Friday, February 1, 2013

[WNO] Digest Number 1454

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Digest #1454
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February 2013 Networking Events by "Thomas Donohue" donohue83
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Fwd: free Exel classes near Westport Town Hall by "Westchester Networking Organization" wno1635
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Researching companies on LinkedIn by "Ron Katz" ronhrkatz
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Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:05 pm (PST) . Posted by:

"Thomas Donohue" donohue83


RamseyJSWT Members:

Listedbelow are the upcoming February 2013 Networking Events. All meetings are opento the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend.

Manyof the organizations listed below offer networking meetings that convenemonthly, semi-monthly, or weekly. Try to attend at least one or two meetings aweek. Many of these groups meet in the evening, so it will not take time awayfrom your daily job search activities. Plus, they have interesting speakers whooffer valuable tips on: 1) Resume preparation, 2) Effective job searchtechniques, 3) Interviewing, 4) Post Interview Follow-up, 5) LinkedIn, 6)Branding, 7) Time Management, and various other helpful job search relatedtopics.

Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of like going toschool, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition by learning jobsearch and interviewing skills needed to excel and standout from your competition.

Also,in order to maximize your network, try to attend meetings in differentgeographical areas, but especially in towns where you are targeting companiesthat you would like to work for. Not only will you learn valuable job searchskills, but greatly expand your circle of friends. Who knows, the person youmeet at one of these networking events may be able to introduce you to a hiringmanager at one of your target companies.

Fora list of networking groups in your target areas, check out Alex Freund's The Landing Expert List at www.landingexpert.com. Thisoutstanding compilation of both Small Job Search Work Teams and LargeNetworking Groups contains 76 pages of information, listing hundreds oftransition support organizations in the surrounding five states. Make it apoint to join a few groups in your area; what you learn at these meetings willdefinitely help shorten your time in transition.

Ifanyone is aware of an upcoming meeting not mentioned, please let me know and Iwill gladly include it with my weekly updates.

Thankyou,

Tom Donohue
1-201-934-9078
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue


February2013 Networking Events

Friday, February 1stfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 noon:Professional Service Group of Mercer County will offer a program titled: Ace Your Next Interview! An InterviewSkills Training Session. At thisinterview skills training workshop, participants will work with others todevelop strategic answers to commonly asked interview questions. Pinpoint thoseareas that need the most focus and improve your interview skills, techniquesand presentation in a friendly environment. This session will help you to develop answers to questions like: 1) TellMe About Yourself, 2) Why should we hire you and What can you do for us thatother candidates can't, 3) What was your most successful project or accomplishment,and 4) What is your greatest failure and what did you learn from it. The meeting is at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Monday, February 4th from10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Dr. Veronica Anderson, who will give a presentation titled: Professional Branding Tactics. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Monday,February 4th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm: The BergenCareer Networking Community (BCNC) will host an evening of Informal Networking. Employed or seeking career opportunities;become involved in a dynamic professional networking community, essential intoday's economy for career development and professional success. Buildrelationships; expand your career and network by interacting with valuable andtrusted contacts, sharing ideas, best practices, insights and perspectives inthe marketplace. The meeting is at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, 1 InternationalBoulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Registration required at: http://bcnc44.eventbrite.com.

Tuesday, February 5thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Lisa Boily of the U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics, who will give a presentation titled: The Job Outlook: Resources For Career Panning. Lisa will discuss techniques for effectivelymanaging your job search or career transition. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, February 5thfrom 7:30 - 9:30 pm:The Career Forum will host LloydFeinstein, a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: P-A-R Theory and Workshop. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, February 6thfrom 12:00 noon – 12:45 pm: Free InteractiveJob-Seeker Webinar titled: Removing theFEAR from Cold Calling. Seventy-fivepercent of job openings are never publicly advertised or assigned torecruiters. With competition foravailable positions at an unprecedented level, what's the best way to get alead on these career opportunities? Both warm and cold calling can produceresults, but this step in the job search process is a scary one for most jobseekers. During this 30 minute livewebinar, Bob Larson, President ofBerman Larson Kane, and author of the book: Aim, Shoot, Get Hired, will reviewtechniques to help make this task most productive, removing the FEAR ofrejection, and helping you secure additional job interviews. Please RSVP at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/435133490.

