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Sat Mar 2, 2013 12:56 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
RamseyJSWT Members:
Listedbelow are the upcoming March 2013 Networking Events. All meetings are open tothe 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 differentgeographic
Intraveling to these meetings, think about car pooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of drivingthere, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.
Fora list of networking groups in your target areas, check out Alex Freund's The Landing Expert List at www.landingexpert.
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
March2013 Networking Events
Friday, March 1st from1:15 - 2:30 pm: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Career Resources. Explore job and career resources available atthe SIBL Library and other public sites; Find industry and career advice,resume guides and more. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
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.
Monday, March 4th from10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host Mike Palestina, an Executive Coach, whowill give a presentation titled: IdentifyingAll the Elements of a Successful Job Search. Based on the job search programs at theworld's leading global management firms, there are 10 distinct components of aneffective job search strategy. In this highly interactive discussion, we willidentify all of the components, while focusing on how to create and execute the4 or 5 most relevant components. Inaddition, we will discuss the relationship between your resume and yourLinkedIn profile (what to include and what not to include), time management(where are you spending your time) and other methods for searching for yournext role (contingency or retained recruiters, social media, direct mail). The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Tuesday, March 5th from7:30 - 9:30 pm: TheCareer Forum will hostLloyd Feinstein, aCareer Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Mechanics of the Job Search. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, BaskingRidge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, March 6thfrom 10:00 am - 1:00 pm:JCCin Manhattan will host a Job Fair. Participantswill have the opportunity to meet and network with employers from a broad rangeof companies and staffing firms. Meetour legal, financial, employment, and counseling specialists. Pre-registration is required by calling (646)505-5708 or online at www.jccmanhattan.
Wednesday, March 6thfrom 1:00 - 3:00 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a programtitled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provideslinks to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no costto individuals. After taking theorientation, WorkSearch isaccessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Librarycomputers. Attendees will be shown howto download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Wednesday,March 6h from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: InterviewInterventi
Wednesday, March 6h from7:00 – 9:00 pm:Northern NJ Professionals in Transition will host: David Hays Buckley, Managing Principal of Intervyou, who will givea presentation titled: The Underpinningsof an Effective Job Search. Davidwill talk about the various types of communication tools, both historical andnew, plus their effective use. He willalso examine how to make technology your friend in your job search as well asthe best ways to avoid its pitfalls. Themeeting is at the Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040.
Thursday, March 7th from9:30 - 11:30 am:Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey will host Michelle Tillis Lederman, Author andExecutiveDirecto
Thursday, March 7h from 10:00- 11:00 am: ThePrinceton Public Library will offer a program on Career Resources. Public libraries are not only a great place tostart your job search but a destination throughout the process. Learn about theresources that Princeton Public Library, as well as other NJ public librariesoffer, and utilize them each step of the way. The session will identify thebest resources available for resume and cover letter templates, online studytutorials for skill building, software tutorials, identifying job openings,researchin
Thursday, March 7th from1:00 – 2:00 pm:Webinar titled: Crappy toHappy, Small Stepsto Big Happiness Now. Thiswebinar will help you tolearn how to handle the tough spots in your life, heal your relationships, andgo for your dreams in ways that are as uplifting and inspiring as they arefunny. Please register at: http://richdoctorco
Thursday, March 7th from7:00 – 9:00 pm: Livesin 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@
Thursday, March 7th from6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Robin Neiman, a Vocational Counselor, and Sherry Natkow, a Career Coach, who willlead a program titled: Drop-InJob Club for College Graduates in Their Twenties. Participants learn how to market themselves, how to conduct a strategicjob search, meet other twenty-something job-seekers in a supportiveenvironme
Saturday, March 9th from8:00 - 10:00 am: TheBreakfast Club will host Gerry Crispin,an international speaker and author, who willgive a presentation titled: TheCandidate Experience: How Good is good… and Why You Should Care. An international movement to find and measure the value ofimproving the candidates' experience is taking hold among hundreds ofcompanies. Last year 90 firms registered their Candidate practices. Of those, 37firms were honored, in part, based not just on their claims, but on thedetailed survey responses of 17,500 candidates who had responded to one ofthese 37 firms. Gerry will share what was learned and why it is important toemployers and candidates alike. Themeeting is at the DaysHotel Conference Center, 195 Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. There is a meeting fee of $10 to cover thecost of the hotel conference room.
