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Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:16 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Ramsey JSWT Members:
Listed below are the upcoming August 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 greatpresentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technologygreat!
I created a Yahoo group for anyone to joinand receive my list of Upcoming Networking Events. It is free andeasy 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
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue
August 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.
Tuesday, August 2nd, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a workshoptitled: Resume Writing. For the schedule and to learn more about the organizationand activities visit the website at: PSGNB.org. The meetings areheld at the Kennedy branch of The Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane,Piscataway, NJ 08854.
Tuesday, August 2nd from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Lee Rosenberg, who will give a presentation titled: Ten Strategies for a More Productive JobSearch. Renee will discuss strategiesto improve your overall job search ability. The discussion includesresumes, networking, cover letters, and follow-up. Attend this informative,interactive session and learn strategies to move your job search towardsuccess. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 2nd from 6:00 - 7:30pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host Uri Galimidi, who will give a presentation titled: Willpower and Mindfulness forEntrepreneurial Performance. Willpower is the most accuratescientifically-proven predictor of our success in life, more than our IQ,innate talent, or physical abilities. In this program, Uri will discussthe science of willpower and how entrepreneurs can boost their willpower toimprove their performance in all aspects of their businesses and lives. Learnabout Mindfulness Meditation, the neuroscience behind it, and how you canintegrate it into your life as an entrepreneur. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 2nd from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Got an Offer, Now What Do I Do? Please RSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com. For moreinformation, contact the church at 1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org. The meeting is at The NewtownPresbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA18940.
Tuesday, August 2nd from 7:30 - 9:30pm: The Career Forum willhost John Hadley, a Career Search Counselor,who will give a presentation titled: TheInfluential Conversation. When youwant to influence another to take action, you first need to guide thediscussion to uncover the areas that motivate that person, and then digdeeply. In this interactive workshop, John will share a model forconducting a truly influential conversation that will let you have: jobinterviews that set you apart from all other candidates, networkingconversations that truly engage your contacts, and meetings withconsulting prospects that motivate them to take action. 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, August3rd, from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Laura Jackson, whowill give the 5th of 5 secessions titled: Mindfulness for Job Seekers. Learn mindfulness techniques thatbring relaxation and effortless focus to challenging situations andrelationships. Mindfulness is the practice of bringing full,non-judgmental awareness to the present moment. The struggle of searchingfor a job can be overwhelming at times. See if the practice ofmindfulness meditation and some easy to use on-the-spot techniques can help youduring these challenging times. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions for full benefit,but can attend individual sessions in the series as well. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August3rd, from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library- Grand Central Library will host TomPowner of Career Thinker Inc. who will give a presentation titled: Job Searching Skills Workshop. The internet has definitely added many optionswhen it comes to searching for a job, but you should never depend on only onemethod. Use the internet as a tool not as the end all. This seminar isfilled with guidance, tips and advice to increase your results of finding yournext dream job and understanding the un-tapped job market. Tom will discuss the following topics: 1) Howhas searching for a job changed, 2) Tapping into the hidden job market, 3)Traditional methods are still alive, 4) Job searching online, 5) Targetingcompanies, 6) The Importance of Networking, 7) Job and career fairs, and 8)Recruiters and Headhunters. Advancedregistration 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, August3rd, from4:00 - 6:00 pm: The New York Public Library - 53rd Street will host Tom Powner ofCareer Thinker Inc. who will give a presentation titled: Preparing for Job Interviews. The more you prepare the less intimidating they become. Increase your chances of hearing thewords you are hired by knowing how to prepare for an interview. Too many jobseekers do not place enough importance and time in preparing for an interview;a sure way to outshine the other candidates is by being more prepared than theyare. Tom will discuss the following: Your attire and why it is important, Howbody language and posture can kill an interview, Types of Interviews you can befaced with, The job application, Do you have CAR Stories ready to share, Canyou answer the W questions, How well do you know your resume, What you shouldknow about the company, and What should you ask at the end of theinterview. Advanced registration isrequired. . Advanced registration isrequired at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library 18 West 53rd Street, in the Community Room, NewYork, NY 10019