Wednesday, February 6thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give apresentation titled: Preparing for YourCareer's Next Leap with Social Media Marketing. John will discuss how to lay the groundwork totake your career to the next level, to get on the 'short list' for that nextpromotion, and to market your achievements continually. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Thursday, February 7thfrom 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Celia Currin, who will give apresentation titled: The Job Search:Managing Your Energy and the Head Game, Not Your Time. Celia will offer offers tips to reduce thestress of your job search. The meetingis at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, February 7thfrom 1:00 - 2:30 pm:Neighbors Helping Neighbors will host AlexFreund, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Social Media Tools for People in JobTransition. Social media is aconfusing term for many of the people in transition or those who contemplate ajob change. This presentation explains why social media is so important. It gives five concrete steps to follow inorder to use social media effectively. It reveals and shows examples of job search tools and organizers. It compares in-person networking with online networking. Then it provides tools for finding the rightkeywords to use in elevator pitches and résumés. The meeting is at the Maywood Public Library, 459Maywood Avenue, Maywood, NJ 07607.

Thursday, February 7thfrom 7:00 – 9:00 pm:Lives in Transition (LIT) will host ArjanEenkema van Dijk, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Self Assessment, Connecting Who You AreWith What You Do. Self-Assessment isthe first step in your job search process. During this meeting, self-assessmentin general and the Holland Framework and STRONG career assessment in particularwill be discussed. This framework provides insights in determining what kind ofcareers best meet with your interests and values. Whether you are clear about your next careerstep or are considering a career change, this session will provide helpfulinformation and valuable insights for participants. The meeting is in Rye PresbyterianChurch's Assembly Room, 882 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. For planning purposes, we appreciate an earlyRSVP at: livesintransition@gmail.com.

Saturday, February 9thfrom 8:00 - 10:00 am:The Breakfast Club NJ will host DebraWheatman, who will give a presentation titled: Social Media Networking Strategy. Eighty percent (or more) of jobopportunities come through some form of networking—and I truly believe thatnetworking is one of the most important tools in your job search toolkit. Debrawill discuss ways to make new contacts from across the world by engaging inconversation on social media and participating in chats, groups and more. The meeting is at the Days Hotel Conference Center, 195 Rt.18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. There is a meeting fee of $10 to cover the cost of the hotel conferenceroom.

Monday, February 11thfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Pat Ferinandi, who will give a presentation titled: Looking and Sounding Good — Your Video Chat. Themeeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West HighStreet, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Tuesday, February 12thfrom 9:30 - 11:00 am:The HamiltonTownship Library willhost Alex Freund, a career coach,who will give a presentation titled: NetworkingLeading to Interviews.
Sixtyto eighty percent of people get their job via networking. Yet, for somenetworking is very challenging. Others do it, somewhat reluctantly andnot very effectively. The audience willlearn about: 1) How to improve one's networking skills, 2) What conditions shouldone create that lend themselves to bonding and sharing, 3) How to communicatein order to get referrals, 4) How to use a simple script which one can startusing immediately, and 5) About five easy steps to follow in order to gethigh-level contacts. By understandingthe divergent vantage points of the candidate vis-à-vis the hiring manager onecan better prepare for this demandinginteraction called interview. Themeeting is at the Hamilton Township Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Way, Hamilton,NJ 08619.

Tuesday, February 12th from 12:00 - 1:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Barry Cohen, CUNY EmploymentCoordinator, who will give a presentation titled: Powerful FirstImpressions: How to Find and Get the Job You Really Want. Barry will discuss the hiddentechniques and strategies you need to ace that next job interview. The meetingis at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, February 12thfrom 5:30 – 8:00 pm:The Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) will host Kurt Anderson, President of Focal Point, who will give apresentation titled: Mastering Change-what can you do to be ready and make the best of it. We know that change is inevitable and thosebest prepared to adjust and take advantage of changes are the most sought afterby any organization. Kurt will highlight the effects change has on theworkplace and career development. Then he will provide examples and exerciseson how by using continuous learning and modifying our habits, each of us can bebetter prepared to succeed in the future. The meeting is in the St.Rose Knights 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, February 12thfrom 7:30 - 9:30 pm:The Career Forum will host LloydFeinstein, a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Key Resume Issues. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, BaskingRidge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, February 13thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 noon:The Princeton Public Library will host SharonBancroft, who will give a presentation titled: Create a New Resume. Whetheryou're in transition, considering new options or looking to refresh yourresume, Sharon will guide you through creating an effective resume and provideadditional tools for a strategic job search. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street,Princeton, NJ 08542.

