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Sat Nov 28, 2015 1:50 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Ramsey JSWT Members:
Listed below are the upcoming December 2015 Networking Events. Allmeetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouragedto attend.
Many of the organizations listed below offer networking meetingsthat convene monthly, semi-monthly, or weekly. Try to attend at least one ortwo meetings a week. Many of these groups convene in the evening, so it willnot 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 jobsearch related topics.
Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of like going toschool, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition by gainingknowledge in job search and interviewing skills needed to excel and standoutfrom your competition.
Also, in order to maximize your network, try to attend meetings indifferent geographical areas, but especially in towns where you are targetingcompanies that you would like to work for. Not only will you learn valuable jobsearch skills, but greatly expand your circle of friends. Who knows, the personyou meet at one of these networking events may be able to introduce you to ahiring manager at one of your target companies.
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.
For a list of networking groups in your target areas, check out Alex Freund's The Landing Expert List at www.landingexpert.com. This outstanding compilation ofboth Small Job Search Work Teams and Large Networking Groups contains 80 pagesof information, listing many of transition support organizations in thesurrounding five states. Make it a point to join a few groups in your area;what you learn at these meetings will definitely help shorten your time intransition. If you know of newly started job search networking groups, pleasecontact Alex at Alex@landingexpert.com to be added to this dynamic list.
In addition to the great in-person meetings listed below, many ofthese informative presentations are recorded and the podcasts can be viewed24/7 on-line, when time allows. Threelibraries that I know about that offer these services are: 1) The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, which are available at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324, 2) The Westport CT. Public Library,which is available at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker, and the Fairfield Connecticut Public Library at: http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/Podcasts/Jobs/podcasts-jobs2010.htm. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a greatpresentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technologygreat!
I created a Yahoo group for anyone to join and receivemy list 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 supportnetworking groups, are welcome and encouraged to join.
If anyone is aware of an upcomingmeeting that you would like to share with the group, please let me know and Iwill gladly include it with my weekly updates.
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue
December 2015Networking 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 30th from 10:00 am - 12:00noon: Northern NJProfessionals in Transition will host MichaelPilla, who will give a presentation titled: Personal Branding. Michael will discuss the Do's and Don'ts ofSocial Media. He will also provide tips on ways to maximize the use of yourLinkedIn profile. 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 Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St,Maplewood, NJ 07040.
Monday, November 30th from 10:30am - 1:00 pm: ProfessionalService Group of Central NJ will host Sylvester (Syl) Di Diego, who will give a presentation titled: Skills Needed to Succeed in the NewWorkplace. 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, November 30th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm:The New Jersey North Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive GroupGPSEG(formerly NJENG) invites you to an AfterHours Social. Come for an evening of intelligent conversation, businessnetworking, reconnecting with good friends, or making new ones. This is a greatway for working members to keep in touch and meet the many new members. Weinvite other executive level networking groups such as: ChemPharma, FENG, IERG, MENG, NJ-SENG,and TENG.No RSVP or registration is needed, and there is no cost to attend. 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.
Tuesday, December 1st from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will offer a special program titled: StartUP 2016 Business Plan CompetitionOrientation. The New York PublicLibrary in conjunction with its sponsor, Citi Foundation, is proud to announcethe 7th Annual NewYork StartUP! Business Plan Competition for New York-basedstartup entrepreneurs with cash prizes totaling over $30,000. The Orientationwill start you off by giving you the basics of the competition. Attendingone orientation session is the first requirement of the competition. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Tuesday, December 1st from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Targeted Search Plan Review. 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, December 1st from 7:00 - 8:30 pm: The Westport Public Library will host Stan Witkow, a careerconsultant, who will give a presentation titled: Successful Job Searches. Stanwill address myths that job hunters perceive as impeding theirjob-hunting success. He will answer questions such as: Will anybody consider acandidate over 50? Nobody ever gets a response to an on-line posting, so whybother? The company is just testing the market, right? The interviewers onlywant to disqualify me, so what's the point. He will explain why these are notnecessarily true and how to overcome them. The meeting is at the WestportPublic Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880
Tuesday, December 1st from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill host Lloyd Feinstein, a careercoach, who will give a presentation titled: How toClose the Interview and Sale. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email herat svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.
