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Sat May 25, 2013 1:09 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
RamseyJSWT Members:
Listedbelow are next week's upcoming networking events. All meetings are open to thepublic, plus you are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. Try attendingat least one or two meetings a week, what you learn there will definitely helpshorten your time in transition. Also, many of these groups convene in theevening, so it will not take time away from your daily job search activities.
Think ofthese meetings as opportunities, sort of like going to school, to learnsomething that can reduce your time in transition by gaining knowledge in jobsearch and interviewing skills needed to excel and standout from yourcompetition.
Intraveling to these meetings, consider car pooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of drivingthere, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.
If anyoneis aware of an upcoming meeting that you would like to share with the group, pleaselet me know and I will gladly include it with my weekly updates.
Thankyou,
Tom Donohue
1-201-934-9078
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin
Next Week's Upcoming NetworkingEvents
Tuesday, May 28thfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host Rod Colon, a career coach, who willgive a presentation titled: How toNetwork to Find a Job. The meetingwill be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street,Somerville, NJ 08876. Additionalinformati
Tuesday, May 28th from12:00 noon - 1:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Kristina Leonardi, a career coach, whowill give a presentation titled: StayingMotivated Throughout the Job Search Process. Looking for a job can be a long, arduousjourney that requires much time and patience, especially in this economy, tosee results. Staying positive and motivated throughout the process can make youa less stressed and a more effective applicant, which can in turn acceleratethe outcomes you desire. In this seminarKristina shows you how to: Re-evaluate your overall career and job search strategy,Review out-of-the-box approaches to finding a job, Learn techniques to manifestyour ideal position, Receive tips on time management and work/life balance, andBecome less stressed and feel re-invigorated in the application process. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Tuesday, May 28th from6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Win Sheffield, a career coach, who will give apresentation titled: Summer CareerManagement: Talking about Yourself and Networking Informally. Withlingering twilight, the languid pace of warmer weather and no let up in theurgency to get that next job, how do you manage? Coach Win Sheffield will focuson how to remain effective in your job campaign and maybe even get a littlerelaxation in yourself. Whether in the board room or on the beach, work theroom in a relaxed manner, tell them something that will make them payattention, adapting your message to the summer vibe. Learn to: 1) Develop a pitch that can be delivered around the pool, 2) Tellsome engaging stories that also convey your worth, and 3) Make the most of thesummer work rhythm by getting your work done and leaving time for recreation. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Tuesday, May 28thfrom 6:00 – 10:00 pm:Recruiter Night Out Dinner Meeting. Themeeting will include a dialogue with a panel of four recruiters who willrespond to pre-published questions and ad hoc inquiries from theattendees. The panel will be moderatedby Bob Larson, president of Berman Larson Kane, and include the following panelmembers: Vinay Singh – Robert Half Technology, Janelle Razzino – RazzinoAssociates, Jack Renahan -- Rema Tip Top NA, and Sue McLean -- The ConnorsGroup. The cost is $45 if forwarded toJohn Sampson by May 27th at 2 Blackfoot Cir, Wayne NJ 07470. Checks should bemade out to John Sampson who can be reached at 1-973-248-3251 or via email at jcsspike@yahoo.
Tuesday, May 28thfrom 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,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, May 29th from9:30 am - 12:00 noon:The Professional Support Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Bill Jensen, author and CEO of the Jensen Group, who will give a presentation titled: Disrupt Yourself. Bill will discuss the Traits and Habits YouMust Unleash to Be Successful in Today's Extremely Disruptive World. The people who will succeed are those whofigure out how to benefit from, or take advantage of, continuous disarray,disorder, and disruption. The meeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Additional information is available at: www.psgmc.org
Wednesday, May 29th from1:00 - 3:00 pm: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: 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, May 29th from6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Laura Powers, who will give a presentation titled:Defining What's Next: Five Steps toCareer Clarity. Laura will discussher 5-step formula to clarifying your next right career move. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, May 30th from9:30 - 11:30 am:Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey will host Alex Freund, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Art of Interviewing. All the networking, working with recruiters,and answering job ads is worthless unless one is called in for an interview.That is the pen-ultimate goal, but how many people understand the interviewprocess and what is important for the interviewer? The audience will walk away with answers tomany questions and with lots of practical information. This one hour long presentation revealsissues such as: Why learn the art of interviewing, Who might interview you, Thescreening and selection interview, Preparing for the interview, What isimportant for the interviewer, Dealing with references, What questions to ask,and Salary negotiations. The meeting isat the Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981. Toregister, e-mail Jamie Grosslicht at jgrosslicht@
Thursday, May 30th from10:00 am - 12:00 noon:The Hunterdon Job Seekers Support Group will host Neil Cooper, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: The 5 Key Elements to Revitalize your JobHunt. To register, please contact ElisePrezant at 908-725-7799or EPREZANT@jewishfami
Thursday, May 30th from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library willhost Robin Neiman,a Vocational Counselor, and SherryNatkow, a Career Coach, who will lead a program titled: Drop-In Job Club for College Graduatesin Their Twenties. Participants learn how to market themselves,how to conduct a strategic job search, meet other twenty-something job-seekersin a supportive environment. Handoutsand resources will be provided. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, May 30th from6:30 - 8:00 pm: The ManalapanNetwork Group will host Rod Colon, a career coach, who willgive a presentation titled: Exploitingthe Hidden Job Market. Rod will discuss theneed for networking and human relationships as a major part of any job searchand career management strategy. If there are any questions, contact MicheleBattista at: mybattista@verizon.
Friday, May 31st from10:00 am - 12:00 noon:Professional Service Group of Mercer County will host Karen Rubin, who will give a presentation titled: IncreasingResilienc
Saturday, June 1st from8:30 - 11:00 am:Careers in Transition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevatorspeech about themselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, targetcompanies (2-3), how the group can help you, and how you can help the group.This is followed by a short period for networking with people you would like tointroduce yourself to and exchange business cards. The group then divides intosmaller teams for: 1) Resume Assistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resumeif you want it reviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles.This includes: A) Small group advice for individuals who have hit the wall andneed help to reinvigorate their job search, or B) Large group discussion onvarious job search related topics. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym atChrist Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
GROUP FOOTER MESSAGE
Put your Career Networking Group network to work ...
Join the CNG LinkedIn Group.
[Link is on the CNG Yahoo! Group home page.]
Join the CNG LinkedIn Group.
[Link is on the CNG Yahoo! Group home page.]
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