Sunday, February 2, 2014

[CNG] Digest Number 3013

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Digest #3013

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Sat Feb 1, 2014 7:04 am (PST) . Posted by:

howard.reba

Monday, February 10, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Jon Alpert will present "The Job Search, Networking, & Expanding Your Universe".

Jon's day job is as CFO of entrepreneurial food and beverage and consumer products companies. He is currently the CFO of Happy Family Brands, a $90 million organic baby food company that was recently sold to Groope Danone (the parent of Dannon Yogurt). He is also on the board of directors of KeVita, Inc., a sparkling probiotics beverage company. Jon has also been the CFO of several other food and beverage companies including Apple & Eve, a juice beverage company where he helped grow the company from $40 million to $240 million in revenues and helped sell the company to private equity. He is one of only a few CFO's who have hands-on marketing experience, having served as National Product Manager for Paul Masson wines while employed by Jos. E. Seagrams & Sons.

Jon's night job, for the past 13 years, has been as the leader of the Career Services Group of the NJ chapter of the FEI (Financial Executives International), where he has helped financial executives in job transition sharpen their networking, interviewing, and other job search skills.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Sumana Rangachar will present "Reinventing Yourself in a Career That Gives You Personal and Financial Satisfaction".

Sumana was a practicing attorney until 2009 when she decided to explore careers outside of law that suited her personality, strengths, skills and goals. She decided to become an agent at NY Life Insurance Co. in late 2009 because she found that this career would give her the opportunity to meet many of the personal goals she had set for herself. She wanted to build her own business in a field that helped people and that leveraged her legal knowledge. She worked hard because it was enjoyable and as a result was promoted earlier this year to the role of sales manager/partner at the New Jersey General Office in Saddle Brook NJ. Her new role allows her to select, develop and support new agents to the field and enjoy the growth and success of each of her agents.

Both events will take place at Temple Beth Shalom, 193 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039.

All are welcome and admission is free, but seating is limited. To attend, please R.S.V.P. to tbscareernetworking@gmail.com mailto:tbscareernetworking@gmail.com.


Sat Feb 1, 2014 7:05 am (PST) . Posted by:

"Gary Wright" wrightassociates

Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.

Several openings still available as of 01-26-2014

Position Title - WRPSSWIC112013

Sr. SW Implementation Consultants - Any Location East/MW/SE/SC - Excellent
Package

Excellent Compensation Package - $100K - $120K+ Base + Bonus + Comprehensive
Benefits (100% Paid)

No Relocation or Sponsorship

Location:

Multiple Roles - Can be located anywhere in the East/Midwest/SE/SC - Close
to a Major Airport - Preference East of Mississippi

Company:

Highly successful, highly profitable, very fast growing (50%+), private
software firm, focused on delivering a fully integrated suite of
asset-centric accounting, tax, budgeting, regulatory, compliance/risk
management and analytics software solutions for asset intensive clients.
Great firm with an excellent history of growth - Lots of Upside - Excellent
Compensation Package - Base + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits (100% company
paid) - Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused environment and
become part of an elite organization with great growth possibilities.

Keys to these roles:

1) Implementation experience - part of or lead on the consultative role in
an ERP implementation project (not a PM, though)

2) Asset accounting knowledge

3) Technical - Must have technical experience with programs like SQL or
experience as Developers and Programmers

4) Practical- Have held either a staff position (accountant, financial
analyst, etc.) or a strong consulting background in accounting and/or
accounting software implementation

5) Consulting- Have to have been a consultant- have lead design sessions
etc.

Position Responsibilities - Summary:

My client is seeking Sr. Software Implementation Consultants to join their
Professional Services/Tax organization team. A Sr. Consultant must have a
proven track record of providing an exceptional level of effective business
solution implementation and delivery execution of large scale, complex
enterprise software & solutions. This position is expected to take on
implementation projects of increasing challenge and complexity and may also
involve oversight and training of Consultants.

Further, ideally, they are seeking Consultants with extensive domain
expertise in asset accounting for utilities, oil & gas, transportation,
mining, and telecommunication industries.

Software is currently installed on premise and project length ranges from
6-9 months for average sized projects, with 1-3 people assigned, and 12+
months for large sized projects, with 4-6 people assigned.

The Sr. IC may work on multiple projects depending on size, scale and scope
of efforts.

Travel is expected to up to the 80% area, Monday thru Thursday (M-T), all of
US + Some Canadian - Home Office Based roles with expenses fully paid.

Primary Responsibilities:

� Actively participate and be highly engaged as part of an
implementation project team (including clients, colleagues, other
consultants, vendors, etc.). Contribute and share application and
domain/industry expertise, and functional knowledge of asset accounting.
Possess and demonstrate advanced consultative skills.

� Complete tasks and activities with high execution as assigned by
the Project Manager, and in accordance with the firm's methodology. Adhere
to project schedules and budgetary constraints; provide early notice of any
potential risks or issues with respect to adherence to project schedules or
budgets.

� Address risks and resolve issues relating to implementation with
minimal assistance/direction from the Project Manager and/or other subject
matter experts.

� Assist the Project Manager in planning for future project phases,
tasks, events, and resources

� Hands-on project execution; responsible for leading a small
project or a work stream of a large project including gathering and
analyzing client requirements; leading design sessions for processes;
determining best practice design of to-be-delivered solutions, ensuring it
is based on the approved requirements, and per the SOW; QAing/reviewing
functional project deliverables; developing functional and technical
specifications; configuring the application to meet the approved design:
assisting clients with data conversion etc.

� Testing; working with their customers, define test plans and
procedures; assist with the development of use and test cases; conduct unit,
system, and integration testing; and support the client's User Acceptance
Testing (UAT).

� Support application go-live; by providing knowledge transfer to
clients and ensuring the client staff are ready to operate the application
upon go-live; assisting clients in transitioning the application to client's
production support team; planning and executing effective hand-off to the
firm's Support organization; identifying client skill or knowledge gaps that
might be addressed via the training organization and/or via an enhanced
support model etc.

� Utilize and contribute to enhancing the firm's implementation
methodology as warranted

� Oversee consultants and other resources; provide guidance and
direction to others regarding functional or technical tasks and activities.
Provide feedback to management on the performance of those consultants.

� Participate in special projects, training initiatives, industry
groups and conferences, and client forums as requested

Required Skills and Competencies:

To be considered, Sr. Software Implementation Consultants should have the
majority of the following knowledge and experience:

� Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or
equivalent combination of education and experience

� Four-nine (4-9) years experience implementing enterprise software
applications in a client-facing consultant role, including, experience in
most phases of the implementation process, experience with utilizing a
robust implementation methodology, and previous experience working for a
software vendor, implementing solutions, is the preference.

� History of increasing responsibility or upward progression - team
Lead experience.

� Excellent, and effective communication skills, including, verbal,
written, listening and presentation skills

� The ability to engage and successfully interact with the client
and project team at all levels.

� Consulting and client/project team relationship-building skills

� Ability to establish oneself as a trusted advisor in the eyes of
the client, project team and colleagues

� Excellent organizational and time management skills

� Ability to adhere to the firm's methodology

� Process orientation, and ability to analyze and design/build
complex processes and to assist others

� Skilled in MS Office Suite

� Strong technical background

� Previous experience implementing large enterprise wide Financial,
ERP, EAM, CRM and Maximo or related systems

� Working knowledge of financial accounting processes like (General
Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Project
Accounting, Close, Budget)

� Experience with some of the advanced functions of Excel, including
functions, macros, and pivot tables

� Possess basic SQL and database skills - PowerBuilder experience a
plus

� Understanding of system and network architecture, system
platforms, system access, database design, and network protocols

� Process orientation with ability to analyze and design/build
complex processes

� Hands-on experience working on or with capital projects, capital
budgets and fixed asset accounting, or business tax software

� Property Tax or Income Tax expertise within an enterprise business

� Industry experience within oil and gas, mining, transportation,
natural resources, utilities, energy markets or telecomm

� PMP and/or CISSP certification a plus

As a condition of hire, a full background check and drug test are required.