Wednesday, December 2nd, 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,December 2nd, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will host adiscussion on: How to Leverage theHolidays for Successful Job Search. Usingpoints raised by Susan Joyce in her JobHunt blog, we will discuss the following: 1) Do not give up on your job huntduring the holidays, 2) Pursue your new job while others are distracted ortaking time off during the slow holiday period, 3) Job seekers often suspendtheir job search for the holidays, from early or mid-November through NewYear's Day, on the theory that no one is interviewed or hired during thatperiod, 4) Employers are STILL hiring during this period to meet the specialneeds, to prepare for the new year, and to replace someone who left, etc., and 5)Use the energy and positive feeling of the holiday season to re-charge yourefforts. So come out and join us –please plan to attend and spread the word. I am confident that you willenjoy this evening. For additional information or to register, pleasecontact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meetingis at the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Wednesday, December 2nd from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host Raymond Helfrich,who will give a presentation titled: MakingNetworks Work, A PracticalWorkshop. Raymond will talk about Networking, Why, What, Who, When, Where,and How. 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, December 3rd 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, December 3rd from 3:00 -5:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host a special five part Career Finder's Club. Design action steps for your careersearch and career development. During these five career-themed workshops, youwill be able to build your own career action plan by participating in-groupactivities, sharing your experiences, and learning from career developmentexperts. Deepen your job search and career development skills in asupportive environment and connect to the network of like-minded professionals. The sessions are offered on:
· October29 Stress and Time Management
· November5 Networking and Your ElevatorPitch
· November12 Resumes
· November19 Interviewing
· December 3 LinkedInand Other Social Media
Achieve thegreatest benefit for your job search and career development by attending thefive-week program. Space is limited and 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.
Thursday, December 3rd from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Internal Revenue Service,who will give a presentation titled: Starting a Small Business. This free workshop will benefit individuals getting started in businessand those interested in going into business. Learn the fundamentals of federaltaxes for small business owners, including Entity Choice, Recordkeeping,Business Income and Expenses, Self-Employment Tax and Estimated Tax. Theseminar also covers the basics of small business tax forms, including ScheduleC (Form 1040), Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship), Schedule SE(Form 1040), Self-Employment Tax, and Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax forIndividuals. Get answers to a wide range of tax questions about launching a newbusiness venture. Seating is on a firstcome, first seated basis. The meeting isat the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, December 4thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon:The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of MercerCounty will co-host John Hadley,a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Secrets of Career Search Networking. Networking is THE most effective method ofjob search - 60-70% of jobs come through networking." We hear statements likethis all the time, but are you seeing the results? If not, perhaps you arefalling prey to one of the many common misconceptions about career searchnetworking. In this presentation, John will walk you through the do's anddon'ts of effective career search networking. He will show you specifictechniques and strategies that have helped his own clients land great jobs. Youwill walk away equipped with skills and confidence to dramatically improve theresults of your own networking activities. John will show you how to; 1) Getthe meetings in the first place, 2) Turn 1-on-1 meetings into powerfulconnections that accelerate your search, 3) Secure referrals in a natural way,and 4) Avoid the third rail that can destroy networking connections. If youwant to make the most of your career search networking efforts, you won't wantto miss this presentation. 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.
Saturday, December 5th 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), howthe group can help you, and how you can help the group. This is followed by ashort period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourself toand 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.
Sunday, December 6th from 1:00 -4:00 pm, Our Lady of MountCarmel Church will host Ed McCabe, aLee, Hecht, Harrison career coach, and RichKritzer who will present the fourth segment of a four part workshop titled:Interview, Cultivate Offers, andNegotiate. Every discussion with a hiring manager should be considered aninterview. Your role in the discussion is to position your skills, talents, andexperiences as a solution to the challenges they face in their organizations.Your task is to cultivate an offer by helping the hiring manager see you inthat role, and eventually make you an offer. Professionals will also help withquestions following the presentation. The workshop is at Our Lady of MountCarmel Church, One Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, in the lower churchmeeting room. All are welcome! For additional information, please call CarolShea at 1-201-447-4215 or Tom Lewis at 1-201-445-1864.
Monday, December 7th 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://bcnc68.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.
