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Sat Nov 14, 2015 9:59 am (PST) . 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 anyone to join and receive mylist of Upcoming Networking Events. It is free and easy to join. Just logon to Yahoo, search for a Group titled: Upcoming_Networking_Events,or click on the link below.
· Subscribe: upcoming_networking_events-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
· Unsubscribe: upcoming_networking_events-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
Individuals, as well as other transition support networkinggroups, are welcome and encouraged to join.
If anyone is aware of an upcoming meeting that you would like toshare with your colleagues, please let me know and I will gladly include itwith 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, November 16thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition willhost John Hadley, a Career SearchCounselor, who will give a presentation titled: What's Blocking Your Search. Do you know what's blocking your search and keeping you from landingthat job you really want? Whether you are just starting out on your search, orhave been struggling for seemingly endless months, one of you most importanttasks is to diagnose what you need to do to succeed in your search. In thisunique workshop, John will use his proprietary Career Search Assessment surveyto help you uncover what's blocking your search, positioning you to take actionto land the job and pay you deserve. You will complete your own personalChangeGrid on-site. John will then show you how to interpret it to identify thechallenges you face, and strategies for dealing with them. He will alsoreinforce this with selected ChangeGrids from his client files, showing you thestories behind them. This is going to be a unique opportunity to positionyourself to take the RIGHT actions to move your search forward, so do not missout. For additional information, please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@yahoogroups.com. Aschedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. The group meets the first and third Monday of themonth, except holidays. 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, November 16th from 10:30am - 1:00 pm: Professional ServiceGroup of Central NJ will host JanelleRazzino, a recruiter and President of Razzino Associates, who will give a presentation titled: Topic To Be Determined. Additionalinformation 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, November 16th from 6:00 -9:00 pm: The WestchesterNetworking Organization (WNO) will host: Kinja Dixon, an entrepreneur,motivational speaker and award-winning sales guru, who will give a presentation titled: The New Identity of a DominantEntrepreneur. Kinja will sharehis personal story, from downsized employee to successful entrepreneur, author,speaker, and the lessons that we can use in our own journeys, as well. Whetherwe aspire to work within the corporate world or venture out on our own, we allcan benefit from adopting principles of the entrepreneur's mindset, one of thecomponents of Kinja's Talk Laws Curriculum. Learn about this approach andhow you too, though careful self-reflection, can shape your own thought processesto create a new and more positive outlook. Additional information is available on WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com. Please register in advance at http://WNO20151116.eventbrite.com. The meeting will be at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY10520.
Monday, November 16th, from 6:30 –8:45 pm, The WarrenFinancial Executive Network Group (FENG) will host Alex Freund, a career and interviewing coach, who will give apresentation titled: APractical Road Map to Your Next Job. Havingsomeone inside a company refer you for a job at that company increases yourchances of consideration by 1,400%. That represents an enormous advantage,provided you know how to get that inside reference. This presentation takes youthrough the process step by step. And for people in transition or thosecontemplating a job change, it provides a road map for finding the right peopleat your target companies. We invite other networking groups to attend, such as:The Breakfast Club, Careers in Transition, Career Connections Consortium,Career Forum, and NJ-SENG. Register at: http://www.thefeng.org/chapters/announcement.php?ChapterID=45. The meeting is at the Morris County Library, 30 East HanoverAvenue, 1st Floor Conference Room, Whippany, NJ 07981.
