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November 2015 Networking Events by "Thomas Donohue" donohue83

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Fri Oct 30, 2015 5:51 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Thomas Donohue" donohue83

Ramsey JSWT Members:

Listed below are the upcoming November 2015 Networking Events. Allmeetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouragedto attend.

Many of the organizations listed below offer networking meetingsthat convene monthly, semi-monthly, or weekly. Try to attend at least one ortwo meetings a week. Many of these groups convene in the evening, so it willnot take time away from your daily job search activities. Plus, they haveinteresting speakers who offer valuable tips on: 1) Resume preparation, 2)Effective job search techniques, 3) Interviewing, 4) Post Interview Follow-up,5) LinkedIn, 6) Branding, 7) Time Management, and various other helpful jobsearch related topics.

Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of like going toschool, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition by gainingknowledge in job search and interviewing skills needed to excel and standoutfrom your competition.

Also, in order to maximize your network, try to attend meetings indifferent geographical areas, but especially in towns where you are targetingcompanies that you would like to work for. Not only will you learn valuable jobsearch skills, but greatly expand your circle of friends. Who knows, the personyou meet at one of these networking events may be able to introduce you to ahiring manager at one of your target companies.

In traveling to these events, consider carpooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of drivingthere, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.

For a list of networking groups in your target areas, check out Alex Freund's The Landing Expert List at www.landingexpert.com. This outstanding compilation ofboth Small Job Search Work Teams and Large Networking Groups contains 80 pagesof information, listing many of transition support organizations in thesurrounding five states. Make it a point to join a few groups in your area;what you learn at these meetings will definitely help shorten your time intransition. If you know of newly started job search networking groups, pleasecontact Alex at Alex@landingexpert.com to be added to this dynamic list.

In addition to the great in-person meetings listed below, many ofthese informative presentations are recorded and the podcasts can be viewed24/7 on-line, when time allows. Threelibraries that I know about that offer these services are: 1) The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, which are available at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324, 2) The Westport CT. Public Library,which is available at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker, and the Fairfield Connecticut Public Library at: http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/Podcasts/Jobs/podcasts-jobs2010.htm. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a great presentation,from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technology great!

I created a Yahoo group for anyone to join and receivemy list of Upcoming Networking Events. It is free and easy to join. Just logon to Yahoo, search for a Group titled: Upcoming_Networking_Events,or click on the link below.

· Subscribe: upcoming_networking_events-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

· Unsubscribe : upcoming_networking_events-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

Individuals, as well as other transition supportnetworking groups, are welcome and encouraged to join.

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

November 2015Networking 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 107.7 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. Callin your job search questions every Monday night to a liveRadio Show titled: Own Your Careerhosted by RodColon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer. Dial1-347-857-3320 with your questions to get proven guidance from the # 1career coach in the United States, specialized in the 7 Step Job Search and author of the book Win The Race For 21stCentury Jobs. Get free coaching with challenges you encounter steering yourcareer in the rough seas of the 21st century job market.

In addition to thegreat meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN)website at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.com or www.nhnusa.orgfor additional meetings.

Monday, November 2nd from 10:00 am- 12:00 noon: Northern NJProfessionals in Transition will host RamaKalia, a Holistic Wellness Practitioner and Life Coach, who will give apresentation titled: Using Your SuperPowers to Determine that Next Great Thing You Will Do In Your Life. We all have been born with skills and ways ofdoing things that we do very well, and they govern how we approach each situationwe face in our life. Upon identifying your Super Powers, you are able tocombine your strengths on how to perform what you do in your life with thatwhich you want to make work for you. Useful in business and applicable foremployment transition, too. For additionalinformation, please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@yahoogroups.com. A schedule of upcoming meeting dates isavailable at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. Thegroup meets the first and third Monday of the month, exceptholidays. Aschedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1 . The group meets on generally alternatingMondays, except on library holidays. The companion online discussionforum/information archive/bulletin board/event calendar is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT2. For additional information, please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@yahoogroups.com . The meetings are at Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St,Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Monday, November 2nd from 10:30 am- 1:00 pm: Professional ServiceGroup of Central NJ will host DonnaBrower and Todd Melton, who will give a presentation titled: Financial Tips for the Unemployed, and an Updateon Capital Markets. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, exceptholidays. The meeting will be at FirstUnited Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ08876.

Monday, November 2nd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm: The Bergen Career Networking Community(BCNC) will host an evening of InformalNetworking. Employed or seeking career opportunities; become involved in adynamic professional networking community, essential in today's economy forcareer development and professional success. Build relationships; expand yourcareer and network by interacting with valuable and trusted contacts, sharingideas, best practices, insights and perspectives in the marketplace.Registration required at: http://bcnc67.eventbrite.com. The group meets the first Monday of themonth, except holidays. The meeting isat the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, 1 International Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430.