Contact Information - (Resumes in Word Format to);

Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates - High Technology Recruiting
Services

Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org - WEB
Site - www.wrightassociates.org

Sat Feb 1, 2014 7:05 am (PST) . Posted by:

"Michael Cohn" compukol

Please reply to originator directly.

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Michael

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From: Jessica Diagostino [mailto:jessica.diagostino@axelon.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:10 PM
To: mikec@compukol.com
Subject: #01521-Engineer-Contract

Good Afternoon,

My name is Jessica and I'm a recruiter at Axelon Services Corporation. Our records show that you have experience relevant to one of my current openings.

Engineer
Tarrytown, NY
6 Month Contract
Pay Rate: $35/hr w2


Description
•The incumbent will join the fuel additives product development group and assume responsibilities for the scheduling, quality of testing and analysis of data from engine dynamometer, vehicle chassis dynamometer, and fleet tests.
•The area of expertise desired is in mechanical testing of fuels, fuel additives, lubricants and lubricant additives.
•The activities include processing the data generated from test programs at remote facilities, internal Client teams, external contract labs, and Client customers.
•Verify integrity of engine, vehicle, fleet, fuel analysis, lubricant analysis, used oil analysis test results; determine and execute corrective action when needed.
•This position will perform, commission and/or assemble the results of a variety of bench and laboratory tests using ASTM protocols and proprietary evaluations.
•Be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications; particularly analyzing data with Excel and summarizing results to Word, PowerPoint or Lotus Notes.
•Make suggestions on how and when to improve test procedures, engine or vehicle test data acquisition and control systems or other enhancements in additive evaluations.
•Maintain consistent and accurate documentation of results; analyze individual test results and test programs, and present them in written reports and presentations.

Strongly Considered Background
•Experience with ASTM lubricant Sequence tests and Client Code of Practice
•Knowledge of standardized fuel additive tests for intake system deposits
•Commercialization of fuel and lubricant products
•Automotive mechanical, emissions and electronics expertise
•Working knowledge of laboratory test equipment and methods
•ISO quality procedures

Qualifications
•5+ years experience in fuels, lubricants, or automotive fluids testing
•B.S. Degree in engineering field
•High productivity in carrying out work
•Ability to interpret results and identify suspect data
•Ability to manage several projects concurrently
•Ability to work closely with colleagues at same and other locations
•Knowledge of ISO standards and compliance
•Proactively contribute ideas for subsequent testing
•Concise, detailed report writing

If you are qualified, available, interested, planning to make a change, or know of a friend who might have the required qualifications and interest, please email me a copy of your latest resume, even if we have spoken recently about a different position. If you do respond via e-mail please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you. In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP. Thank you.

Sincerely yours,
Jessica Diagostino
Axelon Services Corp.

Note: Please allow me to reiterate that I chose to contact you either because your resume had been posted to one of the internet job sites to which we subscribe, or you had previously submitted your resume to Axelon. I assumed that you are either looking for a new employment opportunity, or you are interested in investigating the current job market.

If you are not currently seeking employment, or if you would prefer I contact you at some later date, please indicate your date of availability so that I may honor your request. In any event, I respectfully recommend you continue to avail yourself to the employment options and job market information we provide with our e-mail notices.

Thanks again.
Jessica

Axelon Services Corporation
44 Wall Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 306-0100 or (877) 711-8700
jessica.diagostino@axelon.com

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Sat Feb 1, 2014 7:05 am (PST) . Posted by:

"Rachael Barish" rachael_barish



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To: rbarish@comcast.net
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 11:52:38 AM
Subject: Job Alert! - Parsippany NJ



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Project Coordinator/Assistant Project Manager
ICC Lowe
Parsippany, NJ

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Project Coordinator / Assistant Project Manager - Speaker Bureau, Parsippany

ICC Lowe

 

Project Coordinator for Speaker Bureau Account

This position is a customer-facing position that requires excellent customer service skills.  The Project  Coordinator works directly with our client's field force to schedule and manage all logistical aspects of peer-to-peer speaking engagements. The Project Coordinator also works directly with speakers (trained physicians and nurses) to schedule and coordinate speaking events. The Project Coordinator has direct responsibility for managing all assigned programs and collaborating with other team members to ensure seamless coverage. Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and superb organizational skills and attention to detail.

 

Responsibilities of Position

• *    Communicate with field representatives to schedule, confirm, and manage all aspects of individual speaking events in accordance with standard procedures
• *    Communicate with speakers  to schedule and confirm speaking events, arrange travel and accommodations, and process honoraria/fee for service and expense payments
• *    Select and confirm venue for each speaking event, including menu selection, confirmation of meeting room suitability, and negotiating costs
• *    Arrange for audio-visual equipment with vendors based on program requirements
• *    Contract with and process payment for all vendors
• *    Maintain accurate records for all programs, including logistical and financial details
• *    Provide regular reports to the client on program status, program evaluations, financial status, and HCP spend tracking

Qualifications

• *    Bachelor's Degree in communication or business-related field required 
• *    1 year of related work experience preferred (customer service field, ideally speaker bureau or meetings and events)
• *    Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• *    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• *    Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of work product
• *    Customer-service oriented
• *    Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work
• *    Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word) as well as ability to work in custom database

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Assistant Project Manager for Professional Education Account

 

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible for coordinating and managing the logistics and delivery of professional educational programs for pharmaceutical clients. The APM develops time and events schedules and project estimates, and coordinates the activity of a multifunctional agency team to deliver the projects according to specifications. The APM presents written and verbal status reports on assigned jobs to the internal agency team and to clients. The APM also works directly with speakers and faculty (trained physicians and nurses) to coordinate involvement in meetings, events, and conventions. The APM has direct responsibility for managing all assigned projects and collaborating with other team members to ensure seamless coverage. The open position is on an account where we manage speaker bureau programs, and the APM responsibilities will include running reports, managing finances, and assisting with speaker bureau programs when needed. Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and superb organizational skills and attention to detail.

 

Responsibilities of Position

• *    Develop/revise time-and-event schedules for assigned projects
• *    Develop estimates for project activities
• *    Coordinate activities of multifunctional agency team members to ensure delivery of projects according to specifications
• *    Prepare and submit program components for client review using client-specified database and procedures 
• *    Communicate with program faculty, manage logistics, and process honoraria/fee for service and expense payments
• *    Assist in the planning and execution of meetings, events, and projects (eg, symposia, speaker training, advisory boards and web conferences)
• *    Assist with speaker bureau programs when needed
• *    Research program opportunities at congresses and other venues
• *    Contract with and process payment for vendors
• *    Maintain accurate records for all projects, including logistical and financial details
• *    Assist with reconciliation of actual program expense versus budgeted program expenses
• *    Provide regular reports to the client on project status

Qualifications

• *    Bachelor's Degree in communication or business-related field required
• *    2 years of related work experience preferred (ideally speaker bureau, projects, or meetings and events)
• *    Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• *    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• *    Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of work product
• *    Customer-service oriented
• *    Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work

Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word) as well as ability to work in custom database  

 

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Sat Feb 1, 2014 7:05 am (PST) . Posted by:

"Rachael Barish" rachael_barish



----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "Doug Hobby" <doug_hobby@hotmail.com>
To: "GSChapter AITP" <doug_hobby@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2014 1:24:51 PM
Subject: AITP Meeting - Tuesday, February 11

To: AITP Members and Friends of the Garden State Chapter

 
Our next AITP meeting will be held on  Tuesday, February 11 at Aliperti's Ristorante in Clark, NJ.   It will be another good one! The speaker's topic is on cloud computing, its benefits, risks and challenges. It will be presented by Frank Kovacs .  I hope you can make the meeting, and please consider bringing a colleague or friend.
 