Tuesday, December 8th, from 5:30 -8:00 pm: The NorthernFairfield Professionals (NFP) will host a panel discussion on: The Best Practices for Working with Recruiters and Corporations. Panel members include: John Barry, Owner andPresident of ITech Consulting Partners, LeslieBouchard, who has worked extensively in the areas of talentacquisition, and retention, and SusanO'Connor, a high energy, Talent Acquisition Leader. Join us for aninteractive discussion, which will provide insight on best practices forworking with recruiters and corporations, along with discussing hiring trendsin today's job market. The panel will discuss the process used to screenand qualify candidates, as well as misconceptions that have surfaced in regardsto the process. Other discussion topics may include recommendations forcandidates, social media and networking. Please come prepared with questions to ask the panel and bring a friend who can benefit from thismeeting. For additional information callJohn Barry at 1-203-270-0051 or john@itechcp.com. NFPmeetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The meeting is in the St. Rose Knights ofColumbus Building, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470. Behind Saint Rose Church to the far left. The Knights building has 3garage doors on the first floor, the meeting room is on the second floor. Theentrance is the first door in the front of the building.
Tuesday, December 8th from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will offer a special program titled: StartUP 2016 Business Plan CompetitionOrientation. The New York Public Libraryin conjunction with its sponsor, Citi Foundation, is proud to announce the 7thAnnual NewYork StartUP! Business Plan Competition for New York-basedstartup entrepreneurs with cash prizes totaling over $30,000. The Orientationwill start you off by giving you the basics of the competition. Attendingone orientation session is the first requirement of the competition. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Tuesday, December 8th from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Lee Rosenberg, who will give a presentation titled: Creating a Memorable Branding Statement.Renee will discuss how to create a dynamic and memorable brand that can helppave the way to be remembered for your expertise and personal uniqueness aswell help to improve your job search leading to more success. Learn whypersonal branding is important and how to create a powerful, personal brand thatworks for you. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, December 8th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host a Special Alumni Session. Thisspecial session is set aside to hear and learn from a number of 2015 graduatesof Career Forum; these are folks who landed positions during the course of theyear. More important, they want to share with you ideas that worked forthem and can work for you as you search for that next position. This isalways a fun evening and we hope to see you there. If you come, youmay want to bring a couple of treats to share with those in attendance. Formore information contact Sylvia Velez email her at svelez@somersethillsymca.org or call her at 1-908-630-3530. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, December 9th from 12:30- 2:30 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: ThePower of LinkedIn for Job and Career Success. We have all heard that networking is still one of themost powerful methods of connecting to career and job opportunities and willmost likely stay that way forever. But most people do not know how toeffectively build and use network to increase their odds to connect toopportunities. Having a strong network is important for everyone whether you'reemployed or in a job search. At thismeeting, Tom will discuss: What is networking and Is it effective, What aresome of today's tools to support building a network, What is LinkedIn and whyis it so powerful, Understanding the sections of a LinkedIn Profile, Tips onbuilding a powerful LinkedIn Profile, Methods to connect to people and build astrong network, and How to use your LinkedIn network for a job and careersearch or promotions. Advanced registration is required 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, December 9th 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, December 9th 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:How to use Recruiters,Ads, Social Media and Letter campaigns to your best advantage in your jobcampaign. Everyone knowsthat networking is the most effective way to land a job. And yet we cannot ordo not want to spend all our time networking. The best campaigns employ morethan one method to succeed. Join career coach Win Sheffield to explore how touse many of the other tools available to a job seeker to best advantage. You will learn: 1) How to managerelationships with recruiters, 2) The most effective way to manage respondingto ads, 3) Different social media strategies to get known in the jobmarketplace, and 4) Different kinds of letters and how to deploy them. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, December 9th, 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, December 9th from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: ManagingYour Interviews. The following topicswill be discussed: 1) The typesof Interviews, 2) Interview Preparation, and 3) Answering: Why Should I HireYou? The second half of this meeting includes a practice workshop. Additionalinformation is available 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, December 10th, from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Kristina Leonardi, whowill give a presentation titled: StayingMotivated Throughout the Job Search Process. Looking for a job can be a long, arduousjourney that requires much time and patience, especially in this economy, tosee results. Staying positive and motivated throughout the process canmake you a less stressed and a more effective applicant, which can in turnaccelerate the outcomes you desire. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Thursday, December 10th from 1:00- 2:00 pm: The PrincetonPublic Library (PPL) will offer a special program titled: Career Resources @ PPL. Public libraries are not only a great place to start your job search buta destination throughout the process. Learn about the resources that PrincetonPublic Library and other New Jersey public libraries offer and utilize themeach step of the way. The session will identify the best resources forresume and cover letter templates, online study tutorials for skill building,software tutorials, researching the company before the interview and more. Themeeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ08542.
