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Sat Apr 18, 2015 1:44 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Ramsey JSWT Members:
Recently, my laptop computer stopped working and I lost mydistribution list. Subsequently, I canonly send this message to my Yahoo Networking Groups. In addition, I havebeen having problems with AOL categorizing my messages as spam and not lettingme distribute it to a large number of recipients. To receive my list ofUpcoming Networking Events, please join the Yahoo Group that I set-up at: upcoming_networking_events-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Individuals, as well as other transition support networkinggroups, are welcome and encouraged to join.
Listed below are Next Week'sUpcoming Networking Events. All meetings are open to the public, plus you arewelcome and strongly encouraged to attend.
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 events,consider carpooling. Not only will itreduce the cost of driving there, but the friendly conversation will make theride seem to go much faster.
Special announcement, the Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NhN) grouphas just been awarded a federal grant to connect employers with the long termunemployed. NhN is looking to help theLong Term Unemployed (LTU) in New Jersey, on behalf of LTU job candidates thatfit the grant's criteria. NhN can offerReady to Work on the job training funds to the employers who hire them. Please help in spreading the word to employerswho can hire New Jersey Residents in Bio-Pharma/Life Sciences, InformationTechnology, 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.orgforadditional information.
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 with my weekly updates.
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. Host WandaEllet brings you the best career advice, no matter what stage your careeris in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a better opportunity, or evena college student, Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined bya special guest to cover a unique topic. Don't forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7The 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. 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 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.
In addition tothe 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.
Monday, April 20th from 7:00 am -9:30 am: The Mondays @ 7Group will host Sandra Long, ownerof Post Road Consulting, who will give a presentation titled: LinkedIn and Your Career.
Are you using the number one professional platform toadvance your career. LinkedIn is the best place to be found online. It is alsothe place to find recruiters, hiring managers, and other business professionalsyou may want to work with. You will learn: 1) How to be found online, 2) How tobuild a personal brand on LinkedIn, 3) How to find companies with relevantopenings and people you know who work there already, 4) How to find and applyfor a job through LinkedIn, 5) LinkedIn's Job Seeker Premium option vs. Free account,6) Best mobile apps to help your search and networking, and 7) You will learnways to use LinkedIn that are immediately actionable for your job search. Forfurther 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 WestportUnited Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport, CT 06880(Exit 42 off the Merritt Parkway).
Monday, April 20thfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will hostLisa Chenofsky and Heather Hillmann, who will give apresentation titled: Branding andNetworking You, Leverage Your Background into a Successful Consulting Practice. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, except holidays. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, April 20thfrom 1:00 - 2:00 pm: The Princeton Public Library (PPL) will offer aspecial program titled: Career Resources@ PPL. Public libraries are not onlya great place to start your job search but a destination throughout theprocess. Learn about the resources that Princeton Public Library and other NewJersey public libraries offer and utilize them each step of the way. Thesession will identify the best resources for resume and cover letter templates,online study tutorials for skill building, software tutorials, researching thecompany before the interview and more. Themeeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton,NJ 08542.
Monday, April 20th from6:00 - 9:00 pm: TheWestchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host: Joe Chu, a Senior VicePresident of Wealth Management and heads Chu, Phillips and Associates atMerrill Lynch, who will give apresentation titled: MoneyManagement: Questions and Answers. Ismoney management on your to do list? If not, it should be, particularly whenyou are in transition. Joe will addressyour tough financial questions to help you maintain financial and emotionalstability. Additional information is available on WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com. Please register in advance at http://WNO2015420.eventbrite.com. The meeting will be at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY10520.
Tuesday, April21st from 12:30 - 2:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Laura Powers,a career transition and job search coach, who will give a presentation titled: Jump Start Your Job Search. Are youfeeling stuck in your job search? Frustrated that opportunities are notsurfacing as you had hoped. Disappointed in your results. If so, you won't wantto miss this revealing, content-rich workshop that will help you zero inon what's working (and what is not) in your job search and whatyou can do to improve your results. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, April21st from2:00 - 4:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Best Practices in Your Job Search Campaign. Duringthis session you will learn about best practice of a successful job searchcampaign: effective job search planning strategies, marketing yourself, usingsocial networking site in your job search, making a good impression during theinterview, and the importance of follow-up. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Tuesday, April21st from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library in conjunction with its sponsor Citi Foundation, willhost: StartUp 2015 Workshop 4:Presenting Your Plan. Learn how to present your business plan. This session will be offered three times in April. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Tuesday, April 21st, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm: The Sayreville Public Library willhost Terrence Seamon, an author andcareer coach, Heed Your Calling,Discovering Your True Purpose. Have you ever thought about what are youcalled to do with your skills and gifts? Mark Twain once said: The twomost important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you findout why. This is your true purpose. There is some work that each of us was bornto do. It was planted in us before we were born. It is our calling, our reasonfor being here. Our mission in life is to find it and pursue it. Terry willguide you through a series of exercises that will lead you in the direction ofgreater clarity around your calling, your purpose, and the work you were meantto do. With this insight, you will be able to design your own personallybranded value proposition. Do not missan evening where you can expand your network, make new friends, share knowledgewith your peers, and hear highly relevant and beneficial insights and perspectivesfrom experts in the marketplace. For more information or to register,contact Alaina at alainad@lmxac.org or call 732-727-0212 ex. 25 or12. The meeting is at theSayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.
