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Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:31 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Ramsey JSWT Members:
Listed below are Next Week's Upcoming Networking Events. Allmeetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouragedto attend.
Try not to miss an opportunity where you canexpand your network, make new friends, share knowledge with your peers, andhear highly relevant and beneficial insights and perspectives from experts inthe marketplace. Make it a goal to attend at least one or twomeetings a week.
In traveling to these events, consider carpooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of drivingthere, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.
I created a Yahoo group for anyoneto join and receive my list of Upcoming Networking Events. It isfree and easy to join. Just logon to Yahoo, search for a Group titled: Upcoming_Networking_Events, or click on the linkbelow.
· Subscribe: upcoming_networking_events-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
· Unsubscribe: upcoming_networking_events-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
Individuals, as well as othertransition support networking groups, are welcome and encouraged to join.
If anyone is aware of an upcomingmeeting that you would like to share with your colleagues, please let me knowand I will gladly include it with my weekly updates.
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue
Next Week'sUpcoming Networking Events
Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, TheBronc, an on-campus radio station at Rider University. Host WandaEllet brings you the best career advice, no matter what stage your careeris in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a better opportunity, or evena college student, Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined bya special guest to cover a unique topic. Don't forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7The Bronc's free Android and IPhone Apps. Listeners can reach the studio with their questions at 1-877-900-1077. In addition, interesting previous episodes are available at: http://comm.rider.edu/thebronc/?page_id=356.
Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Callin your job search questions every Monday night to a liveRadio Show titled: Own Your Careerhosted by Rod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer. Dial 1-347-857-3320 withyour questions 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.
In addition tothe great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors(NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.com or www.nhnusa.org for additional meetings.
Monday, September 28th from 10:30am - 1:00 pm: ProfessionalService Group of Central NJ will host VictorS. Manganaro, will give a presentation titled: Improv for Business. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, except holidays. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday,September 28th from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals inTransition will host John J. Gillen,a Human Capital management consultant and a work futurist, who will give apresentation titled: The Future of Work:How To Prepare For and Profit From a Changing World of Work. The world of work in the 21st century is verydifferent from the 20th century but many job seekers continue to approach workwith a 20th century set of expectations and mindset. Globalization andtechnology are the two forces that are remaking the world of work and thechanges forthcoming are going to be even more disruptive to jobs than we haveeven seen already, wiping out entire companies, industries and evenprofessions. That disruptive nature will destroy what many once considered asseemingly safe jobs but also create brand new ones which will be whollydifferent from what they are replacing. Current and future workers and jobseekers alike need to understand what these underlying forces are so that youcan prepare and profit from these changes that others do not see. Thispresentation will outline how the world of work is changing and how, knowingthose trends, you can capitalize on that knowledge in pursuing workopportunities that are sustainable and will lead to your future continuedemployability. Foradditional information, please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@yahoogroups.com. A schedule of upcoming meetingdates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1 . The group meets ongenerally alternating Mondays, except on library holidays. The companion onlinediscussion forum/information archive/bulletin board/event calendar is availableat: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT2. Foradditional information, please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@yahoogroups.com. The meetings are at Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St,Maplewood, NJ 07040.
Monday, September 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm: The Princeton Public Library will host Sharon Bancroft, who will give apresentation titled: Refresh Your Resumeand Job Search. Sharon will discusstechniques to determine your strengths and improve your resume. She willprovide resources and address considerations for interviews, recommendations,social media and networking. Students may bring a copy of their resume,but it is not required. The meeting is at thePrinceton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Monday, September 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm:The New Jersey North Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive GroupGPSEG (formerly NJENG) invites you to an After Hours Social. Come for an eveningof intelligent conversation, business networking, reconnecting with goodfriends, or making new ones. This is a great way for working members to keep intouch and meet the many new members. We invite other executive level networkinggroups such as: ChemPharma, FENG, IERG, MENG, NJ-SENG,and TENG.No RSVP or registration is needed, and there is no cost to attend. Thegroup generally meets the last Monday of the month, or the prior week if thelast Monday is a holiday. We skip December. The meeting is at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel, 175 ParkAvenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.
