Monday, September 2, 2013

[SMCNG] Digest Number 1178

The St. Matthias Career Networking Group

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September 2013 Networking Events by "donohue83" donohue83

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Sun Sep 1, 2013 9:44 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"john sampson" jcsspike

Global Computer Staffing has openings for two VSE COBOL Developers to be based at our client's Brooklyn, NY location for a 36 month project. This position requires the consultant to be onsite Monday thru Friday. This is a public sector project; please submit your best rate for the project. The project will require a Face to Face interview.
 
Scope of the Project
The Developers will primarily be responsible for expanding VSAM fields and files, adjusting impacted VSE JCL, sort parameters, Vision report programs, CICS programs and displays and testing the modifications. The VSE COBOL Developer must be available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
 
Required Skills
·         5 yrs of experience developing VSE Cobol, and CICS.
·         2 yrs of experience developing DB2.
 
Preferred Experience:
·         Experience with Vision Report.
 
Daily Responsibilities
·         Analyze business requirements and design applications.
·         Modify applications improving the existing business processes.
·         Test the resulting modifications.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to gain significant number contacts in the IT arena in the process.
 
Alternatively, we pay some of the highest referral bonuses in the industry, should you know of anyone who would be suitable.
 
Finally, if you have received this email in error, please accept my apologies
 
Jerry Dienes
Vice President of Business Development
GCSI "A woman owned organization"
6208 Marbella Blvd
Apollo Beach, FL. 33572
813-250-1333 Direct
813-928-4747 Cell
www.gcsusa-federal.com
Jdienes@gcsusa-federal.com

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates 

Aug 27th - 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
 
Sept 3rd - Tues - No Mtg - Holiday

Sept 24th - Tuesday - Dinner Mtg - Recruiter Night Out          

Sun Sep 1, 2013 9:44 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"donohue83" donohue83

Ramsey JSWT Members:

Listed below are the upcoming September 2013 Networking Events. All meetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend.

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

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

Also, in order to maximize your network, try to attend meetings in different geographical areas, but especially in towns where you are targeting companies that you would like to work for. Not only will you learn valuable job search skills, but greatly expand your circle of friends. Who knows, the person you meet at one of these networking events may be able to introduce you to a hiring manager at one of your target companies.

In traveling to these events, consider car pooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of driving there, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.

For a list of networking groups in your target areas, check out Alex Freund's The Landing Expert List at www.landingexpert.com. This outstanding compilation of both Small Job Search Work Teams and Large Networking Groups contains 77 pages of information, listing hundreds of transition support organizations in the surrounding five states. Make it a point to join a few groups in your area; what you learn at these meetings will definitely help shorten your time in transition.

If anyone is aware of an upcoming meeting that you would like to share with the group, please let me know and I will gladly include it with my weekly updates. Also, if any transition support group would like to receive this list of upcoming networking events to share with your members, please let me know and it would be my pleasure to add your group to the distribution list.

Thank you,

Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue

September 2013 Networking Events

Tuesday, September 3rd from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: The West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library, in conjunction with Alex Freund from Landing Expert Career Coaching (landingexpert.com), will conduct the first in a series of four three-hour Career Development Workshops. The four modules include such topics as: 1) Objectives and career plan, 2) Creating a resume, 3) Social media in your job search and networking, plus 4) Communications and compensation negotiation. Each module will include self-assessment and practice mock-interviews, in order to personalize the sessions for the attendees. Space is limited; registration is required at: www.mcl.org. The meeting is at the West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550.