Again, I kindly ask that you let me know if you will be attending.  
 
Thanks,
Doug Hobby
President, AITP - Garden State Chapter 
doug_hobby@hotmail.com
 

Date:  Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Topic: Cloud Computing

 

Time:  Networking/buffet dinner -------------- 5:30p - 6:45p
          Presentation ----------------------------- 6:45p - 8:00p (E)          

Cost:  Members and First Time Attendees --- $30
         All Others -------------------------------- $35

 

Location: Aliperti's Ristorante
              1189 Raritan Road

              Clark, NJ 07066

              (732) 381-2300

              www.alipertisrestaurant.com

Directions: Exit 135A off the GSP to Central Avenue west. At first light, make a left onto Raritan Road. Restaurant is on the left shortly after getting on Raritan Road. (Note: from the south, at exit 135A ramp stay to the left and go around loop to get on Central Ave.)

 

Cloud Computing Overview - Benefits, Risks and Challenges - Frank Kovacs 

====================================================

Frank will provide a complete overview of Cloud Computing. You are guaranteed to learn many things about Cloud Computing even if you think you have a good handle on the technology. An outline of what Frank will cover:

o What is the cloud? A general overview
o Operational challenges and business implications
o Opportunities presented by the cloud
o Definitions and benefits
o Adoption models
o Challenges and risks
o Auditing the cloud
 

THE SPEAKER

=========

Frank Kovacs is a well-known member of the NJ information technology community. He is a Technology Executive with over 20 years experience who has managed large application development teams and implemented ERPs and PMOs at five different Fortune 500 companies. Additional accomplishments: he has run data centers for Bell Labs, established the Strategic Sourcing program at JPMorgan, lead the migration of a $160M data center at McGraw Hill, and founded the Cloud Computing Practice at Ernst & Young, where he is currently employed.

Frank is a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and CRISC certified. He is the founder of The Breakfast Club, which has helped over 6,000 individuals since 9/11 find employment. He also has a radio program, "Your Career is Calling," for the past 3 years. Frank is a graduate of Rider University and has a Masters degree in IT Project Management from George Washington University.

 

PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS

================
A comment especially directed to those considering attending a Chapter meeting for the first time at Aliperti's:  the cost of the meeting includes a buffet dinner and soft drinks. There is a cash bar adjacent to the meeting room. We provide a networking opportunity for over an hour before the speaker commences his presentation. Attendees are expected to have their meal during this period.  

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF AITP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!

Alperti's is relatively easy to get to from most areas in central NJ, which is one reason why it was selected in hopes of attracting ITers from that area to our Chapter meetings. I urge that you to take advantage of the networking and educational opportunity we offer at this event.

Frank Kovacs is an established IT presenter and his talks are always most interesting and educational. You really don't want to miss out on his presentation. And please let me know if you will be attending. 

If you would like to serve on any of the Chapter committees please contact me at my email address noted above.

Despite the iffy weather, the Chapter's Holiday Party in December at D'Oro's Ristorante was most successful. I only wish more of you could have taken advantage of this subsidized event and enjoyed the food and wine at one of the best restaurants in NJ. And, needless to say, the camaraderie was terrific!

 

FUTURE MEETINGS

============

We will continue to meet the second Tuesday of each month and will alternate sites between Aliperti's in Clark, NJ and Jim Johnston's Steak House in Roseland, NJ.  Below are the meeting topics and sites we have targeted for the rest of the Chapter year.  They are tentative and could change:

 

March 11 -  Speaker: George Pace  - Johnston's Steak House
April 9 -       Big Data Analysis by Attivo Corp - Aliperti's  
May 14 -     <TBD>                  - Johnston's Steak House

June 10 -     Panel Discussion on IT Careers, etc. - Aliperti's

CHAPTER OFFICERS - 2013-2014

=====================

President                                  Doug Hobby                    973-507-9037 

V P/Treasurer                            Matt Brigida                    973-725-0901  

Program Commitee Chair           Brian Mecca                    908-418-2838 

   Commitee Member                 Torolf Haug                    800-943-2230 

Membership Chair                     Brian Mecca                    908-418-2838

Secretary                                 Julie Jurusz                     732-567-3216

Chapter Liaison                         Doug Hobby                    973-507-9037  

 

 

 

       

 

             

 

Sat Feb 1, 2014 7:05 am (PST) . Posted by:

"Rachael Barish" rachael_barish



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Sat Feb 1, 2014 7:06 am (PST) . Posted by:

"Rachael Barish" rachael_barish



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Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 5:33:47 PM
Subject: Job Alert! - Meeting & Events Project Coordinator - NYC



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Meeting & Events Project Coordinator
NY, NY
Madison Performance Group

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Madison Performance Group, the worldwide leader in Employee Engagement & Sales Incentive Marketing, understands what it takes to motivate today's changing, multi-generational and global workforce.

 

We are the innovators behind the evolution of today's employee programs. Our best-in-class, technology solutions combined with our ground breaking Imagine process focused on your brand, culture and goals, derives exciting, engaging, strategically relevant employee initiatives.  Madison is currently recruiting  an ambitious, dynamic and entrepreneurial individual to join our New York team as a Project Coordinator.

 

This position requires and 1-3 years of previous events experience with proven effectiveness in working with diverse participant groups, completing detailed assignments in the successful planning and implementation of meetings and events of for our clients.  As a Project Coordinator, you will be involved in meetings and events of a variety of types and sizes, including but not limited to National Meetings, Advisory Board Meetings, Incentive Trips, etc.

 

Detailed Responsibilities:

• *    Assist with the building of large meeting websites including registration management and and reporting of participants and responses,
• *    Assist meeting participants with online registration or telephone registration if necessary
• *    Serve as primary contact for participant calls and questions
• *    Provide effective and professional client interface and customer service in responding to client questions and requests
• *    Coordinates all meeting materials preparation including invitations, confirmations, welcome packets, final document mailings, name badges, tent cards, briefing notes, etc.
• *    Assist Meeting Planners in the development of written materials
• *    Coordinates participant mailings in accordance with program timetable
• *    Work with selected vendors on gift selection and other program accessories
• *    Assists Meeting Planner with physician/speaker availability including confirming availability, coordination of travel arrangements, processing of expenses
• *    Conducts research on various venues and locations
• *    Conducts space availability searches to accommodate planned meetings and events

Assists the Meeting Planner in preparation of budgets and proposals. Prepares necessary reports to track project meeting progress including rooming lists, a/d reports, function space grids, meeting evaluations, etc.

 

Interested and qualified candidates apply here:

 

http://jobs.meetingjobs.com/Job/9512018/2355

 

   

 

 

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MeetingJobs | 148 Vardon Court | Southern Pines | NC | 28387

Sat Feb 1, 2014 7:06 am (PST) . Posted by:

"Michael Cohn" compukol

Please reply to the originator directly.

Regards,

Michael

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From: Clifton Jadoo [mailto:clifton.jadoo@axelon.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 10:02 AM
To: mikec@compukol.com
Subject: Network / Design Engineer - NEW YORK, NY. No Corp to Corp. This is a contract for up to 18 months.

