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Sat Apr 2, 2016 2:55 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Ramsey JSWT Members:
Listed below are the upcoming April 2016 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 89 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
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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
April 2016Networking 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.
Friday, April 1stfrom 8:00 - 10:00 am: New Jersey Executives in Transition (NJET)will have a special meeting to discuss tips and suggestions on networkingtechnique, selling yourself, and managing the process of building keyrelationships. NJET is a forum forin-transition and working executives to meet, share ideas and provide a mutualsupport network. Attendees please bring a one-page profile or resume with20 copies. The group meets monthlyon the first Friday every month. Therewill be a $20 fee to defray breakfast costs and the hiring of professionalspeakers. For additional information orto register for the meeting, please contact: MarkReisman at 1-201-345-9209 or mjreis7@gmail.com. The meeting is at the Bankof America Building, 208 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452. Meeting is on the lower level, in the newconference room.
Friday, April 1stfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library andthe Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host Amy Raditz, who will give apresentation titled: Remember Me, How toMake an Introduction That's Favorable and Lasting. Have you ever met someone new, talk a bit,then after moving on, do not remember their name, or worse, are left with apoor impression? Introducing yourself, to be remembered, particularly when youare in a job search, can lead to landing that next role. How do you craft thosefirst few words? How much do you say? What is the body language? And how do youfollow-up with this new found acquaintance? This fun, informative, interactiveevent will help you get more comfort and practice with the Art of the Intro. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learnabout the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at the PrincetonPublic Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, April 1stfrom 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, Author, Career Coach andSpeaker, who will give a presentation titled: Resume 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.
Saturday, April 2nd 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.
Monday, April 4th from 7:00 am -9:30 am: The Mondays @ 7Group will host Gina Pin, whowill give a presentation titled: Resilienceand Mindfulness. For further information, contact Ed Thomas at203-981-4648 or ejjthomasjr@gmail.com, or the group's website at http://www.mondaysat7.org/ The meeting is at the Westport UnitedMethodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport, CT 06880(Exit 42 off the Merritt Parkway).
Monday, April 4th from10:00 - 11:00 am: The Maplewood Memorial Library will host a Reference USA Workshop. Reference USA is a leading provider of company informationfor small business owners, entrepreneurs, job seekers, researchers andstudents. It is a powerful source for market research on potentialclients, employers or competitors. This is a free database offered by theMaplewood Library. In this free workshopyou will learn: 1) How to use the database to locate new customers or clientsor to find a job, 2) How to use the available maps, charts and graphs to locaterelevant information, and 3) How to generate lists specific to your needswithin the Reference USA site. A continentalbreakfast will be served. Themeeting is at Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040.
Monday, April 4th from10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host: Deb Wilber, an intuitive coach andpersonal transformation expert, who will give a presentation titled: Discover Your Spark. Explore the artand science of intuition and learn techniques to develop and incorporateintuition into your daily life. Deb will discuss how to recognize and accessyour intuition to live your best life now. You will understand SPARK, the key componentsto individual success and falling in love with your work. You will gainconfidence in your daily actions to reach your goals. Additional information isavailable 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.
Tuesday, April 5th, from 1:15 - 2:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will offer a program titled: CareerResources. Explore job/careerresources available at the Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) andother public sites; Find industry and career advice, resume guides andmore. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Tuesday, April 5th from 6:00 - 7:30pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host a special meeting titled: StartUp Workshop 4: Presenting Your Plan. Thisis the fourth training workshop for the New York StartUP 2016 Business PlanCompetition. Learn how to present your business plan. This sessionwill be offered three times in April. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, April 5th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Resume Writing Workshop. Please RSVP 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 NorthChancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.
Tuesday, April 5th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostJanelle Razzino,President, Razzino Associates, who will give a presentation titled: The Other Side Of The Business Card.For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, inthe Early Education Center, Room D2, 140Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, April 6th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: TheMonmouth County Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support andNetworking Group will host John Hadley,a Career Search Counselor, whowill give a presentation titled: UsingStories to Get Hired. Employershire for one reason and one reason only, because they believe you are going toproduce the results linked to their needs. What is going to sell that mosteffectively is the concise, compelling demonstration of relevant results youhave produced in the past. And the more such case studies you can draw upon,the more believable you become. Can yougive a 2 Minute Pitch that's compelling and leaves your interviewer eager tohear more? Do you have concise, engaging results-oriented stories to back upevery point you want to make during the interview? John will demonstrate how to tell your HEROstory in a manner that's interesting, that flows and shows the progression inyour career, and that steers the interviewer to ask follow up questions thatwill advance your candidacy. John will also share his To Care template fortelling accomplishment stories that prove you will deliver, while engaging theinterviewer. The meeting is at the MonmouthCounty Library, Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702-4398.