Tuesday, September 3rd from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Nick Corcodilos, a Professional Recruiter and Owner/Operator of Ask the Headhunter website, who will give a presentation titled: Ask The Headhunter: Be The Profitable Hire. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Tuesday, September 3rd from 5:00 – 8:00 pm: Union County College will host Rod Colón, a Career Coach and Author, who will give a presentation titled: Own Your Career/Me, Inc, Study Group. RSVP at: Rod@RodColon.com. The meeting is in Union County College's Cafeteria, 40 West Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Tuesday, September 3rd from 7:30 – 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Confidence and the ABC's of Salary Negotiations. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Tuesday, September 3rd from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: Career Evolution: Preparing for Your Career's Next Leap with Social Media Marketing. John will discuss how to lay the groundwork to take your career to the next level, to get on the short list for that next promotion, and to market your achievements continually. The discussion includes: 1) Perception Is Reality: So, Change Reality, 2) Credit, Where Credit Is Do –and How To Get Yours, 3) Sharing Accolades Shines the Light on You Too, 4) Be Seen as a Leader, By Being a Leader, 5) Manage Your Career 'Marketing' Materials: Using LinkedIn, Groups, Blogs and More, 6) Our Signature Block Can Speak Volumes, and 7) Integrating Your Career Strategies Into Your Messaging. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, September 4th from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: The Professional Support Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Paul Cecala, who will give a presentation titled: New Fall Course Offerings at County College of Morris. This fall, CCM's offerings include 20+ professional certification and CCM certificate programs to enhance career sustainability through lifelong learning. Paul will talk about new offerings, including: Paralegal and Nurse Paralegal Studies, Lean and Six Sigma Greenbelt, and ServSafe Food Handling certifications, as well as the prerequisites for the fall session. CCM's Fall Continuing Education catalog is now available online at www.ccm.edu/businessscommunity. Additional information is available at: www.psgmc.org. The meeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Wednesday, September 4th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The New 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 provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to 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, NY 10016.

Wednesday, September 4th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Barry Cohen, CUNY Employment Coordinator, who will give a presentation titled: Powerful First Impressions: How to Find and Get the Job You Really Want. Barry will discuss the hidden techniques and strategies you need to ace that next job interview. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, September 5th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Be Master of Your Accomplishments. The key to impressing anyone in an interview or in a networking situation is to be able to convey the value you bring to the table. Employers want employees who bring creative solutions and deal efficiently with problems. By relating how you have solved problems in the past, perhaps problems very much like the ones they face now, you will put yourself in the best position to be taken seriously. Join career coach, Win Sheffield to learn how to pick and deliver stories of your accomplishment so you convey your value compellingly, and be asked back. Topics covered will include: 1) Identifying the messages you want to deliver, 2) Matching your stories to your audience, and 3) How to deliver your message with clarity and purpose – What Hollywood can teach us about telling our stories. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, September 5th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Lives in Transition (LIT) will host a meeting titled: Share Your Story Summer Networking Event. This is a chance to practice Bill Cusano's recent tips about telling your story in a friendly and informal setting to create a more memorable and lasting impression via those special experiences, talents or situations which highlight those qualities which distinguish you from everyone else in the room. Remember to bring your business cards, and give some thought to events, people or lessons which strongly influenced you and will best demonstrate those special qualities which make you uniquely you. Prizes, food and fun will be part of the evening`s festivities. For additional information visit the LIT website at: www.info@livesintransition.com. For planning purposes, we appreciate an early RSVP at: livesintransition@gmail.com. The meeting is in Rye Presbyterian Church's Assembly Room, 882 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580.

Thursday, September 5th from 7:25 – 9:00 pm: The Employment Assistance Resource Networking (EARN) Group will host Raymond A. Murphy, previously a Senior VP and Chief Information Officer of Capital District Physicians Health Plan in Albany, who will give a presentation titled: Resumes and Interviews -- An Unorthodox View. During his tenure, he saw hundreds of resumes each year, conducted interviews weekly, and was the final decision maker for consultant hiring. Ray will share helpful insights with the group based on what he has learned over the years. Additional information is available on EARN's website at: http://www.earnatstpats.com. Please note the September meeting will be held in the basement of the Old Stone Church, at the corner of Hanover Road and Church Street, which is down the hill from St. Patrick's Parish Center, 137 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

Friday, September 6th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host David Lees, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Marketing Yourself with Confidence. David will discuss the tools necessary to better position and package yourself to move forward. Learn 1) How your Personal Core BrandSM can help you gain a competitive edge, 2) How to identify what's unique about yourself to gain further insights to your specific strengths and distinctive qualities, 3) How to use your Personal Core BrandSM on your resume, in an elevator pitch, in social media, and when interviewing, and 4) Tools to succinctly showcase yourself when communicating your success stories with others. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Saturday, September 7th from 8:30 – 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech about themselves -- 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 by a short period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourself to and exchange business cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for: 1) Resume Assistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want it reviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A) Small group advice for individuals who 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 in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