Thursday, December 10th from 2:00- 4:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, whowill give a presentation titled: Writinga LinkedIn Summary. Creating aLinkedIn profile is a must particularly for job-seekers. With 300 millionprofiles worldwide, it is no wonder that some employers do not even botherposting new openings anymore; instead, they search LinkedIn for potentialcandidates. It is also a must that yourprofile captures the attention of decision-makers. Yet, over 50% of profiles donot include a Summary, 2,000 characters of prime real estate located below theHeadline. By skipping a Summary, you miss a great opportunity to promoteand differentiate yourself in a competitive job market. This workshopwill show you a collection of LinkedIn Summaries that pop. Many of thebest incorporate specific techniques such as an anecdote, a hook, or use humor. Others highlight accomplishments, or include a 3rd party testimonial. Learn how to write acall to action and where to include your list of Key Words. Participants are encouraged to bring theirown Summary, if they have one. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Thursday, December 10th from 6:00- 7:30 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. Johnwill demonstrate how to start networking with LinkedIn.com'snetworking personal profiles, and then use your expanded network in your searchfor your next career challenge. Thediscussion includes: 1) Your LinkedIn Profile, and Creating Your Own PersonalNetwork, 2) Networking Strategies to Expand Your Network, 3) Whom should I linkwith on LinkedIn, 4) Joining Groups will Benefit You in ways that You May NotRealize, 5) Why Your Blog should be Linked to Your LinkedIn Profile, 6) ExpertQuestions, Job Listings and More, Right on LinkedIn, and 7) Why Giving andReceiving Recommendations for Your Profile on LinkedIn is More Important than itSeems. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Thursday, December 10th, from 7:00- 9:00 pm: NNJ ASTD willhost Paul Hatrick, A CertifiedBusiness Coach, who will give a presentation titled: How to Better Communicate for Success. Have you ever lost animportant job opportunity or networking connection and wondered why? It couldbe because you are interviewing and networking the same way with everyone andnot tailoring your activities to each person's behavioral style. You could bemissing as much as 75 percent of your opportunities by doing this. Paul willlead an interactive discussion that will help you understand the universallanguage of DISC (dominance-experience-steadiness/security-compliance). DISC isconcerned with how we act and our way of doing things. You will gain anunderstanding of your own behavioral style, recognize the behavioral style ofothers, and be able to adapt and blend your style for greater, more effectivecommunication and relationships (personal and professional). For additional information, contact AlicjaLisnow at a_lisnow@yahoo.com. Donot miss an evening where you can expand your network, make new friends, shareknowledge with your peers, and hear highly relevant and beneficial insights andperspectives from experts in the marketplace. Please register at: http://atd1210.eventbrite.com. Themeeting is at the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church, 422 Cedar Hill Ave,Wyckoff, NJ 07481.
Friday, December 11th from 12:00 – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host DavidLees, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Interviewwith Confidence. David willdiscuss the jobinterviewing process and the tools to effectively stand out from otherinterviewers. He will demonstrate how using your Personal CoreBrand and specific tools will help you replace anxiety with confidence. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, December 11thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon:The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of MercerCounty will co-host Tamarra CausleyRobinson, who will give a presentation titled: The Value of Our Values. Taking pride in our work and careers builtover decades after years of education and training is part of living theAmerican dream. Anything that disrupts that dream -- downsizing, outsourcing,and sometimes office closings -- can be one of the most devastating blowsanyone will experience in their personal and professional lives. When thatdisruption occurs, we tend to lose sight of our values, which are key to ourhappiness and sense of whom we are. Tamarra will discuss how our values shapeand mold who we are and what we deem most important in our lives. We will havethe opportunity to identify our most important values and talk about theimportance of keeping our core values present as a necessary step as we seekthe next job or make the next career move. 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.