Wednesday, April 6th, 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, April 6th, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host John Crant, whowill give a presentation titled: Career Reinvention: Preparing Your CareerNarrative for a New Industry. John will discusshow to discover your inspiration: what can still excite you professionally, ifyou just had the opportunity? Taking an inventory of all your skillsand experiences, both professional and personal, is the first step in trulyknowing what you may have to offer. Overlay the right, targeted organizationsthat you have selected, and we are ready to start the engines. In the processthat will lead to pure reinvention, you will learn a new way of talking aboutyourself and your accomplishments, how to overcome those objections. But yourtransformation would not be possible without it happening in the digital worldtoo, so we will talk digital marketing and social media marketing also. Topicscovered include: 1) Inspiration: It is the mother of Invention, so DiscoverYours, 2) Closed for Inventory, it is a meeting with someone very important:You, 3) Hit the Chessboard: Strategic Engagement can work wonders, 4) StartYour Engines, starting is the hardest step, 5) Object to your lack of Industrybackground, 6) Your Signature Block Can Speak Volumes, 7) Transformational, influencingwith Digital Marketing Tools, like LinkedIn, Facebook, Blogs, and More. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Wednesday, April 6th, from7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will host: Speaker and Topic to Be Determined. For additional information or to register, please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meetingis at the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Wednesday, April 6th from 7:30 -9:15 pm: Job Seekers ofMontclair will host Rosanna Conti,who will give a presentation titled:Coping with Change. We allneed strategies for coping with thedifficult, painful and confusing times in our lives, times when thingschange. Few of us ever really stop to reflect on the waves of change weexperience. We do not really know how to move through changes. We try to adjustquickly—move on—get over it and do not permit ourselves to feel the emotionsthat accompany change. At this meeting, learn to: 1) Understanding yourfeelings, 2) Cope with stress, 3) Gain control, and 4) Explore opportunitiesfor growth. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Thursday, April 7th,from 9:30 - 11:30 am: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey willhost Janelle Razzino, President,Razzino Associates, who will give a presentation titled: A Day In The Life ofan Executive Recruiter. Janelle willdiscuss: 1) What tools do they use to find the rightcandidates, 2) How do they use cover letters, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, keywords, and phone calls, 3) How about that age question and the question ofbeing currently unemployed, 4) What are the difference between Headhunters,Executive Recruiters, and Employment Agencies, and 5) Contingency versusRetained Search Agencies. To register, e-mail Lynne Robbins at lrobbins@jvsnj.orgby noon, 4/6/2016. In case of inclementweather, please call 1-973-674-6330 after 7:30 am. Themeeting is at the Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ07981. Turn right at the sign for Golds'gym.
Thursday, April 7th,from 2:00 - 4:30 pm:The New York Science, 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.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.
Friday, April 8th from 9:45am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the ProfessionalService Group of Mercer County: No meeting due to anotherlibrary program. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learnabout the numerous resources available there. Princeton Public Library, 65Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, April 9th,from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host: Marty Latman who will give a presentationtitled: In-Transition, Now What do I do. Being in-transition for a short or longperiod of time can be a very stressful. You can get depressed, angry andconfused. You can lose your self-confidence. What can you do to change thissituation? How do you get back into the "game"? How do you change this negativesituation into a positive experience? Attendees will learn about the obstacles they need to overcome duringthis period to succeed, the methods they need to use to change their situation,and ways to make being in-transition a productive, meaningful and positive timein their lives. There is a $10 fee at the door to cover the cost of the room. The meeting is at the Days Hotel ConferenceCenter, 195 Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Saturday, April 9th, from 9:45 - 11:45 am: My Career Transitions will host Alex Freund, a career and interviewingcoach, who will give a presentation titled: Navigating Your Way toRe-employment. Did you know you can significantlyimprove your odds of getting the job you want by developing new job searchskills and improving your personal motivation? Whether you're re-entering the job market, recently in transition orcontemplating a career move, join us for our next engaging session. Alex will highlight specific steps you cantake to help you land your next career opportunity. You will get practical adviceyou can implement immediately to stand apart from the competition. By attending this session, you will learn: 1)The value of job search resources available to those in transition, 2) Where tofind help and assess your readiness if you are re-entering the job market, 3)The two critical steps to getting a new job, and how to prepare in detail foreach step, 4) How to outshine the competition in the race for thatcoveted job, and 5) The key marketing materials to brand yourself and attractemployers. For more information Pleaseclick here: www.mycareertransitions.com. To register for this FREE event, clickhere. Registrationwill end at noon on Friday, April 8th. Please note that new member orientation starts at 8:30 am, in rooms205-206. The meeting is at PennState Great Valley Campus, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355, in theConference Center, Warren Musser Auditorium, Building on theleft.