Wednesday, February 13thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Win Sheffield, a career coach, who will give apresentation titled: YourAccomplishments: The Single Most Important Part of Managing Your Career. The key to impressing anyonein an interview or in a networking situation is to be able to convey the valueyou bring to the table. Employers wantemployees who bring creative solutions and deal efficiently with problems. By relating how you have solved problems inthe past, perhaps problems very much like the ones they face now, you will putyourself in the best position to be taken seriously. Join career coach, Win Sheffield tolearn how to pick and deliver your accomplishment stories so you convey yourvalue compellingly, and be asked back. Topics covered will include: 1) Identifying the messages you want todeliver, 2) Matching your stories to your audience, and 3) How to deliver yourmessage with clarity and purpose – What Hollywood can teach us about tellingour stories. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, February 13thfrom 7:30 - 9:30 pm:St. John's Career Resource Ministry will host Dr.Randy Weiner who willgive a presentation titled: StartFeeling Great Now. Dr. Weiner has anaction plan to keep you feeling fit during your job transition. He will discussexercising your mind, how to avoid hardening of the attitudes, and otherimportant goal setting objectives. His purpose in his practice has always beento help as many people as possible achieve optimal energy and health. With hisgreat sense of humor and caring attitude, this will be a fun evening of kickin'up your job search through health. Inaddition, Stacey Price-Munson willdiscuss keeping your body and mind moving through all the land mines of job transitionand how to navigate them with more resiliency and give you the attitude to goand do the things you need to do each and every day. The meeting is at St. John TheBaptist Church, in the Sheen Room of the Parish Center, at 69 Valley Road,Hillsdale NJ 07642.

Thursday, February 14thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Eileen Sharaga, who will give a presentation titled:Matching Your Personality With A CareerYou Love. Eileen will explain how toexplore and examine your interests, values, skills, and temperament in order tocreate a work environment or career that expresses your best self. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Thursday, February 14thfrom 7:00 – 9:00 pm:NNJ ASTD will host Beth Tunis, whowill give a presentation titled: Mindful Performance Coaching. Beth will share informationand demonstrate techniques you can apply immediately in your personal andprofessional life. In this timetogether, we will explore: 1) Stress Management an Resilience (managing worry),2) What Am I Telling Others, What Am I Telling Myself, 3) Regaining yourfooting, which may also help prepare for the interview process, and 3) A trulycreative full DailyAction Plan to help you keep inspired focus and concentrateddecision making. You'll have theopportunity to work on your plan at the meeting.

Don't miss an eveningwhere you can expand your network, make new friends, share knowledge with yourpeers, and hear highly relevant and beneficial insights and perspectives fromexperts in the marketplace. The meeting is at the Cedar HillChristian Reformed Church, 422 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Pleaseregister at: http://astd14.eventbrite.com

Friday, February 15thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 noon:Professional Service Group of Mercer County will host Kevin Lewis and Ed Andriessen, who will give a presentation titled:Fishing in a Dry Pond. Kevin and Ed will discuss matching your skills and expertise with high growth industries. The meeting is at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Friday, February 15thfrom 1:00 am - 2:30 pm:The Princeton Public will host HilaryMorris, a social media specialist, who will give a presentation titled: LinkedIn Basics. Hilary will discuss the elements needed inyour profile, plus how to use groups, discussions and searches to achieve yourdesired results for business networking or job searching. The meeting is at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Saturday, February 16th from8:15 - 10:30 am: TheSaint Gregory the Great Networking Group (SGGNG) will host Mary Anne Kennedy, an author and principal consultant at MAKHRConsulting, who will give a presentation titled: Finding the Right Job: A Step-by-StepApproach. This presentation will focus on the jobsearch from not only the candidate perspective but from the corporateperspective. Incorporated into this 60minute presentation will be the step by step approach to the job searchhighlighting the importance of differentiating yourself in order to land theright job with the right organization and not just settle for a job. The meeting is at Saint Gregory the Great'Church, 4680 Nottingham Way, Trenton, NJ 08690.