Saturday, September 7th from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: The Sayreville Public Library will host a program titled: Let a Professional Polish Your Résumé. We all know the job market is tough. Give your best first impression to potential employers by making your résumé shine. Dr. Colleen Georges will spend one-on-one time with attendees, giving each résumé an honest critique with suggestions for improvement. To register, contact Alaina at alainad@lmxac.org or call 732-727-0212 ex. 25. You will be assigned a 15-minute time slot. You need only bring a copy of your résumé and a pen. The meeting is at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.

Saturday, September 7th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Michelle Pyram, who will give a presentation titled: Be a Better You … in Your Job Search. Michelle will discuss: 1) Why it takes more than just a resume to obtain your dream job, 2) Pinpoint what assumptions, blocks and/or limiting beliefs that may be holding you back in your job search, 3) Uncover how to Be a Better You in obtaining the job of your dreams. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Sunday, September 7th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will host Ed McCabe and Rich Kritzer who will present the first segment of a four part workshop titled: Create Your Communication Strategy and Resume. A good communication strategy assures that the key qualifications and assets you possess will support your objective. Written and Verbal ways to achieve this will be discussed. Strategies will include written qualification statements, exit statements, accomplishments statements and resume writing. Professionals will also help with questions following the presentation. Please bring along your most recent resume or job summary information. All are welcome! For additional information, please call Carol Shea at 1-201-447-4215 or Tom Lewis at 1-201-445-1864. The workshop is at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, One Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, in the lower church meeting room.

Monday, September 9th from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition will host: Christine Frole, a financial adviser, who will give a presentation titled: Weathering the Job Loss, Preserving Your Future. Christine will introduce sound strategies for managing your finances during a period of job transition. The meeting is at the Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Monday, September 9th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host a special meeting titled: Speed Networking. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Monday, September 9th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm: The Bergen Career Networking Community (BCNC) will host an evening of Informal Networking. Employed or seeking career opportunities; become involved in a dynamic professional networking community, essential in today's economy for career development and professional success. Build relationships; expand your career and network by interacting with valuable and trusted contacts, sharing ideas, best practices, insights and perspectives in the marketplace. Registration required at: http://bcnc49.eventbrite.com. The meeting is at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, 1 International Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430.

Tuesday, September 10th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: The West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library, in conjunction with Alex Freund from Landing Expert Career Coaching (landingexpert.com), will conduct the second in a series of four three-hour Career Development Workshops. The four modules include such topics as: 1) Objectives and career plan, 2) Creating a resume, 3) Social media in your job search and networking, plus 4) Communications and compensation negotiation. Each module will include self-assessment and practice mock-interviews, in order to personalize the sessions for the attendees. Space is limited; registration is required at: www.mcl.org. The meeting is at the West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550.

Tuesday, September 10th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm: The Princeton Public Library will host Sharon Bancroft, who will give a presentation titled: Refresh Your Resume and Your Job Search. Sharon will discuss techniques to determine your strengths and improve your resume. She will provide resources, as well as, address considerations for interviews, recommendations, social media and networking. Attendees are welcome to bring a copy of their resume but it is not required. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Tuesday, September 10th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm: The Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) will host Don E. Smith, a transformational coach, who will give a presentation titled: Just Start Speaking. This presentation introduces the audience to techniques that will help them communicate effectively every day, defend their resume with greater confidence, and network more naturally; all by sharing the stories they already know. The goal is to help redirect the trend away from isolated, digital-only communication, back toward a balanced, interactive oral voice-to-voice communications model. 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 3 garage doors on the first floor, the meeting room is on the second floor. The entrance is the first door in the front of the building.

Tuesday, September 10th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Rosenberg, who will give a presentation titled: Feeling Negative and Stressed About the Economy and Your Job Search. Renee will introduce seven strategies to help short circuit negative thoughts, create a positive belief system and help you to focus on conducting a positive, successful and satisfying job search. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, September 10th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm: The Westport Public Library will host Liz Meyer, founder of EMC Consulting, who will give a presentation titled: Navigating a Networking Event. Liz will discuss how to select the most productive events and make connections that further your career goals. Learn how to build genuine and long-term connections in order to foster authentic business relationships. For those who find networking difficult, this is perfect seminar to overcome your networking fears and to start making connections to give your career the boost it needs! The meeting is at the Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.