Tuesday, November 3rd from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill host Lloyd Feinstein, a careercoach, who will give a presentation titled: Getting The Job You Should Want. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, November 4th from 12:30- 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: Writing aWinning Resume that Brands and Markets YOU. Whetheryou are actively searching for a job, just thinking about a new job or careeror you want to be prepared, invest in yourself and attend our resume writingworkshop to help make your resume a winning one that brands you to your targetcareer. Tom will discuss: The true 5 purposes of your resume,Understanding branding and marketing in your resume, Putting Jane Doe's beforeresume to the test, What really happens with your resume when applying toonline job postings, Tips on getting your resume through Applicant TrackingSystem, Why a typical Jane Doe resume does not work, Understanding resumekeywords and how to find them, How to show your Return on Investment value onyour resume, Formatting tips for your resume, Putting Jane Doe's new winningresume to the test, and Top do's & don'ts for resumes. Advancedregistration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. Themeeting is at the New York Public Library - Grand CentralLibrary, 135 East 46th Street, 2nd floorcommunity room, New York, NY 10017.

Wednesday, November 4th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will offer a program titled: AARPBack To Work 50+ Virtual Career Network. Explore job strategies for 50+ workers. The Virtual CareerNetwork can help you prepare and qualify for a well-paying job and arewarding career in Healthcare, Green Economy or Transit by connecting you tothe education and training you need. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Wednesday, November 4th from 3:15 - 4:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host a special meeting titled: Business Plan Research Workshop. This workshop provides research guidance specifically tailored to yourparticular business plan. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industryand Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, November 4th from 6:00- 7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Bruce A.Hurwitz, CEO of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, who will give apresentation titled: Proven InterviewingStrategies to Get the Job Offer. Bruce will discuss proven techniques and strategies to help job seekerssuccessfully interview. Interviewing is exponentially more important thancover letters and resumes to securing a job offer. While cover lettersand resumes are important tools, it is the interview, and the proper follow-upthat will guarantee a job seeker will get or will not get the coveted offer. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Wednesday, November 4th, from 7:00- 9:00 pm: GenY NetworkingGroup will host: Maria Semple, aLinkedIn Evangelist and principal of The Prospect Finder, who will give apresentation titled: LinkedIn,Optimizing Your Profile to Better Market Yourself. At the end of this presentation attendeeswill: 1) Better connect to the dynamics of today's job market, 2) Learn how tostand out from your peers in landing the job of your dreams, 3) Understand and embracethat YOU are your brand, 4) See LinkedIn as much more than just a resumebuilding tool, and 5) Obtain tips for a more polished profile, enabling you tobe found by companies needing your talents and skills. We are very excited to have Maria join us andshare her experience, knowledge, and perspectives. So come out and join us – please plan toattend and spread the word. I am confident that Maria will notdisappoint, and that you will enjoy this evening. For additionalinformation or to register, please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com.Themeeting is at the Library of theChathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Wednesday, November 4th from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: Developing Your Resume. Learn about: 1) The message: What do I wantto communicate, 2) Resume Styles: functional, chronological, etc. and 3)Summarizing PAR's (Problem, Action, Result). Additional information isavailable at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's ChurchHall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, November 5th from 3:00 -5:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host a special five part Career Finder's Club. Design action steps for your careersearch and career development. During these five career-themed workshops, youwill be able to build your own career action plan by participating in-groupactivities, sharing your experiences, and learning from career developmentexperts. Deepen your job search and career development skills in asupportive environment and connect to the network of like-minded professionals. The sessions are offered on:

· October29 Stress and Time Management
· November 5 Networkingand Your Elevator Pitch
· November12 Resumes
· November19 Interviewing
· December3 LinkedIn and Other SocialMedia

Achieve thegreatest benefit for your job search and career development by attending thefive-week program. Space is limited and registration is required at: http://goo.gl/forms/dqPlDVGTJV. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Thursday, November5th from 7:25 - 9:25 pm: St. Patrick's EARN (Employment Assistance and Resource Network) willhost Ed McCabe, anExecutive Job Coach at Lee Hecht Harrison, and former Sr. Vice President forChase Bank New Jersey, responsible for Human Resources, Public Relations andCorporate Social Policy, whowill give a presentation titled: Key Milestonesof an Effective Job Search Strategy. Ed will discuss job search strategies and the tactics whichtoday's job seekers will need to land a position. Four key subjects, ortactical milestones, will be the focus of this month's presentation, which are:1) Determine Your Target, the strategy of a job search, 2) Get the Message Out,how to effectively communicate that you are looking for work, 3) Talk With theHiring Manager, how to impress a hiring manager in a thirty minuteconversation; and 4) Interview and Cultivate Offers, closing the deal. Visit EARNatStPats.com for more information. Register for the Novembermeeting (via Eventbrite). The meeting is at Saint Patrick's Parish Center (Lower Level ofthe New Church), 137 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Thursday, November 5th from 5:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Sherry Natkow, whowill give a presentation titled: CritiqueYour Resume. Are your resumes gettingyou interviews? Are you submitting the same resume for each job posting?Successful job-seekers customize their resume for each position in order to lethiring managers know immediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from ajob 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 Natkowat snatkow@job-prep.comto 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.