01/29/14 9:58 AM
Hello,
My name is Clifton and I'm a recruiter at Axelon Services Corporation. We have your resume on file and I thought you may be interested in an opportunity we currently have available for a Network / Design Engineer with a major financial company located in NEW YORK, NY. No Corp to Corp. This is a contract for up to 18 months.
Please review the job description below. If you are qualified and interested in pursuing this opportunity, please call me at (212) 384-6508 ASAP. You may also send me an e-mail, if you do respond via e-mail please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you. In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP.
If you do not feel like you are a good fit, but you know someone, perhaps junior to you, who is looking for a temporary assignment without a heavy skill set required, please feel free to forward this email onto them. I also encourage you to visit our website at www.axelon.com <http://www.axelon.com/> for all of our job openings.
Job Description:
The individual is responsible for development of processes to drive technology design compliance. He/ She will responsible for establishing the Network Design Authority under the guidance of chief architect for proper network peer design reviews at the regional and global level for data and real time communication (Voice, Video and Collaboration) network infrastructure

Key Responsibilities & Professional Competencies
Responsible for establishing the network Design Authority within the following regions: Americas, Asia Pacific, (EMEA) Europe, Middle East and Africa.
It includes but not limited to
Identifying key resources from Architecture and Engineering as well as other discipline within the organization for regional and global network design authority team.
Establish routines and conduct meetings at regional and global level.
Develop a set of criteria and check points for validating that network solutions meet performance, architectural, functional, and regulatory requirements. Inclusive of complying with Global Information Security policies as they pertain to Network Architecture and Engineering solutions, as well as the external regulatory compliance
Develop governance process with Implementation Engineering and Architecture & Engineering team for non-standard engineering design or network design waiver request queues, prioritizations, appropriate review and approval, escalation procedure and service levels.
Develop a documentation repository for design review decision along with documentations, meeting notes for internal tracking and audit purposes.
Track and report on design reviews and based on data sets provide recommendation to architecture & engineering team on design improvements.
Able to work across multiple shared engineering teams, business aligned engineering teams, technology staff, and with external engineering vendors to assemble personnel resources and skill sets required to deliver engineering solutions
Ability to balance priorities between project generated activities; those of break fix operations, alongside business as usual deliverables.

Professional Competencies (Must Haves)
BS or BA in engineering or computer science, or equivalent experience
5+ Years of experience in networking industry.
Prior experience in the areas of network architecture, engineering design, and implementation pertaining to LAN / WAN technology, Enterprise Voice, Contact Center, Security Services related technologies.
Technology certifications desired in the related network space
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Note: Please allow me to reiterate that I chose to contact you either because your resume had been posted to one of the internet job sites to which we subscribe, or you had previously submitted your resume to Axelon. I assumed that you are either looking for a new employment opportunity, or you are interested in investigating the current job market.
If you are not currently seeking employment, or if you would prefer I contact you at some later date, please indicate your date of availability so that I may honor your request. In any event, I respectfully recommend you continue to avail yourself to the employment options and job market information we provide with our e-mail notices.
Thank you,
Clifton Jadoo

Axelon Services Corporation
44 Wall Street 18th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 384-6508 or (877) 711-8700
Fax : (212) 306-0191
clifton.jadoo@axelon.com

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Ramsey JSWT Members:

Listed below are the upcoming February 2014 NetworkingEvents. All meetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and stronglyencouraged to attend.

Many of the organizations listed below offer networkingmeetings that convene monthly, semi-monthly, or weekly. Try to attend at leastone or two meetings a week. Many of these groups convene in the evening, so itwill not take time away from your daily job search activities. Plus, they haveinteresting 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 searchrelated topics.

Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of likegoing to school, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition by gainingknowledge in job search and interviewing skills needed to excel and standout fromyour competition.

Also, in order to maximize your network, try to attendmeetings in different geographical areas, but especially in towns where you aretargeting companies that you would like to work for. Not only will you learnvaluable job search skills, but greatly expand your circle of friends. Whoknows, the person you meet at one of these networking events may be able tointroduce 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 drivingthere, 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 outstandingcompilation of both Small Job Search Work Teams and Large Networking Groupscontains 80 pages of information, listing hundreds of transition support organizationsin the surrounding five states. Make it a point to join a few groups in yourarea; what you learn at these meetings will definitely help shorten your timein transition.

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

Thank you,

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


February 2014Networking Events

Sundays, from 8:00– 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, The Bronc, an on-campus radiostation at Rider University. Hosts Frank Kovacs and Wanda Ellet bring you the best career advice, no matter what stageyour career is in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a betteropportunity, or even a college student, Your Career is Calling has youcovered. Nearly every single week, theyare 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 IPhoneApps. Listeners can reach the studiowith their questions at 1-877-900-1077.

Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Call in yourjob search questions every Mondaynight to a live Radio Showtitled: Own Your Career hosted by Rod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer. Dial 1-347-857-3320 with yourquestions to get proven guidance from the # 1 career coach in the UnitedStates, specialized in the 7 Step JobSearch and author of the book Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs. Getfree coaching with challenges you encounter steering your career in the roughseas of the 21st century job market.

Saturday, February1st from 12:30 - 2:00 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will host a special StartUP!2014 Business Plan Competition Workshop 2: Developing Your Marketing Plan. This is the first training workshop for theNew York StartUP 2014 Business Plan Competition. This is the second trainingworkshop for the New York StartUP! 2014 Business Plan Competition. Learn how todevelop a marketing plan for your business. This session will be offered threetimes in February. The meeting is at theNew York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, February3rd from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ willhost Mike Palestina, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Emotional Awareness - The Science of Emotion. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Monday, February3rd from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host HalEskenazi, who will give a presentation titled: 15 Second Resume. Do youwant to unlock the secrets the experts would not share with you about how toget an interview? Get a job? Learn about the interview process from theperspective of recruiters and hiring managers. Hal will share tips from the experts on how to get an interview. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, February3rd from 5:00 - 8:00 pm: The Bergen Career NetworkingCommunity (BCNC) will host an evening of InformalNetworking. Employed or seeking career opportunities; become involved in adynamic professional networking community, essential in today's economy forcareer development and professional success. Build relationships; expand yourcareer and network by interacting with valuable and trusted contacts, sharingideas, best practices, insights and perspectives in the marketplace.Registration required at: http://bcnc54.eventbrite.com. The meeting is at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel,1 International Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430.

Molnday, February 3rdfrom 6:30 – 8:30 pm: Rockland Job Network (RJN) will host a special meetingon: Interviewing, Five Interview SkillsYou Need To Know. Being prepared foran interview is a key component to landing the job. At this meeting, we will discuss some of theskills needed for a successful interview, such as: 1) Research, 2) Physical Appearance, 3) TheQuestions, 4) The Fit, and 5) Practice, These five topics are brought together for discussion and insight sothat your skill set is expanded to incorporate them into your next interview.The more you do, see and understand, the better your next interview willbe. If you have any questions or needmore information please call Philip Fanara at 1-845-352-0504. The meeting will be at the FinkelsteinMemorial Library, 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley, New York, 10977.

Tuesday, February4th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host MarilynKaufman, who will give a presentation titled: Turning Interview Into Offers. Marilyn will offer tips for interviewing proactively to get a joboffer. Learn: 1) What and how to preparebefore the interview, 2) How to be seen as an Insider, 3) How to positionyourself to your target company, 4) How to uncover objections to your candidacyso you can address them, 5) Why your position in the hiring process isimportant, and 6) How to write follow-up influence letters that can lead tooffers. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Tuesday, February4th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: The Newtown Presbyterian Church (NPC) CareerNetworking Group will host Alex Freund,a career and interviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: SocialMedia Tools for People in Transition. Social media is aconfusing term for many of the people in transition or those who contemplate ajob change. This presentation explains why social media are so important. Itgives five concrete steps to follow in order to use social media effectively.It reveals and shows examples of job search tools and organizers. It comparesin-person networking with online networking. Then it provides tools for findingthe right keywords to use in elevator pitches and résumés. Forinformation please contact me at www.dbello20@verizon.net . The meeting is at the NewtownPresbyterian Church, in the Reception Area across from the Nursery, at 25 Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.