Tuesday, September 10th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Nick Corcodilis, a Professional Recruiter and Owner/Operator of Ask the Headhunter website, who will give a presentation titled: Fearless Job Hunting. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, September 11th from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: The Professional Support Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Tommy Hilcken, who will give a presentation titled: Topic to be Determined. Tommy will provide tips from his toolbox to help people break through the fears and challenges that stand in the way of getting what they truly want. Additional information is available at: www.psgmc.org. The meeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Wednesday, September 11th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The New 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 provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to 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, NY 10016.

Wednesday, September 11th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Dylan DeYoung, who will give a presentation titled: Your Job Search is A Full Time Job - How to Manage Your Job Search. Dylan will discuss the four steps job seekers should follow for success. Learn how to: 1) Create a target of job prospects using social media sites such as LinkedIn, 2) Develop a simple plan to follow to contact hiring managers, 3) Follow up with people who have received your information, and 4) Prepare for your interview. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, September 12th from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Dave Chapman, who will give a presentation titled: The Talented Procrastinator. Few things are more frustrating than an individual realizing that they have all the brains and talent one could hope for, but just cannot get their daily tasks done. Dave will show you how to understand the problem, how to overcome it, and how to make the best possible use of all of your skills. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Thursday, September 12th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: The NJ and PA Chapters of ChemPharma Association will host their 2nd Annual Career Fair. Experienced business and technical professionals in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science industries and advanced degree recent graduates are invited to attend. You must pre-register on the event calendar at www.chempharma.net to be admitted. Register soon, and dress for a possible on-site interview. Registration is only for those who can attend in-person and are actively seeking employment. The career fair is at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, Princeton, New Jersey, 100 College Road, East, Princeton, NJ 08540.

Thursday, September 12th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host David Lees, who will give a presentation titled: Interview with Confidence. David will review the job interviewing process and the tools to use to effectively stand out from other candidates. You will learn: 1) The big secret to communicating and managing interviews, 2) How best to be prepared prior to your interview, 3) How to answer those troubling questions before you begin interviewing, and 4) The three steps to score points while interviewing. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, September 12th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm: NNJ ASTD 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 interview process and what is important for the interviewer. The audience will walk away with answers to many questions and with lots of practical information. This one hour long presentation reveals issues such as: 1) Why learn the art of interviewing, 2) Who might interview you, 3) The screening and selection interview, 4) Preparing for the interview, 5) What is important for the interviewer, 6) Dealing with references, 7) What questions to ask, and 8) Salary negotiations. For additional information, contact Alicja Lisnow at a_lisnow@yahoo.com.

Don't miss an evening where you can expand your network, make new friends, share knowledge with your peers, and hear highly relevant and beneficial insights and perspectives from experts in the marketplace. Please register at: http://astd912.eventbrite.com. The meeting is at the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church, 422 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.

Saturday, September 14th from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host John Hadley, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Influential Conversation. In business, we are used to talking in facts and figures, but when it comes to influencing, those don't cut it. When you want to influence a prospect, hiring manager or networking contact to take action, you need to dig deep into areas that motivate that person, and guide the discussion appropriately. John will share with us a model for conducting truly influential conversions that will let you have: 1) More rewarding networking conversations, 2) Job interviews that set you apart from all other candidates and 3) Meetings with consulting prospects that motivate them to take action. More information is available at www.thebreakfastclubnj.com. 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 conference room.

Monday, September 16th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host a special Job Fair meeting. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Monday, September 16th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Theodore Henderson, who will give a presentation titled: Leadership Skills: The Key To Career And Business Success For Improved Leadership And Communication. During challenging economic times, it's important to stay aware of trends, upgrade your skills to meet the new environment, and make yourself invaluable – whether you're holding down a job or seeking employment. An often-overlooked skill is leadership. Here's the real deal: In most companies, leaders are generally considered more valuable than their followers. They're paid more, have more control of their own schedules and are given greater responsibility. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, September 16th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host Geri Kavanah, who will give a presentation titled: Hang Your Own Shingle. Additional information is available on WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com. The meeting will be at the First Congregational Church of Chappaqua, 210 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Please register in advance at http://wno20130916.eventbrite.com.