Tuesday, April 21stfrom 7:00 - 8:30 pm: The Newtown Career Networking Group will host Jennifer Smith, who will give apresentation titled: The Winning Image –I am the One You Want. Jennifer will give us the secret formula for success. PleaseRSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com. For more information, contact the church at1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org. Themeeting is at The Newtown Presbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 North ChancellorStreet, Newtown, PA 18940.
Tuesday, April 21st from7:30 - 9:30 pm: The CareerForum will hostMarty Latman, chairmanof the Bergen Chapter of Financial Executive Network Group (FENG), who willgive a presentation titled: Networking101 – Tools to Advance Your Career. Careersare built on networking and building relationships. Do you want to understandwhat Networking is all about so you can be successful in advancing your career? Attendees will learn how to build andmaintain a network. You will hear about the tools you need to buildrelationships, ways to approach people for career development assistance,methods to communicate with others, the Do's and Dont's of social networkingand the business challenges you will face in your career. Formore information 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, April22nd from 12:30 - 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand CentralLibrary will host TomPowner of Career Thinker Inc. who will give a presentation titled: Networking with LinkedIn for Job and CareerSuccess. We have all heard thatnetworking is still one of the most powerful methods of connecting to careerand job opportunities and will most likely stay that way forever. But mostpeople do not know how to effectively build and use network to increase theirodds to connect to opportunities. Having a strong network is important foreveryone whether you're employed or in a job search. At this meeting, Tom will discuss: What isnetworking, Is networking really effective, What are some of today's tools tosupport building a network, What is LinkedIn and why is it so powerful, Understandingthe sections of a LinkedIn Profile, Tips on building a powerful LinkedInProfile, Methods to connect to people and build a strong network, and How touse your LinkedIn network for a job and career search or promotions. Advancedregistration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. The meeting is at the New York Public Library - GrandCentral Library, 135 East 46th Street, 2nd floor communityroom, NewYork, NY 10017
Wednesday, April 22nd 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, April 22nd from6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Barry Cohen, former CUNY Employment Coordinator, who will give a presentation titled: Powerful First Impressions: How to Find and Get the Job You Really Want. Barry will discuss: 1) Hidden techniquesand strategies you need to ace that next job interview, 2) How to Ace Every JobInterview, Even if you are not the best candidate, and 3) How many interviewhave you been on, and how many offers have you received? Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, April22nd from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: The Bronxville Career Network (BCN) will host David Volkman a Financial Advisor at Wealth Partners Advisors, whowill give a presentation titled: Effective Networking. Networking seems to be a mystery for many butit is simple and effective if you know what to do. Everyone is under the impression that theyneed to recruit referrals by asking for them. In fact that is the exact opposite thing to do. Attracting referrals is what we want to do,but nobody knows how to make that happen. This lesson plan will describe the proper philosophy, expectations,implementation strategies, and a purposeful action plan which will assist inthe implementation of a revolutionary concept that will become a renaissance toyour networking efforts. You will findthat it is the simplicity of the process that will make networking a repeatableand effective activity. Key Points thatDavid will stress include: Networking Philosophy, Strategies, Tactics and Tools,plus Return on Your Investment of Time. Forfurther information, email Rich Antash at rantash@gmail.com. For aGoogle map of the location, click on the following link: http://bit.ly/BCNatRCB. The meeting is at The ReformedChurch of Bronxville, in the Edwards room, 180 Pondfield Road, at the corner ofMidland Ave, Bronxville, NY 10708.
