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Digest #1553

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Sat May 18, 2013 10:03 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Thomas Donohue" donohue83


Ramsey JSWT Members:

Listed below are next week's upcoming networking events. Allmeetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouragedto attend. Try attending at least one or two meetings a week, what you learnthere will definitely help shorten your time in transition. Also, many of thesegroups convene in the evening, so it will not take time away from your dailyjob search activities.

Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of like goingto school, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition bygaining knowledge of job search and interviewing skills needed to excel andstandout from your competition.

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.

Ifanyone is aware of an upcoming meeting that you would like to share with thegroup, please let 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.com/in/tcdonohue


NextWeek's Upcoming Networking Events

Sunday,May 19th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm, Our Lady ofMount Carmel Church will host Ed McCabe,a Lee,Hecht, Harrison career coach, andRich Kritzer who will present the fourth segmentof a four part workshop titled: Interview, Cultivate Offers, and Negotiate. Everydiscussion with a hiring manager should be considered an interview. Your rolein the discussion is to position your skills, talents, and experiences as asolution to the challenges they face in their organizations. Your task is tocultivate an offer by helping the hiring manager see you in that role, andeventually make you an offer. Professionals will also help with questionsfollowing the presentation. The workshop is at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church,One Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, in the lower church meeting room. Allare welcome! For additional information, please call Carol Shea at1-201-447-4215 or Tom Lewis at 1-201-445-1864.

Monday, May 20th from10:00 am – 12:00 noon:Northern NJ Professionals in Transition will host: Anthony Calabrese, a career coach, who will give a presentationtitled: Finding a Networking ApproachThat Works For You. Although somefind networking uncomfortable, there are a number of different ways to approachit. Tony will share much of what he has learned over the last several years -and encourages participants to share their thoughts on what they have learnedabout networking as they have been in their employment search. The meeting isat the Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Monday, May 20th from10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host Peter and JessicaMethot, who will give apresentation titled: Navigating andLeveraging your Social Networks for Job Growth. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org

Monday, May 20th from 6:00 – 9:00pm: The WestchesterNetworking Organization (WNO) will host Ella Scheinwald, an executive coach, who will give a presentationtitled: Changes and Transitions. Are you stuck or at a crossroads in your jobsearch? Be prepared for an interactive session at our May meeting and overcomebarriers. Attendees will learn: How toreduce inner struggles and self-doubt, How to discover your real career goalobjectives, and How to reach your goals by making smart decisions. Additional information is availableon WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com. Themeeting will be at the First Congregational Church of Chappaqua, 210 OrchardRidge Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Please register in advance at http://wno20130520.eventbrite.com.

Monday,May 20th 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,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, May 20th from 7:30 - 9:00 pm: New Providence United Methodist Church will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, willgive the third in a series of seven presentations titled: Getting the Job You Should Want - How toFigure Where to Go in Your Next Career. If youhave any questions about the upcoming seminar, please call:1-908-464-5535. The meeting is atNew Providence United Methodist Church, 1441 Springfield Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974.

Tuesday, May 21st from10:00 am - 12:00 noon: The Sayreville Public Library will host Alex Freund, a career coach, who willgive a presentation titled: Basic Toolsfor People in Career Transition. Theemotional aspect of being in transition is a subject that is extremelyimportant yet usually overlooked. The audience will learn about: Some practicaladvice for those in transition; Who are the people who one can rely on for help;Are your expectations aligned with reality; How to dramatically increase thechances for an interview; How to prepare for that coveted interview; and Whatresources should one use to check out the potential future boss? For more information or to register, contactAlaina at 732-727-0212 ex. 25, email her at alainad@lmxac.org,or register online. The meeting is at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road,Parlin, NJ 08859

Tuesday, May 21st from7:00 - 8:30 pm: TheHillsborough Public Library will host LisaChenofsky Singer, a Career Management Coach, who will give apresentation titled: Interviewing Skillsand Networking. Learn how to improve your interviewingand networking skills for your job search. The meeting is at the Hillsborough Public Library, 379 SouthBranch Road, Hillsborough Municipal Complex, Hillsborough, NJ 08844.

Tuesday, May 21stfrom 7:30 - 9:30 pm:The Career Forum will host Janelle Razzino, anExecutive Recruiter, who will give a presentation titled: Go Live!Human-to-Human! Networking, Prospecting, Client/Employer Contact, Follow Up! The meetingis at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, May 22ndfrom 9:30 am - 12:00 noon:The Professional Support Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Debra Wheatman, globally recognized asan expert in advanced career search techniques, who will give a presentationtitled: Leveraging Social Media toEnhance your Networking Power. Debrawill discuss using relevant social media to grow and leverage contacts tofacilitate job search. Your network is avery important part of helping to uncover opportunities that might otherwisenot be found. What are the current toolsand techniques that today's job seeker should be using? This informative session will tell you. Plus you will learn some valuable informationto best utilize the available tools to your advantage. 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 22ndfrom 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 York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Wednesday, May 22nd from3:15 – 4:15 pm: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library (SBLI) will host a presentationtitled: Exploring lynda.com: Job SearchTechniques. Join us as we explorethe Job Searching modules available through lynda.com. This workshop issuitable for beginning users and will preview lynda.com's online courses onmanaging your job search, acing your interview, and developing your career forlong after you land your next great job. Please be sure to bring your ownheadphones. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, May 22ndfrom 6:00 – 7:30 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.