Friday, November 6thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon:The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of MercerCounty will co-host Debra Wheatman,president and owner of Careers Done Write, who will give a presentation titled: How to Write a Great Resume. Marketingand branding are an essential part of the job search process. One of the mostcritical aspects of job search is having strong, branded documents to supportyour overall search and career efforts. During this presentation, we willreview the important parts of your resume, including presenting you in the mosteffective and engaging manner. Additionally, we will discuss the relevance andimportant of a consistent and streamlined brand, what that looks like and howto make sure it is a key component in your documents and during yourinteractions. Visit the PSG of MercerCounty website to learn about thenumerous resources available there. The meeting is at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Saturday, November 7th from 8:30 -11:00 am: Careers inTransition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech aboutthemselves -- 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 bya short period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourselfto 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 itreviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A)Small group advice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help toreinvigorate their job search, or B) Large group discussion on various jobsearch related topics. CIT meets the first and third Saturday of each monthexcept holidays. The meeting is in theWinston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

Saturday, November 7th from 9:30am - 3:00 pm: NEXTCareer Design will host an all-day event on Careers and Personal Branding. Learn About Personal Branding, Reshaping Your Mindset andMore. Discover what is NEXT in Your Career Design and PowerCreating Your Future and a Lifestyle You Love. The following four speakers will discuss the following:

· Rich Keller, a marketing executive, will give a presentation titled: PersonalBranding, How the Power of One Word Can Transform Your CareerPath. Less is always more, especiallywhen it comes to creating memorable consumer brands, think Apple and Starbucks. This same strategy works in your job search. Rich will demonstrate,through an interactive game using all audience members, how the power of "oneword" can help you break through the clutter and stand out in the crowd.

· Troy Lewis, author of Gas Money, will give a presentation titled: Gas Money for the Road Less Traveled. Troy will take you on ajourney showing you how he turned his passion into a business opportunity whileinspiring you to do the same. He will share his story and provide techniquesthat you can use to jump start your next endeavor, whatever that may be.

· Vic Beaudet, a career, executive and life coach, will give a presentation titled: ThePossibility Mindset, Re-ShapeYour Mindset to Redesign Your Life. How do you redesign your career or life when faced with relentless changeand challenge, or when you just know deep down that you want to reinvent yourself? In this engaging and interactivepresentation, Vic explores the power of the Possibility Mindset to help peopleget on the path of new growth, learning and fulfillment. Vic sharesinsights and stories to show how career and life redesign is possible if we arewilling to make changes within ourselves that re-shape how we view our worldand choose our actions. Vic brings together the latest perspectives onmindset to show you how to take charge of change, challenge and transition. He also offers practical, hands-on tips you can use right away.

· Marjorie Perry, President and CEO of MZM Construction &Management Company, Inc. will give a presentation titled: Standingin Your Power, The Path to Getting What You Want. Marjorie will share ways to check to be sureyou have not given away your power or ideas through fear. She will demonstratewhat it looks like when you stand firmly in getting what you want.

· Panel Discussion,How Did We Get Here? Ask Questions and Learn More About OurSpeakers. June Archer, ourhost, will moderate a panel discussion with Rich Keller, Troy Lewis, Vic Beaudet and Marjorie Perry about whythey are part of Next Career Design and welcomes yourquestions about their professional journeys.

Please registerat: http://www.nextcareerdesign.com/registerfree.The meeting is at Kean University, STEM Building, 1075 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ07083.

Sunday, November 8th from 1:00 -4:00 pm, Our Lady of MountCarmel Church will host Ed McCabe, aLee, Hecht, Harrison career coach, and RichKritzer who will 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, OnePassaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, in the lower church meeting room.

Monday, November 9th from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJwill host Nancy Range Anderson, a jobsearch coach and President of Blackbird Learning Associates, who will give apresentation titled: Career Assessment.Maybe you are re-entering the workforce after an absence. Perhaps,sensing the dramatic changes in the economy, you are considering pursuing a newjob. Whatever the reason for career reinvention, it is important tounderstand who you are; your likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, values andpersonality. This session focuses on the steps to follow whenconsidering a career change. It includes worksheets, assessments and thetools to get you started. Additionalinformation is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, exceptholidays. The meeting will be at FirstUnited Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ08876.