Tuesday, November17th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host: Andrea Goldman aSr. Director of Human Resources at the Institute for Career Development, whowill give a presentation titled: Returningto the Civilian Workforce. Learn howto match your experience with what today's employers are looking for. Topics covered include: effective interview skills, resume development,networking and social media, plus transitioning skills. The meeting is at theNew York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, November17th from1:15 - 2:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will offer a special program titled: Job Seekers: Download a Customized CompanyList for Contacts. Find Companiesand Executive contacts for your next job. Search by industry as well aslocation, size, and sales. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Tuesday, November17th from1:30 - 2:30 pm: Free webinarfeaturing Lisa Rangel, president of ChameleonResumes, who will give a presentationtitled: How to Design a PowerfulExecutive Resume to Land Interviews and Get the Offer for 2016. Lisa will demonstrate: 1) Achievement-orientedlanguage that places emphasis on your accomplishments and the undeniable value youbring to any organization smart enough to hire you, 2) Targeted keywords makeit easy for recruiters to identify you in databases and on social mediaplatforms, where they will be looking, and 3) It is structured for therecruiter's brain, taking into account the way hiring managers evaluatecandidates and make decisions. To register, click on this link: Click here to learn more and reserve your spot now!
Tuesday, November 17th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Developing a Targeted Search Plan. Please RSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com. For moreinformation, contact the church at 1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org. The meeting is at The NewtownPresbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA18940.
Tuesday, November 17th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill host Lloyd Feinstein, a careercoach, who will give a presentation titled: ResumeCritique. For moreinformation contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.
Wednesday, November 18th from12:30 - 2:30 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: UsingCover Letters, Bios, Thank You Notes and Reference Lists in your Job Search. You could be selling yourself short by notsending a cover letter with your resume or not sending a thank you letter afteran interview. Many job seekers choose to take the advice that cover letters orthank you letters are not needed, well that's the easy choice, but isn't thebest one. Learn about these important documents and review samples of each. Tom will discuss: Why cover letters are stillneeded with your resume, What should be included in your cover letter, How Bioscan be a great tool in your job search, What should be included in your bio,The job interview thank you letter/e-note can be very effective, What makes agreat thank you letter/e-note, and Tips and advice for creating a greatreference list. Advanced registration isrequired at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library - Grand Central Library, 135East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, NewYork, NY 10017.
Wednesday, November 18th 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, November 18th from 1:30– 4:30 pm: The ChemPharmaAssociation will host RichardBahner, a Global Human Resources Executive, who will give a presentation on two topics, titled: 1) Starting Your Own Business, and 2) Managing Career Change in the Google Age. Themeeting is at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ07981. Please register at: www.chempharma.net.
Wednesday, November 18th, from 6:00 – 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 honestcritique with suggestions for improvement. Attendees will be assigned a15-minute time slot. Time slots are assigned on a first come, firstserved basis. You need only bring a copy of your résumé and a pen. For more information or to register, contactAlaina at alainad@lmxac.org or call732-727-0212 ex. 25 or 12. The meetingis at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.
Wednesday, November 18th from 6:00– 7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, Author, Career Coach and Speaker, who will give apresentation titled: Self-RecruiterResume Renovation. 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 is Two, 6) Value, Value Everywhere,but Nowhere to be Seen, 7) Degrees of Degrees, and 8) The Headless Horseman: Donot Send a Word Doc. The meeting is atthe New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday,November 18th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: The Bronxville Career Network (BCN) will hostBeverly Daniel and Janelle Razzino, who willgive a presentation titled: Use A Recruiter To Get The Job You Want. Candidateshave asked how an Executive Recruiter manages their search to find the rightcandidates. Beverly and Janelle join forces to answer your questions about howto use a recruiter effectively. Drawingon over 25 years of experience each, these perceptive entrepreneurs provide awealth of information, advice and coaching to guide you in making decisionsthat will save time and effort and get you in the job of your choice. Key Points the will be discussed include: 1)Finding The Right Recruiter, 2) What Recruiters Look For, and 3) Get Out ofYour Own Way. 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, November 18th, from7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenYNetworking Group will host: SharonCohen, partner of Career Quarterback, who will give apresentation titled: TheJob Hunt is a Tough Game. Are You Ready to Play? Do you feel overwhelmed with your job searchand do not know where to start? At the end of this presentation attendeeswill: 1) Be better able to connect to the dynamics of today's job market, 2) Bemore confident of winning strategies used in job search. 