Sunday, April 10thfrom 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will host Ed McCabe, a Lee, Hecht, Harrisoncareer coach, and Rich Kritzer whowill present the third segment of a four part workshop titled: Get Your Message Out – NETWORKING.Getting the message out about who you are and what you have to offer to peoplewho are likely to hire you is at the heart of the job search process. Thistechnique is often referred to as Networking. All are welcome! For additionalinformation, please call Carol Shea at 1-201-447-4215 or Tom Lewis at1-201-445-1864. The workshop is at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, OnePassaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, in the lower church meeting room.
Monday, April 11th from 7:00 am -9:30 am: The Mondays @ 7Group will host Dr. LeonauraRhodes, who will give a presentation titled: Stress Busting Strategies for Job Seekers. 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 11th from10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host: Pam Etzin, who will give apresentation titled: The Power of Dress,Image, and Perception in the Workplace. Additional information is availableat: 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 11thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition willhost Claudia Sandonato, aCareer Coach and Training Professional, who will give a presentationtitled: Effective Resumes. This workshop will help you produce a resumethat will lead to interviews and market yourself like a pro. In this workshop, you will learn how to: 1)Build a targeted resume, 2) Recognize and select the best resume format foryour circumstances, 3) Modernize your resume, 4) Write WOW accomplishmentstatements, 5) Utilize helpful resume pointers, 6) Format your resume forInternet applications, and 7) Write targeted cover letters. A schedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. Thegroup meets on generally alternating Mondays, except on library holidays.The companion online discussion forum/information archive/bulletin board/eventcalendar 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, April 11thfrom 6:30 - 8:30 pm: The Career Networking Group will host will host Alex Freund, a career and interviewing coach, who will give apresentation titled: Networkingfor Job Search. Just the wordnetworking can conjure up reactions on par with those associated with castor oil.If you would like to remove the charge you feel at the very thought of networkingand increase your confidence, this workshop is perfect for you. We know thebenefits, from expanding our network to improving our chances of landing thatnew position, but it remains the thing we spend the least amount of time on,even though 80% of jobs are landed through networking and the majority of jobsare not posted. Alex tackles job searchnetworking head-on in this provocative workshop designed to step up your gameand empower you to network anytime, anywhere, with anyone. During this session,you will: 1) Examine common mistakes job seekers make, 2) Learn how socialmedia can be used to network yourself into a job, 3) Uncover PC based tools andtactics to manage your networking efforts, 4) Identify the components neededfor someone to network with you, 5) Examine the aspects of great networking,and 6) Script a networking request. Please register 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, April 12th, from12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library will host CeliaCurrin, an executiveand career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Thinking Through The Job Interview. All jobs interviews address three key questions: Can you do the job?Will you love the job? Do I really want to work with you? How do you addressthose unspoken questions during the course of an interview? Celia will discussthese questions and offers tips on how to think through the interview beforeyou get there, research, and prepare to help calm your nerves andboost your confidence. The meeting isat the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, April 12th, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm: TheNorthern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) will host Michael Shavel, a Career Development Specialist with the CT Departmentof Labor, who will give a presentation titled: Fabulously Over 40 and Looking for Work. Items covered will include: 1) Points toPonder, changes to job market and job search process, 2) Demographics, Myths,Stereotypes and Realities, 3) Strategies to overcome Challenges, 4) PositiveAttitude and Motivation, and 5) Generational Characteristics, Traditionalists,Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials. The DOL requires all attendees to register at www.cthires.com prior to themeeting. For additionalinformation call 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, April 12th from7:30 - 9:30 pm: The CareerForum will hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Advanced Interviewing Skills. For more 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, April 13thfrom 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: TheProfessional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host AlexFreund, a career andinterviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: Topic to be Determined. Additional information is available at: www.psgmc.org. Themeeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 Halsey Road,Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Wednesday, April 13thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library andthe Professional Service Group of Mercer County will offer a special programtitled: Getting Started with Today's JobSearch Process. Are you new to yourjob hunt? Or, are you nervous, excited or out of practice? You are not alone.PSG of Mercer County is pleased present our new, Getting Started with Today'sJob Search Process training program. Whether you are looking for your next jobafter a downsizing, re-entering the workforce after some planned time off, orfresh out of college, it is time to roll your sleeves up and get down to someserious job hunting. Our new Getting Started training program will discusstrends impacting today's job market and provide you with some tools andresources to conduct an effective job search. 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.