Sunday, March 10th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church willhost Ed McCabe and Rich Kritzer who will present the secondsegment of a four part workshop titled: DefineYour Target Market. Learning how to clearly and logically define yourtarget market allows you to focus on specific organizations and ensures thatyou waste little time finding appropriate new employment. Staying focused withrealistic goals can shorten your employment search by weeks and even months. The workshop is at Our Lady of MountCarmel Church, One Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, in the lower churchmeeting room. All are welcome! For additional information, please call CarolShea at 1-201-447-4215 or Tom Lewis at 1-201-445-1864.
Monday, March 11th from10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host Gail Rosen, who will give apresentation titled: Topic To BeDetermined. The meeting will be atFirst United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville,NJ 08876.
Tuesday, March 12th from5:30 – 8:00 pm: TheNorthern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) will host Bill Cusano, who willgive a presentation titled: How to TurnLikes Into Cash- Making the most of your talents and hobbies. The meeting is in the St. Rose Knights of Columbus Building,46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470. Behind Saint Rose churchto the far left. The Knights building has 3 garage doors on the first floor,the meeting room is on the second floor. The entrance is the first door in thefront of the building.
Tuesday, March 12th from7:30 - 9:30 pm: TheCareer Forum will hostLynnell Lindsay, who will give a presentation titled:Myers Briggs Style in Career Search. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, BaskingRidge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, March 13thfrom 1:00 - 3:00 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a programtitled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provideslinks to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at nocost to individuals. After taking theorientation, WorkSearch isaccessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Librarycomputers. Attendees will be shown howto download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USBdrive). The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Wednesday, March 13th from6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will hostBarry Cohen, CUNY EmploymentCoordinat
Thursday, March 14thfrom 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: JVS will sponsor a MiniJob Fair. Employers include: JouleStaffing, Razzino Executive Recruiting, MetLife, St. Barnabas Healthcare,C&L Group, and Winston Staffing. Inaddition, Sherrill Curtis, CreativeDirector at Curtis Consulting Group, will give a presentation titled: Tips for Transforming Your Job Search intoJob Offers. Pre-registration isrequired, at: Placement@JVSNJ.
Thursday, March 14th from6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will hostMerry Nachemin, who will give apresentation titled: How to Make YourAppearance Your Best Marketing Tool. Merry will offer tips on how to make a positive first impression. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Thursday, March 14thfrom 7:00 – 9:00 pm:NNJ ASTD will host Brett V. Morgan,President of Meerkat Consulting, who will give a presentation titled: Networking. Most people see networking as something thathappens at an event. It's not! Networking is the process of making significant connections betweenindividuals where both parties gain from said connection. The most importantthing to do in networking is to show your connection that you have something ofvalue to add. If you can add value, you will stand out among the countlessdrones they meet each day. In order toeffectively navigate the process of networking you need to: 1) Ensure you have a goal, 2) That yourmessage gets heard, 3) That you add value, and 4) That you follow up. In this workshop we will discuss how not tonetwork, how to use the network process, how to increase your network toinclude potential employers, and what it means to add value. In addition, youwill be able to practice this process during the workshop. So, bring businesscards, dress for success, and get ready to engage!
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://astd314.
Friday, March 15th from10:00 am – 12:00 noon:The Westport Public Library's Business Library will host Elizabeth Kaufman,founder and owner of Keystone Consulting, who will give a presentation titled: Building an Effective Personal Brand inToday's Competitive Job Market. Elizabeth will discuss how to differentiate oneself from the competitionin the job market. She will explain how personal branding can highlight yourvalue in problem solving and earning capabilities to prospective employers andincrease your opportunities. The meetingis at the Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880. If you cannot attend the meeting, view the recordedpodcast after the meeting, and various others, when time allows at: http://www.westport
Saturday, March 16th from8:15 - 10:30 am: TheSaint Gregory the Great Networking Group (SGGNG) will host Marty Latman, who will give a presentation titled: Leveraging Your Contacts. The meeting is at Saint Gregory the Great'Church, 4680 Nottingham Way, Trenton, NJ 08690.