3) Be provided withguidelines to make you look your best, online, in person and on paper, 4) Beintroduced to solutions covering such topics as social media management, resumedesign, LinkedIn profile optimization, interview techniques, and, effectivenetworking execution, and 5) Be glad you came out for an evening of greatdialogue and discussion. So come out andjoin us, please plan to attend and spread the word. I am confident thatSharon will not disappoint, and that you will enjoy this evening. For additional information or to register,please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meeting is at the Library of the Chathams,214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Wednesday, November 18th from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: Understanding Networking. Thefollowing topics will be discussed: 1) What is it, 2) How does it work, 3)Techniques to manage an effective network, and 4) Overcoming networkingfears. Additional information isavailable at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. The meeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of UnionStreet), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Thursday, November 19th from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Barry Cohen, former CUNY Employment Coordinator, who will give a presentation titled: Power Interviews: How to Find and Get theJob You Really Want and Get Hired Now. Barry will discuss:1) Hidden techniques and strategies you need to ace that next job interview, 2)How to Ace Every Job Interview, Even if you are not the best candidate, and 3)How many interview have you been on, and how many offers have you received? The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Thursday, November 19th from 1:15 - 2:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will offer a program titled: CareerResources. Explore job/careerresources available at the Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) andother public sites; Find industry and career advice, resume guides andmore. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Thursday, November 19th from 2:00- 4:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, whowill give a presentation titled: CritiqueYour Resume. Are your resumesgetting you interviews? Are you submitting the same resume for each jobposting? Successful job-seekers customize their resume for each position inorder to let hiring managers know immediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from ajob posting into a Keyword-rich Summary. Participants mustbring a current resume and 2 job postings. Pre-registration isrequired. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkow at snatkow@job-prep.com to enroll and receive additional information. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Thursday, November19th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host a special five part Career Finder's Club. Designaction steps for your career search and career development. During thesefive career-themed workshops, you will be able to build your own career actionplan by participating in-group activities, sharing your experiences, andlearning from career development experts. Deepen your job search andcareer development skills in a supportive environment and connect to thenetwork of like-minded professionals. The sessions are offered on:
· October 29 Stressand Time Management
· November 5 Networkingand Your Elevator Pitch
· November 12 Resumes
· November19 Interviewing
· December 3 LinkedInand Other Social Media
Achieve the greatest benefit for your job search andcareer development by attending the five-week program. Space is limitedand registration is required at: http://goo.gl/forms/dqPlDVGTJV. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, November 20thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon:The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of MercerCounty will co-host Mitch Federman,who will give a presentation titled: Structuringan Effective Job Search. The three pillars of a successful jobsearch today are personal branding, a targeted search plan, andnetworking. Of the three, personal branding is both the most important,and the most confusing, to the average job-seeker. What is a personalbrand? How do I establish a personal brand? Why do I needone? Isn't that bragging? How do I use a personal brand? Mitch will explain the concept of branding, how it applies to you as ajob-seeker, and how to use it in an effective job-search campaign. 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, November 20th from12:00 - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library willhost Addie Rimmer and Beatrice Leon, who will give apresentation titled: Effective OnlineJob Search and Interviewing Techniques. Learn how to effectively search for jobs online and prepare to masterthe skills needed for successful interviews, including the preparation neededbefore the interview and strategies for follow-up. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, November 21st from 8:30- 10:30 am: The Career Support Group at St. Gregorythe Great will host: DebraWheatman, president and owner of Careers Done Write,who will give a presentation titled: UsingLinkedIn for Your Job Search. LinkedIn is the world's largest professionalnetwork. It is how recruiters find candidates and human resource officersscreen candidates. Today, everyone should have a LinkedIn profile. Come learnhow to manage your professional identity. Build and engage with yourprofessional network and access knowledge, insights and opportunities. This workshop is a must for everyone, boththose employed and those seeking positions. The groupmeets the 3rd Saturday of the month. Additional information is available at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/career-support. The meeting is at Saint Gregorythe Great' Church, in the Parish Center, O'Connor Hall, at 4680 Nottingham Way,Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.
Saturday, November 21st 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.