Wednesday, August3rd, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Steven Davis is one of SIBL's most sought after volunteercareer coaches, who will give a presentation titled: Crash Course InInterviewing. Just making it to theinterview stage is an accomplishment, so how do you make sure that you areprepared for it in the best way? Stevenanswers this and other questions about interviewing duringthis session. The discussion includes: 1) How to do homework on thecompany, the position, and on you, 2) Practice answers to interviewers'questions, 3) Questions that are the most impactful for you to ask, 4) Addressingsalary questions, 5) How to close strong, and 6) The best ways to follow up. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Thursday, August 4th,from 9:30 - 11:30 am: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey willhost Marty Latman, chairman of theBergen Chapter of Financial Executive Network Group (FENG), who will give apresentation titled: Working the Room:The Secret to Effective Networking. Ifyou diligently follow job-hunting advice, you know that networking is one ofthe most successful employment search strategies. It is far more likely to landyou a job than chasing job postings through the Web or sending a resume to arecruiter. Since networking is one of the most successful methods of jobsearching, you should definitely include business meetings, recruitment fairs,and other networking events as part of your landing strategy. However, when youattend networking events or business meetings, are you successful in promotingyourself? Are you unsure of the best ways to make a connection? Would you liketo improve your networking technique? Do you want to leave networking eventsfeeling that you really accomplished something? If you would like to get betterat working the room, come hear Marty talk as he presents the basic tools youneed to use to be productive at networking events. Toregister, e-mail LynneRobbins at lrobbins@jvsnj.org by noon, 4/6/2016. In case of inclementweather, please call 1-973-674-6330 after 7:30 am. The meeting is at the Aidekman Family Campus,901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981. Turn right at the sign for Golds' gym.
Thursday, August 4th,from 2:00 - 4:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Librarywill host Sherry Natkow,who will give a presentation titled: Thinking About A Career Change. This workshop is most appropriate for adults with at least 15 years ofwork experience. These days, workers areapt to change jobs frequently and many are taking the leap of switching careersor industries. Turn what could be a daunting ordeal into an invigorating innerjourney of self-reflection. Whether you are feeling clueless about whatyou want, or are focused on getting a toehold in a particular industry orcareer, it is unrealistic to try to totally reinvent yourself. For those of uswith years of successful work experience, a more practical approachis to reintegrate by drawing on our accumulated knowledge, and highlighting thevaluable transferable skills we bring to the table. Pre-registration is required. Interested participants must email SherryNatkow at snatkow@job-prep.com to enroll and receive additional information. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Thursday, August 4th,from 6:00 - 7:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentationtitled: Career Evolution: Preparing forYour Career's Next Leap with Social Media Marketing. John will discuss howto lay the groundwork to take your career to the next level, to get on the shortlist for that next promotion, and to market your achievements continually. The discussion includes: 1) Perception IsReality: So, Change Reality, 2) Credit, Where Credit Is Do, and How To GetYours, 3) Sharing Accolades Shines the Light on You Too, 4) Be Seen as aLeader, By Being a Leader, 5) Manage Your Career Marketing Materials: UsingLinkedIn, Groups, Blogs and More, 6) Your Signature Block Can Speak Volumes,and 7) Integrating Your Career Strategies Into Your Messaging. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Friday, August5th from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The PrincetonPublic Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-hostMarty Latman, President of LatmanAdvisory LLC, who will give a presentation titled: In-Transition, Now What do I do. Being in-transition for a short or long period of time can be a verystressful. You can get depressed, angry and confused. You can lose yourself-confidence. What can you do to change this situation? How do you get backinto the "game"? How do you change this negative situation into a positiveexperience? Attendees will learn aboutthe obstacles they need to overcome during this period to succeed, the methodsthey need to use to change their situation, and ways to make beingin-transition a productive, meaningful and positive time in their lives. 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, August 6th 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, August 6th from 12:00noon to 1:30 pm: The NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, Author, Career Coach and Speaker, who will give apresentation titled: Resume Renovation. Johnwill discuss how making the cuts necessary to be seen as astand-out during your job search actually increases the value of the items onyour resume. The discussion includes: 1)Resume: New Definition, 2) Resume Goals, 3) Understanding Stacks of IncomingResumes, 4) 3 Second Test, 5) One Page Resume, Unless It is Two, 6) Value,Value Everywhere, but Nowhere to be Seen, 7) Degrees of Degrees, and 8) TheHeadless Horseman: Do not Send a Word Doc. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 9th, from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Open Doors With This Classic Three Sentence Elevator Pitch. 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.
