown Presbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.
Tuesday, March 17th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host George Pace, who will give a presentation titled: You the Product - How YOU Can Become A More Attractive Product. While you might not think of yourself as a product, do you try to differentiate your service offering from those of your competition? And what techniques can you learn from manufacturers who differentiate their products on a daily basis? This engaging presentation explores this idea by identifying key influences of the purchasing decision and specific actions manufacturers take across these dimensions, such as: 1) Product Life, 2) Customer Service, 3) Research and Development, 4) Marketing, and 5) Advertising. Once identified, the focus turns on how an individual can implement these techniques, along with ACTIONABLE steps they can start taking now to begin the journey of being a more attractive product. For more 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, March 18th from 12:30 - 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. who will give a presentation titled: Preparing for Job Interviews, The More You Prepare The Less Intimidating They Become. Increase your chances of hearing the words You are Hired by knowing how to prepare for an interview. Too many job seekers do not place enough importance and time in preparing for an interview; a sure way to outshine the other candidates is by being more prepared than they are.Tom will discuss the following: Your attire and why it's important, How body language and posture can kill an interview, Types of Interviews you can be faced with, The job application, Do you have CAR Stories ready to share, Can you answer the W questions, How well do you know your resume, What you should know about the company, and What should you ask at the end of the interview. Advanced registration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/ . The meeting is at the New York Public Library - Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, New York, NY 10017
Wednesday, March 18th 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, March 18th from 1:15 - 2:30 pm : The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Business Plan Research Workshop. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, March 18th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Robert Hellmann, a career coach at www.hellmannconsulting.com, who will give a presentation titled: Turn Job Interviews Into Offers. Have you ever walked out of an interview thinking they loved you, but then you did not get the job? Or felt a great conversation come to a halt as soon as you answered their salary question? Perhaps in one interview you felt a bit too nervous, or you simply want to polish up your interviewing skills. If any of these are true for you, then this seminar is for you. The discussion includes: 1) A strategic approach to interviewing that will put you ahead of the competition, 2) How to handle salary questions and other questions you are likely to hear, 3) What to do when they ask you about your weaknesses, 4) The three things companies look for in a candidate, and how to prepare, 5) The three questions you must ask to ensure the interview's success, and 6) How to turn a No into a Yes. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, March 18th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm : GenY Networking Group will host Michael Pilla, Founder and Creative Director of Pilla Creative Marketing, who will give a presentation titled: Marketing Your Personal Brand. Branding has changed. Once the concern solely of the large corporation, today marketing your brand is now the responsibility of any and everyone in the business world. Where branding of all sorts used to mean the stuff you created, today it is now about the story you tell. In Marketing Your Personal Brand you will learn: 1) The concept of Finding Your Why and how it sets you apart, 2) Where and how to find your marketing narrative, 3) Using your narrative to engage your target audience, 4) Creating an integrated internet presence, and 5) Implementing your brand across multiple platforms. Whether you are looking for a new position, in transition or promoting your business, Marketing Your Personal Brand will provide you with the tools to tailor a campaign to fit your needs. So come out and join us. Please plan to attend and spread the word. I am confident that Michael will not disappoint, and that you will enjoy this evening. For additional information or to register, please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com . The meeting is at the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Wednesday, March 18th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host Raymond Helfrich , who will give a presentation titled: Making Networks Work, A Practical Workshop. Raymond will talk about Networking, Why, What, Who, When, Where, and How. Additional information is 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 Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Thursday, March 19th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am : Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey will host Arne Salkin, an Account Executive at Transworld Systems, who will give a presentation titled: You Have a Profile, Now What? LinkedIn for Advanced Beginners. Some topics will include: 1) How do you send someone an invitation to link, 2) What to do with invitations from people you do not know well or do not know at all, 3) Why you cannot see names of people who viewed your profile, 4) How do you input your email addresses into your LinkedIn Account; should you, 5) How do you quickly post a message in several groups, and 6) How do you ask a question to many people at once. To register, e-mail Beverly Feldman at: bfeldman@jvsnj.org . or call: 1-973-674-0871 by noon, 3/18/2015. The meeting is at the Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981. Turn right at the sign for Golds' gym.