Saturday, November21st from 10:00 am – 12 Noon: The Princeton PublicLibrary will host DavidSchuchman, who will give a class titled: Introduction to Email Marketing Using MailChimp. Sending an emailmessage to a group of people is a productive way to advertise a product orservice, provide information to others and enhance a relationship withcontacts. In this class, you will set up your own MailChimpaccount. You will learn how to create email lists and forms, add andimport email addresses and customer data to your email lists, and prepare andsend email campaign messages. Students should have an emailaccount. This class is free to attend and no registration is required. Theclass will be at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street,Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, November 21st from 11:30am - 1:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, whowill give a presentation titled: Keep theMomentum Going. Sherry leadsthis interactive workshop for job-seekers who have been looking for work for atleast 6 months. In the best of times, looking for a job is a lonelyexperience. We stay in our apartments too much of the time in front of thecomputer. This workshop offers us the opportunity to exchange information andlearn from each other. When we wonder what to do next, or what works, youcan bet that someone has new information and a tested strategy to offer. We will pool our resources, ask questions ofeach other, and share our collective wisdom as job-seekers, how to stayfocused, energized, sane, hopeful, and professionally connected. You will enjoy the networking and leaveenergized to Keep the Momentum Going. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
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 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/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,email Durelle McPherson orcall 1.973.993.1160, x210. The meetingsare at United Way of Northern New Jersey, Suite 205, 60 South Fullerton Ave,Montclair, NJ 07042.
The Westport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search,training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/events for a detailed list of upcoming events. Inaddition, many of these informative presentations are recorded and the podcastscan be viewed 24/7, when time allows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a greatpresentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technologygreat!
Wednesdays, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekersof Montclair, located at St.Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street),Montclair, NJ 07042. A nonsectarian job-search, career-change and support groupmeets; various speakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing youraccomplishments, resumes, and networking. For a schedule of upcomingpresentations, click on their link at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or call (973) 783-3442 for additional information.
Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. RaritanValley Neighbors-Helping-
Sat Nov 14, 2015 10:08 am (PST) . 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 anyone to join and receive mylist of Upcoming Networking Events. It is free and easy to join. Just logon to Yahoo, search for a Group titled: Upcoming_Networking_Events,or click on the link below.
· Subscribe: upcoming_networking_events-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
· Unsubscribe: upcoming_networking_events-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
Individuals, as well as other transition support networkinggroups, are welcome and encouraged to join.
If anyone is aware of an upcoming meeting that you would like toshare with your colleagues, please let me know and I will gladly include itwith 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, November 16thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition willhost John Hadley, a Career SearchCounselor, who will give a presentation titled: What's Blocking Your Search. Do you know what's blocking your search and keeping you from landingthat job you really want? Whether you are just starting out on your search, orhave been struggling for seemingly endless months, one of you most importanttasks is to diagnose what you need to do to succeed in your search. In thisunique workshop, John will use his proprietary Career Search Assessment surveyto help you uncover what's blocking your search, positioning you to take actionto land the job and pay you deserve. You will complete your own personalChangeGrid on-site. John will then show you how to interpret it to identify thechallenges you face, and strategies for dealing with them. He will alsoreinforce this with selected ChangeGrids from his client files, showing you thestories behind them. This is going to be a unique opportunity to positionyourself to take the RIGHT actions to move your search forward, so do not missout. For additional information, please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@yahoogroups.com. Aschedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. The group meets the first and third Monday of themonth, except holidays. 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, November 16th from 10:30am - 1:00 pm: Professional ServiceGroup of Central NJ will host JanelleRazzino, a recruiter and President of Razzino Associates, who will give a presentation titled: Topic To Be Determined. Additionalinformation 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, November 16th from 6:00 -9:00 pm: The WestchesterNetworking Organization (WNO) will host: Kinja Dixon, an entrepreneur,motivational speaker and award-winning sales guru, who will give a presentation titled: The New Identity of a DominantEntrepreneur. Kinja will sharehis personal story, from downsized employee to successful entrepreneur, author,speaker, and the lessons that we can use in our own journeys, as well. Whetherwe aspire to work within the corporate world or venture out on our own, we allcan benefit from adopting principles of the entrepreneur's mindset, one of thecomponents of Kinja's Talk Laws Curriculum. Learn about this approach andhow you too, though careful self-reflection, can shape your own thought processesto create a new and more positive outlook. Additional information is available on WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com. Please register in advance at http://WNO20151116.eventbrite.com. The meeting will be at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY10520.