Tuesday, August 9th, from10:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick(PSGNB) will host a workshop titled: Preparingfor the Job Interview. Learn how to answer the tough questionsand communicate your value to convince the interviewer that you are the bestcandidate for the job. For the schedule and to learnmore about the organization and activities visit the website at: PSGNB.org. The meetings areheld at the Kennedy branch of The Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane,Piscataway, NJ 08854.
Wednesday, August10th, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm:The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library willhost Tom Powner of Career ThinkerInc. who will 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, New York, NY 10017.
Wednesday, August10th, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm:The New York Public Library - 53rd Street will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. who will give a presentationtitled: Writing a Winning Resumethat Brands and Markets YOU. Whether you are actively searching for a job,just thinking about a new job or career or you want to be prepared, invest inyourself and attend our resume writing workshop to help make your resume awinning one that brands you to your target career. Tom will discuss: Thetrue 5 purposes of your resume, Understanding branding and marketing in yourresume, Putting Jane Doe's before resume to the test, What really happens withyour resume when applying to online job postings, Tips on getting your resumethrough Applicant Tracking System, Why a typical Jane Doe resume does not work,Understanding resume keywords and how to find them, How to show your Return onInvestment value on your resume, Formatting tips for your resume, Putting JaneDoe's new winning resume to the test, and Top do's & don'ts for resumes.Advanced registration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. Themeeting is at the New York Public Library,18 West 53rd Street, in the Community Room, New York, NY 10019
Wednesday, August10th from 6:45 - 9:30 pm: The Hillsdale Career Resource Ministry NetworkGroup will host Ed Partenope, whowill moderate a Panel Meeting with C-Level Decision Makersand Directors of HR. We ask all of our members who plan to attend towrite a question that are appropriate and pressing to a decision maker or HRDirector. Last year's questions were awesome and we had a great number ofquestions afterward as well. Please getthem to us by August 1st. The people on the panel will be fun, exciting and enjoyable, so write inyour questions to myself janelle@razzinoassociates.comand Gary ggabaccia@gmail.com so we can compile themfor our own Ed Partenope, who will be flying in from New Hampshire to spend theevening with us to moderate and add his ever so amazing personality to theevening. Please feel free to forward this note to ANYONE that youthink would benefit from joining us. Or, better yet, just bring them with you. For additional information, contact: JohnCarvelli at 1-201-995-7895, john.carvelli@pimco.com, or Janelle Razzino at 1-201-722-3111, janelle@razzinoassociates.com. The meeting is at St. John TheBaptist Church, in the Sheen Room of the Parish Center, at 69 Valley Road,Hillsdale NJ 07642.