Monday, September 16th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm: The Career Networking Group will host John Hadley, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: What's Blocking Your Search? Do you know what's keeping you from landing that job you really want? Whether you are just starting out on your search, or have struggled for seemingly endless months, one of the most important things you can do is to diagnose what is keeping you from succeeding. In this unique workshop, John will use his proprietary Career Search Assessment survey and ChangeGrid to help you uncover what's blocking your search, positioning you to take action to land the job and pay you deserve. At the start of the session, you will complete your own personal ChangeGrid. John will then show you how to interpret it to identify your challenges and strategies to deal with them. He will reinforce this with ChangeGrids from his files and the stories behind them. The meeting will be at the Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

Monday, September 16th from 7:30 - 9:00 pm: New Providence United Methodist Church will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give the first in a series of seven presentations titled: Positioning Yourself in a Difficult Job Market. If you have any questions about the upcoming seminar, please call: 1-908-464-5535. The meeting is at New Providence United Methodist Church, 1441 Springfield Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974.

Tuesday, September 17th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: The West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library, in conjunction with Alex Freund from Landing Expert Career Coaching (landingexpert.com), will conduct the third in a series of four three-hour Career Development Workshops. The four modules include such topics as: 1) Objectives and career plan, 2) Creating a resume, 3) Social media in your job search and networking, plus 4) Communications and compensation negotiation. Each module will include self-assessment and practice mock-interviews, in order to personalize the sessions for the attendees. Space is limited; registration is required at: www.mcl.org. The meeting is at the West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550.

Tuesday, September 17th from 12:30 – 2:00 pm: The Princeton Public Library will host Hilary Morris, a social media specialist, who will give a presentation titled: LinkedIn Basics. Get the basics on using LinkedIn for professional purposes Hilary will discuss the elements needed in your profile and how to use groups, discussions and searches to achieve your desired results for business networking or job searching. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Tuesday, September 17th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, 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, September 18th from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: The Professional Support Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Alex Freund, a career coach, who will give a special Resume and LinkedIn Workshop. Additional information is available at: www.psgmc.org. The meeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Wednesday, September 18th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The New 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 provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to 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, NY 10016.

Wednesday, September 18th from 1:30 – 4:30 pm: The NJ Chapter of the ChemPharma Association will host Terrence Seamon, a leadership development consultant and coach, who will give a presentation titled: To Your Success, (which was also the name of his first book). In this highly interactive workshop for job hunters and career changers, Terry will share several findings from the science of success, discoveries that will help anyone who is in transition to focus, energize, and galvanize their search. For additional information, please contact Peter Nirchio at tewks2@embarqmail.com. Please register at: at www.chempharma.net. The meeting is at Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ 07981.

Wednesday, September 18th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Kristina Leonardi, who will give a presentation titled: Who Are You and What Are You Supposed to Be Doing with Your Life? Re-assess who you are and what you should be doing with your life that will bring you the most fulfillment on all levels, and at the same time enable you to serve others. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, September 18th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Dave Chapman, who will give a presentation titled: The Talented Procrastinator. Few things are more frustrating than an individual realizing that they have all the brains and talent one could hope for, but just cannot get their daily tasks done. Dave will show you how to understand the problem, how to overcome it, and how to make the best possible use of all of your skills. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Thursday, September 19th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Alan Goldberg, who will give a presentation titled: Straight Talk About Business Ownership and Franchising. Franchising today is a $2 trillion industry -- much more than fast food and retail. With over 3,100 national franchise models to choose from, you can do just about anything – from home tutoring to home cleaning. These businesses offer greater control over your time and lifestyle and provide a vehicle for building equity and wealth for the future. Tonight's workshop is for individuals looking to explore business ownership. Alan will discuss the pros and cons of franchising and will help answer the question: Is entrepreneurship right for YOU. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Friday, September 20th from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon: The Philadelphia Chapter of the ChemPharma Association will host Frank Merenda, President of Enterprise Appraisal Company (EAC) Valuations, who will give a presentation titled: Career Opportunities. Frank will lead an informative session on opportunities with EAC Valuations and other entrepreneurial endeavors. Please register at: www.ChemPharma.net. A parking pass available at Philadelphia Parking Pass Fall 2013. For additional information, contact michael.chiappinelli@axa-advisors.com. The meeting is at Villanova University, Health Services Building, Room 200, 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085.