Monday, September 28th from 6:30 -8:30 pm: The CareerNetworking Group will host Alex Freund,a career and interviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: A Practical Road Map to Your Next Job. Having someoneinside a company refer you for a job at that company increases your chances ofconsideration by 1,400%. That represents an enormous advantage, provided youknow how to get that inside reference. This presentation takes you through theprocess step by step. And for people in transition or those contemplating a jobchange, it provides a road map for finding the right people at your targetcompanies. Please register online at www.scotlib.org; call 1-908-322-5007 ext. 204 or e-mail library@scotlib.org. The meeting will be at the Scotch PlainsPublic Library, 1927 Bartle Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.
Monday, September 28th from 7:00 –9:00 pm: Temple CommunityNetwork (TCN) will host: Bill LaChance, an independent financial advisor,who will give a presentation titled: Money Saving Strategies during aCareer Transition: Health Insurance, Taxes, College Costs, and Investment Fees. This presentation will cover a number of strategies to consider helpingwith cash flow during a career transition. The focus will be on thosestrategies that may not be well known or understood. Topics will include: Medical Insurance through the Affordable Care Act, tax implications of401k/403b rollovers and withdrawals, tax deductibility of job hunting expenses,strategies to take advantage of lower marginal tax rates during a transitionand potential adjustments to financial aid. The group typically meets on thefourth Monday of each month. Themeeting is at Barnert Temple,747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.
Tuesday, September 29th from 11:00am - 4:00 pm: Career Fair. HireLifeScience.com willbe hosting their annual HireLifeScience.com Career Fair. There will be no recruiting agencies participating inthis event, making it one of the few times candidates will meet exclusivelywith direct employers from the life science industries. This means directaccess with the exact contacts that will do the interviewing and no middlemen. Candidates must possess a 4 yearlife science related degree and 2 years professional experience working for aLife Science related company. You may pre-register for the event by clickinghere. An invitation to attend will be sent if theminimum qualifications are met. The meeting will be at: Raritan Center -New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837.
Tuesday, September 29th from 6:00- 7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: Interview Intervention: The Self-RecruiterInterview Checklist. John will showhow to research a job opportunity that you are about to interview for, to fullyprepare for interview success, and the right way to follow-up after yourinterview. The discussion includes: 1)Success is About Preparation, 2) Researching the Company, Job and More...before the Interview, 3) Be Ready to Impress: The Self-Recruiter® INTERVIEWCHECKLIST, and 4) Thank You 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, NY10016.
Tuesday, September 29th from 7:30- 9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill host Lloyd Feinstein, a careercoach, who will give a presentation titled: P-A-RTheory and Workshop. The Problem, Action, Resultformat is the gold standard for resume writing by showcasing youraccomplishments. When you apply the PARformat, your resume automatically answers the interviewer's hidden question,namely, whyshould we believe that you can do what you say you can do. Lloyd will discuss how using PARdemonstrates the business impact of your actions, all described in terms of theemployer's point of view. Utilizing thisformat will help you stand out and make your resume become memorable. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.
