Saturday, January 2, 2016

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January 2016 Networking Events by "Thomas Donohue" donohue83

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Fri Jan 1, 2016 4:20 pm (PST) . Posted by:

"Thomas Donohue" donohue83



Ramsey JSWT Members:

Listed below are the upcoming January 2016 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 great presentation,from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technology great!

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 and Happy New Year,

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


January 2016Networking 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, January 4th 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. Special Guest Announcement: Bob Weingartner, Certified Professional Career Coach and Sr. HRProfessional, will offer Complimentary Career Coaching at the event to thosewho are suffering from what he calls career anxiety or acute job search pain, andcan benefit from some career advice. Bob can be reached at 1-201-753-8304or via bob@weinfivecoaching.com or visit his websiteat weinfivecoaching.com. Registrationrequired at: http://bcnc68.eventbrite.com. Thegroup meets the first Monday of the month, except holidays. The meeting is at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel,1 International Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430.

Tuesday, January 5th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm: Free webinar featuring Lisa Rangel, president of Chameleon Resumes, who will give apresentation titled: How to Design aPowerful Executive Resume to Land Interviews and Get the Offer for 2016. Lisa will demonstrate: 1)Achievement-oriented language that places emphasis on your accomplishments andthe undeniable value you bring to any organization smart enough to hire you, 2)Targeted keywords make it easy for recruiters to identify you in databases andon social media platforms, where they will be looking, and 3) It is structuredfor the recruiter's brain, taking into account the way hiring managers evaluatecandidates and make decisions. To register, click on this link: Clickhere for details and to register now!

Tuesday, January 5th from 5:30 -7:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO), who will give a presentation titled: A Business of Your Own, Is It Right for You. Do youhave ideas for a business swirling around in your head, but you do not know whereto start? Have you started a business but you're not making any money? Join usto learn about the resources that can help you start and grow your businessinto a profitable venture. We will discuss the mindset and attributes necessaryto be successful in your own business. Youwill walk away with a framework for deciding if the right time for youto take that next step is now. Learn what it takes to build a growingprofitable business. To RSVP Go to www.wibo.org> Events > ABOYO The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Tuesday, January 5th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Social Media in Job Search. 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, January 5th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Transferable Skills. Formore information 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, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, January 6th from 12:30- 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: Writing aWinning Resume that Brands and Markets YOU. Whetheryou are actively searching for a job, just thinking about a new job or careeror you want to be prepared, invest in yourself and attend our resume writingworkshop to help make your resume a winning one that brands you to your targetcareer. Tom will discuss: The true 5 purposes of your resume,Understanding branding and marketing in your resume, Putting Jane Doe's beforeresume to the test, What really happens with your resume when applying toonline job postings, Tips on getting your resume through Applicant TrackingSystem, Why a typical Jane Doe resume does not work, Understanding resumekeywords and how to find them, How to show your Return on Investment value onyour resume, Formatting tips for your resume, Putting Jane Doe's new winningresume to the test, and Top do's & don'ts for resumes. Advancedregistration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. Themeeting is at the New York Public Library - Grand CentralLibrary, 135 East 46th Street, 2nd floorcommunity room, New York, NY 10017.