Tuesday, February4th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, whowill give a presentation titled: How to Close the Interview and Sale. One of your key goals during a job or careertransition is to get yourself in front of a hiring manager. You want to tellyour story. But how do you effectivelyclose the interview and make that sale? None of us want to walk out of an interview without really doingeverything we can to smartly seal the deal. Lloyd will share his many words of wisdom on what to do to truly closethe interview and sale. In a competitive environment, this knowledge willbenefit you big time. For moreinformation contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Tuesday, February4th from 7:30 - 9:00 pm: Our Ladyof Mt. Carmel Church, in Doylestown, PA, will offer the 1stclass of a 7 part workshop titled: Overview of Job Search Approach. Atthis meeting the following topics will be discussed: 1) Brief presentation onResume Preparation, 2) 30 Second Commercial or Elevator Speech, 3) Respondingto the question: Why are you in the job market, 4) Ageless resume and careerchanger tips, and 5) On-line job search and strategies. For additional information or toregister, please contact: Norman Baseman at norman.baseman@gmail.comor Trish Jordan at trish5503@verizon.net. The meeting is at Our Lady of Mt. CarmelChruch, in Saint Mary's Hall across the street from the church, at 235 EastState Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Wednesday,February 5th from 11:00 - 1:00 pm: The Professional ServiceGroup of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will offer Free Accelerated CareerTraining Workshops. Topics covered include: 1) Dealing with jobloss, 2) Developing success stories, 3) Writing a résumé, 4) Networking and 5) Interviewing.The classes present the latest techniques to assist job seekers succeed infinding employment. Over the next 10weeks, PSGMC will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each of the five classes will bepresented over two weekly sessions. Following a half hour of networking, eachclass session will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. There is no charge for theclasses. Pre-registration is not required. Additional information is available at: www.psgmc.org. Before heading out in bad weather, check www.parsippanylibrary.orgto make sure the library is open. Themeeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 Halsey Road,Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Wednesday,February 5th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Areyou a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is anonline 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 toregistrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download theinformation 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,February 5th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will host David Lees,a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Network Your Way Into a Job. David will show you how to develop a new way of networking that willenable you to interact with others more confidently. Learn: 1) How to take the work out ofNetworking, 2) Three rules to become a networking expert, 3) Five steps to aWin-Win networking conversation, and 4) How to follow up with your networkingcontacts. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Wednesday,February 5th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Jewish Family Service of Somerset,Hunterdon and Warren Counties will host SudhaNarasimhan, who will give a presentation titled: The Emotional Impact of Job Loss. For additional information or to register, please contact Elise Prezantat 1-908-725-7799 x108 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org. Please let me know if you are planning onattending. In the event of inclementweather, I want to make sure that I notify you if I have to make a last minutechange. The meeting is at Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon andWarren Counties, 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Wednesday,February 5th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will host Michael Dollinger, a results-orientedIT Project Manager, who will give a presentation about: Job Search Work Teams. Mikewill discuss everything you want to know about Job Search Work Teams, such as:1) What is a Job Search Work Team (JSWT), 2) What are the benefits, 3) How doesa JSWT operate, and 4) Expectations for JSWT members. For additional information or to register,please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meeting is at theLibrary of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928

Wednesday,February 5th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, willhost a program titled: Targeting Your JobSearch. Job targets are a way tofocus your search on a few segments of the labor market where you are morelikely to be hired to do the work you would prefer. Targeting can significantlyimprove your job search in three ways: helping you determine the approximate sizeof your job market, creating momentum by concentrating your activities, andmanaging the pace of your job search campaign. Learn how to: 1) Identify industries and companies, 2) Consider companyculture and size, 3) Develop a plan of action, and 4) Find the right fit withan organization. Additional informationis available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (cornerof Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, February6th from 9:30 - 11:30 am: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jerseywill host Lynne Robbins, acareer and placement counselor at JVS, who will give a presentationtitled: Turning Barriers into Bridges. In order to be successful in your job hunt,you need to be the type of employee that employers want to hire. This is truefor every job seeker, not just those with barriers. Employers want people withthe right skills to do the work, a personality that fits the company culture,and a good work ethic. All job seekersneed to focus on their qualifications and positive traits, not on theirbarriers. If an employer asks about your barrier in a job interview, be preparedto talk about how it will not affect your ability to be a good employee. In this workshop you will learn to: 1) Identify the barrier. Identifying the barriermeans doing an effective assessment. A handon assessment of barriers will be part of this workshop. 2) Eliminate employers' concerns. Employerstend to believe that a person often repeats past mistakes. It is important tohelp candidates deal honestly with situations in their employment or personalhistory. And 3) How to turn barriers intoselling points by teaching you how to turn barriers into strengths. To register, e-mail Lynne Robbins at lrobbins@jvsnj.orgby noon, 2/5/2014. In case of inclementweather, please call 1-973-674-6330 after 7:30 am in order to insure that JVSis open. The meeting is at the AidekmanFamily Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981. Turnright at the sign for Golds' gym.

Thursday, February6th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will offer a special presentation titled: A Business of Your Own - Is It Right For You? Find out if you have what it takes to start abusiness. WIBO (Workshop in Business Opportunities) presents the myths andrealities of being a business owner, the essential components of a businessplan and how to develop a mission statement. WIBO is a nonprofit that providestraining and support services to entrepreneurs and small business owners. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Thursday,February 6th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host Karen Palevsky, Employment Counselor and Career Coach, who willlead a programtitled: Drop-In Job Club for College Graduates in Their Twenties. Participants learn how to market themselves,how to conduct a strategic job search, meet other twenty-something job-seekersin a supportive environment. Handouts and resources will be provided. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, February6th from 7:25 - 10:00 pm: The Employment Assistance Resource Networking(EARN) Group will host: KJ Muller,an EARN alumnus, who will give a presentation titled: Advanced LinkedIn Tactics for Your Job Search. Once considered simply a business networkingdatabase tool, LinkedInhas enhanced its offerings to include enhanced profiles, special interestgroups, social media conversations, a registry of professional and transferableskills, and a growing, targeted job search engine. Learn how you can use thesefeatures to accelerate success in your job search. KJ Muller currently blogs at LeggUpp.com, where he provides additional jobsearch tips and techniques between monthly meetings. Additionalinformation is available on EARN's website at: http://www.earnatstpats.com. The meeting is at St. Patrick's Parish Center,in the lower level of the new church, 137Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

Friday, February 7thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and theProfessional Service Group of Mercer will co-host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give apresentation titled: Job Search Strategies. Themeeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton,NJ 08542.

Friday, February 7thfrom 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host John Crant, whowill give a presentation titled: ResumeRenovation. John will discuss howmaking the cuts necessary to be seen as a stand-out during your job searchactually increases the value of the items on your resume. The discussion includes: 1) Resume: NewDefinition, 2) Resume Goals, 3) Understanding Stacks of Incoming Resumes, 4) 3Second" Test, 5) One Page Resume, Unless It's Two, 6) Value, ValueEverywhere, but Nowhere to be Seen, 7) Degrees of Degrees, and 8) The HeadlessHorseman: Do not Send a Word. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Saturday, February8th from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host Rich Paino, an experienced consultant,business owner, educator, and professional speaker, who will give apresentation titled: Thriving DuringChange. In this informativepresentation, attendees will come to understand how to confidently move frombeing overwhelmed by major change events to building more positive situationalconditions and finding opportunities for growth and success. Attendees willgain increased self-awareness in order to realize the power they have to turnchallenging change events to their advantage. More information is available at www.thebreakfastclubnj.com. The meeting 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.