Saturday,February 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 bring15 copies of your resume if you want it reviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A) Small group advice for individualswho have hit the wall and need help to reinvigorate their job search, or B)Large group discussion on various job search related topics. The meeting is inthe Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

Monday, February 18thfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host the Talent Network, who will give apresentation titled: Put Your Best FaceForward. The meeting will beat First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street,Somerville, NJ 08876.

Monday, February 18thfrom 6:00 – 9:00 pm:The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host Christopher Hanson, who will give a presentationtitled: The Job Search Life Cycle. Chris will teach us how to apply projectmanagement techniques to our job search plan. The meeting will be at the FirstCongregational Church of Chappaqua, 210 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua, NY10514. Please register in advance at http://wno20130218.eventbrite.com.

Tuesday, February 19th from12:00 noon – 1:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give apresentation titled: Self-RecruiterResume Renovation. John will discusshow making the cuts necessary to be seen as a stand-out during your job searchactually increases the value of the items on your resume. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Tuesday, February 19thfrom 6:00 – 7:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Kristina Leonardi, who will give apresentation titled: Staying MotivatedThroughout the Job Search Process. Kristina will discuss how to re-evaluate youroverall career and job search strategy to reduce stress and improve yourwork/life balance. The meeting is at theNew York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, February 19th from7:30 - 9:30 pm: TheCareer Forum will hostJohnWharton, who willgive a presentation titled: The Role Of The Headhunter. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, BaskingRidge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, February 20thfrom 1:30 - 4:30 pm:The NJ Chapter of the ChemPharma Association will host Terrence Seamon, authorof To Your Success and Lead the Way, who will give a presentation titled: To Your Success. In this highly interactive workshop for jobhunters and career changers, Terry will share several findings from the scienceof success, discoveries that will help anyone who is in transition to focus,energize, and galvanize their search. The meeting is at Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave. WhippanyNJ 07981. Please register at: at www.chempharma.net.

Wednesday, February 20thfrom 6:00 – 7:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host David Lees, a career coach, who willgive a presentation titled: MarketingYourself with Confidence. David willdiscuss the tools necessary to better position and package yourself to moveforward. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Friday, February 22ndfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 noon:The Princeton Public will host MikePalestina, an Executive Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Developing an Effective Job SearchStrategy. Based on the job searchprograms at the world's leading global management firms, there are 10 distinctcomponents of an effective job search strategy. In this highly interactivediscussion, we will identify all of the components, while focusing on how tocreate and execute the 4 or 5 most relevant components. In addition, we will discuss the relationshipbetween your resume and your LinkedIn profile (what to include and what not toinclude), time management (where are you spending your time) and other methodsfor searching for your next role (contingency or retained recruiters, socialmedia, direct mail). The meeting is atthe Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Monday, February 25thfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Chris Curran, who will give a presentation titled: The Art ofNot Giving Up. The meeting will beat First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street,Somerville, NJ 08876.

Monday,February 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: The New JerseyNorth Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group GPSEG (formerly NJENG) invites you to an After Hours Social. Come for an eveningof intelligent conversation, business networking, reconnecting with goodfriends, or making new ones. This is a great way for working members to keep intouch and meet the many new members. We invite other executive level networkinggroups such as: ChemPharma,FENG,IERG,MENG,NJ-SENG,and TENG.No RSVP or registration is needed, and there is no cost to attend. The meetingis at the Hamilton Park Hotel, 175 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.

Monday, February 25thfrom 7:00 – 9:00 pm:Temple Community Network (TCN) will host AlexFreund, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Topicto be Determined. The meeting is atBarnert Temple, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.

Tuesday, February 26th from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon:The Westport Public Library's Business Librarian, Sylvia Schulman, will give a presentation titled: Energize Your Job Search. Gain anadvantage by using valuable online tools such as Reference USA, LexisNexis andBusiness Company Resource Center. Ms. Schulman will show you how to identifyyour key companies, spot industry trends, and get in-depth backgroundinformation for greater success in networking and interviewing. The meeting isat the Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.