Wednesday, April22nd from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host aprogram titled: HandlingYour Finances. Learn to 1) Prepare a budget, 2) Deal withbanks and creditors, 3) Bankruptcy and other alternatives, and 4) Unemploymentbenefits and subsidies. 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, April 23rd from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Bruce A. Hurwitz, CEOof Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, who will give a presentationtitled: Using Social Media to Find a Job. Social media, and particularly LinkedIn, is a key tool in any successfuljob search. But there are legal pitfalls of which most job seekers are unaware. While reference will be made to Twitter andFacebook, participants will learn how to use LinkedIn not just to find jobs butalso to be found by recruiters and employers. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Thursday, April 23rd from 2:00 -4:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, whowill give a presentation titled: CritiqueYour Resume. Are your resumesgetting you interviews? Are you submitting the same resume for each jobposting? Successful job-seekers customize their resume for each position inorder to let hiring managers know immediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from ajob posting into a Keyword-rich Summary. Participants mustbring a current resume and 2 job postings. Pre-registration isrequired. 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, NY10016.
Thursday, April 23rd, from 6:30 –8:30 pm: The Career TransitionPartnership (CTP) is pleased to host ScottRosen, who will give a presentation titled: Back to Basics. Additionalinformation is available at: http://ctpnj.org/. The meeting is at Temple Emanuel, 1101 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill,NJ 08003.
Thursdays, April 23rdto May 14th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Felician College will host Lisa Casino-Schuetz, a CareerDevelopment Consultant, who will give a four part presentation titled: Getting Hired: The Real Story. The four classes are:
P017A Job Search 101, April 23rd
P017B Resumes and Cover Letters,April 30th
P017C Interviews That Stand Out, Intermediate, May7th
P017D Company Research, Advanced, May 14th
These classes cut to the chase. How does someone find a job in2015? What are companies looking for? How do you create resumes andcover letters that get noticed? How do you make your interviewmatter? Take all four sessions to obtain a certificate and start to usethese skills in your current job search. Or take the one or two sessionsthat best meet your needs. FEES:$35 for each individual session or $99 for the full Certificate program (4sessions). Please registerat: http://www.felician.edu/form/registration-and-payment. The meetingsare at Felician College, 262 South Main Street, Obal Hall 311, Lodi, NJ07644
Friday, April24th from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Libraryand the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host HilaryMorris, who will give a presentation titled: How to Brand Yourself onLinkedIn. Develop your brand power through the available tools andresources within LinkedIn. In this advanced session, we will explore strategiesto make the most out of your profile and establish yourself as an expert inyour field. Attendees should already have a profile and plan to spend timeusing LinkedIn on a regular basis to reap its full benefits. Visit the PSG of Mercer County websiteto learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at thePrinceton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, April 24th from 1:00 - 2:15pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Steven Davis, who will give apresentation titled: How To Give APowerful Elevator Pitch. Steven willdiscuss techniques for grabbing your audience's attention and getting the bestresults as you respond to the question: So, tell me what you are looking for. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, April25th from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: Networkers Without Borders will host: Francine Parham, creator of MaximizingYour Network, who will give a presentation titled: Beyond Connecting: Maximizing Your Network for Job Seekers. Learn how to effectively build, connect withas well as maintain your professional network as you seek employmentopportunities. More importantly you will learn how to build your networkoverall (not just networking as you know it), which is even more important toyour success. Join us in learning how to create a robust network that willenable you to achieve your goals. Programis free but registration via return email is required. Please RSVP Noreen Braman, at noreen@njlap.orgto let her know that you will be attending. For additional information call 1-800-246-5527 or http://njlap.org/CareerNetworkingResources/tabid/98/Default.aspx. Themeeting is at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square, NewBrunswick, NJ 08901.
Saturday, April 25th from 12:00noon - 2:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, whowill give a presentation titled: Writing a LinkedIn Summary. Creating a LinkedIn profile is a must, particularly forjob-seekers. With 300 million profiles, it is no wonder that someemployers do not even bother posting new openings anymore; instead, they searchLinkedIn for potential candidates. It isalso a must that your profile captures the attention of decision-makers. Yet,over 50% of the profiles do not include a Summary, 2,000 characters of primereal estate located below the Headline. By skipping a Summary, you miss agreat opportunity to differentiate yourself in a competitive jobmarket. Register for this workshop to critique LinkedIn summaries whichsuccessfully incorporate specific techniques. For example, many start with ahook, use humor, or share an anecdote. Others highlight accomplishments,or include a 3rd party testimonial. Learn how to write a call to actionand where to include your list of Key Words. Participants are encouragedto bring their own Summary, if they have one. Pre-registration isrequired. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkow at snatkow@job-prep.com to enroll and receive additionalinformati
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