Monday, November 16th, from 6:30 –8:45 pm, The WarrenFinancial Executive Network Group (FENG) will host Alex Freund, a career and interviewing coach, who will give apresentation titled: APractical Road Map to Your Next Job. Havingsomeone inside a company refer you for a job at that company increases yourchances of consideration by 1,400%. That represents an enormous advantage,provided you know how to get that inside reference. This presentation takes youthrough the process step by step. And for people in transition or thosecontemplating a job change, it provides a road map for finding the right peopleat your target companies. We invite other networking groups to attend, such as:The Breakfast Club, Careers in Transition, Career Connections Consortium,Career Forum, and NJ-SENG. Register at: http://www.thefeng.org/chapters/announcement.php?ChapterID=45. The meeting is at the Morris County Library, 30 East HanoverAvenue, 1st Floor Conference Room, Whippany, NJ 07981.
Tuesday, November17th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host: Andrea Goldman aSr. Director of Human Resources at the Institute for Career Development, whowill give a presentation titled: Returningto the Civilian Workforce. Learn howto match your experience with what today's employers are looking for. Topics covered include: effective interview skills, resume development,networking and social media, plus transitioning skills. The meeting is at theNew York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, November17th from1:15 - 2:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will offer a special program titled: Job Seekers: Download a Customized CompanyList for Contacts. Find Companiesand Executive contacts for your next job. Search by industry as well aslocation, size, and sales. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Tuesday, November17th from1:30 - 2:30 pm: Free webinarfeaturing Lisa Rangel, president of ChameleonResumes, who will give a presentationtitled: How to Design a PowerfulExecutive Resume to Land Interviews and Get the Offer for 2016. Lisa will demonstrate: 1) Achievement-orientedlanguage that places emphasis on your accomplishments and the undeniable value youbring to any organization smart enough to hire you, 2) Targeted keywords makeit easy for recruiters to identify you in databases and on social mediaplatforms, where they will be looking, and 3) It is structured for therecruiter's brain, taking into account the way hiring managers evaluatecandidates and make decisions. To register, click on this link: Click here to learn more and reserve your spot now!
Tuesday, November 17th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Developing a Targeted Search Plan. Please RSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com. For moreinformation, contact the church at 1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org. The meeting is at The NewtownPresbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA18940.
Tuesday, November 17th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill host Lloyd Feinstein, a careercoach, who will give a presentation titled: ResumeCritique. For moreinformation contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.
Wednesday, November 18th from12:30 - 2:30 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: UsingCover Letters, Bios, Thank You Notes and Reference Lists in your Job Search. You could be selling yourself short by notsending a cover letter with your resume or not sending a thank you letter afteran interview. Many job seekers choose to take the advice that cover letters orthank you letters are not needed, well that's the easy choice, but isn't thebest one. Learn about these important documents and review samples of each. Tom will discuss: Why cover letters are stillneeded with your resume, What should be included in your cover letter, How Bioscan be a great tool in your job search, What should be included in your bio,The job interview thank you letter/e-note can be very effective, What makes agreat thank you letter/e-note, and Tips and advice for creating a greatreference list. Advanced registration isrequired at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library - Grand Central Library, 135East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, NewYork, NY 10017.
Wednesday, November 18th 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, November 18th from 1:30– 4:30 pm: The ChemPharmaAssociation will host RichardBahner, a Global Human Resources Executive, who will give a presentation on two topics, titled: 1) Starting Your Own Business, and 2) Managing Career Change in the Google Age. Themeeting is at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ07981. Please register at: www.chempharma.net.