Tuesday, February 26thfrom 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Rosenberg, who will give apresentation titled: WOW Your JobSearch. Renee will discuss how todesign a personal road map to create a more focused and successful job searchstrategy. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Tuesday, February 26thfrom 7:30 - 9:30 pm:The Career Forum will host Karen Castellon,who will give a presentation titled: Networking Plus. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge,NJ 07920.

Tuesday, February 26thfrom 8:00 - 9:00 pm:The Rutgers Business School Alumni Assoc. will offer an on-line Webinar,featuring Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, who will give apresentation titled: Using Social Mediato Get a Job. Are your social mediaaccounts helping you in your job search? It's not enough to just sign up for accounts. Social media can help youstand out in the crowd - but only if you know how to use the toolseffectively. In this webinar, you'lllearn: 1) How to create a LinkedIn profile that attracts recruiters, 2) Whererecruiters actually post jobs and why, 3) Why groups are critical to yoursuccess, 4) How to find and get introduced to hiring managers, and 5) How to befound or not found on Facebook. Boostyour level of recognition and prominence on social media, register today at: http://www.alumni.rutgers.edu/s/896/index.aspx?sid=896&gid=1&pgid=4710

Wednesday, February 27thfrom 6:00 – 7:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Laura Powers, who will give apresentation titled: Defining What'sNext: 5 Steps to Career Clarity. Laura will present a 5-step formula to clarify your next career move. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Thursday, February 28thfrom 6:00 – 7:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Bruce A. Hurwitz, Ph.D, who will give apresentation titled: How to Conduct anEffective Job Search. Bruce willdiscuss strategies and tactics for securing a job. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Saturday,March 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 bring15 copies of your resume if you want it reviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A) Small group advice for individualswho have hit the wall and need help to reinvigorate their job search, or B)Large group discussion on various job search related topics. The meeting is inthe Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

Sundays,from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday Morning career-climberscan tune into 107.7 (FM) or listen live online at: http://www.rider.edu/offices-services/1077-wrrc-fm-bronc/listen-live, to the on-campus radio station at Rider University, for anew and interactive call-in program entitled: Your Career is Calling: Your Weekly Appointment for Career Choices,Decisions and Success. The one-hour show, with co-hosts Rod Colon and FrankKovacs, has a different topic each week related to your career search and howto "climb the corporate ladder" of success. Listeners can reach the studio at1-877-900-1077.

Weekdays,starting at 11:00 am. JobTalkAmerica, a daily Internet radio program, is designed to help you reinvent,reposition and reinvigorate your job search and work life. As advocates for theunemployed, hosts Ted Canova and Sam Zeff have created a nationwide communitythat gives voice back to the jobless. The show welcomes you into theconversation and provides job search advice that's easy to understand and useeveryday. Listen live online at: http://www.JobTalkAmerica.comJobTalkAmerica archives are available anytime.

TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library,located at 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers anextensive series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, andcareer advice. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/65/calendarfor a detailed list of upcoming classes.

TheWestport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road,Westport, CT 06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertainingto job search, training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/eventsfor a detailed list of upcoming events. In addition, many of these informativepresentations are recorded and the podcasts can be viewed 24/7, when timeallows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing agreat presentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn'ttechnology great!

Wednesdays,from 7:30 – 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, located atSt. 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.

TheProfessional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ)offers a Free 2 1/2 Day AcceleratedCareer Training Workshops, as described below:

· Monday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Employment Orientation and Self-Assessment:The Emotional Side of Job Loss, Employment Search Techniques and Tools, GoalsThat Drive Business, Introduction to C.A.R. Stories.

· Tuesday 9:30am - 12:45pm, Communications: 30 Second Commercialsand Development, Telephone Communications, E-Mail Basics, Salary Negotiation,Contracting and Recruiters.

· Tuesday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Networking: 30 Second Commercials, CARStories, Development, Introduction to Networking, Types of Networking,Networking Tips, Getting Organized – A Marketing Plan, Networking Groups andWeb Sites.

· Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:45 pm, Resumes and Cover Letters: TransferableSkills, C.A.R. Story Examples, Cover Letters - Rationale, Formats and Types,Cardinal Rules and Common Mistakes, Resumes: Key Concepts, Types and Formats,Technical Aspects of Resume Writing, Resume Resources.