Monday, November 9th from 6:30 -8:30 pm: The CareerNetworking Group will host MaribethFisher, Reference Librarian at SPPL, who will give a presentation titled: Job Search at Your Fingertips: How toResearch Like an Expert. Whether youare making a list of target companies or preparing for interviews, you must doyour homework. Go beyond Google to set yourself up for success. Learn how tomine industry and business databases and conduct advanced LinkedIn searches.See how to use library career assessment resources that help you determine yourbest path. Bring your job search questions and discover how to answer themthrough methodical research. Pleaseregister online at www.scotlib.org;call 1-908-322-5007 ext. 204, or e-mail library@scotlib.org. The meeting will be at the Scotch PlainsPublic Library, 1927 Bartle Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

Tuesday, November 10th, from 5:30- 8:00 pm: The NorthernFairfield Professionals (NFP) will host PatriciaA. Bailey, a professional counselor, who will give a presentation titled: Difficult Questions and How to Prepare forYour Interview. You can conduct astellar job search. You can either write or have a professional craft akiller resume, portfolio, website, etc. When it comes down to that face-to-faceinterview, it is all about you and how well you present yourself. This iswhere the winner and the wanna-be are determined. To get past a fewstumbling blocks, the job candidate must first understand the most professionalinterviewers are more interested in eliminating you than hiring you. Theyare looking for something wrong. They want to document your faults andmove on to their idea of near perfect. This can be daunting if there areany areas in your past that are questionable. Learn the selection processthat gets you to that interview and learn how to make any employer want...andeven need to hire you; even though you may not have the perfect background. Please bring a friend who can benefit fromthis meeting. For additional informationcall John Barry at 1-203-270-0051 or john@itechcp.com. NFP meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of eachmonth. The meeting is in the St. RoseKnights of Columbus Building, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470. Behind Saint Rose Church to the far left. The Knights building has 3garage doors on the first floor, the meeting room is on the second floor. Theentrance is the first door in the front of the building.

Tuesday, November 10th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host RobertHellmann, a career coach at www.hellmannconsulting.com, who willgive a presentation titled: Turn JobInterviews into Offers. Have you ever walked out of an interviewthinking they loved you, but then you did not get the job? Or felt agreat conversation come to a halt as soon as you answered their salaryquestion? Perhaps in one interview you felt a bit too nervous, or yousimply want to polish up your interviewing skills. If any of these are true foryou, then this seminar is for you. Thediscussion includes: 1) A strategic approach to interviewing that will put youahead of the competition, 2) How to handle salary questions and other questionsyou 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) Howto turn a No into a Yes. The meeting isat the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, November 10th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostNickCorcodilos, a professional recruiter,who will give a presentation titled: Ask The Headhunter: How to Get The Right Employers' Attention. How are you selling yourself to prospectiveemployers and hiring managers? Deep down inside you know that you are good atwhat you do it is just a matter of time before a hiring manager sees thistoo. But how can you really get theright employers' attention? This question will be the focus of this session. Itwill certainly provide you with great information that you can apply immediatelyin your transition. Nick will show youhow you can communicate your "profitability" to someone important. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, November 11th from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: CoverLetters, Thank-You Letters and References. The following topics will be discussed: 1) Designing effective coverletters, 2) Telephone etiquette and effective use, and 3) Thank you letters andtheir place. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's ChurchHall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, November 12th from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Celia Currin, career and executive coach, who will give apresentation titled: How to MaintainMomentum in Your Job Search. How honest areyou with how much effort you are putting into your job search? Are youspending enough time on it? Are you skipping critical steps like assessments,research, your resume and LinkedIn profiles? Do you have enough things going?Are you talking to the right people? Are you finding support for your efforts?Are you setting goals and tracking your efforts? Celiawill discuss many of the common areas that might need to be tweaked or added toyour job search. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Thursday, November 12th from 12:30- 2:30 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: JobSearching Skills Workshop. The internet hasdefinitely added many options when it comes to searching for a job, but youshould never depend on only one method. Use the internet as a tool not as theend all. This seminar is filled with guidance, tips and advice to increaseyour results of finding your next dream job and understanding the un-tapped jobmarket. Tom will discuss the followingtopics: 1) How has searching for a job changed, 2) Tapping into the hidden jobmarket, 3) Traditional methods are still alive, 4) Job searching online, 5)Targeting companies, 6) The Importance of Networking, 7) Job and career fairs,and 8) Recruiters and Headhunters. Advanced registration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library - Grand Central Library, 135East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, NewYork, NY 10017.