Wednesday, November 18th, from 6:00 – 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 honestcritique with suggestions for improvement. Attendees will be assigned a15-minute time slot. Time slots are assigned on a first come, firstserved basis. You need only bring a copy of your résumé and a pen. For more information or to register, contactAlaina at alainad@lmxac.org or call732-727-0212 ex. 25 or 12. The meetingis at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.
Wednesday, November 18th from 6:00– 7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, Author, Career Coach and Speaker, who will give apresentation titled: Self-RecruiterResume Renovation. 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 is Two, 6) Value, Value Everywhere,but Nowhere to be Seen, 7) Degrees of Degrees, and 8) The Headless Horseman: Donot Send a Word Doc. The meeting is atthe New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday,November 18th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: The Bronxville Career Network (BCN) will hostBeverly Daniel and Janelle Razzino, who willgive a presentation titled: Use A Recruiter To Get The Job You Want. Candidateshave asked how an Executive Recruiter manages their search to find the rightcandidates. Beverly and Janelle join forces to answer your questions about howto use a recruiter effectively. Drawingon over 25 years of experience each, these perceptive entrepreneurs provide awealth of information, advice and coaching to guide you in making decisionsthat will save time and effort and get you in the job of your choice. Key Points the will be discussed include: 1)Finding The Right Recruiter, 2) What Recruiters Look For, and 3) Get Out ofYour Own Way. 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, November 18th, from7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenYNetworking Group will host: SharonCohen, partner of Career Quarterback, who will give apresentation titled: TheJob Hunt is a Tough Game. Are You Ready to Play? Do you feel overwhelmed with your job searchand do not know where to start? At the end of this presentation attendeeswill: 1) Be better able to connect to the dynamics of today's job market, 2) Bemore confident of winning strategies used in job search. 3) Be provided withguidelines to make you look your best, online, in person and on paper, 4) Beintroduced to solutions covering such topics as social media management, resumedesign, LinkedIn profile optimization, interview techniques, and, effectivenetworking execution, and 5) Be glad you came out for an evening of greatdialogue and discussion. So come out andjoin us, please plan to attend and spread the word. I am confident thatSharon will not disappoint, and that you will enjoy this evening. For additional information or to register,please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meeting is at the Library of the Chathams,214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Wednesday, November 18th from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: Understanding Networking. Thefollowing topics will be discussed: 1) What is it, 2) How does it work, 3)Techniques to manage an effective network, and 4) Overcoming networkingfears. Additional information isavailable at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. The meeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of UnionStreet), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Thursday, November 19th from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Barry Cohen, former CUNY Employment Coordinator, who will give a presentation titled: Power Interviews: How to Find and Get theJob You Really Want and Get Hired Now. Barry will discuss:1) Hidden techniques and strategies you need to ace that next job interview, 2)How to Ace Every Job Interview, Even if you are not the best candidate, and 3)How many interview have you been on, and how many offers have you received? The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Thursday, November 19th from 1:15 - 2:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will offer a program titled: CareerResources. Explore job/careerresources available at the Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) andother public sites; Find industry and career advice, resume guides andmore. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Thursday, November 19th from 2:00- 4:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, whowill give a presentation titled: CritiqueYour Resume. Are your resumesgetting you interviews? Are you submitting the same resume for each jobposting? Successful job-seekers customize their resume for each position inorder to let hiring managers know immediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from ajob posting into a Keyword-rich Summary. Participants mustbring a current resume and 2 job postings. Pre-registration isrequired. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkow at snatkow@job-prep.com to enroll and receive additional information. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Thursday, November19th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host a special five part Career Finder's Club. Designaction steps for your career search and career development. During thesefive career-themed workshops, you will be able to build your own career actionplan by participating in-group activities, sharing your experiences, andlearning from career development experts. Deepen your job search andcareer development skills in a supportive environment and connect to thenetwork of like-minded professionals. The sessions are offered on:
· October 29 Stressand Time Management
· November 5 Networkingand Your Elevator Pitch
· November 12 Resumes