· Wednesday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Interviewing: 30 Second Commercials,Preparing For the Interview, Interview Types, Interview Stages, CompensationNegotiation and Counter-Offers, Appropriate vs. Inappropriate Questions.

Please call 1-908-445-5730 or clickon http://psgcnj.org/training_curriculum.htmlfor availability, upcoming training dates, or additional information on thesefree workshops. PSGCNJ's next class willbe held on February 4 – 6, 2013.

New Job Club Forming in White Plains,NY

Tuesdays, from 10:30 -11:30 am: BeginningJanuary 22nd, Career CounselorsGinny Ruder and Rose Macom willlead a Weekly Job Club Every Tuesday.Discussion topics may include writing resumes, cover letters, preparing forinterviews, using the Internet and Social Media, and the Library's resources toconduct a job search, plus tips on developing a strong professional network. Each session will include time to askquestions and share ideas with the group. This is a free program, so come on byand please share with others. Themeeting is at the White Plains Public Library, 100 MartineAve, White Plains, NY 10601.


Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:26 pm (PST) . Posted by:

"Westchester Networking Organization" wno1635



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Subject: free Exel classes near Westport Town Hall
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:21:46 -0500
From: Schulman, Sylvia sschulman@westportlibrary.org>
To: Schulman, Sylvia sschulman@westportlibrary.org>

*Hello everyone, *

*If you want to improve your Excel skills, you will want to know about
this opportunity for free classes. Please be sure to sign up ASAP with
Margaret Pinheiro at Westport Human Services at this phone number:
203.341.1050.*

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*Sylvia A. Schulman*, Business Librarian

Westport Library

20 Jesup Road

Westport, CT 06880

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Fri Feb 1, 2013 6:06 am (PST) . Posted by:

"Ron Katz" ronhrkatz

Here are some good easy to follow tips for how to use LinkedIn effectively.
Ron

http://www.getajobtips.com/2013/01/linkedin-follow-company-tips-that-can.html

 
"Someone is going to edit what you say, It might as well be you" -Gerard Braud 
"Communication is not saying something, communication is being heard." - Peter Drucker

I have a photographic memory, just not same day service.
Warning: Dates in calendar are closer than they appear.

Fri Feb 1, 2013 7:27 am (PST) . Posted by:

"avi wagshol" awagshol

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Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 9:48 AM
Subject: Information Technology job openings from PPCG, Inc.
To: aviwagshol@gmail.com

Greetings:

Please take a look at the following *Information Technology job openings.*

If you, or anyone you know, meet the requirements and are interested in any
of these openings, please refer to the appropriate job number and attach a
copy of your updated resume in word format when applying for a position.

*Job Title* *Job number* *Locations* *Manager - End-User Compute Services
* *Job # 7092* *Massachusetts* *Infrastructure Architect (IAM - Database)*
*Job # 7091* *Massachusetts* *Senior Manager - Architect and
Infrastructure Planning * *Job # 7090* *Massachusetts* *Data** Center**Manager
* *Job # 7089* *Massachusetts* *.NET Programmer / Analyst - New Hampshire*
*Job # 7027* *New Hampshire*

*Detailed job descriptions*

*Manager - End-User Compute Services� Massachusetts
Job # 7092
Job Type: full time position*

Requirements
� Bachelor degree with significant coursework in information technology,
computer science, or similar qualifying area, or equivalent experience.
� At least 3-5 years of experience managing technical and process-oriented
teams with demonstrated record of driving team and employee performance,
accountability, and results
� Technical or analytical understanding of Windows configuration,
administration, and patching , SCCM and software packaging and deployment,
and computer, telephony, and other endpoint technology imaging and
configuration, management, and support
� Familiar with industry trends in Windows client configuration,
administration, and support and collaboration technologies
� Formal knowledge of ITIL, project management methodology, and Lean or six
sigma; certification preferred
� Demonstrated record developing, documenting, and improving processes
� Experience at utilizing metrics-based management to drive results
� Excellent technical and business verbal and written communication skills
and strong examples of both customer and IT collaboration

Responsibilities;
The Endpoint Services Manager is responsible for leading and managing the
team that provides computer, tablet, and other endpoint services and tier 2
support to enable a secure and flexible global computing environment and
customer base. This individual directly manages a team of technical
specialists, ensuring professional growth and skills development of the
staff, image and application design and development, Windows and mobile
device administration, process efficiency and maturation, and a high level
of customer satisfaction in incident management and request fulfillment
services. .