Wednesday, April 13th, 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, April13th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Win Sheffield, acareer Coach, who will give a presentation titled: UsingLinkedIn to Get Answers to Your Questions. LinkedIn is a source ofconfusion for many. Part of this is because it is new, part of this is becauseit is evolving at a fairly rapid rate, and part of this is because it can serveso many purposes. Career coach Win Sheffield will spotlight using LinkedIn tofind the answers you need. And because finding those answers depends on yourprofile and the connections you have, we will start with these. By concentrating on the result of yourefforts, LinkedIn will seem at least somewhat less confusing than when youbegan. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Wednesday, April13th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm: The Sayreville Public Library will host Mitchell Schley, a labor lawyer, whowill give a presentation titled: YourRights in the Workplace. Most employees are unaware of the manyrecently added job protections available under New Jersey and federallaw. This free seminar will cover many topics concerning your job andcareer and you will have the opportunity to ask a labor lawyer any questionsyou may have regarding: 1) Unfair treatment on the job, 2) Wrongfuldischarge, discrimination, and harassment, 3) Employment contracts andperformance reviews, 4) Wages, salary, hours, overtime and compensation, 5) Disabilityleave, pregnancy leave and health insurance, 6) Severance pay and unemploymentbenefits, and 7) Non-competition agreements For more information or to register, contact Alaina at alainad@lmxac.orgor call 1-732-727-0212 ex. 25 or 12. The meeting is at the Sayreville PublicLibrary, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.
Wednesday, April 13th from 7:30 -9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: HandlingYour Finances. Learn to 1) Prepare a budget, 2) Deal with banks andcreditors, 3) Bankruptcy and other alternatives, and 4) Unemployment benefitsand subsidies. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Monday, April 13thfrom 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition will host Sonali Pundalik, a Chemical Engineerand founder of Splendid Circle, who will give a presentation titled: Ageism in the Workplace, Strategies toProtect Yourself. Ageism is a topicthat is not often discussed in public but it is a huge concern on the minds ofthose in and out of the corporate world. The bad news is that it is not goingaway. But the good news is there are specific actions that employees and jobseekers can take to protect themselves. A schedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. Thegroup meets on generally alternating Mondays, except on library holidays.The companion online discussion forum/information archive/bulletin board/eventcalendar 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.
Thursday, April 14th,from 6:00 - 8:00 pm: NNJASTD will host Debra Wheatman,president and founder of Careers Done Write, who will give a presentation titled: LinkedIn. LinkedIn is acritical part of establishing and maintaining a professional brandpresence, especially when it comes to searching for new opportunities,being found by the right people and making connections essential for job searchsuccess. This seminar will help you understand how to maximize the use ofLinkedIn to your advantage, which includes creating a compelling and engagingonline profile. For additionalinformation, contact Alicja Lisnow at a_lisnow@yahoo.com. Do not miss an evening whereyou can expand your network, make new friends, share knowledge with your peers,and hear highly relevant and beneficial insights and perspectives from expertsin the marketplace. Please register at: http://astd.eventbrite.com. The meeting is at the CedarHill Christian Reformed Church, 422 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.
Thursday, April 14thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Robert Hellmann, acareer coach at www.hellmannconsulting.com, who will give apresentation 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.