Saturday, December 12th, from 7:30- 10:15 am: The BreakfastClub will host Alex Freund, a careerand interviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: A Practical Road Map to Your Next Job. Having someone inside acompany 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. For 2015, meetings are free(courtesy of one of our members), plus free bagels for the first 50 attendees. Be sure to tell your friends and bring themalong. The meeting is at the Days Hotel Conference Center, 195 Rt. 18 South,East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Saturday, December 12th from 12:30- 2:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will offer a special program titled: StartUP 2016 Business Plan CompetitionOrientation. The New York PublicLibrary in conjunction with its sponsor, Citi Foundation, is proud to announcethe 7th Annual NewYork StartUP! Business Plan Competition for New York-basedstartup entrepreneurs with cash prizes totaling over $30,000. The Orientationwill start you off by giving you the basics of the competition. Attendingone orientation session is the first requirement of the competition. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Monday, December 14th from 10:00 am - 12:00noon: Northern NJProfessionals in Transition will host Tony Calabrese, a career coach, who will moderate: An Open Discussion By Attendees. Allare welcome to bring the challenges they are facing in their search, andparticipants will assist each other in developing strategies to approach thosechallenges. For additional information, pleasecontact 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 Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St,Maplewood, NJ 07040.
Tuesday, December 15th from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, who will give a presentation titled:How to Handle Difficult Interview Questions. Questions such as: 1) What will you be doing in five years, 2) Tellme about your worst boss, 3) What is your biggest weakness, 4) What would yourcolleagues say about your leadership, 5) What sets you apart from others, and6) Behavioral interview questions. Theseand other queries strike terror in the hearts of interviewees everywhere. Butthey do not need to. Career coach Win Sheffield believes that by being wellgrounded in your accomplishments and with a bit of good technique, any questionan interviewer asks can be turned to your advantage. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Tuesday, December 15th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Panel Discussion: How to Network. 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, December 15th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Karen Vaias, Head Reference Librarianat the Bernards Township Library, who will give a presentation titled: Resources for Job Hunters. For more information, contact Sylvia Velezemail her at svelez@somersethillsymca.org or call her at 1-908-630-3530. This special meeting will be held at theBernards Township Library, 32 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, December 16th from 12:30 - 2:30 pm: The New York Public Library- Grand Central Library will host TomPowner of Career Thinker Inc. who will give a presentation titled: Preparing for JobInterviews, The More You Prepare The Less Intimidating They Become. Increase your chances of hearing thewords You are Hired by knowing how to prepare for an interview. Too many jobseekers do not place enough importance and time in preparing for an interview;a sure way to outshine the other candidates is by being more prepared than theyare. Tom will discuss the following: Your attire and why it is important, Howbody language and posture can kill an interview, Types of Interviews you can befaced with, The job application, Do you have CAR Stories ready to share, Canyou answer the W questions, How well do you know your resume, What you shouldknow about the company, and What should you ask at the end of theinterview. Advanced registration isrequired. The meeting is at the New York Public Library - Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, New York, NY 10017.