Wednesday, January 6th, 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, January 6th from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Steven Davis and MarzenaErmler, both career coaches, who will give a presentation titled: Successful Landings and Transitions -Stories of Career Changers. Steven andMarzena will lead a discussion on key search strategies and networking andinterviewing tactics for career changers. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, January6th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will hosta special meeting to discuss: New Year's Resolutions for Job Searchers. Joe will lead the group in conducting anhonest evaluation of your current state which includes: 1) Does mystrategy/approach match today's market dynamics, 2) Where am I succeeding, 3)What do I need to change, and 4) Is my communication plan winning? This is just the tip of the iceberg; pleasebring your own resolutions for an evening of great dialogue and discussion. So come out andjoin us; please plan to attend and spread the word. For additionalinformation 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, January 6th from 7:30 -9:15 pm: Job Seekers of Montclairwill host Rosanna Conti, who will give a presentation titled: Coping with Change. We all needstrategies for coping with thedifficult, painful and confusing times in our lives, times when thingschange. Few of us ever really stop to reflect on the waves of change weexperience. We do not really know how to move through changes. We try to adjustquickly—move on—get over it and do not permit ourselves to feel the emotionsthat accompany change. At this meeting, learn to: 1) Understanding your feelings,2) Cope with stress, 3) Gain control, and 4) Explore opportunities for growth.Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, January 7th, from 9:30 -11:30 am: Jewish VocationalService (JVS) of New Jersey will host Debra Wheatman, president and owner of Careers Done Write,who will give a presentation titled: NewYear, New Resume, and New Results. A Summary Statement can be a powerful branding tool the helps send the messagethat you are the right person for the job. It should motivate the reader toreview the rest of your resume and conclude that you are a job candidate thatfits their needs. Deb will discuss:1) What to Include in a Summary Statement,2) How to get a clear idea on what and to whom you are targeting, and 3) Identifythe message you want your personal brand to communicate about you. In addition, the best way to tailor your resume is to writespecific Accomplishment Statements that clearly demonstratewhat you did to get results vs simply listing duties or responsibilities.Employers want to know how you can add value to their team or organization. Debwill also discuss: 1) What are the components of an effective accomplishmentstatement, 2) Identify your relevant accomplishments, and 3) How to writeaccomplishment statements. To register, e-mail Lynne Robbins at lrobbins@jvsnj.orgby noon, 1/7/2016. In case of inclementweather, please call (973) 674-6330 after 7:30 am. Themeeting is at the Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ07981. Turn right at the sign for Golds'gym.

Thursday, January7th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host David Parker,who will give a presentation titled: Don'tProcrastinate on Your New Year's Resolutions. David will discuss his book The More You Dothe Better You Feel: How to Overcome Procrastination and Live a Happier Life.Learn how to achieve the many personal and professional goals often identifiedas resolutions and learn what the difference is between a hope and a plan. Thediscussion includes helpful tips on how to keep the promises that you make toyourself, as well as David's effective procrastination-fighting technique TheJ.O.T. Method. This is a way in whichyou train yourself to focus on the accomplishment of Just One Task (J.O.T.). Amajor part of succeeding in overcoming procrastination is letting go of one's needfor perfection. The meeting is at theNew York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, January 7th 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: Resume Renovation. John will discuss how making the cutsnecessary to be seen as a stand-out during your job search actually increasesthe value of the items on your resume. The discussion includes: 1) Resume: New Definition, 2) Resume Goals, 3)Understanding Stacks of Incoming Resumes, 4) 3 Second Test, 5) One Page Resume,Unless It is Two, 6) Value, Value Everywhere, but Nowhere to be Seen, 7)Degrees of Degrees, and 8) The Headless Horseman: Do not Send a Word Doc. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Thursday, January 7th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm: Free webinar featuring Lisa Rangel, president of Chameleon Resumes, who will give apresentation titled: How to Design aPowerful Executive Resume to Land Interviews and Get the Offer for 2016. Lisa will demonstrate: 1)Achievement-oriented language that places emphasis on your accomplishments andthe undeniable value you bring to any organization smart enough to hire you, 2)Targeted keywords make it easy for recruiters to identify you in databases andon social media platforms, where they will be looking, and 3) It is structuredfor the recruiter's brain, taking into account the way hiring managers evaluatecandidates and make decisions. To register, click on this link: Clickhere for details and to register now!