Thursday, April 14thfrom 7:00 - 8:30 pm: The Bridgewater Library willhost Jan Goodman, a ProgramManager at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center, who will give a presentation titled: Master The Interview. Registration is required at: http://somerset.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=33265&lib=1000. Themeeting is at the Bridgewater Library, in meeting room A, 1 Vogt Drive, BridgewaterNJ 08807
Friday, April 15th from 9:45 am -12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the ProfessionalService Group of Mercer County will co-host Debra Wheatman, president of Careers Done Write, who will give apresentation titled: Creating aWinning LinkedIn Profile. Is yourLinkedIn profile lacking some luster? Do you want to better understand how touse LinkedIn and make sure you stand out from the crowd? During the session youwill learn some tools and tricks to ensure your profile is representing yourbrand in a compelling way. You will also hear some useful information and tipsto make the most of LinkedIn for your job search. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learnabout the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at the PrincetonPublic Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, April 16th 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, April 16thfrom 8:30 - 11:00 am: The Career Support Group atSt. Gregory the Great will host: MartyLatman, Chairman of the Bergen Chapter of Financial Executive NetworkGroup, who will give a presentation titled: Tools to Advance Your Career. Martywill share tools to help you learn about the obstacles you need to overcomeduring this period to succeed, the methods you need to use to change theirsituation and ways to make being in-transition a productive, meaningful andpositive time in your life. Thegroup meets the 3rd Saturday of the month. Additional information is available at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/career-support. The meeting is at Saint Gregorythe Great' Church, in the Parish Center, O'Connor Hall, at 4680 Nottingham Way,Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.
Monday, April 18th from 7:00 am -9:30 am: The Mondays @ 7Group will host Dr. Ross Tartell,an Executive Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Emotional Resilience. For further information, contact Ed Thomas at203-981-4648 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, April 18th from10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host: Al Woller and Tina Sanghavi, who will give a presentation titled: Financial Decision Making for Individualsin Transition. Additionalinformation 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, April18th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization(WNO) will host Uco Wiersma, PhD, whowill give a presentation titled: InterviewCharisma: A Hands-on Workshop. Join us for an informativeand interactive evening. Dr. Uco Wiersmawill begin by describing the four-step interview process and outline how tomove through each of its step with ease, confidence and skill. Armed withthis new information, we will then break into small groups to practice thevarious methods. Our meeting presents a wonderful opportunity to refine ourinterview skills within a friendly and supportive environment, all whilenetworking. The WNO hosts meetings onthe third Monday of each month, except for Library holidays. Additionalinformation is available on WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com. Please register in advance at http://WNO20151221.eventbrite.com. The meeting will be at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY10520.
Monday, April 18th, from 6:30 –8:45 pm, The Warren FinancialExecutive Network Group (FENG) will host AlexFreund, a career and interviewing coach, who will give a presentationtitled: Navigating Your Way to Re-employment. This presentation isthought provoking and motivating those who are in transition especially for along time. It compares the past with thepresent to understand why some people have difficulties finding an appropriateposition. This presentation isentertaining and educational at the same time. It does not present a formula for success but it is certainly inspiringand encouraging the audience. We inviteother networking groups to attend, such as: The Breakfast Club, Careers InTransition, Career Connections Consortium, Career Forum, and NJ-SENG. Registerat: http://www.thefeng.org/chapters/announcement.php?ChapterID=45. The meeting is at the Morris County Library, 30 East HanoverAvenue, 1st Floor Conference Room, Whippany, NJ 07981.
Tuesday, April 19th from 6:00 - 7:30pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host a special meeting titled: StartUp Workshop 4: Presenting Your Plan. Thisis the fourth training workshop for the New York StartUP 2016 Business PlanCompetition. Learn how to present your business plan. This sessionwill be offered three times in April. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, April 19th from 6:30 -8:00 pm: Fifth AvenuePresbyterian Church will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, whowill give a presentation titled:Using Stories to Succeed in Your Interview. How many times have weinterviewed and not been invited back? Of course, this is often not our fault.Nevertheless, there is much that we can do to increase our chance of getting tothe short list and getting to the offer. Join coach Win Sheffield for thisworkshop, part of the Career Success: Leading with Your Accomplishments series.Learn how to support an ineffective interviewer, how to convey your value andhow to be invited back. The meeting isat Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1 West 55th Street, New York, NY10019.
Tuesday, April 19th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Cover Letters That Get Read. Please RSVP 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 NorthChancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.