Wednesday, December 16th 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, December 16th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Maria Guida, anexecutive speaking coach, who will give a presentation titled: From Broadway to Business: Lessons from theStage for Leadership Success. Mariawill discuss "info-tainment" savvy for business professionals: lessonsfrom the Broadway stage that you can apply to your business. Learn how togenerate and conduct business with authenticity and approachability. With her experience on stage, TV and film(working with Paul Newman, James Earl Jones, and Kevin Kline), she helps savvyexecutives in all industries enhance their credibility and generate business byspeaking with the poise, passion, and persuasive power of a Broadwayactor. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, December16th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: The Bronxville Career Network (BCN) will host David Volkman a FinancialAdvisor at Wealth Partners Advisors, whowill give a presentation titled: Million Dollar Networking. Networking seems to be a mystery for many butit is simple and effective if you know what to do. Everyone is under the impression that theyneed to recruit referrals by asking for them. In fact that is the exact opposite thing to do. In the spirit of the season, David leads usin his philosophy of giving, being a blessing or mitzvah to others and reapingthe rewards. He also defines a purposeful action plan for job hunters, whichwill assist in the implementation of a revolutionary concept that will become arenaissance to your networking efforts. Key points that will be discussed include: 1) Networking Philosophy, 2) Strategies, Tactics and Tools, and 3) Return on Your Investment of Time. 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, December 16th, from7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenYNetworking Group will host: Speaker andTopic to Be Determined. Foradditional information or to register, please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meetingis at the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Wednesday, December 16th from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a special: InterviewingWorkshop. In this meeting, jobseekers have an opportunity to pair up and practice asking and answeringinterview questions. You get valuable feedback from your partner and thefacilitator and have an opportunity to role play. Additional information is available 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, December 17th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host RobertHellmann, a career coach at www.hellmannconsulting.com, who will give apresentation titled: Become the PerfectCandidate: Tap into the Hidden Job Market. Frustrated by a lack of response from job ads, or feel like you arehaving trouble competing with your fellow job-seekers to getinterviews? Many people rely too much on ads or recruiting firms toget interviews, and do not put enough time into networking and contactingpeople directly. In today's economy most jobs are landed using latter twoapproaches. Your network becomes even more important when you are lessthan the perfect candidate for highly competitive jobs. Robert will discuss:1) Build and use your network effectively, 2) Get meetings by contacting peopledirectly who you do not know, 3) Increase your response rate with ads andrecruiting firms, 4) Structure a networking meeting, and 5) Diagnose andjump-start a stalled job search. You will learn about a strategy and specifictechniques that you can apply immediately to improve results in your search. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, December 17th 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.
Friday, December 18thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon:The Professional Service Group of Mercer County will host their Annual Holiday Party. Join us for a fun, free session to catch upwith members and group leaders. Please feel free to bring your favorite summertreat to share with others. BYO is optional. 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.
Saturday, December 19th from 8:30- 10:30 am: The Career Support Group at St. Gregorythe Great will host a PotluckNetworking Meeting this month. Thismonth's meeting will be a festive, open networking event celebrating all yoursuccesses, big and small. At our Potluck Networking we especially open ourdoors for all our members – past, present, and new. Come tell us what you havebeen up to and perhaps you can pay it forward. You might just bethe inspiration to someone currently in a transition to step out of theircomfort zone or try something new. The group meetsthe 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, December 19th 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, December 21st from 6:00 -9:00 pm: The WestchesterNetworking Organization (WNO) will host their Annual Potluck Dinner. Agenda: Good food ... Good friends ... Goodtimes. If you can bring a potluck dish, please indicate so on theregistration form. Additional information is available on WNO's website. The WNOhosts meetings on the third Monday of each month. Additional information is available on WNO'swebsite at: http://wno.weebly.com. Please register in advance at http://WNO20151221.eventbrite.com. The meeting will be at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY10520.
Tuesday, December 22nd, from 2:00- 3:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, who will give a presentation titled: Crafting an Elevator Pitch. For career success, one proven way to make apositive first impression is with a well-crafted professional introduction. Anelevator pitch communicates your core information quickly and sparksconversation, and leads to a meeting or business card exchange. While short, anelevator pitch is far too important to take casually. It should be carefullyconstructed yet authentic, and be as adaptable at a cocktail party, at the gym,or at the U.N. You can tweak your elevator pitch for social media, coverletters, email introductions, and cold calls. This workshop offers a step-by-step approach to building a versatile andeffective elevator pitch. Learn how to effortlessly answer, so tell me aboutyourself, with panache in 10, 30, 60-seconds. If you get your pitches right,you will be riding the express elevator to your new job. Pre-registrationis required. 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.
Tuesday, December 22nd 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, why should webelieve 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, December 23rd from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: DealingWith Road Blocks and Setting Goals. Learnhow to: 1) Recognize common blocks, 2) How to move beyond the blocks or avoidthem, 3) Where to find motivation and support, and 4) Long and short term goalsetting. 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.
Tuesday, December 29th 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.
Tuesday, December 29th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Janelle Razzino, a recruiter andPresident of Razzino Associates, who will give a presentation titled: Go From Awkward to Awesome When ReachingOut to A Person You Do Not Know But Want to. For more information contactSylvia Velez email her at svelez@somersethillsymca.org or call her at 1-908-630-3530. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
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 call confirmingyour appointment. If you have anyquestions, please contact the Job Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.orgor call 1-212-592-7006.
The UnitedWay of Northern New Jersey 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.
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