Thursday, November 12th, from 2:00- 3:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, who will give a presentation titled: Crafting an Elevator Pitch. For career success, one proven way to make apositive first impression is with a well-crafted professional introduction. Anelevator pitch communicates your core information quickly and sparksconversation, and leads to a meeting or business card exchange. While short, anelevator pitch is far too important to take casually. It should be carefullyconstructed yet authentic, and be as adaptable at a cocktail party, at the gym,or at the U.N. You can tweak your elevator pitch for social media, coverletters, email introductions, and cold calls. This workshop offers a step-by-step approach to building a versatile andeffective elevator pitch. Learn how to effortlessly answer, so tell me aboutyourself, with panache in 10, 30, 60-seconds. If you get your pitches right,you will be riding the express elevator to your new job. Pre-registrationis required. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkow at snatkow@job-prep.comto 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, November 12th from 3:00- 5:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host a special five part Career Finder's Club. Design action steps for your careersearch and career development. During these five career-themed workshops, youwill be able to build your own career action plan by participating in-groupactivities, sharing your experiences, and learning from career developmentexperts. Deepen your job search and career development skills in asupportive environment and connect to the network of like-minded professionals. The sessions are offered on:

· October29 Stress and Time Management
· November5 Networking and Your ElevatorPitch
· November 12 Resumes
· November19 Interviewing
· December3 LinkedIn and Other SocialMedia

Achieve thegreatest benefit for your job search and career development by attending thefive-week program. Space is limited and registration is required at: http://goo.gl/forms/dqPlDVGTJV. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Thursday, November 12th from 6:00- 7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, who will give a presentation titled:Keeping up Your Morale High and Your JobCampaign Progressing through the Holidays. A job campaign can be a long process and can bring with it a fair amountof anxiety. Especially at holiday time it can be challenging to remain upbeatwith the ups and downs of a job campaign. This strain on our confidence is thelast thing we need when we have an opportunity to cross paths with so manypeople and need to put our best foot forward. Have you tapped out yourcontacts? Are you not getting any call backs? Sometimes we can't see whatothers can. Join career coach, Win Sheffield, to learn effective ways to move forward,to increase your morale and even enjoy the holiday spirit. Learn how to: 1) - Address and rebuild your career momentum, 2)Get the support net that will sustain you, 3) Recognize a sort out yournegative gremlins, 4) Deal with rejection and people not getting back to you,and 5) Recognize your value and take charge of your campaign. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Friday, November 13thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon:The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of MercerCounty will co-host Judy Stavisky, whowill give a presentation titled: Volunteering during a Transition. When you are in a job transition, volunteeringcan be a way to develop and showcase your skills and competencies while makinga contribution to a cause and an organization you believe in. In thispresentation you will learn how to identify, develop, and deliver a successfulvolunteer engagement and become a valuable and valued volunteer who providesspecific, tangible outcomes to the nonprofits you work with, while reapingrewards yourself. Visit the PSG of MercerCounty website to learn about thenumerous resources available there. The meeting is at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Friday, November 13th from12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: Interview Intervention: The Self-RecruiterInterview Checklist. John will showhow to research a job opportunity that you are about to interview for, to fullyprepare for interview success, and the right way to follow-up after yourinterview. The discussion includes: 1)Success is About Preparation, 2) Researching the Company, Job and More...before the Interview, 3) Be Ready to Impress: The Self-Recruiter® INTERVIEWCHECKLIST, and 4) Thank You Notes that Solve Your Problems in Advance. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Saturday, November 14th from 12:30- 2:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will offer a special program titled: StartUP 2016 Business Plan CompetitionOrientation. The New York PublicLibrary in conjunction with its sponsor, Citi Foundation, is proud to announcethe 7th Annual New York StartUP! Business PlanCompetition for New York-based startup entrepreneurs with cashprizes totaling over $30,000. The Orientation will start you off by giving youthe basics of the competition. Attending one orientation session is thefirst requirement of the competition. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Monday, November 16th from 10:00 am - 12:00noon: Northern NJProfessionals in Transition will host JohnHadley, a Career Search Counselor, who will give a presentation titled: What's Blocking Your Search. Do you know what's blocking your search andkeeping you from landing that job you really want? Whether you are juststarting out on your search, or have been struggling for seemingly endlessmonths, one of you most important tasks is to diagnose what you need to do tosucceed in your search. In this unique workshop, John will use his proprietaryCareer Search Assessment survey to help you uncover what's blocking yoursearch, positioning you to take action to land the job and pay you deserve. Youwill complete your own personal ChangeGrid on-site. John will then show you howto interpret it to identify the challenges you face, and strategies for dealingwith them. He will also reinforce this with selected ChangeGrids from hisclient files, showing you the stories behind them. This is going to be a uniqueopportunity to position yourself to take the RIGHT actions to move your searchforward, so do not miss out. For additional information, please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@yahoogroups.com. Aschedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. The group meets the first and third Monday of the month,except holidays. A schedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1 . The group meets on generally alternating Mondays,except on library holidays. The companion online discussion forum/informationarchive/bulletin board/event calendar is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT2. For additional information, please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@yahoogroups.com. Themeetings are at Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Monday, November 16th from 10:30am - 1:00 pm: Professional ServiceGroup of Central NJ will host JanelleRazzino, a recruiter and President of Razzino Associates, who will give apresentation titled: Topic To BeDetermined. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, exceptholidays. The meeting will be at FirstUnited Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ08876.