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*Infrastructure Architect (IAM - Database) � Massachusetts
Job # 7091
Job Type: full time position*

Requirements
� Bachelor�s degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or a related
discipline
� Design - Experience in infrastructure-related role; proven success on
projects with large-scale deployments; strong technical design skills;
understanding of application life-cycle management. Mapping business
strategy to supportable cost effective technical solutions.
o Develop and document current and target state architecture diagrams and
mappings
� Architect - Basic understanding of Enterprise Architecture concepts,
industry standards, and best practices; highly motivated; ability to lead
and influence.
o Individuals would be responsible for writing of roadmaps and creating
reference architectures for various infrastructure domains
o Assist team in evangelizing the I&O Roadmap Strategy to stakeholders
� Communicate - Ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and
collaborate within & across technical teams as well as with customers and
Sr. leadership.
o Be comfortable conducting meetings, creating and presenting professional
grade deliverables such as technical architecture documents, technical
drawings and presentations.
� Research - Knowledge of emerging technologies and vendor landscape;
ability to balance
Costs against benefits, Successful track record of effective vendor
management
o Identify opportunities and implications of the tradeoffs between
cost/performance, buy/build, outsourcing, etc.
o Work with vendors to define product roadmap within infrastructure &
Operations process domains
o Coordinate vendor support through vendor management for problem resolution
� Plan & Improve - Understanding of business drivers and all stakeholders�
requirements; understanding of documentation and frameworks; experience in
capacity and performance Management.
o Develop and socialize strategic architecture strategies, standards and
guidelines
o Ensure alignment and compliance of detailed application and technical
designs (Design Doc) with architecture strategies, standards and guidelines
o Provide appropriate input to technology planning and its impact on budget
development (capital, expense, annual, strategic)
o Provide technical guidance for mid-large size and complex projects
� Support - Must have technical and problem solving skills and ability to
work with application owners and end users to interpret their problems
properly, identify issues and implement solutions.
o Provide 3rd level support for highly complex and/or internally escalated
infrastructure related problems
o Develop SOPs for the Operations and Engineering teams
� Team - Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced team environment,
as well as work independently.
o Collaborate well with others to solve problems and actively incorporate
input from various sources
o Actively generates process improvements; supports and drives change, and
confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways.
o Able to lead technical teams to build consensus and drive decisions on
system and tool architecture and design
� Process - Ability to follow established processes and guidelines for
Change Management, Problem and Incident management.
o Proactively identify and leads others to enhance IT internal processes

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*Senior Manager - Architect and Infrastructure Planning � Massachusetts
Job # 7090
Job Type: full time position*

Requirements
� Bachelor degree with significant coursework in information technology,
computer science, or similar qualifying area, or equivalent experience
� Oversee standardization and continuous improvement of Infrastructure and
Operations project methodologies, including driving adoption and maturation
of agile methods as appropriate, in partnership with Project Portfolio
Management team and other CIS project organizations.
� Manage individual projects, ensuring delivery of agreed upon scope within
schedule and resource constraints as needed.
� Manage performance to cost center budgets, and manage contracts and
relationships with vendors.

Required Knowledge and Skills:
� At least 3-5 years of experience managing teams responsible for
technology architecture, solution design, or process or project delivery.
� Demonstrated professional experience in all of the of the disciplines
below, totaling at least 8-10 years combined:
o Developing or maintaining infrastructure or systems architecture or
architecture methodologies
o Managing technology programs or projects
o Developing or supporting IT solutions with senior-level technical
experience in at least one Infrastructure and Operations technical domain
� Experience driving directly managed and matrixed teams and individuals
with demonstrated record of high performance, accountability, and results
� Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex and often contentious issues;
reach consensus and work through people to achieve key goals.
� Excellent track record of understanding and interest in current and
emerging technologies demonstrated through training, job experience, or
industry activities
� Excellent team player - collaborates well with others to solve problems
and actively incorporates input from various sources
� Demonstrated customer focus - evaluates decisions through the eyes of the
customer; builds strong customer relationships and creates processes with
customer viewpoint
� Excellent analytical skills - strong problem solving skills and
effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions; anticipates
obstacles and develops plans to resolve
� Excellent technical and business verbal and written communication skills
with executive, business, and technical audiences
� Change oriented - actively generates process improvements; supports and
drives change, and confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways
� Must have excellent time management and organizational skills to
coordinate a wide range of assignments by managing dependencies,
expectations and effectively communicate with stakeholders and architecture
throughout all levels of the organization.
� Successful track record of effective vendor management