Tuesday, April 19th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: How Best to Compete. 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 April 20thfrom 9:30 -11:30 am: Jewish FamilyService (JFS) Union County Job Seeker Group will host Sheri Brown,a Career Specialist at JFS, who will givea presentation titled: How toDiagnosis Your Job Search Results. Wewill analyze your efforts in the different aspects of job search and comparethem to the success levels you need to land a job. This is a personal interactive workshop whereyou will walk away knowing where you need to focus your job search plan goingforward. All are welcome. For additional information please call SheriBrown at 1-908-352-8375 or sherib@jfscentralnj.org. This group meets every Wednesday morning. Themeeting is at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, in the Colville Room, onthe lower level, at 74 South. Martine Ave, Fanwood, NJ 07023.
Wednesday April 20thfrom 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: TheProfessional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host AlexFreund, a career andinterviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: Networking for Job Search. Just the word networking can conjure upreactions on par with those associated with castor oil. If you would like toremove the charge you feel at the very thought of networking and increase yourconfidence, this workshop is perfect for you. We know the benefits, from expandingour network to improving our chances of landing that new position, but itremains the thing we spend the least amount of time on, even though 80% of jobsare landed through networking and the majority of jobs are not posted. Alex tackles job search networking head-onin this provocative workshop designed to step up your game and empower you tonetwork anytime, anywhere, with anyone. During this session, you will: 1) Examinecommon mistakes job seekers make, 2) Learn how social media can be used to networkyourself into a job, 3) Uncover PC based tools and tactics to manage yournetworking efforts, 4) Identify the components needed for someone to networkwith you, 5) Examine the aspects of great networking, and 6) Script anetworking request. Additional information is available at: www.psgmc.org. Themeeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 Halsey Road,Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Wednesday, April 20th, 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, April 20th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host DavidLees, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Interviewwith Confidence. David willdiscuss the job interviewing process and the tools to effectively stand outfrom other interviewers. He will demonstrate how using yourPersonal Core Brand and specific tools will help you replace anxiety with confidence. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Wednesday, April 20th, from7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will host: Speaker and Topic to Be Determined. For additional information or to register, please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meetingis at the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Wednesday, April 20th from 7:30 -9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: Recognizing Your Accomplishments. Identifying your accomplishments - really getting to know yourstrengths - can be an important and rewarding task. Accomplishments summarizewhat you have done successfully in the past and are a good indicator of whatyou are capable of doing in the future. Sometimes we take our accomplishmentsfor granted. By expecting them to be dramatic achievements, we overlook some ofthe simple accomplishments that have made us effective in our work and in ourlives. Consistently completing assignments on time, finding more efficient waysto do something, research skills and creativity are all accomplishments, eventhough we might not recognize them as such. At this meeting, learn to: 1) Knowand understand yourself, 2) How to make a personal assessment inventory, 3) AmI who I think I am, and 4) Identify your assets and liabilities. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Friday, April 22nd from 9:45 am -12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the ProfessionalService Group of Mercer County will co-host a special Town Hall Meeting - Members Helping Members. Do not miss the second annual PSG of MercerCounty Town Hall Meeting. This moderated session allows all members to sharetheir wisdom and learn from each other, helping other in their job search. Inthis interactive session, PSG of Mercer County members of all ages bring theirexperience and knowledge, of great value in this community conversation wheremembers help members. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learnabout the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at the PrincetonPublic Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Thursday, April 22ndfrom 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The Bridgewater Library willhost Jan Goodman, a ProgramManager at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center, who will give a presentation titled: Thriving During Transition and Change. The strategies and philosophies that will bepresented in this workshop provide attendees with tools that self-empower. Theworkshop is designed to help you achieve your personal best both professionallyand personally. Contact Chrisat cmurray@sclibnj.org foradditional information. Please registerat: http://somerset.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=36643&lib=1000. Themeeting is at the Bridgewater Library, in meeting rooms ABC, 1 VogtDrive, Bridgewater NJ 08807
Saturday,April 23rd from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm: The Church of the Saviour is hosting afull day Jump Start Your Job SearchWorkshop. This interactive day ofinformation and ideas will assist you in finding the right position morequickly. Come, learn, network and take home some great tips to make yourjob search successful. Listed below is the day's program:
· Finding a Fit, Not Just a Job – TheresaHummel-Krallinger – By understanding your own preferencesand then comparing them to the culture of employers, you are more likely tofind a fit. Theresa will help you identify your primary behavior style,determine the culture of an organization, and help you determine whether youare a fit and how you can adapt your style.