Monday, November 16th from 6:00 -9:00 pm: The WestchesterNetworking Organization (WNO) will host: Kinja Dixon, anentrepreneur, motivational speaker and award-winning sales guru, who will givea presentation titled: TheNew Identity of a Dominant Entrepreneur. Kinja will share hispersonal story, from downsized employee to successful entrepreneur, author, speaker,and the lessons that we can use in our own journeys, as well. Whether we aspireto work within the corporate world or venture out on our own, we all canbenefit from adopting principles of the entrepreneur's mindset, one of thecomponents of Kinja's Talk Laws Curriculum. Learn about this approach andhow you too, though careful self-reflection, can shape your own thoughtprocesses to create a new and more positive outlook. Additional information isavailable on WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com. Please register inadvance at http://WNO20151116.eventbrite.com.The meeting will be at the Croton FreeLibrary, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520.

Monday, November 16th, from 6:30 –8:45 pm, The WarrenFinancial Executive Network Group (FENG) will host Alex Freund, a career and interviewing coach, who will give apresentation titled: APractical Road Map to Your Next Job. Having someoneinside a company refer you for a job at that company increases your chances ofconsideration by 1,400%. That represents an enormous advantage, provided youknow how to get that inside reference. This presentation takes you through theprocess step by step. And for people in transition or those contemplating a jobchange, it provides a road map for finding the right people at your targetcompanies. We invite other networking groups to attend, such as: The BreakfastClub, Careers In Transition, Career Connections Consortium, Career Forum, andNJ-SENG. Register at: http://www.thefeng.org/chapters/announcement.php?ChapterID=45. The meeting is at the Morris County Library,30 East Hanover Avenue, 1st Floor Conference Room, Whippany, NJ 07981.

Tuesday, November 17th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Developing a Targeted Search Plan. Please RSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com. For more information, contact the church at1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org. The meeting is at The Newtown PresbyterianChurch, Reception Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.

Tuesday, November 17th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill host Lloyd Feinstein, a careercoach, who will give a presentation titled: ResumeCritique. For moreinformation contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, November 18th from12:30 - 2:30 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: UsingCover Letters, Bios, Thank You Notes and Reference Lists in your Job Search. You could be selling yourself short by notsending a cover letter with your resume or not sending a thank you letter afteran interview. Many job seekers choose to take the advice that cover letters orthank you letters are not needed, well that's the easy choice, but isn't thebest one. Learn about these important documents and review samples ofeach. Tom will discuss: Why coverletters are still needed with your resume, What should be included in yourcover letter, How Bios can be a great tool in your job search, What should beincluded in your bio, The job interview thank you letter/e-note can be veryeffective, What makes a great thank you letter/e-note, and Tips and advice forcreating a great reference list. Advanced registration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library - Grand Central Library, 135East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, NewYork, NY 10017.

Wednesday, November 18th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will offer a program titled: AARPBack To Work 50+ Virtual Career Network. Explore job strategies for 50+ workers. The Virtual CareerNetwork can help you prepare and qualify for a well-paying job and arewarding career in Healthcare, Green Economy or Transit by connecting you tothe education and training you need. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Wednesday, November 18th from 6:00– 7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, Author, Career Coach and Speaker, who will give apresentation titled: Self-RecruiterResume Renovation. John will discuss howmaking the cuts necessary to be seen as a stand-out during your job searchactually increases the value of the items on your resume. The discussion includes: 1) Resume: NewDefinition, 2) Resume Goals, 3) Understanding Stacks of Incoming Resumes, 4) 3Second Test, 5) One Page Resume, Unless It is Two, 6) Value, Value Everywhere,but Nowhere to be Seen, 7) Degrees of Degrees, and 8) The Headless Horseman: Donot Send a Word Doc. The meeting is atthe New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, November 18th, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm: The Sayreville Public Library will host Dr.Colleen Georges, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Let a Professional Polish Your Résumé. We all know the job market is tough. Give your best first impression to potential employers by making your résuméshine. Dr. Colleen Georges will spend one-on-one time with attendees,giving each résumé an honest critique with suggestions forimprovement. Attendees will be assigned a 15-minute time slot. Time slotsare assigned on a first come, first served basis. You need only bring acopy of your résumé and a pen. For moreinformation or to register, contact Alaina at alainad@lmxac.orgor call 732-727-0212 ex. 25 or 12. Themeeting is at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ08859.