Thursday, August 11th, from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host RobertHellmann, a career coach at www.hellmannconsulting.com, who will give apresentation titled: Your Resume vs.Your LinkedIn Profile: What You Need to Know. Get the facts straight aboutwhat works, what does not, and the important differences between these twoessential mediums. Learn how to craft a compelling resume andprofile that will help you get and ace interviews. The discussion includes: 1) Howto write powerful resume and LinkedIn profile bullets, 2) Nine resume do's andsix resume don'ts that will debunk a lot myths and save you time, 3) How totake maximum advantage of LinkedIn's search algorithm, to improve the odds of ahiring manager spotting your profile, 4) How to address common issues, likegaps in your resume, too-much or too-little experience, or job-hopping, and 5) Whatyou need to know about adapting your resume for your LinkedIn profile Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, August 11th from 6:00 to7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Joy Passey, Founder and Primary Coach in Joy Prosperity Coaching,who will give a presentation titled: Settingthe Stage for Success. Joy will, discuss how you can identify whatsuccess is and what it means to you. Learn the best habit-building techniquesthat create effective routines to success, and help you understand how tocreate success in your business and your life. Get a daily, weekly, and yearlyaction plan. Do not miss it. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Friday, August 12thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The PrincetonPublic Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-hostDavid Schuchman, Director ofPSG Mercer County, who will give a presentationtitled: Is It Time to Consider aPlan B? Is the time and effort youput in to your job search producing the results you expect and need? If not, itmay be time to closely evaluate your job search strategy. Specifically, theskills you will bring to your next employer and the skills your next employer(and the market place) may really need. If there is a gap between those 2points, you may need to adjust your job search strategy. 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, August 13th,from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host a panel discussion,moderated by George Pace, on Being in Transition More Than Once. Panel members include: Haresh Keswani, Richard Notarnicola, and Benny A. Recine. In this day and age of constant technologicalchange and increased competition, the likelihood of staying with a singleemployer throughout your career is highly unlikely. It is now likely that youwill find yourself in transition more than one time. So what can you do to prepare for such an impactfulevent? This month the Breakfast Clubwill hold its 2nd Panel Format that will provide a variety of real lifetransition viewpoints which include: 1) Changes to their career approach basedon multiple transitions, 2) The financial impact, 3) Skills they acquired, orneeded to acquire, 4) What advice or help did they get from their network, and5) Best practices based on previous experiences, what worked and what didnot. Be sure to tell your friends andbring them along. There is a $10 fee at the door to cover the cost of the room.The meeting is at the Days Hotel Conference Center, 195 Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Monday, August15th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am:The Mondays @ 7 Group will host Melanie Szlucha, owner of Red Inc, who will give apresentation titled: 5 Things You Are Doing Wrong In Your Job Search, and Howto Fix Them. For further information, contact EdThomas at 1-203-981-4648 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).
Tuesday, August 16th, from10:00 am – 12:30 pm. TheProfessional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a workshop on Networking. This meeting will focus on how to usenetworking techniques, tools and resources to increase your visibility and alsouncover the hidden job market. For the schedule and to learn more about the organizationand activities visit the website at: PSGNB.org. The meetings areheld at the Kennedy branch of The Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane,Piscataway, NJ 08854.
Tuesday, August 16th, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Barry Cohen, former CUNYEmployment Coordinator, who willgive a presentation titled: Powerful FirstImpressions: How to Find and Get the Job You Really Want. Barry will discuss: 1) Hidden techniques and strategiesyou need to ace that next job interview, 2) How to Ace Every Job Interview,Even if you are not the best candidate, and 3) How many interview have you beenon, and how many offers have you received? The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 16th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Open Session for External Speaker or Special Topic. Please RSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com. For moreinformation, contact the church at 1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org. The meeting is at The NewtownPresbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA18940.
Tuesday, August 16th, from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Add these 3 Key Issues to Build Resume Success. 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, August17th, from12:00 - 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: Preparing for Job Interviews, The More You Prepare the Less IntimidatingThey Become. Increase yourchances of hearing the words You are Hired by knowing how to prepare for aninterview. Too many job seekers do not place enough importance and time inpreparing for an interview; a sure way to outshine the other candidates is bybeing more prepared than they are. Tom will discuss the following: Your attireand why it is important, How body language and posture can kill an interview,Types of Interviews you can be faced with, The job application, Do you have CARStories ready to share, Can you answer the W questions, How well do you knowyour resume, What you should know about the company, and What should you ask atthe end of the interview. Advancedregistration is required. The meeting isat the New York Public Library - Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, New York, NY 10017.