Saturday, February8th from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: The Sayreville Public Librarywill host a special program titled: Let a Professional Polish Your Résumé. We all know the jobmarket is tough. Give your best first impression to potential employersby making your résumé shine. Dr. Colleen Georges will spend one-on-one timewith attendees, giving each résumé an honest critique with suggestions forimprovement. To register, contact Alainaat alainad@lmxac.org or call 1-732-727-0212ex. 25. You will be assigned a 15-minute time slot. You need only bring a copyof your résumé and a pen. The meeting is at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.

Monday, February 10thfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will hostAlexFreund, a career and interviewing coach, who will give a presentationtitled: Why Can't I Get That Job. Thispresentation deals with various details focusing on the interview, for example, the importance of the fitfactor. The audience will learn about: 1) What exactly are recruiters looking for in résumés, 2) What about the issue of discrimination,3) What are companies' unwrittenlittle secrets about hiring, 4) What are the various interview types, and 5) What other tricks and traps do jobseekers encounter. Additionalinformation is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Monday, February10th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will host MimAnzolut, who will give a presentation titled: Writing a Winning Resume. Mim will discuss writing a resume to give you a competitive edge. Learn how to put your resume to work for youwhether you are making a career change or continuing in the same career path. Gettips in the art of writing cover letters and thank you letters. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, February10th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm: The Career Networking Group will host Debra Wheatman, president and owner ofCareers Done Write, who will give a presentation titled: Your EnticingResume. Do you feel thechallenge of presenting yourself in a compelling and marketable way is morethan you can handle? If you are struggling with creating and engaging andenticing resume, this session will help guide you through practical strategiesso you understand what to include on your resume and how to make your personaland professional brand stand out from the crowd. Register online at www.scotlib.org;call 1-908-322-5007 x204 or e-mail library@scotlib.org. The meeting will be at the Scotch PlainsPublic Library, 1927 Bartle Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

Tuesday, February10th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Temple Beth Shalom Career Networking Group willhost Jon Alpert, CFO of Happy FamilyBrands, who will give a presentation titled: The Job Search, Networking, and Expanding Your Universe. Pleaseregister at: tbscareernetworking@gmail.com. The meeting isat Temple Beth Shalom, 193 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039.

Tuesday, February11th from 6:00 – 10:00 pm: RecruiterNight Out Dinner Meeting. The panel will be moderated by Mike Szot, Director KPMG. Panel members include: Mark
Cohen - Mark Cohen and Company, DariaPalestina - Regeneron, John McKinley- Marotta Controls, Sue McLean - TheConnors Group, and Michael Beck –Xlance Consulting. The cost is $45 ifforwarded to John Sampson by February 10th at 2 Blackfoot Cir, WayneNJ 07470. Checks should be made out to John Sampson who can be reached at 973-248-3251or via email at jcsspike@yahoo.com.The meeting is at the Holiday Inn, One Route 46 West, Totowa, NJ, 07512.

Tuesday, February11th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm: The Sayreville Public Library will hostPhil Rhodes, who will give apresentation titled: Developing aSuccessful Business Plan by SCORE. The mostcommon mistake a new business makes is failure to do a business plan.A solid business plan is your road map to success and a critical tool forfunding. This seminar discusses how to design an effective plan for yourbusiness, and document that plan for investors and other interested parties. Itreviews in detail the components of a business plan and how to ensure that itsvarious parts "fit together." It emphasizes the importance of break-evenanalysis and niche marketing. To register, visit the SCORE site here. The meeting is at the Sayreville PublicLibrary, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.

Tuesday February11th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: The Princeton Adult School will offera class titled Learnto Re-enter the Job Market. Thisfive session class, led by Alex Freund,a career and interviewing coach, will run from February 11th to April1st. There will no classes on Feb. 25, Mar. 4 and Mar. 18. Finding satisfying work in a difficult jobmarket is quite a challenge. Spend five evenings learning important techniquesto help make getting that great job a reality. In this series we will coversuch topics as: how to respond correctly to interview questions such as "tellme about yourself," how to prepare a winning resume, how to be efficient whennetworking, how to craft your "elevator pitch." You will have an opportunity toimprove your verbal and written communication skills and learn about LinkedInand other social media. In every session we will devote time to practicing mockinterviews to increase your knowledge and confidence. The cost of this class is $89. If interested, class details and registration at: http://tinyurl.com/kaxqud9. The classwill be at Princeton High School, 151 Moore Street, Princeton, NJ 08540.

Tuesday, February11th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, whowill give a presentation titled: TransferableSkills. For more information contactSylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, February12th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Areyou a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is anonline system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, andtraining programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearchis accessible 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,February 12th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host RobHellmann, who will give a presentation titled: Become the Perfect Candidate: Tap into the Hidden Job Market. If you are frustrated by a lack of responsefrom job ads, or feel like you are having trouble competing with your fellowjob-seekers to get interviews, then this workshop is for you. Many rely toomuch on ads or recruiting firms to get interviews, and do not put enough timeinto networking and contacting people directly. In fact, in today's economymost jobs are landed using latter two approaches. Robwill discuss techniques to leverage your network for asuccessful job search. Learn: 1) How tobuild and use your network effectively, 2) How to get meetings by contactingpeople directly who you don't know, 3) How to increase your response rate withads and recruiting firms, 4) Seven features to include in an email or coverletter that will get you the meetings you want, 5) How to structure anetworking meeting, 6) Specific verbiage and phrases you should use in yourcommunications, and 7) How to diagnose and jump-start a stalled jobsearch. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Wednesday,February 12th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Temple Beth Shalom CareerNetworking Group will host Carol FishmanCohen, co-author of the acclaimed reentry strategy book, Back on the CareerTrack, who will give a presentation titled: Top Strategies for Returning to Work (or Switching Careers). Carol will present career re-entry strategiesfor those looking to return to work, as well as for those looking to make acareer change. For additionalinformation: http://www.tbsneedham.org/CareerConnections. To RSVP, please contact Sheryl Hirsch at sherylhirsch@rcn.comor at 1-781-799-0614. The meeting is atTemple Beth Shalom, 193 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039.

Wednesday,February 12th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair,will host a program titled: JobSearch Techniques. Learn about: 1) Usingthe Internet, 2) Informational interviewing, 3) Directory of Organizations, and4) Examining the Want Ads. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (cornerof Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Wednesday,February 12th from 6:45 - 9:30 pm: The Hillsdale Career ResourceMinistry Network Group will host Carolyn Silecchia, a parishioner of St. John's, and John Dimattina, a Regional Vicepresident with Primerica, who will give a presentation titled: UnderstandingHow Money Works. Carolynand John will discuss how to become financially secure through an educationalprocess of understanding how money works, financial concepts, and developingbusiness partners either in or out of corporate America. Whether you are in or out of work, or justcoming off a workforce reduction, listening to different perspectives on 401Ks,financial dynamics, can be enormously helpful. For additional information, contact: JohnCarvelli at 1-201-995-7895, john.carvelli@pimco.com, or Janelle Razzino at1-201-722-3111, janelle@razzinoassociates.com. Themeeting is at St. John The Baptist Church, in the Sheen Room of the ParishCenter, at 69 Valley Road, Hillsdale NJ 07642.