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*Data Center Manager � Massachusetts
Job # 7089
Job Type: full time position*

Requirements
� BS/BA degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Management or related
field
� 5-8 years� experience and demonstrated success in technology leadership
with emphasis on Data Center Operations and Services
� Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop individuals to
their optimal potential
� Demonstrate a continual progression of increasing DC Operations team
member technical and business acumen
� Sufficient technical acumen to insure proper preventative maintenance,
monitoring, processes, and associate development are in place
� Knowledge of server, switching, voice, middleware technologies to drive
fault isolation; drive incident restoration /resolution; assess incident
impact; assess likely faulting device/layer; assign incident priority; and
escalate accordingly
� Working knowledge of automation and monitoring tools their capabilities
and uses
� Provide leadership to integrate monitoring/automation products and
processes into operational environment
� Ensure proper communication and escalation of incidents
� Ability to identify, plan and execute continuous improvement programs
that specifically enhance operational stability and excellence; improve KPI
and SLA targets; improve capabilities to provide continued improvement to
Data Center services
� Familiar with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) processes and
standards
� Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex and often contentious issues;
reach consensus and work through people to efficiently achieve critical
results
� Change oriented - actively generates process improvements; supports and
drives change, and confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways
� Excellent technical and business verbal and written communication skills
with executive, business, and technical audiences
� Excellent team player - collaborates well with others to solve problems
and actively incorporates input from various sources
� A high sense of urgency
� Relevant IT certifications (or equivalent training/experience)
� Strong understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping,
Just-in-time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Standard Work, 5S, Quick
Changeover, Visual Management, TPM, Pull Systems, Continuous Improvement
Process, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar tools.

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.*NET Programmer / Analyst - New Hampshire
Job # 7027
Job Type: full time position*

Job Requirements
As a .NET Programmer / Analyst, you will develop applications in support of
our Sales and Marketing departments. The position requires strong
technical programming skills as well as a strong ability to work with
business users to develop solutions in support of company objectives. You
must be a self-starter who can successfully manage projects and priorities
to completion.

In this position, your primary responsibilities will include:
� Participating in the design, development, testing, and implementation
of enhancements for .NET based applications. (e.g. Sales Opportunity
Tracking, Forecasting, and Quoting)
� Working closely with members of the sales and marketing groups to
understand their business processes, develop application enhancements,
write reports, and develop new solutions.
� Supporting the user community by providing training, documentation,
and assistance in the use of applications and reports.
� Engaging in the continuous improvement of technical solutions and
development processes.

Experience & Education Requirements
The successful candidate will possess a BS degree or equivalent related
experience with at least 3-4 years of experience in .NET web site or
application development. Prior experience in a marketing or sales
environment is beneficial.

The following knowledge and skills are required:
� Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical
users
� Object Oriented Programming and multiple tier application design
� Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment with multiple
priorities
� ASP.NET, VB.NET; Visual Studio 2008, 2010
� HTML, CSS, JavaScript
� SQL Server 2008/2005, SQL, Transact-SQL Stored Procedures
The following knowledge and skills are beneficial:
� C# or background in Java, C++
� ASP.NET MVC, WPF, WCF, Entity Framework
� SQL Server Reporting Services or Crystal Reports
� JavaScript libraries, Telerik Controls
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*We also have many job openings in the following categories:

Engineering
Scientific
Quality, Test

If you are interested in any of these openings, please let me know and I
will be glad to email you the detailed descriptions.*
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Thank you
Abbas Masnoon

*PPCG, Inc.
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