Wednesday, November 18th, from7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY NetworkingGroup will host: Speaker and Topic to BeDetermined. For additionalinformation or to register, please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com.Themeeting is at the Library of theChathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Wednesday, November 18th from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: Understanding Networking. Thefollowing topics will be discussed: 1) What is it, 2) How does it work, 3)Techniques to manage an effective network, and 4) Overcoming networkingfears. Additional information isavailable at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's ChurchHall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, November 19th from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Barry Cohen, former CUNY Employment Coordinator, who will give a presentation titled: Power Interviews: How to Find and Get theJob You Really Want and Get Hired Now. Barrywill discuss: 1) Hidden techniques and strategies you need toace that next job interview, 2) How to Ace Every Job Interview, Even if you arenot the best candidate, and 3) How many interview have you been on, and howmany offers have you received? Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, November 19th from 2:00- 4:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host SherryNatkow, who will give a presentation titled: Critique Your Resume. Are your resumes getting you interviews? Areyou submitting the same resume for each job posting? Successful job-seekerscustomize their resume for each position in order to let hiring managers knowimmediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from a job posting into aKeyword-rich Summary. Participants must bring a current resume and 2 job postings.Pre-registration is required. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkowat snatkow@job-prep.comto 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, November 19th from 3:00- 5:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host a special five part Career Finder's Club. Design action steps for your careersearch and career development. During these five career-themed workshops, youwill be able to build your own career action plan by participating in-groupactivities, sharing your experiences, and learning from career developmentexperts. Deepen your job search and career development skills in asupportive environment and connect to the network of like-minded professionals. The sessions are offered on:

· October29 Stress and Time Management
· November5 Networking and Your ElevatorPitch
· November12 Resumes
· November 19 Interviewing
· December3 LinkedIn and Other SocialMedia

Achieve thegreatest benefit for your job search and career development by attending thefive-week program. Space is limited and registration is required at: http://goo.gl/forms/dqPlDVGTJV. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Friday, November 20thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon:The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of MercerCounty will co-host Mitch Federman,who will give a presentation titled: Structuringan Effective Job Search. The three pillars of a successful job search todayare personal branding, a targeted search plan, and networking. Of thethree, personal branding is both the most important, and the most confusing, tothe average job-seeker. What is a personal brand? How do Iestablish a personal brand? Why do I need one? Isn't that bragging? How do I use a personal brand? Mitch will explain the concept ofbranding, how it applies to you as a job-seeker, and how to use it in an effectivejob-search campaign. Visit the PSG of MercerCounty website to learn about thenumerous resources available there. The meeting is at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Friday, November 20th from 12:00- 1:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host AddieRimmer and Beatrice Leon, who will give a presentation titled: Effective Online Job Search andInterviewing Techniques. Learn howto effectively search for jobs online and prepare to master the skills neededfor successful interviews, including the preparation needed before theinterview and strategies for follow-up. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Saturday, November 21st from 8:30- 10:30 am: The Career SupportGroup at St. Gregory the Great will host: Debra Wheatman, president and owner of Careers Done Write, whowill give a presentation titled: UsingLinkedIn for Your Job Search. LinkedIn is the world's largest professionalnetwork. It is how recruiters find candidates and human resource officersscreen candidates. Today, everyone should have a LinkedIn profile. Come learnhow to manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professionalnetwork and access knowledge, insights and opportunities. This workshop is a must for everyone, boththose employed and those seeking positions. The groupmeets the 3rd Saturday of the month. Additional information is available at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/career-support. The meeting is at Saint Gregory the Great' Church, in theParish Center, O'Connor Hall, at 4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.

Saturday, November 21st from 8:30- 11:00 am: Careers inTransition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech aboutthemselves -- 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 bya short period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourselfto 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 itreviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A)Small group advice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help toreinvigorate their job search, or B) Large group discussion on various jobsearch related topics. CIT meets the first and third Saturday of each monthexcept holidays. The meeting is in theWinston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

Saturday, November 21st from 10:00am – 12 Noon: The PrincetonPublic Library will host DavidSchuchman, who will give a class titled: Introduction to Email Marketing Using MailChimp. Sending an emailmessage to a group of people is a productive way to advertise a product orservice, provide information to others and enhance a relationship withcontacts. In this class, you will set up your own MailChimpaccount. You will learn how to create email lists and forms, add andimport email addresses and customer data to your email lists, and prepare andsend email campaign messages. Students should have an emailaccount. This class is free to attend and no registration is required. Theclass will be at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street,Princeton, NJ 08542.

Saturday, November 21st from 11:30am - 1:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host SherryNatkow, who will give a presentation titled: Keep the Momentum Going. Sherry leads this interactive workshopfor job-seekers who have been looking for work for at least 6 months. Inthe best of times, looking for a job is a lonely experience. We stay inour apartments too much of the time in front of the computer. This workshopoffers us the opportunity to exchange information and learn from eachother. When we wonder what to do next, or what works, you can bet thatsomeone has new information and a tested strategy to offer. We will pool our resources, ask questions ofeach other, and share our collective wisdom as job-seekers, how to stayfocused, energized, sane, hopeful, and professionally connected. You will enjoy the networking and leaveenergized to Keep the Momentum Going. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, November 23rd from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJwill host Nick Corcodilos, who willgive a presentation titled: Stand Out toSucceed in the New Workplace. Additionalinformation is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, exceptholidays. The meeting will be at FirstUnited Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ08876.