Thursday, February13th from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: The Princeton PublicLibrary and the Professional Service Group of Mercer will co-host Janet Hauge, PPL Librarian, who willgive a presentation titled: CareerResources Available at the Princeton Public Library. Public libraries are not only a great placeto start your job search but a destination throughout the process. Learn aboutthe resources that Princeton Public Library, as well as other NJ publiclibraries offer, and utilize them each step of the way. The session willidentify the best resources available for resume and cover letter templates,online study tutorials for skill building, software tutorials, identifying jobopenings, researching the company before the interview, and more. This sessionwill demonstrate how to access the variety of databases available to you withthe goal of making your job search a great success. The meeting is at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Thursday, February13th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm: The Westport Public Library will host Marc Halpert, of Connect2Collaborate,who will give a presentation titled: Business Special: LinkedIn. Marc will discuss advanced ways to optimize LinkedIn togrow your business. Topics include: renovating your personal profile,strategies to be found in a search, using advanced search to find others,LinkedIn groups, and how to questions you have. Advance registration with SCOREat scorenorwalk.org is suggested. Sign-in at 5:30 pm; workshop at 6 pm. Co-sponsored with Fairfield CountySCORE. Additionalinformation is available on the library's website at: www.westportlibrary.org. The meeting is at the Westport Public Library,20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.

Thursday, February13th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industryand Business Library will host a special StartUP!2014 Business Plan Competition Workshop 2: Developing Your Marketing Plan. This is the first training workshop for theNew York StartUP 2014 Business Plan Competition. This is the second trainingworkshop for the New York StartUP! 2014 Business Plan Competition. Learn how todevelop a marketing plan for your business. This session will be offered threetimes in February. The meeting is at theNew York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, February13th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: NNJ ASTD will host Alex Freund, a career and interviewing coach, who will give apresentation titled: TheInterview:
You are Onstage. All the networking, workingwith recruiters and answering job ads is worthless unless one is called in foran interview. That is the pen-ultimate goal but how many people understand theinterview process and what is important for the interviewer? The audience willwalk away with answers to many questions and with lots of practicalinformation. This presentation revealsissues such as: 1) Why learn the art of interviewing, 2) Who might interviewyou, 3) The screening and selection interview, 4) Preparing for the interview,5) What is important for the interviewer, 6) Dealing with references, 7) Whatquestions to ask, and 8) Salary negotiations. Do not miss an evening where you can expand your network, make newfriends, share knowledge with your peers, and hear highly relevant andbeneficial insights and perspectives from experts in the marketplace. For additional information, contact AlicjaLisnow at a_lisnow@yahoo.com. Please register at: http://astd213.eventbrite.com. The meeting is at the Cedar Hill ChristianReformed Church, 422 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.

Thursday, February13th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: Immaculate Conception Church Employment andCareer Support Group will host a special meeting titled: Resume Roundtable and Workshop. Also included will be a workshop on Staying Positive During Transition given by Patricia Yannotta Panzarino. Please RSVP via employmentministry@gmail.com, the website at: www.iccemploymentministry.org, or call Patricia Yannotta Panzarino at1.908.448.2297. The meeting is atImmaculate Conception Church's Nazareth House, 88 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ,08876.

Friday, February14th from 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and theProfessional Service Group of Mercer will co-host a special meeting titled: InterviewPreparation and Tips. Come learn and participate in thisimportant presentation about what you need to do in order to prepare for yournext interview, what to expect from your interviewer, and what you need to doafter the interview. The meeting is atthe Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Saturday, February15th from 8:15 - 10:30 am: The Saint Gregory the GreatNetworking Group (SGGNG) will host their 5thAnniversary with a Special Speaker Panel that includes: John Hadley, MaryAnne Kennedy, Marty Latman, and Amy Raditz. There will be refreshments andgive-aways. Please join us and bring afriend. Additional information is available at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=283. The meeting is at Saint Gregory the Great' Church,in the Parish Center, O'Connor Hall, at 4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square,NJ 08690.

Saturday, February15th 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 fornetworking with people you would like to introduce yourself to and exchangebusiness cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for: 1) ResumeAssistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want it reviewed.) or2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A) Small groupadvice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help to reinvigoratetheir job search, or B) Large group discussion on various job search relatedtopics. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 EastLane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

Saturday, February15th from 8:30 - 10:30 am: The Monmouth Networking Group willhost Abby Kohut, AKA AbsolutelyAbby, President of Staffing Symphony, who will give a presentation titled: Taking Your Job Search by Storm in 2014. Now morethan ever, it is time to take your job search by storm. Hurricane Sandy andIrene taught us the 5 P's. We learned to be prepared, persistent, patient,positive and prudent. As a bonus, they also taught us to develop partnershipswith others. All of these qualities help us during a storm, but they also helpus during our job search. Themeeting will be at Christ Church, 90Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748.

Monday, February 17thfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will hostPaul Babicki, who will give apresentation titled: Netiquette IQ: AComprehensive Guide To Improve, Enhance and Add Power to Your E-Mail.Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Tuesday, February18th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Win Sheffield, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Essentials of a Good Resume. If we took the time to follow all the advice we hear about resumes ourcareer would be over before we were done. Coach Win Sheffield believes inconcentrating on the essentials so you can get on with your career. Your resumeshould be accurate and sell you. Learnhow to: 1) Convey what you can do and give the reader reasons to pick up thephone and call you, 2) Deal with age, employment gaps, changing fields andother common stumbling blocks, and 3) Bring your resume to the point where itis as good as it needs to be. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, February18th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, whowill give a presentation titled: Mechanicsof the Job Search. For moreinformation contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Tuesday, February 18thfrom 7:30 - 9:00 pm: Our Lady ofMt. Carmel Church, in Doylestown, PA, will offer the 2ndclass of a 7 part workshop titled: Resume Review, Edit, and Cover Letters. Bringyour draft resume for review and receive tips on refining and strengtheningit. For additional information orto register, please contact: Norman Baseman at norman.baseman@gmail.comor Trish Jordan at trish5503@verizon.net. The meeting is at Our Lady of Mt. CarmelChruch, in Saint Mary's Hall across the street from the church, at 235 EastState Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Wednesday,February 19th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Areyou a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is anonline 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 toregistrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download theinformation 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,February 19th from 1:30 - 4:30 pm: The NJ Chapter of the ChemPharmaAssociation will host Alex Freund, acareer and interviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: Networking Leading to Interviews. Sixty to eighty percent of people get theirjob via networking. Yet, for some networking is very challenging. Others do it, somewhat reluctantly and not very effectively. The audience will learn about: 1) How toimprove one's networking skills, 2) What conditions should one create that lendthemselves to bonding and sharing, 3) How to communicate in order to getreferrals, 4) How to use a simple script which one can start using immediately,and 5) About five easy steps to follow in order to get high-level contacts. Byunderstanding the divergent vantage points of the candidate vis-à-vis thehiring manager one can better prepare for this demanding interaction calledinterview. For additionalinformation, contact George Haddad at georgejh2007@hotmail.com. Pleaseregister at: at www.chempharma.net. The meeting is at Morris County Library, 30East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ 07981.