Friday, January 8th from 9:45am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the Professional ServiceGroup of Mercer County will co-host Susan Wilk, a Certified StressManagement Instructor, who will give a presentation titled: Calm forthe New Year. Stress is an unavoidable part of our lives. Thoseof us in transition deal with an additional layer of stress, including jobsearches, interviews, and starting that new job. Join us for a presentation todiscuss the many ways in which meditation can benefit us mentally, physically,and emotionally. Visit the PSG ofMercer County website to learn about the numerous resourcesavailable there. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 WitherspoonStreet, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Friday,January 8th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Bruce A. Hurwitz, An executive recruiter, career counselor,and CEO of Hurwitz StrategicStaffing, who will give a presentation titled: How To Overcome The Stress Of A Job Search In The New Year. A job search can be stressful at the best oftimes. Add to that the stress of the holiday season, and it can bedebilitating. But stress, if properly managed, can actually be a positiveforce. Bruce will discuss the nature ofstress and how to manage it to assure an effective job search. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Saturday, January 9th,from 7:30 - 10:15 am: TheBreakfast Club will host GeorgePace, who will give a presentation titled: You the Product – The 2016 Update. While you might not think of yourself as a product, do you try todifferentiate your service offering from those of your competition? And what techniques can you learn frommanufacturers who differentiate their products on a daily basis? This engaging presentation explores this ideaby identifying key influences of the purchasing decision and specific actionsmanufacturers take across these dimensions, such as: 1) Product Life, 2) CustomerService, 3) Research and Development, 4) Marketing, and 5) Advertising. Once identified, the focus turns on how anindividual can implement these techniques, along with ACTIONABLE steps they canstart taking now to begin the journey of being a more attractive product. For 2015, meetings are free (courtesy of oneof 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, January 9th,from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Rosenberg, a careercounselor, who will give a presentationtitled: Revitalizing Your Job Search in 2016. Beginthe New Year with a positive mind set, renewed energy, determination, andfocus. Join Renee in this experiential, fun-filled presentation packedwith tips, strategies, and suggestions on how to avoid the common mistakesmade by job hunters. The meeting is atthe New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, January 11thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition willhost Tony Calabrese, a Five O'ClockClub Certified Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Developing Your Pitches. Just like an excellent baseball pitcherdevelops multiple pitches to get batters out, a good professional develops anumber of pitches to get their message across. At this session, Tony willprovide guidelines to consider when developing your basic pitch, and then theprocess one may want to go through to develop the complimentary pitches tosupport your main message. For additionalinformation, 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 discussion forum/informationarchive/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, January 11thfrom 6:30 - 8:30 pm: The Career Networking Group will host Lisa Chenofsky Singer, anexecutive coach and founder of Chenofsky Singer and Associates, who willgive a presentation titled: The Art ofLearning and Reinvention for Today's Careers. The work world requires continualreinvention. How do you catch up and keep pace with expectations? Learn how tomarket yourself by staying current in your learning and understanding whatemployers are asking for in today's job market. This session will beinformative and interactive. Pleaseregister online at www.scotlib.org; call 1-908-322-5007 ext. 204, or e-mail library@scotlib.org. The meeting will be at the Scotch PlainsPublic Library, 1927 Bartle Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

Tuesday, January12th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host a workshop on: BusinessPlanning Research and Resources. This is the first training workshop forthe New York StartUP! 2016 BusinessPlan Competition. Learnwhat a business plan requires and how to do the necessary research. Thissession will be offered three times in January. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, January 12th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: How to Introduce Yourself. For more informationcontact 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.

Thursday, January 13th 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: JobSearching Skills Workshop. The internet hasdefinitely added many options when it comes to searching for a job, but youshould never depend on only one method. Use the internet as a tool not as theend all. This seminar is filled with guidance, tips and advice to increaseyour results of finding your next dream job and understanding the un-tapped jobmarket. Tom will discuss the followingtopics: 1) How has searching for a job changed, 2) Tapping into the hidden jobmarket, 3) Traditional methods are still alive, 4) Job searching online, 5)Targeting companies, 6) The Importance of Networking, 7) Job and career fairs,and 8) Recruiters and Headhunters. 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, January 13th, 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, NY 10016.