Wednesday, May 22ndfrom 7:00 – 9:00 pm:Temple Community Network (TCN) will host an Open Networking Meeting. This is your chance to interact with yourfellow TCNers and share the collective wisdom that has made us great! Comeprepared with questions for your fellow networkers, and be ready to offer youradvice and perspective on any issue that you want to address. These are alwaysterrific and very interesting meetings, come one, come all. The meeting is at Barnert Temple, 747 Route208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.

Thursday, May 23rd 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.

Thursday, May 23rdfrom 6:00 – 7:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Rosenberg, who will give apresentation titled: Positive Tips forSurviving a Difficult Job Search. Renee will discuss strategies to boost your morale and create a positivejob search. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Friday, May 24th from12:00 - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Win Sheffield, a career coach, who will give apresentation titled: CareerManagement for Introverts. Doyou feel you shouldn't have to sell yourself? Are you uncomfortable around peoplewho are talking about their accomplishments? Do you find yourself looking forways to get out of conversations rather than into them? Perhaps instead youfind yourself coming up with the answer while the person you are listening togoes on and on or maybe you like to take time to consider your answers. If youhave had any of these experiences, you may be interested in this talk.

In managing our career we have to beregularly in touch with people who we don't know well and whose good opinion weneed. This puts us in the awkward position of talking to and potentiallywanting favors from people we are not yet friendly with. Join career coach WinSheffield to learn ways to move ahead in the face of shyness and reluctance totalk to strangers. Techniques covered will include: 1) Recognizing how to useour strengths to impress your listener in more quiet ways, 2) Using storytechniques to approach difficult to address successes obliquely, 3) Structuredways to approach and prepare for conversations, and 4) Career managementmethods that minimize conversation. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industryand Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Sat May 18, 2013 12:37 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"john sampson" jcsspike

COMBINED DINNER MTG – TUESDAY, May 28th
Recruiter Night Out
 
Raffle: Donated by Razzino Associates
 
On Tuesday evening, May 28th, MIS Network Associates (MNA), IT-Networking, the ETP Network, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Networking, and Careers In Transition (CIT) will host a combined Recruiter Night Out dinner meeting for members, alumni, friends, and guests at The Holiday Inn in Totowa, NJ.  The Recruiter Night Out will include a dialogue with a panel of four recruiters from the venues listed below responding to pre-published questions and ad hoc inquiries from the dinner meeting attendees:
 
-          Contingency:          Vinay Singh      – Robert Half Technology
-          Contingency:          Janelle Razzino – Razzino Associates
-          Corporate:               Jack Renahan   -- Rema Tip Top NA
-          Consulting:             Sue McLean     -- The Connors Group
 
The panel will be moderated by Bob Larson of Berman Larson Kane.
As president of Berman Larson Kane, which was named "Best Employer in New Jersey" by NJBIZ magazine for both 2008 and 2007. Bob leads one of the country's foremost information technology and human resource staffing firms and one of the first nationally-credentialed firms in the United States.
Bob is a nationally recognized speaker and author whose published works include Aim, Shoot, Get Hired! and numerous articles in a wide range of professional journals and magazines.
In addition to his work as president, he serves as chairman of the board of the National Association of Personnel Services, a national organization that represents more than 1,000 staffing firms. He has also served the Association as district director as well as president of the New Jersey Staffing Association and certified employment arbitrator and staffing ethics chairperson for New Jersey.
Inducted into the Staffing Hall of Fame in 2007 and the recipient of numerous awards for his work throughout the years, Bob began his career in 1980 when he was one of two founding partners of both Berman & Larson and Larson Consulting Services. He purchased the firm from his partner in 1988 and purchased HR Pros, a Rose Kane company in 1999. In 2008 he acquired a clinical and medical affairs recruiting and consulting firm.
Holding a bachelor's degree from New Jersey City University where he majored in sociology and minored in computer science. He has completed graduate studies in human resources and people development at New School for Social Research. Bob earned CPC (certified personnel consultant) designation in 1992.
Unedited questions for the panel are included below. These questions are subject to editing until Friday, May 24th, when the final list will be published electronically to the previous recipients.  Please return your comments on the questions to John Sampson at jcsspike@yahoo.com ASAP.  The final questions will be available in hard copy at the registration desk the evening of the dinner meeting on May 28th.  Again, ad hoc questions will be accepted by the Moderator during the discussion with the panelists and Bob Larson may have a few questions for the panelists himself.
 