· Five Social Media Must-Dos to Turbocharge Your JobSearch – Matt Levy – Come invest inyourself by learning from Matt during this interactive presentation on how tostand out from the crowd by using social media tools such as LinkedIn, Twitter,blogging, email marketing and YouTube so that corporate recruiters,headhunters, hiring managers and potential clients will be attracted to you,will find you, will call you and ultimately hire you
· Network over lunch with fellowparticipants and speakers.
· Question and Answer Session with Our Panel ofExperts – Theresa, Matt, Alex and Amy
· Interviewing Like a Pro – AlexFreund – How many people understand the interview process and what isimportant for the interviewer? This presentation reveals issues such as: 1) Whylearn the art of interviewing, 2) Who might interview you, 3) The screening andselection interview, 4) Preparing for the interview, 5) What is important forthe interviewer, 6) Dealing with references, 7) What questions to ask, and 8)Salary negotiations.
· The Value of Connecting – AmyDinning – I have my job-search toolkit ready; now what do Ido? Forging connections and relationships is my next step to mutuallybenefit both of us whether for job search or just for life. Let's talk aboutthe value of connecting, how and where to connect, and get started in formingrelationships in which we can help each other.
Please register online at www.cosnet.org/care/jobtransition. The cost for the entire program is only $10; please pay with acredit card. We areunable to take walk-ins. Please note that online registration will closeon Wednesday, April 20th at noon. For more information or questions, contactAmy Dinning at 1-610-265-2805 or amydinning@juno.com. Be sure you do not miss this must attend event; it is well worth thetrip. The meeting is at the Church ofthe Saviour, 651 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
Monday,April 25th from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJProfessionals in Transition will host David Schuchman, leader ofPSG of Mercer County, who will give a presentation titled: Uncover theHidden Job Market. Up to 70% of open positions are not activelypublished (as per several sources), and why employers often use non-publishedways of finding professional talent. We discuss ways to begin to overcome thischallenge in order to be exposed to more professional opportunities. A schedule ofupcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. Thegroup meets on generally alternating Mondays, except on library holidays.The companion online discussion forum/information archive/bulletin board/eventcalendar 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, April 25thfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will hostAlex Freund, a career andinterviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: Let's Work on Your Elevator Pitch. This workshop will start with information about the important elementsof an effective elevator pitch. Then it will offer generalguidelines covering content, tone of voice, body language, and facialexpression; and it will give examples. During the second half of the workshop, we will work together on theelevator pitches of audience volunteers. Additionalinformation 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 25thfrom 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.
Monday, April 25thfrom 6:30 – 9:00 pm: Temple Community Network (TCN) will host: Speaker and Topic to be Determined. Thegroup typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month. Directions to BarnertTemple at: http://www.barnerttemple.org/Directions. For more information, contact Bob Roman at: broman235@gmail.com. The meeting is at BarnertTemple, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.
Tuesday, April 26th, from 6:00 Р8:00 pm: The Sayreville Public Library will host Dr.Colleen Georges, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Let a Professional Polish Your R̩sum̩. We all know the job market is tough. Give your best first impression to potential employers by making your r̩sum̩shine. Dr. Colleen Georges will spend one-on-one time with attendees,giving each r̩sum̩ 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 r̩sum̩ 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.
Tuesday, April 26th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostAlex Freund, acareer and interviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: Penetrating the Hidden Job Market. Unemploymentis 100 percent if you do not work. Large companies lay off in masse as theresult of, say, a merger, while at the same time, small companies are hiringbecause the true job market is localized. At this meeting, the audience willlearn about: 1) The contingent jobs, meaning, they are part-timers or temporaryworkers or contractors, 2) Why two-thirds of all job openings are filled beforethey are even published, and 3) Some practical advice about how to search forthose hidden job opening. Thispresentation is full of such valuable facts and more. It sets forth a rigorousplan to follow for discovering and penetrating vast and yet invisibleopportunities to get reemployed. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.