Thursday, March 19th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Mim Anzolut, who will give a presentation titled: Writing a Winning Resume. Learn how to put your resume to work whether you are making a career change or continuing in the same career path. Mim will discuss how to write a resume that will give you a competitive edge. Learn how to make your resume reader-friendly, connect your experience with job descriptions, and highlight your achievements. Get tips in the art of writing cover letters and thank you letters. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, March 19th from 2:00 - 4:30 pm : The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, who will give a presentation titled: Critique Your Resume. Are your resumes getting you interviews? Are you submitting the same resume for each job posting? Successful job-seekers customize their resume for each position in order to let hiring managers know immediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from a job posting into a Keyword-rich Summary. Participants must bring a current resume and 2 job postings. Pre-registration is required. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkow at snatkow@job-prep.com to enroll and receive additional information. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, March 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host David Lees, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Interview with Confidence. David will discuss the job interviewing process and learn tools to effectively stand out from other interviewers. He will demonstrate how using your Personal Core Brand and specific tools will help you replace anxiety with confidence. Learn: 1) How best to be prepared prior to your interview, 2) Three secrets to communicating and managing interviews, 3) The three steps to score points while interviewing, and 4) How to answer those troubling questing before you begin interviewing. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, March 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library in conjunction with its sponsor Citi Foundation, will host: StartUp 2015 Workshop 3: Developing Financial Statements. Learn how to develop financial statements for your business. This session will be offered three times in March. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, March 20th from 8:00 - 10:00 am: Westchester Project Managers Job Club will host: Bill Cusano, owner of and THE story wizard at Cusano Marketing LLC, who will give a presentation titled: Dancing With Dinosaurs. Bill will explain how to lead your clients from the brink of extinction to surviving and thriving in this delightful and informative talk. It is a do not miss event for a many of your professional and personal interests. The presentation is free, but seating is limited. So, please RSVP to Rich Antash at rantash@gmail.com or 1-914-343-4498 in order to reserve your seat. Free coffee and pastries will be provided. For a Google map of the location, click on the following link: http://bit.ly/FordhamWc. The meeting is at Fordham University Westchester Campus, 400 Westchester Ave, Room 142, West Harrison, NY 10604.
Friday, March 20th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a very special program titled: Get Tips and Advice from Employers Who Hire. A panel discussion for job seekers age 40 or older. Gain insight form hiring managers and HR staff in non-profit and corporate sectors as to what they are looking for in the ideal candidate. The panel members include: 1) Derrick Brown, Diversity Recruiter, Deutsche Bank USA, 2) Morgan McGowan, VP of Commercial Real Estate Finance, TD Bank, 3) Dylan DeYoung, Manager of Training and Operations, FPC, 4) Doreen Bermudez, SAGE Day Program Manager, SAGE, 5) Tiany White, Bronx Program Coordinator, Dress for Success, 6) Gregory Grinley, Director of SAGE Centers, SAGE, and7) Andrea Goldman, Senior Human Resource Director, Institute for Career Development. This panel is co-created by SAGEWorks and SIBL's Job Search Central. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, March 21st from 8:15 - 10:30 am : The Saint Gregory the Great Networking Group (SGGNG) will host a special meeting titled: Recruiter's Panel: Working with Recruiters. Join Philip Bartfield, Wanda Ellett and Ed Han as they answer your questions about how recruiters work with their corporate clients, and the best ways for you to work with recruiters. The group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month. 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, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.
Saturday, March 21st 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. CIT meets the first and third Saturday of each month except holidays. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 - 11:30 am: Princeton Public Library is offering a program titled: Introduction to Blogging Using Google Blogger. Blogging is a great way to promote yourself, and where you control your message and your brand. This is the second part of a free 2-day training program available to all visitors and patrons - No registration required - No library card needed. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
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