Wednesday, August17th, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm: The New York PublicLibrary at 53rd Street will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: ThePower of LinkedIn for Job and Career Success. We have all heard that networking is still one of themost powerful methods of connecting to career and job opportunities and willmost likely stay that way forever. But most people do not know how toeffectively build and use network to increase their odds to connect toopportunities. Having a strong network is important for everyone whether you'reemployed or in a job search. At thismeeting, Tom will discuss: What is networking and Is it effective, What aresome of today's tools to support building a network, What is LinkedIn and whyis it so powerful, Understanding the sections of a LinkedIn Profile, Tips onbuilding a powerful LinkedIn Profile, Methods to connect to people and build astrong network, and How to use your LinkedIn network for a job and careersearch or promotions. Advanced registration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library, 18 West 53rd Street, in theCommunity Room, New York, NY 10019.
Wednesday, August17th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Celia Currin, anexecutive and career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Managing the Head Game in Your Job Search. This can be a highly challenging periodin your life and the stories you tell yourself, and the stories you tell in jobsearch can be very powerful in managing your head, your attitude and ultimatelyyour search. It is a balancing actbetween being kind to yourself without letting yourself off too easy. This can be a highly challenging period in your life and the stories youtell yourself, and the stories you tell in job search can be very powerful inmanaging your head, your attitude, and ultimately your search. Celia will explore themany proactive things you can do during this stressful period that help youkeep your ego intact and your emotions in control. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Wednesday, August 17th, from 7:00- 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. The meetingis at the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Thursday, August 18th, from 10:00am - 3:00 pm: The Westport PublicLibrary will host MichaelShavel or PaulFedor, who will give a special one-on-one Personal LinkedIn Sessions. Are you making good connections withLinkedIn? Do you feel your profile could use something extra? Get yourprofessional profile critiqued by LinkedIn experts Michael Shavel or Paul Fedor in apersonal one-on-one workshops. Learn how you can enhance your ProfessionalHeadline, Summary, Skills, and Experience to grab the attention of employers.Update your settings to ensure you are sending the right message to reach youraudience. Learn proven strategies for getting more recommendations andendorsements and connecting with the right people in your target industry.Space is limited. Each meeting will last for one-half hour. Advanceregistration is required with the CT Department of Labor. Email paul.fedor@ct.gov.The meeting is at the Westport PublicLibrary, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.
Thursday, August 18th, from6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library willhost Win Sheffield, a career Coach,who will give a presentation titled: StayingOne Step Ahead of the Interviewer. Youcan be in charge of your interview. The interview does not have to belike an interrogation or be a reminder of your final exam nightmares. Infact with practice, the interview can become an opportunity to shine. Career coach Win Sheffield shares effective ways toprepare for the interview, how to convey your value in the interview, anddecisive ways to follow up to keep you in your interviewer's mind. Becomemaster of the interview process so that it does not master you. Topics to bediscussed include: 1) Preparing for the interview: Key items beyond the annualreport, 2) Making the interview work: Setting the tone of the meeting anddelivering your message, and 3) After the interview: Following up to make yourpoint. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, August 19th,from 12:00 Noon – 1:30pm:: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Bruce A.Hurwitz, an executive recruiter and career counselor, will givea presentation titled: The Fundamentalsof an Effective Job Search. Based on practical real-world experience, Bruce will explain howhe has successfully helped scores of career counseling clients obtain full-timeemployment. Ask any and all questions pertaining to your job search. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Saturday, August 20th 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, August 20th from 8:30 -11:00 am: The Career Support Group at St. Gregory the Greatwill host: Amy Raditz, a career transitioncoach, who will give a presentationtitled: Getting Back on the JobSearch Horse After the Summer. Getting Back into the groove a challenge? Feel like you have fallen outof the saddle and your career search is flat on the ground? Reluctant or afraidto move forward? Confidence shaken or just not in the mood? Thenthis month's meeting is perfect for you. It's easy to lose focus after a job loss, get distractedwhen change comes along, when you do not know where you are headed, or how toget there. We will discuss how to create your project plan for success, aswell as how to stay focused, positive and sustain the ups and downs of the jobsearch process. The group meets the3rd 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, August 22nd,from 7:00 am - 9:30 am:The Mondays @ 7 Group will host SimoneMorris, who will give a presentation titled: The Power of Leadership. For further information, contact Ed Thomas at1-203-981-4648 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, August 22nd, from10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition will host Mallory Jones, a Learning andDevelopment professional, and MaureenCorbeski, owner of Stand and Speak, who will give a presentation titled: The Confident Public Speaker. Thisworkshop will cover essential techniques that job seekers can use to improvetheir public speaking skills. The workshop's aim is to have participants: buildpublic speaking presence, increase confidence, and appreciate the importance ofpreparation. Specific attention will be paid to developing responses to commoninterview questions. At the conclusion of this workshop participants will: 1) Understandthe importance of developing strong public speaking techniques, 2) Identifycharacteristics of effective and non-effective public speakers, 3) Use thetechnique to develop powerful responses to questions and, 4) Pitch uniqueskills to others. A schedule of upcoming meetingdates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. The group meets on generally alternating Mondays, except on libraryholidays. The companion online discussion forum/information archive/bulletinboard/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, August 22nd, from7:00 – 9:00 pm: Temple Community Network (TCN) will host: Speaker and Topic to be Determined. The group typically meets on the fourthMonday of each month. Directions to Barnert Temple at: http://www.barnerttemple.org/Directions. For more information, contact Bob Roman at: broman235@gmail.com. The meeting is at Barnert Temple, 747 Route208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.
Tuesday, August23rd, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. TheProfessional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a workshop on LinkedIn. For the scheduleand to learn more about the organization and activities visit the website at: PSGNB.org. The meetings areheld at the Kennedy branch of The Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane,Piscataway, NJ 08854.
Tuesday, August23rd, from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library willhost Tom Powner of Career ThinkerInc. who will give a presentation titled: Writinga Winning 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.
Tuesday, August23rd, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Marty Latman, President of LatmanAdvisory Services, who will give a presentation titled: Do I Need A Career Coach. 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, August 24th,from 2:00 - 4:00 pm: The New York Public Library - 53rd Street will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. who will give a presentationtitled: Job Searching Skills Workshop. The internet has definitely added many optionswhen it comes to searching for a job, but you should never depend on only onemethod. Use the internet as a tool not as the end all. This seminar isfilled with guidance, tips and advice to increase your results of finding yournext dream job and understanding the un-tapped job market. Tom will discuss the following topics: 1) Howhas searching for a job changed, 2) Tapping into the hidden job market, 3)Traditional methods are still alive, 4) Job searching online, 5) Targetingcompanies, 6) The Importance of Networking, 7) Job and career fairs, and 8)Recruiters and Headhunters. Advancedregistration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library, 18 West 53rd Street, in theCommunity Room, New York, NY 10019.
Wednesday, August 24th,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: Caterpillar To Butterfly: How To Discover and Move On To Your NextCareer. The job market is constantlychanging, and so are we. As a result we are often interested in changing, orrequired by circumstance to change. Yet without exposure to other areas, it iseasy to assume there is no way for us to do a different job. Join coach WinSheffield to learn how we can bringvalue to a new industry or to a new field. Learn how breadth of experience canbe a competitive advantage in a changing marketplace. The discussion includes:1) Approaches to discover what we want to do, 2) How to research options we areconsidering, 3) Why ads demand prior experience and how to change anyway, 4) Howto adapt our experience to new fields, and 5) Set priorities for the careeroptions you will pursue. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, August26th from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The PrincetonPublic Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-hostValerie Williams, who will give apresentation titled: Job Hunter's To DoList. Before you submit your nextresume there are some things you can do to make the process smoother andsubmission faster. This session willhelp you by giving you the ultimate job hunt to do list. This session will alsogive you networking tools, ways to showcase your skills, and supportingdocuments to help you track your progress. 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.