Thursday, January 13thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Librarywill host Win Sheffield, a careerCoach, who will give a presentation titled: The ABC's of ChangingCareers. As fast as organizationneeds are changing, so are the ways which employers seek talent. As we continueto move further and further away from 30 years with the same employer, we arealso moving away from predictable positions with stable requirements. Start theNew Year by doing things in new ways. Learnhow to adapt to this new market and achieve success in your career. Coach Win Sheffield will discuss: 1) Change asthe new normal, 2) The compromises you won't have to make, 3) What stays thesame and what changes, 4) How to enlist support so the change process is not asolo activity, and 5) Learning about options you had not known about. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, January 13th from 6:45- 9:30 pm: The HillsdaleCareer Resource Ministry Network Group will host: Speaker and Topic to Be Determined. For additional information,contact: John Carvelli at 1-201-995-7895, john.carvelli@pimco.com, or Janelle Razzino at 1-201-722-3111, janelle@razzinoassociates.com. The meeting is at St. John TheBaptist Church, in the Sheen Room of the Parish Center, at 69 Valley Road,Hillsdale NJ 07642.

Wednesday, January 13th from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: HandlingYour Finances. Learn to 1) Prepare a budget, 2) Deal with banks andcreditors, 3) Bankruptcy and other alternatives, and 4) Unemployment benefitsand subsidies. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, January 14thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Librarywill host Helena Escalante, who will give a presentation titled: Promoting Your Business: How to CreateIdeas and Messages That Stick. Basedon the concepts of the bestselling book Made to Stick, this program willexplain how you can apply to your business the 6 principles that make ideas andmessages resonate and be memorable vs. those that are easily forgotten. Learn why some stories went viral even beforethe Internet existed, and how you can make your business ideas, messages, andstories stand out from the rest. Onceyour messages follow the 6 principles, you will ensure that your business willstay in your customers mind for a long time. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Thursday, January 14thfrom 7:00 - 8:30 pm: Saint Catherine's of Seina Church will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, who willgive a presentation titled: New Resolutions for Your Career: Establishing andMaintaining Career Momentum in 2016. With the New Year comeresolutions and recommitment to goals of all kinds. Join Win Sheffield to learnways to spark and sustain your career actions throughout the year. In this talk you will learn to: 1) Assesswhich of the key components of a job campaign you need to focus on, 2) Setattainable objectives, 3) Find support to keep you moving and restarting whenyou are distracted, and 4) Develop support to sustain your efforts. The meetingis at: Saint Catherine's Church, 4 Riverside Ave., Riverside, CT 06878.

Friday, January 15thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon:The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of MercerCounty will co-host Alex Freund,a career and interviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Art of Interviewing. All the networking, working with recruitersand answering job ads is worthless unless one is called in for an interview.That is the pen-ultimate goal but how many people understand the interviewprocess and what is important for the interviewer? The audience will walk awaywith answers to many questions and with lots of practical information. This onehour long presentation reveals issues such as: 1) Why learn the art ofinterviewing, 2) Who might interview you, 3) The screening and selectioninterview, 4) Preparing for the interview, 5) What is important for theinterviewer, 6) Dealing with references, 7) What questions to ask, and 8)Salary negotiations. 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, January 16th 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, January 16th from 8:30 -10:30 am: The Career SupportGroup at St. Gregory the Great will host a panel discussiontitled: Secrets of the Recently Landed. Four guest panelists, who have recently landed new positions, will share their recent area job searchexperiences and the edge that got them the job. Youwill have the opportunity to hear from the panelists as to thestrategies that worked and did not work for them leading up to landingtheir recent position. And, you will be able to ask questions of them that youwant answered. Learn about theinterviewing process of area companies and why these candidates succeeded inlanding a job. Perhaps there are new techniques and company insights that couldhelp you in your job search. The group meets the 3rdSaturday of the month. Additional informationis 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.