Saturday, September 21st from 8:15 – 10:30 am: The Saint Gregory the Great Networking Group (SGGNG) will host Mike Palestina, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Emotional Intelligence and Non-verbal Communications. The meeting is at Saint Gregory the Great' Church, 4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.

Saturday, September 21st from 8:30 – 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech about themselves -- 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 by a short period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourself to and exchange business cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for: 1) Resume Assistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want it reviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A) Small group advice for individuals who 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 in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

Monday, September 23rd from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition will host: Tony Calabrese, a Five O'Clock Club-Certified Career Coach, who will facilitate a discussion titled: Steps to Take When Changing Careers. Tony's guidance will be of great value to either those who are changing careers or those staying in the same field but who are considering moving to another industry. The meeting is at the Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Monday, September 23rd from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Dennie Higgins, who will give a presentation titled: Topic to be Determined. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Monday, September 23rd from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: Self-Recruiter Resume Renovation. John will discuss how making the cuts necessary to be seen as a stand-out during your job search actually increases the value of the items on your resume. The discussion includes: 1) Resume: "New" Definition, 2) Resume Goals, 3) Understanding Stacks of Incoming Resumes, 4) 3 Second" Test, 5) One Page Resume, Unless It's Two, 6) Value, Value Everywhere, but Nowhere to be Seen, 7) Degrees of Degrees, and 8) The Headless Horseman: Don't Send a Word. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, September 23rd from 7:30 - 9:00 pm: New Providence United Methodist Church will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give the second in a series of seven presentations titled: How to Communicate Your Value. If you have any questions about the upcoming seminar, please call: 1-908-464-5535. The meeting is at New Providence United Methodist Church, 1441 Springfield Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974.

Tuesday, September 24th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: The West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library, in conjunction with Alex Freund from Landing Expert Career Coaching (landingexpert.com), will conduct the fourth in a series of four three-hour Career Development Workshops. The four modules include such topics as: 1) Objectives and career plan, 2) Creating a resume, 3) Social media in your job search and networking, plus 4) Communications and compensation negotiation. Each module will include self-assessment and practice mock-interviews, in order to personalize the sessions for the attendees. Space is limited; registration is required at: www.mcl.org. The meeting is at the West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550.

Tuesday, September 24th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lynda Wolf, Principal and Co-Founder of FizGIG Staffing Resources, who will give a presentation titled: Purpose, Passion and A Paycheck. The New Realities Of The Job Market For The Boomer Generation. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, September 25th from 10:00 – 11:30 am: The Westport Public Library's Business Librarian, Sylvia Schulman, who will give a presentation titled: Energize Your Job Search. Gain an advantage by using valuable online tools such as Reference USA, LexisNexis and Business Company Resource Center. Ms. Schulman will show you how to identify your key companies, spot industry trends, and get in-depth background information for greater success in networking and interviewing. The meeting is at the Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.

Wednesday, September 25th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The New 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 provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to 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, NY 10016.

Wednesday, September 25th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Rob Hellmann, who will give a presentation titled: Become the Perfect Candidate: Tap into the Hidden Job Market. Frustrated by a lack of response from job ads, or feel like you are having trouble competing with your fellow job-seekers to get interviews? In today's economy building and leveraging your network in this highly competitive job market. Rob will discuss strategies and techniques that you can apply immediately to improve results in your search, including: 1) How to build and use your network effectively, 2) How to get meetings by contacting people directly who you don't know, 3) How to increase your response rate with ads and recruiting firms, 4) Seven features to include in an email or cover letter that will get you the meetings you want, 5) How to structure a networking meeting, 6) Specific verbiage and phrases you should use in your communications, and 7) How to diagnose and jump-start a stalled job search. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, September 26th from 6:00 – 8:30 pm: Georgian Court University will host Rod Colón, a Career Coach and Author, who will give a presentation titled: Learn the Secrets of Owning Your Career. Rod will discuss how to how to transform you career to a business. Learn to: 1) Become the CEO of Me, Inc – Own Your Career, 2) Tap the power of advocates to reach key decision-makers, 3) Explore the exciting opportunities of The Hidden Job Market, 4) Let Your personal brand shine through using social media, and 5) Learn a job search methodology that gets you the interview. Please register at: http://etpnetwork.memberlodge.org/calendar. For additional information, contact Rod Colón at www.RodColon.com. The meeting is at Georgian Court University, Arts and Science Center's Little Theatre, 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Please park in lot: A