· November19 Interviewing
· December 3 LinkedInand Other Social Media
Achieve the greatest benefit for your job search andcareer development by attending the five-week program. Space is limitedand registration is required at: http://goo.gl/forms/dqPlDVGTJV. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, November 20thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon:The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of MercerCounty will co-host Mitch Federman,who will give a presentation titled: Structuringan Effective Job Search. The three pillars of a successful jobsearch today are personal branding, a targeted search plan, andnetworking. Of the three, personal branding is both the most important,and the most confusing, to the average job-seeker. What is a personalbrand? How do I establish a personal brand? Why do I needone? Isn't that bragging? How do I use a personal brand? Mitch will explain the concept of branding, how it applies to you as ajob-seeker, and how to use it in an effective job-search campaign. 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, November 20th from12:00 - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library willhost Addie Rimmer and Beatrice Leon, who will give apresentation titled: Effective OnlineJob Search and Interviewing Techniques. Learn how to effectively search for jobs online and prepare to masterthe skills needed for successful interviews, including the preparation neededbefore the interview and strategies for follow-up. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, November 21st from 8:30- 10:30 am: The Career Support Group at St. Gregorythe Great will host: DebraWheatman, president and owner of Careers Done Write,who will give a presentation titled: UsingLinkedIn for Your Job Search. LinkedIn is the world's largest professionalnetwork. It is how recruiters find candidates and human resource officersscreen candidates. Today, everyone should have a LinkedIn profile. Come learnhow to manage your professional identity. Build and engage with yourprofessional network and access knowledge, insights and opportunities. This workshop is a must for everyone, boththose employed and those seeking positions. The groupmeets the 3rd Saturday of the month. Additional information is available at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/career-support. The meeting is at Saint Gregorythe Great' Church, in the Parish Center, O'Connor Hall, at 4680 Nottingham Way,Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.
Saturday, November 21st 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.
Saturday, November21st from 10:00 am – 12 Noon: The Princeton PublicLibrary will host DavidSchuchman, who will give a class titled: Introduction to Email Marketing Using MailChimp. Sending an emailmessage to a group of people is a productive way to advertise a product orservice, provide information to others and enhance a relationship withcontacts. In this class, you will set up your own MailChimpaccount. You will learn how to create email lists and forms, add andimport email addresses and customer data to your email lists, and prepare andsend email campaign messages. Students should have an emailaccount. This class is free to attend and no registration is required. Theclass will be at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street,Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, November 21st from 11:30am - 1:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, whowill give a presentation titled: Keep theMomentum Going. Sherry leadsthis interactive workshop for job-seekers who have been looking for work for atleast 6 months. In the best of times, looking for a job is a lonelyexperience. We stay in our apartments too much of the time in front of thecomputer. This workshop offers us the opportunity to exchange information andlearn from each other. When we wonder what to do next, or what works, youcan bet that someone has new information and a tested strategy to offer. We will pool our resources, ask questions ofeach other, and share our collective wisdom as job-seekers, how to stayfocused, energized, sane, hopeful, and professionally connected. You will enjoy the networking and leaveenergized to Keep the Momentum Going. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
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 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/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,email Durelle McPherson orcall 1.973.993.1160, x210. The meetingsare at United Way of Northern New Jersey, Suite 205, 60 South Fullerton Ave,Montclair, NJ 07042.
The Westport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search,training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/events for a detailed list of upcoming events. Inaddition, many of these informative presentations are recorded and the podcastscan be viewed 24/7, when time allows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a greatpresentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technologygreat!
Wednesdays, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekersof Montclair, located at St.Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street),Montclair, NJ 07042. A nonsectarian job-search, career-change and support groupmeets; various speakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing youraccomplishments, resumes, and networking. For a schedule of upcomingpresentations, click on their link at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or call (973) 783-3442 for additional information.
Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. RaritanValley Neighbors-Helping-
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