Wednesday, September 30th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will offer a program titled: AARPBack To Work 50+ Virtual Career Network. Explore job strategies for 50+ workers. The Virtual CareerNetwork can help you prepare and qualify for a well-paying job and arewarding career in Healthcare, Green Economy or Transit by connecting you tothe education and training you need. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Wednesday, September 30th from6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Steven Davis, Managing Director Renaissance Solutions, who willgive a presentation titled: How ToCreate Your Own Best Job Search Strategy. Learn how to have the best road-map for your style and goals. Topics covered include: how to have realisticexpectations if you're currently employed yet unfulfilled or seeking morecompensation, interested in gaining internal mobility, or out of work. Learn how to interact with recruiters and get results even if you are anintrovert. Develop a plan to refocus and reinvigorate your efforts. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Wednesday, September 30th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: TheBronxville Career Network (BCN) will host AbbyKohut, also known as Absolutely Abby and President of Staffing Symphony,who will give a presentation titled: Successfor the Seasoned Search: The Benefit of Being Overqualified. Many seasoned job seekers find themselvesbeing called overqualified because they have more years of experience than thejob description calls for. Learn powerful strategies to overcome yourinterviewer's misconceptions about you. It is impossible to BE overqualifiedunless YOU believe you ARE overqualified. In this seminar, you will learn: 1)How to answer the overqualified question, 2) The REAL reason why recruiters ANDhiring managers are concerned about hiring overqualified applicants, 3) How tochange your cover letter and resume if you believe you are overqualified, 4)Seven ways to explain on an interview why being overqualified is an advantage,and 5) How to handle the age factor. The group meets the 3rd Saturday of themonth. For further information,email Rich Antash at rantash@gmail.com or check out BCN's website at: http://www.sites.google.com/site/bcnrcb/home. Fora Google map of the location, click on the following link: http://bit.ly/BCNatRCB. The meeting is at The ReformedChurch of Bronxville, in the Edwards room, 180 Pondfield Road, at the corner ofMidland Ave, Bronxville, NY 10708.
Wednesday, September 30th from7:30 - 9:15 pm: Job Seekersof Montclair, will host a program titled: Coping with Change. Weall need strategies for coping with the difficult, painful and confusing timesin our lives, times when things change. Few of us ever really stop toreflect on the waves of change we experience. We do not really know how to movethrough changes. We try to adjust quickly—move on—get over it and do not permitourselves to feel the emotions that accompany change. At this meeting, learnto: 1) Understanding your feelings, 2) Cope with stress, 3) Gain control, and4) Explore opportunities for growth. 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 (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Wednesday, September 30th, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm: The Sayreville Public Library will host Dr.Colleen Georges, a career coach, who will give a presentation 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 résuméshine. Dr. Colleen Georges will spend one-on-one time with attendees,giving each résumé an honest critique with suggestions forimprovement. Attendees will be assigned a 15-minute time slot. Time slotsare assigned on a first come, first served basis. You need only bring acopy of your résumé and a pen. For moreinformation or to register, contact Alaina at alainad@lmxac.orgor call 732-727-0212 ex. 25 or 12. Themeeting is at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ08859.
Thursday, October 1st from 12:30 -2:00 pm: The NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library will host Laura Powers, a career transition and jobsearch coach, who will give a presentation titled: Jump Start Your Job Search. Are you feeling stuck in your jobsearch? Frustrated that opportunities are not surfacing as you had hoped.Disappointed in your results. If so, you won't want to miss this revealing,content-rich workshop that will help you zero in on what's working (and what isnot) in your job search and what you can do to improve yourresults. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, October 1st from 2:00 -4:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host SherryNatkow, who will give a presentation titled: Writing a LinkedIn Summary. Creating a LinkedIn profile is a must particularlyfor job-seekers. With 300 million profiles worldwide, it is no wonderthat some employers do not even bother posting new openings anymore; instead,they search LinkedIn for potential candidates. It is also a must that your profile captures the attention ofdecision-makers. Yet, over 50% of profiles do not include a Summary, 2,000characters of prime real estate located below the Headline. By skipping aSummary, you miss a great opportunity to promote and differentiateyourself in a competitive job market. This workshop will show you acollection of LinkedIn Summaries that pop. Many of the best incorporatespecific techniques such as an anecdote, a hook, or use humor. Othershighlight accomplishments, or include a 3rd party testimonial. Learn how to write a call to action and whereto include your list of Key Words. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Summary, if they haveone. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, October 1st from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, who will give a presentation titled:Career Management for Introverts. Do you feel you shouldn't have to sellyourself? Are you uncomfortable around people who are talking about theiraccomplishments? Do you find yourself looking for ways to get out ofconversations rather than into them? Perhaps instead you find yourself comingup with the answer while the person you are listening to goes on and on ormaybe you like to take time to consider your answers. If you have had any ofthese experiences, you may be interested in this talk. In managing our career we have to beregularly in touch with people who we do not know well and whose good opinionwe need. This puts us in the awkward position of talking to and potentiallywanting favors from people we are not yet friendly with. Join career coach WinSheffield to learn ways to move ahead in the face of shyness and reluctance totalk to strangers. Techniques covered will include: 1) Recognizing how to useour strengths to impress your listener in more quiet ways, 2) Using storytechniques to approach difficult to address successes obliquely, 3) Structuredways to approach and prepare for conversations and 4) Career management methodsthat minimize conversation. The meetingis at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, October 1st from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Westport PublicLibrary will host Cindy Cornell, anexecutive coach and founder of The Hoshin Group, who will give a presentation titled: The Power of Storytelling in Business. Storytelling is engaging. Do you rememberhearing, once upon a time as a child and being captivated? In this session, Cindy willprompt you to develop your own personal and professional stories to engageothers, setting you apart in a differentiated and memorable way. Learn how toread your audience to enable you to tell a business story that powerfullyshowcases you as a solution, builds your brand, and fosters strong and lastingconnections. The meeting is at theWestport Public Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880
Friday, October 2nd from 9:45 am -12:00 Noon: The PrincetonPublic Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County willco-host Jim Hockenberry, whowill give a presentation titled: The30-Second Elevator Speech. Everyonethinks they know what is an elevator pitch, but what is it really? Long timefinancial executive and now writer Jim Hockenberry calls it a skill for life.If you think reciting it to a group of people is hard, try pitching to aprospective agent who must be grabbed after one sentence or you are done. Inhis talk, Jim will broaden the scope of what the 30 second commercial is, andwhat it is not, and where it is used, you might be surprised. It is not amemorized set of lines. It is more than 30 seconds of words. It is yourstatement of professional value, your brand, and much more. He will discuss thegoals, key elements of a commercial, and how to formulate one that people willremember. It is not about YOU; it's about your audience's needs and interests -the what's in it for me approach. He will also discuss how commercials fail. Afinal suggestion for a great commercial: know your audience. Visit the PSG of Mercer County websiteto learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at thePrinceton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, October 2nd from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: Building Your Professional Network withLinkedIn and How To Use It In Your Job Search. John will demonstrate how to startnetworking with LinkedIn.com's networking personal profiles, and then use yourexpanded network in your search for your next career challenge. The discussion includes: 1) Your LinkedInProfile, and Creating Your Own Personal Network, 2) Networking Strategies toExpand Your Network, 3) Whom should I link with on LinkedIn, 4) Joining Groupswill Benefit You in ways that You May Not Realize, 5) Why Your Blog should beLinked to Your LinkedIn Profile, 6) Expert Questions, Job Listings and More,Right on LinkedIn, and 7) Why Giving and Receiving Recommendations for YourProfile on LinkedIn is More Important than it Seems. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Saturday, October 3rd from 8:30 -11:00 am: Careers inTransition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech aboutthemselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, target companies (2-3),how the group can help you, and how you can help the group. This is followed bya short period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourselfto and exchange business cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for:1) Resume Assistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want itreviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A)Small group advice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help toreinvigorate their job search, or B) Large group discussion on various jobsearch related topics. CIT meets the first and third Saturday of each monthexcept holidays. The meeting is in theWinston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Monday, October 5th from 10:00 am - 12:00noon: Northern NJProfessionals in Transition will host Gregg Russo, Head of Human Resources USA at ChugaiPharmaceutical Co. Ltd, who willgive a presentation titled: Recruitmentfrom the Inside Out. Greg will sharewhat recruitment looks like from a company perspective. He will reveal what theconversations really sound like between HR and the Hiring Manager, plus offerpowerful tips to help you improve your job search. Topics will include; findingand responding to openings; resume preparation; interview tips; [;us how andwhen to negotiate compensation. For additionalinformation, please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@yahoogroups.com. A schedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1 . The group meets on generally alternatingMondays, except on library holidays. The companion online discussionforum/information archive/bulletin board/event calendar is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT2. For additional information,please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@yahoogroups.com . The meetings are at MaplewoodPublic Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040.