Saturday,March 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, March 18th from10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host Dr. Harish K. Malhotra, who will give apresentation titled: Topic To BeDetermined. The meeting will be atFirst United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville,NJ 08876.
Monday, March 18thfrom 6:00 – 9:00 pm:The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host Don Smith, a motivational speaker and successeducator, who will give a presentation titled: Just Start Speaking. Attendees will learn: 1) Howto build confidence through public speaking, 2) Techniques for various types ofpresentations,
Tuesday, March 19th from7:30 - 9:30 pm: TheCareer Forum will hostLloyd Feinstein, aCareer Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Transferable Skills. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, BaskingRidge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, March 20th 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 backgroundinformati
Wednesday, March 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: Network YourWay Into a Job. David will show youhow to develop a new way of networking that will enable you to interact withothers more confidently. The meeting isat the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, March 21stfrom 9:00 am - 3:00 pm:Bergen County will host a Job Fair. The meeting will be at Bergen Community College's Pitkin EducationCenter, 2nd Floor Cafeteria, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 Additionalinformati
Thursday, March 21st from6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Robin Neiman, a Vocational Counselor, and Sherry Natkow, a Career Coach, who willlead a program titled: Drop-InJob Club for College Graduates in Their Twenties. Participants learn how to market themselves, how to conduct a strategicjob search, meet other twenty-something job-seekers in a supportiveenvironme
Saturday, March 23rdfrom 11:30 am – 1:00 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give apresentation titled: The Paradigm Shiftin Job Search: Marketing Yourself To The Decision-Maker. John will discuss techniques for getting theattention of hiring managers. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, March 25th from10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host John Hadley,a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: The 3 Questions Your Resume Must Address. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday,March 25th from6:00 – 8:00 pm: The New Jersey North Chapter of theGreater 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,
Tuesday, March 26thfrom 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Hal Eskenazi, who will give apresentation titled: Interview Coach24-7. Hal will discuss theinterviewing process and offers tips for a successful interview. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Tuesday, March 26th from6:00 - 7:30 pm: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled:How To Network: Developing a CompellingNarrative to Connect with People. Weneed to communicate our value to many people in any number ofcircumstances. Developing and keeping ontop of what we say can be hard and especially hard when we are not sure whereexactly we are heading. Join coach WinSheffield to learn how to talk about yourself without fuss and withoutbragging. Learn to: 1) Develop abranding message to incorporate in your pitch, letters and resume, 2) Keep whatwe want in front of audiences and to adapt your message to your audience, 3)Develop a comfort level with talking about what you do not know, and 4) Enrollingyour contact as a career-long connection. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Tuesday, March 26th from7:30 - 9:30 pm: TheCareer Forum will hostLloyd Feinstein, aCareer Coach, who will give a presentation titled: How To Close The Interview and Sale. The meeting isat the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, March 27thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Charles Moldenhauer,
Wednesday, March 27th from 6:30 – 8:30pm: EmpoweringToday's Professionals (ETP) willhost Rod Colón, Author andExecutiveCoach, who will give apresentation titled: 7-Steps ThatCan Change Your Life. Themeeting is at the Monmouth County Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan,NJ 07726.
Thursday, March 28thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Maria Guida,who will give apresentation titled: Speak With thePoise, Passion, & Persuasive Power of a Broadway Actor. Maria will share techniques that you can putinto practice immediately to enhance your confidence and persuade moreeffectively. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Friday, March 29thfrom 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Nancy Liss, a Human Resources Manager,who will give apresentation titled: What HumanResources Expects From You In Your Job Search. Nancy will answer your job search questions –so come prepared with your questions. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Additional Information:
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.
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.JobTalkA
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.
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.westport
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
Sun Mar 3, 2013 7:02 am (PST) . Posted by:
"John Rechenberg" john_rechenberg
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evening.
Thank you,
John Rechenberg, PMP
158 Harcourt Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621-1960
jar1@optonline.net
H: [201]387-9063
C: [201]694-3571
http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrechenberg
evening.
Thank you,
John Rechenberg, PMP
158 Harcourt Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621-1960
jar1@optonline.
H: [201]387-9063
C: [201]694-3571
http://www.linkedin
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