Wednesday,February 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host John Crant,who will give a presentation titled: InterviewIntervention: The Self-Recruiter Interview Checklist. John will show how to research a jobopportunity that you are about to interview for, to fully prepare for interviewsuccess, and the right way to follow-up after your interview. The discussion includes: 1) Success is AboutPreparation, 2) Researching the Company, Job and More... before the Interview,3) Be Ready to Impress: The Self-Recruiter® INTERVIEW CHECKLIST, and 4) ThankYou Notes that Solve Your Problems in Advance. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday,February 19th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair,will host a program titled: DevelopingYour Resume. Learn about: 1) Themessage: What do I want to communicate, 2) Resume Styles: functional,chronological, etc. and 3) Summarizing PAR's (Problem, Action, Result). Additionalinformation is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (cornerof Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday,February 20th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host Karen Palevsky, Employment Counselor and Career Coach, who willlead a program titled: Drop-In Job Club for College Graduates inTheir Twenties. Participants learnhow to market themselves, how to conduct a strategic job search, meet othertwenty-something job-seekers in a supportive environment. Handouts andresources will be provided. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Friday, February 21stfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and theProfessional Service Group of Mercer will co-host Sherri Waryasz, also known as The Queen of Laughter, whowill give a presentation titled: TheAmazing Benefits of Laughter. Sherri will present a funprogram that will show us the amazing benefits that Laughter provides for ourMind, Body and Spirit. Themeeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton,NJ 08542.

Friday, February21st from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Charles Moldenhauer,who will give a presentation titled: StartBuilding Your Professional Stature. Charles will discuss how best to position yourself for careeradvancement. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Monday, February24th from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transitionwill host: will host Abby Kohut,AKA Absolutely Abby, President of Staffing Symphony, who will give apresentation titled: Taking Your JobSearch by Storm in 2014. Now more than ever, it is time to take yourjob search by storm. Hurricane Sandy and Irene taught us the 5 P's. We learnedto be prepared, persistent, patient, positive and prudent. As a bonus, theyalso taught us to develop partnerships with others. All of these qualities helpus during a storm, but they also help us during our job search. For additional information, pleasecontact NNJ_PIT@yahoogroups.com. The meeting is at the Maplewood Public Library, 51 BakerSt, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Monday, February 24thfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will hostAndy O'Hearn, who will give apresentation titled: How to ResolveThose LinkedIn Issues. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Monday, February24th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Bruce Hurwitz Ph.D., presidentand CEO of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, who will give a presentation titled: Creating a Job Search Plan. Brucewill teach you a simple, yet effective, way to create a jobsearch plan. Based on decades of experience as an executive recruiter andcareer counselor, he will share his secrets to not just finding jobs, butcreating jobs, securing job offers, and successfully negotiating employmentagreements. This presentation is based, in part, on his book, A Hooker's Guideto Getting a Job: Parables from the Real World of Career Counseling andExecutive Recruiting, which is available in the Library. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Monday, February 24th from6:00 – 8:00 pm:The New Jersey North Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive GroupGPSEG (formerly NJENG) invites youto an After Hours Social. Come foran evening of intelligent conversation, business networking, reconnecting withgood friends, or making new ones. This is a great way for working members tokeep in touch 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 isneeded, and there is no cost to attend. The meeting is at the Hamilton ParkHotel, 175 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.

Monday, February24th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO)will host: Andrew Tarvin, author of Ways to Use Humor to Beat Stress, IncreaseProductivity, and Have Fun at Work, who by popular demand will give an encore presentationtitled: How to Use Humor to Enhance YourJob Search. In this interactivesession, learn how to use humor to stand out from the crowds, keep yourperspective during difficult times and make the process more fun. You'll alsolearn how to use humor positively--starting immediately. Oh, and you'll havesome fun too. Additional information is available on WNO's website at:http://wno.weebly.com. Pleaseregister in advance at http://WNO20140224.eventbrite.com. The meetingwill be at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive,Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520.

Monday, February 24th from7:00 – 9:00 pm:Temple Community Network (TCN) will host Eli Amdur, a career coach and columnist for the Bergen Record, whowill give a presentation from one of his recent articles titled: Fifty for Fifty -- 50 Reasons to Hire the50 (plus) Candidate. The meeting isat Barnert Temple, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.

Tuesday, February25th from 10:00 - 11:30 am: The Westport Public Library'sBusiness Librarian, Sylvia Schulman,who will give a presentation titled: EnergizeYour Job Search. Gain an advantage by using valuable online tools such asReference USA, LexisNexis and Business Company Resource Center. Ms. Schulmanwill show you how to identify your key companies, spot industry trends, and getin-depth background information for greater success in networking andinterviewing. Additional information is available on the library's website at: www.westportlibrary.org. The meeting is at the Westport Public Library,20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.

Tuesday, February25th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host JohnWest Hadley, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: WhatBlocks You From Landing. For moreinformation contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Tuesday, February 25thfrom 7:30 - 9:00 pm: Our Lady ofMt. Carmel Church, in Doylestown, PA, will offer the 3rdclass of a 7 part workshop titled: Interviewing Skills. Learnhow to present your best in an interview, Learn the before, during, and afteractivities of effective interviewing, and Participate in mock interviews tostrengthen your presentation and skills. For additional information or to register, please contact: NormanBaseman at norman.baseman@gmail.com or TrishJordan at trish5503@verizon.net. The meeting is at Our Lady of Mt. CarmelChruch, in Saint Mary's Hall across the street from the church, at 235 EastState Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Wednesday,February 26th from 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,February 26th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Hal Eskenazi,who will give a presentation titled: InterviewCoach 24-7. Do you think theinterview is about hiring you? It is not. In today's economy, companies areresistant to hiring except when absolutely necessary. Learn how to show thatyou are absolutely necessary. Once you understand today's interview process,and the land mines getting through it, you will understand how to show anorganization your value added, substantially increasing your chance of gettingthe job offer you want. Make the interview about hiring you. Hal will offers tipsfor successful interviewing and landing a job. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday,February 26th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special StartUP! 2014 Business Plan CompetitionWorkshop 2: Developing Your Marketing Plan. This is the first training workshop for the New York StartUP 2014Business Plan Competition. This is the second training workshop for the NewYork StartUP! 2014 Business Plan Competition. Learn how to develop a marketingplan for your business. This session will be offered three times inFebruary. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Wednesday,February 26th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair,will host a program titled: CoverLetters, Thank-You Letters and References. The following topics will be discussed: 1) Designingeffective cover letters, 2) Telephone etiquette and effective use, and 3) Thankyou letters and their place. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (cornerof Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Friday, February 28thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and theProfessional Service Group of Mercer will co-host Lloyd Feinstein, a careercoach, who will give a presentation titled: Advanced Interviewing Skills. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street,Princeton, NJ 08542.

Friday, February28th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Bruce Hurwitz Ph.D.,president and CEO of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, who will give a presentationtitled: Using Social Media to Find a Job. An executive recruiter with over ten years'experience, and a mega-user of LinkedIn (having well over 38,000 first degreeconnections), Bruce hassuccessfully used social media - primarily LinkedIn - to close scores ofsearches. While reference will be made to Twitter and Facebook, participantswill learn how to use LinkedIn, not just to find jobs, but also to be found byrecruiters and employers. The meeting isat the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @34th Street, New York, NY 10016.


Weekdays, startingat 11:00 am. JobTalkAmerica, a daily Internet radio program, is designed tohelp you reinvent, reposition and reinvigorate your job search and work life.As advocates for the unemployed, hosts TedCanova and Sam Zeff have created a nationwide community that gives voiceback to the jobless. The show welcomes you into the conversation and providesjob search advice that's easy to understand and use everyday. Listen liveonline at: http://www.JobTalkAmerica.com JobTalkAmericaarchives are available anytime.

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

The WestportPublic Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880 offers aninteresting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, andcareer advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/events for adetailed list of upcoming events. In addition, many of these informativepresentations 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 ofseeing a great presentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home.Isn't technology great!

Wednesdays, from7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, located at St. Luke's ChurchHall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.A nonsectarian job-search, career-change and support group meets; variousspeakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing your accomplishments, resumes,and networking. For a schedule of upcoming presentations, click on their linkat: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or call (973) 783-3442 for additionalinformation.

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