Monday, October 5th, from 3:00 -5:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will offer a special programtitled: Are You Fluent in LinkedIn. Learn strategies and tips on how to utilize your LinkedIn account inyour job search, including customizing your LinkedIn profile, strategies fordetermining LinkedIn groups to join, performing basic and advanced job searchusing LinkedIn, and more. The meeting isat the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, October 5th from 6:00 -8:00 pm: The Bergen CareerNetworking Community (BCNC) will host an evening of Informal Networking. Employed or seeking career opportunities;become involved in a dynamic professional networking community, essential intoday's economy for career development and professional success. Buildrelationships; expand your career and network by interacting with valuable andtrusted contacts, sharing ideas, best practices, insights and perspectives inthe marketplace. Registration required at: http://bcnc61.eventbrite.com. The group meets the firstMonday of the month, except holidays. The meeting is at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, 1 International Boulevard,Mahwah, NJ 07430.
Monday, October 5thfrom 6:30 - 8:30 pm: The Career Networking Group will host: Vic Beaudet, a Career Executive andLife Coach, who will give a presentation titled: How to Design Habits to Create More Success at Work and In Life. Why do some people move ahead despiterelentless change and challenge in their work and professional lives? How dosuccessful people respond to setbacks with resilience and focus while othersstay stuck? This dynamic presentation brings together the latest thinking abouthabit formation and gives practical, hands-on tips that you can use right awayto design new habits for advancing towards goals with confidence and focus. Youwill learn:
· Why many of our existing habits are noteffective
· How to design new habits that put you on thepath to success sooner rather than later
· Why identity-based habits are the mosteffective, and how to make them work for you
· How to combine habits of thinking and action tobuild momentum
· How to stay on track day-to-day - See more at:
For additional information or to register, please callthe Library at 1-908-233-0115. Themeeting will be at the Mountainside Public Library, 1 Constitution Plaza,Mountainside, NJ 07092.
The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary, located at 188Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers an extensiveseries of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and careeradvice. Inquiries about programs may bemade by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/events/calendar?location=65 for a detailed list of upcomingclasses. In addition to these greatin-person classes, the library also recorded some of the presentations and theyare available 24/7 on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324. Check them out, I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the amountof helpful information awaiting you.
Free Pro Bono Career Coaching. Career Coaching is a PRO BONO / FREE service available to job seekerswho wish to focus an existing job search strategy and/or gain insight on how tocraft an effective self-marketing plan. Each session is comprised of a 50minute meeting with a volunteer Job Coach at SIBL's Madison Avenue location. To make an appointment for a PRO BONO / FREEcoaching session, please visit:
http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30075466
Please provideyour name, phone number, e-mail address, and specific goals. If you do not havean e-mail address, please input noemail@email.com when prompted. Once booked, an e-mailconfirmation and follow-up reminder will be sent to the e-mail addressprovided. In addition, you may also receive a courtesy telephone callconfirming your appointment. If you haveany questions, please contact the Job Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.orgor call 1-212-592-7006.
The UnitedWay of Northern New Jersey is offers Free CareerCoaching. The program providesprofessionals with an opportunity to learn techniques for success in theworkplace and shares local resources for job training. Obtain help with topics such as: Tools to brand yourself, Updating your resumeand cover letter, Career networking tips, Techniques to ace your nextinterview, Strategies for resume distribution, Counseling on alternative careerpaths, Advice on dressing for success, and Help setting and achieving short andlong-term career goals. These one-on-onesessions are by appointment only. Additional information is available at: http://www.unitedwaynnj.org/newsevents/uwevents_template0.php?event_id=1170&frm= To make an appointment,
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