The schedule for the dinner meeting on May 28th will be:
 
-          6:00 to 6:45 pm – Registration, "speed dating", and cash bar
-          6:45 to 7:15 pm - Introductions
-          7:15 pm - Dinner
-          8:00 pm - Panel discussion moderated by Bob Larson
-          9:30 Approx – Raffle – You Must Be There To Win
 
The informal networking groups are so helpful in networking that we will do the "speed dating" again on the 28th before we sit down for dinner and the general introductions.  Briefly, these informal "dates" consist of up to 4 people and last for 5 to 10 minutes.  At the end of the 10 minutes, the groups break up and new ones are formed with different participants. Suggested dialogues for your "speed dating" encounters will be provided at the registration desk in case you are at a loss for what to say during these conversations.
 
There will be an opportunity to circulate up to 50 copies of your resume, personal bio, leads, or other appropriate material in a handout for each participant from the dinner.
 
The cost will be $45 for everyone if forwarded by mail or other to John Sampson by COB Monday, May 27th at 2 Blackfoot Cir, Wayne NJ 07470.  Checks should be made out to John Sampson who can be reached by phone at 973-248-3251 or via email at jcsspike@yahoo.com.  Reservations can also be made by contacting Lizanne Fiorentino at lizanne@ignitetheflame.com  but checks must be sent directly to John. 
 
An initial list of attendees will be emailed to all the RSVPs, members of MNA, the ETP Network, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Ntwkg, IT-Net, CIT and other interested parties the weekend of May 25/26 for initial review and correction.  The RSVP list will facilitate networking at the May 28th meeting and can be used to communicate with attendees in advance or after the dinner meeting. For those attendees who are working, current work affiliation, email address, three previous companies you've worked for/consulted at, professional job interest or position availability must be included in your RSVP.
 
For those attendees who are in transition, three target companies should be included in your RSVP as well as the type of position you seek.
 
A "final" numbered RSVP list of attendees will be available along with the pre-published questions and an ID badge at the registration desk on the 28th.  Your number on the final RSVP list should be part of your introduction:  "I'm number x on the RSVP list …". All attendees should have their sharp, crisp, 30 second elevator speech at the ready.  Too many "ahs, dees and doeses" will be cut off unceremoniously. Remember, you and your introduction will be between the rest of the attendees and dinner!
 
A final RSVP list of the actual attendees will be emailed to everyone who participated by June 4th.
 
We will accept a LIMITED number of walk-ins on the 28th.  Anyone who attends on the 28th and whose check has not been received by COB on the 28th will be charged $60 WITHOUT  EXCEPTION. There will be NO refunds and no shows WILL be billed.
 
Again, bring 50 copies of your bio/resume, leads, or materials you wish to be included in the handout the evening of May 28th.
Directions to the Holiday Inn at One Rt 46 Westbound in Totowa can be found at www.holiday-inn.com/totowanj.
Dues are due for MNA Members.
 
If you would like to help out at the meeting on the 28th, volunteer to be a "Meeting Marshall".  Call John Sampson at 973-248-3251 for details.  We can use your help!!!
 
Please join us for what always is a well attended evening of lively discussion, great networking opportunities, and a chance to just catch up.
 
Draft Questions for Recruiters Night Out  5/28/13 (Pls edit these questions appropriately and return the results to John Sampson)
Industry Related
1.       What is your perception of the  current  job market in general such as demand for IT, HR, Fin Svcs, and Eng skills for both contract and permanent senior  positions ?
2.       Are there any key industries to target?
a.       Growth  industries?
b.      specific companies?
3.       Do you see or anticipate any impact on hiring – in financial services or other - as a result of the subprime mortgage and liquidity crunch?
 
 
Client Related
4.       What are the top issues or problems that your clients are trying to solve?
a.       most sought after skills?
5.       When a client specifies "hands on"
a.       do you ask for a clarification / definition?
b.      what is your interpretation?
6.       What is your/your client's policy regarding references and Social Security numbers up front? Are they required, what should a candidate do when asked for them?
Personal
7.       What makes a resume click with you?  Can you relate any examples?
8.       What can a person do to differentiate themselves?
9.       How important are certifications?  Which ones are in the most demand?
10.    How and how often should candidates stay in touch with you?
11.    Do you use LinkedIn as part of your search process in looking for candidates?  How often  do pictures and a complete profile figure your evaluation of candidates?
Final
12.    Considering the audience tonight, and the current status of the market as you see it is there a final piece of advice you would like to offer them about dealing with Recruiters like yourselves?
 

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates

Apr 30th - Tues - Reg Mtg - 6 pm Offices of Berman Larson Kane - Bring 10 copies of your resume - Don't use GPS for Dir to BLK Offices - Go to BLK site for directions

May 28th - Tuesday - Dinner Mtg - Recruiter Night Out - Bob Larson - Berman Larson Kane - Modertor: Janelle Razzino - Razzino Associates: Vinay Singh -- Robert Half Tech: Sue McLean Connors Grp: Jack Renahan - REMA TIP TOP
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