Tuesday, November 24th from 4:00 -5:00 pm: The WilliamPaterson University Neighbors helping Neighbors group will host Lisa M.Schuetz, an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, who willgive a presentation titled: ImprovingResumes, Cover Letters and Interviews
That Stand Out. The meeting is atWilliam Paterson University, the University Center, Room 168A, 300 PomptonRoad, Wayne, New Jersey 07470.

Tuesday, November 24th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostAlex Freund, a careerand interviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: A Practical Road Map to Your Next Job. Having someoneinside a company refer you for a job at that company increases your chances ofconsideration by 1,400%. That represents an enormous advantage, provided youknow how to get that inside reference. This presentation takes you through theprocess step by step. And for people in transition or those contemplating a jobchange, it provides a road map for finding the right people at your targetcompanies. 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.

Friday, November27th: The PrincetonPublic Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County: No meetingdue to the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Have a save holiday. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website tolearn about the numerous resources available there. Princeton Public Library,65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Monday, November 30th from 10:30am - 1:00 pm: ProfessionalService Group of Central NJ will host Sylvester (Syl) Di Diego, who will give a presentation titled: Skills Needed to Succeed in the NewWorkplace. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, exceptholidays. The meeting will be at FirstUnited Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ08876.

Monday, November 30th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm:The New Jersey North Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive GroupGPSEG(formerly NJENG) invites you to an AfterHours Social. Come for an evening of intelligent conversation, businessnetworking, reconnecting with good friends, or making new ones. This is a greatway for working members to keep in touch and meet the many new members. Weinvite other executive level networking groups such as: ChemPharma, FENG, IERG, MENG, NJ-SENG,and TENG.No RSVP or registration is needed, and there is no cost to attend. Thegroup generally meets the last Monday of the month, or the prior week if thelast Monday is a holiday. We skip December. The meeting is at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel, 175 ParkAvenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.

The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary, located at 188Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers an extensiveseries of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and careeradvice. Inquiries about programs may bemade by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/events/calendar?location=65for a detailed list of upcoming classes. In addition to these great in-person classes, the library also recordedsome of the presentations and they are available 24/7 on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324. Check them out, I am sure you will bepleasantly surprised by the amount of helpful information awaiting you.

Free Pro Bono Career Coaching. Career Coaching is a PRO BONO / FREE service available to job seekerswho wish to focus an existing job search strategy and/or gain insight on how tocraft an effective self-marketing plan. Each session is comprised of a 50minute meeting with a volunteer Job Coach at SIBL's Madison Avenuelocation. To make an appointment for aPRO BONO / FREE coaching session, please visit:

http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30075466

Please provideyour name, phone number, e-mail address, and specific goals. If you do not havean e-mail address, please input noemail@email.comwhen prompted. Once booked, an e-mail confirmation and follow-up reminder willbe sent to the e-mail address provided. In addition, you may also receive acourtesy telephone call confirming your appointment. If you have any questions, please contact theJob Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.org or call 1-212-592-7006.

The Westport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search,training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/events for adetailed list of upcoming events. In addition, many of these informativepresentations are recorded and the podcasts can be viewed 24/7, when timeallows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way ofseeing a great presentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home.Isn't technology great!

Wednesdays, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekersof Montclair, located at St.Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street),Montclair, NJ 07042. A nonsectarian job-search, career-change and support groupmeets; various speakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing youraccomplishments, resumes, and networking. For a schedule of upcomingpresentations, click on their link at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or call (973) 783-3442 for additionalinformation.

Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Raritan ValleyNeighbors-Helping-Neighbors Accountable Group, located at Raritan Valley Community College,Branchburg Campus, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ 08876. The group meets in the Holocaust Room, 2ndfloor of the library. A weekly jobsearch support group, that holds each other accountable to their job search, isquicker to receive a return on their investment. Come and see how good habits and a good gameplan can make all the difference.

The UnitedWay of Northern New Jersey offers Free CareerCoaching. The program providesprofessionals with an opportunity to learn techniques for success in theworkplace and shares local resources for job training. Obtain help with topics such as: Tools to brand yourself, Updating your resumeand cover letter, Career networking tips, Techniques to ace your nextinterview, Strategies for resume distribution, Counseling on alternative careerpaths, Advice on dressing for success, and Help setting and achieving short andlong-term career goals. These one-on-onesessions are by appointment only. Additional information is available at: http://www.unitedwaynnj.org/newsevents/uwevents_template0.php?event_id=1170&frm= To make an appointment,email Durelle McPherson orcall 1.973.993.1160, x210. The meetingsare at United Way of Northern New Jersey, Suite 205, 60 South Fullerton Ave,Montclair, NJ 07042.