Monday, August 29th 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.
Tuesday, August 30th from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: The Paradigm Shift in Job Search: MarketingYourself to the Decision-Maker. Just Who Is It That Makes the Decisions? John offers techniques for getting theattention of hiring managers. Thediscussion includes: 1) Just Who Is It That Makes the Decisions, 2) Finding theDecision-makers, There Are Almost Always More Than One, 3) Email, Voicemail,LinkedIn, and SnailMail, Oh, My, 4) Catching Attention: It Has To Be AboutThem, 5) It is All About The Message, By Which I Mean: Value, and 5) Gettingthe Call-back, or Actually Following Up. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 30th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostNickCorcodilos, a professionalrecruiter, who will give a presentation titled: Ask The Headhunter. 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.
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 upcoming classes. In addition to these great in-person classes,the library also recorded some of the presentations and they are available 24/7on-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. Please click on this link for additionaldetails: UW CareerCoaching Flyer_2016.pdf. Additional information is available at: http://www.unitedwaynnj.org/newsevents/uwevents_template0.php?event_id=1170&frm= To make an appointment, email DurelleMcPherson or call 1.973.993.1160, ext. 210. The meetings are at United Way of NorthernNew 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!
Webinars Featuring Kathy Bernard, a public speaker, career coach, resumewriter, and expert LinkedIn profile optimizer who has helped thousands landsatisfying careers. Kathy is also the creator of WiserU.com, where you can findcareer and LinkedIn services and tips. Check out Kathy's numerous presentations,such as: How to Research and Impress Hiring Companies, StrongOnline Identity, Pre-Employment Personality Tests, Negotiating Salary, LinkedInBoot Camp, Use LinkedIn to Attract Employers, Networking Into A Job, Landing aJob After 40, Business Leads from LinkedIn, Outmaneuver Online JobApplications, How to SHOW and TELL You Are the Best, Mastering Online JobApplications, Mastering Interviews, Tips for Snagging Business on LinkedIn, Transform Your Resume, and Working With Recruiters. To view Kathy's presentations, Click Herefor the Recording & Slides Kathy does a great job with her presentations, I am sure that you willfind them most helpful and very informative.
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.
Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:17 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Good Afternoon:
For your information, the next semi-annual Jump Start Your Job Search event will be on October 15th. Please see the attached flyer for additional details about this most informative all day program. I am sharing this notice with you early so you can put it on your calendar, as it is a highly worthwhile event to attend.
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
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From: "Amy Dinning" <amydinning@juno.com>
To: a83td@aol.com
Subject: Next Jump Start
Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 12:01:11 GMT
Hi Tom. The next Jump Start Your Job Search is October 15. The deadline to register is October 12. I would appreciate your help spreading the word as many times as you are comfortable. I am sending out information now, in September and in October. Thanks for your help.
Amy
Amy L. Dinning
Learning & Development Leader
amydinning@juno.com
610-265-2805
www.linkedin.
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Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:17 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Hi:
Per the message below from John Fugazzie, at Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NhN), is offering free on-line training classes through Passaic County. If interested, please click on the link below. For more information contact John Fugazzie at 1.551.204.5667 or Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
-----Original Message-----
From: John R. Fugazzie <johnrfugazzie@aol.com>
To: A83td <A83td@aol.com>
Sent: Mon, Jul 25, 2016 8:25 am
Subject: Free Online training for 90 days on Metrix Learning
Can you send this out to your email list? We have a group starting free 90 day cycle on Aug 1 and I am looking for participants for the next 90 day cycle that starts on Sept 1. This is a great opportunity as Passaic County has purchased this for 34,000 for their unemployed to use.
There are over 5,000 courses to choose from. Participants must register on my site, by clicking on the link below:
http://nhnusa.org/metrix-learning.html
John R. Fugazzie LinkedIn Profile
Founder/President
Neighbors-helping-
Institute of Career Education
Cell phone number is 551.204.5667 (C)
Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.
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