Wednesday, April 27th, 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, April 27th, from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host KristinaLeonardi, who will give a presentation titled: Staying Motivated Throughout the Job SearchProcess. Looking for a job can be along, arduous journey that requires much time and patience, especially in thiseconomy, to see results. Staying positive and motivated throughout theprocess can make you a less stressed and a more effective applicant, which canin turn accelerate the outcomes you desire. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Wednesday, April 27th from 7:30 -9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: Researchfor Targeting Your Job Search. Job targets are a way to focus yoursearch on a few segments of the labor market where you are more likely to behired to do the work you would prefer. Targeting can significantly improve yourjob search in three ways: helping you determine the approximate size of yourjob market, creating momentum by concentrating your activities, and managingthe pace of your job search campaign. Learn how to: 1) Identifyindustries and companies, 2) Consider company culture and size, 3) Develop aplan of action, and 4) Find the right fit with an organization. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Thursday, April 28th from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Rosenberg, who will give a presentation titled: Acing the Interview and the Following-up:Be Relevant, Empowering and Memorable. Rene will discuss: 1) Tips to empower yourself to prepare for aninterview, 2) Strategies to effectively answer troublesome interviewquestions, and 3) Actions to take to effectively follow up and staymemorable after the interview. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Friday, April 29th from 10:30 - 11:45 am: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Jacqueline Rose, whowill give a presentation titled: Reactivev. Proactive Job Hunting. Jacquelinewill compare the typical reactive jobsearch, for example, the internet, responses, the importance of resume andcover letter with the proactive process of sourcing opportunities, reaching outto companies that are of interest but may not be looking, conducting informationalinterviews as a networking tool, taking job posts/linked in information, anddigging below to what was once called the hidden job market. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Friday, April 29th from 9:45am - 12:00 Noon: The PrincetonPublic Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County: Nomeeting due to another library program. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website tolearn about the numerous resources available there. Princeton Public Library,65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, April30th from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: Networkers Without Borders will host David Schuchman, leader of PSG ofMercer County, who will give a presentation titled: Promoting Yourself Beyond Your Resume. No matter how greatyour resume is, your resume alone won't land you needed interviews or thatterrific job. Learn what information your resume does not provide prospectiveemployers. And, about the social media and technology solutions you can use toeffectively promote your experience, yourself and your brand. Additionalinformation at: http://njlap.org/CareerNetworkingResources/tabid/98/Default.aspx. PleaseRSVP at: info@ or call 1-800-246-5527. Themeeting is at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square, NewBrunswick, NJ 08901.
Special Upcoming Meeting:
Tuesday,May 3rd from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Sara Greenhouse of Generate Buzz, LLC is proud to present: ShiftHappens: Designing Your Destiny When Life Gets Tough, a panel discussionabout personal and professional resilience. This session is ideal for anyonewho's at a professional crossroads and doesn't know which way to go, is stunnedor confused by life's curveballs, or exhausted from marketing and selling theirbusiness or services. The evening will include five inspiring presentations,open networking, Q&A, wine and cheese, plus a chance to win a ½ hour consultationwith each of the panelists. Part of the event proceeds will be donated to theInterfaith Food Pantry. For more info, visit: designingyourdestinypanel.eventbrite.com. Questions, please contact SaraGreenhouse at sara@generatebuzz.net.or 1-973-769-559. The event will be held at Allied WealthPartners: 14 Walsh Drive, Suite 100, Parsippany, NJ.
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=65 for a detailed list of upcomingclasses. In addition to these greatin-person classes, the library also recorded some of the presentations and theyare available 24/7 on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324. Check them out, I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the amountof 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 Avenue location. To make an appointment for a PRO BONO / FREEcoaching 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.com when prompted. Once booked, an e-mailconfirmation and follow-up reminder will be sent to the e-mail addressprovided. In addition, you may also receive a courtesy telephone callconfirming your appointment. If you haveany questions, please contact the Job Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.orgor call 1-212-592-7006.
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.
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 a detailed list of upcoming events. Inaddition, many of these informative presentations are recorded and the podcastscan be viewed 24/7, when time allows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a greatpresentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technologygreat!
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 additional information.
Fridays from 9:00– 11:00 am, The Suffern Professional Networking Team meets every Friday inthe conference room at Christ Episcopal Church, 65 Washington Ave, Suffern, NY10901. For additional information,please contact Jeffrey Getz at uconnsmiles@gmail.com or 1-845-893-7265.
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