Saturday, September 28th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: Communications Mastery In Job Search: How to Engage Hiring Managers. John will discuss techniques for getting the attention of hiring managers. The discussion includes: 1) First You Have To Find Them - the Decisions-makers, 2) Engaged and Disengaged: Houston, We Have a Problem, 3) It's About Them, So That It's About You... It Has To Be About Them!, 4) Avoiding the One-offs: It's About Opening a Communications Channel , 5) Getting 'an Agreement' for a Relationship, 6) Channel Surfing: Keeping Your Communications Goals Focused, and 7) Value, Value... In Every Word Will Open Doors You May Never Have Dreamed Existed. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, September 30th from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host a special meeting titled: How To Work With Recruiters. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Thursday, September 30th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Hal Eskenazi, who will give a presentation titled: 15 Second Resume. Do you want to unlock the secrets the "experts" won't share with you about how to get an interview? Get a job? Learn how to unlock those secrets by looking at the process from the perspective of recruiters and hiring managers. Hal will discuss techniques to get your resume noticed by hiring managers. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, September 30th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: The New Jersey North Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group GPSEG (formerly NJENG) invites you to an After Hours Social. Come for an evening of intelligent conversation, business networking, reconnecting with good friends, or making new ones. This is a great way for working members to keep in touch and meet the many new members. We invite other executive level networking groups such as: ChemPharma, FENG, IERG, MENG, NJ-SENG, and TENG. No RSVP or registration is needed, and there is no cost to attend. The meeting is at the Hamilton Park Hotel, 175 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.

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

Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, The Bronc, the on-campus radio station at Rider University. Hosts Frank Kovacs and Wanda Ellet bring you the best career advice, no matter what stage your career is in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a better opportunity, or even a college student, Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined by a special guest to cover a unique topic. Don't forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7 The Bronc's free Android and IPhone Apps. Listeners can reach the studio with their questions at 1-877-900-1077.

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 the unemployed, hosts Ted Canova and Sam Zeff have created a nationwide community that gives voice back to the jobless. The show welcomes you into the conversation and provides job search advice that's easy to understand and use everyday. Listen live online at: http://www.JobTalkAmerica.com JobTalkAmerica archives are available anytime.

The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, located at 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers an extensive series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and career advice. Inquiries about programs may be made by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/65/calendar for a detailed list of upcoming classes.

The Westport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/events for a detailed list of upcoming events. In addition, many of these informative presentations are recorded and the podcasts can be viewed 24/7, when time allows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a great presentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technology great!

Wednesdays, from 7:30 – 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, located at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042. A nonsectarian job-search, career-change and support group meets; various speakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing your accomplishments, resumes, and networking. For a schedule of upcoming presentations, click on their link at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or call (973) 783-3442 for additional information.

The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) offers a Free 2 1/2 Day Accelerated Career 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, Goals That Drive Business, Introduction to C.A.R. Stories.

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

• Tuesday 1:30 - 4:45 pm, Networking: 30 Second Commercials, CAR Stories, Development, Introduction to Networking, Types of Networking, Networking Tips, Getting Organized – A Marketing Plan, Networking Groups and Web Sites.

• Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:45 pm, Resumes and Cover Letters: Transferable Skills, 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, Compensation Negotiation and Counter-Offers, Appropriate vs. Inappropriate Questions.

Please call 1-908-445-5730 or click on http://psgcnj.org/training_curriculum.html for availability, upcoming training dates, or additional information on these free workshops.

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