Monday, January 18th from 1:00 -4:00 pm: Trinity Church willhost Alex Freund, a career andinterviewing coach, who is offering a FREE semi-annual community service with apresentation titled: Résumé Tune-up andLinkedIn Profile Workshop. This will be the 13th time Alex isgiving this workshop; which has always received raved reviews. Participants will walk away with knowledgeabout such things as the résumé read by humans versus the résumé scanned bysoftware, how to avoid common résumé mistakes that put yours into theproverbial black hole, the elements that constitute an effective résumé, andwhere to look for the right keywords for your job search. In addition, you willlearn many pertinent tips for résumé improvements. And we will discuss whatconstitutes an effective LinkedIn profile. This workshop is recommended mostly for those currently in transitionand those considering changing jobs. To register, clickon this URL: http://goo.gl/forms/Vm8a1zdL0L to provide your contact information and clickon submit to receive an automatic confirmation. Twodays before the workshop, you will receive detailed instructions about parkingand so on. The meeting is at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street,Princeton, NJ 08540.

Tuesday, January 19th from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library willhost Win Sheffield, a career Coach,who will give a presentation titled: CareerManagement for Introverts. Do youfeel you shouldn't have to sell yourself? Are you uncomfortable aroundpeople who are talking about their accomplishments? Do you find yourselflooking for ways to get out of conversations rather than into them? Perhaps instead you find yourself coming up with the answer while the personyou are listening to goes on and on or maybe you like to take time to consideryour answers. Coach Win Sheffield will discuss ways to moveahead in the face of shyness and reluctance to talk to strangers. Thediscussion includes: 1) Recognizing how to use our strengths to impress yourlistener, 2) Using story techniques to address successes obliquely, 3) Structuredways to approach and prepare for conversations, and 4) Career managementmethods that minimize conversation. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Tuesday, January 19th from 5:30 - 7:30pm: The Princeton PublicLibrary (PPL) will host SharonBancroft, who will give apresentation titled: Refresh Your Resume and Job Search. She will discuss techniques to determineyour strengths and improve your resume. She will provide resources andaddress considerations for interviews, recommendations, social media andnetworking. Students may bring a copy of their resume, but it's not required. Themeeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton,NJ 08542.

Tuesday, January 19th from 5:30 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO), who will give a presentation titled: A Business of Your Own, Is It Right for You. Do youhave ideas for a business swirling around in your head, but you do not knowwhere to start? Have you started a business but you're not making any money?Join us to learn about the resources that can help you start and grow yourbusiness into a profitable venture. We will discuss the mindset and attributesnecessary to be successful in your own business. You will walk away with a framework fordeciding if the right time for you to take that next step is now. Learnwhat it takes to build a growing profitable business. To RSVP Go to www.wibo.org > Events > ABOYO Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, January 19th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Social Media in Job Search. 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, January 19th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostMarty Latman, chairmanof the Bergen Chapter of Financial Executive Network Group (FENG), who willgive a presentation titled: Working theRoom. If you diligently followjob-hunting advice, you know that networking is one of the most successfulemployment search strategies. It is far more likely to land you a job thanchasing job postings through the Web or sending a resume to a recruiter. Sincenetworking is one of the most successful methods of job searching, you shoulddefinitely include business meetings, recruitment fairs, and other networkingevents as part of your landing strategy. However, when you attend networkingevents or business meetings, are you successful in promoting yourself? Are youunsure of the best ways to make a connection? Would you like to improve yournetworking technique? Do you want to leave networking events feeling that youreally accomplished something? If you would like to get better at "working theroom," come hear Marty talk as he presents the basic tools you need to use tobe productive at networking events. For more information 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, January 20th, 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, January 20th 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. John will demonstrate how to startnetworking with LinkedIn.com's networking personal profiles, and then use yourexpanded network in your search for your next career challenge. The discussion includes: 1) Your LinkedInProfile, and Creating Your Own Personal Network, 2) Networking Strategies toExpand Your Network, 3) Whom should I link with on LinkedIn, 4) Joining Groupswill Benefit You in ways that You May Not Realize, 5) Why Your Blog should beLinked to Your LinkedIn Profile, 6) Expert Questions, Job Listings and More,Right on LinkedIn, and 7) Why Giving and Receiving Recommendations for YourProfile on LinkedIn is More Important than it Seems. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Wednesday, January20th, from 6:30 – 8:45 pm, The Warren Financial ExecutiveNetwork Group (FENG) will host Pam Cohen,who will give a presentation titled: Developing Your Brand. We invite other networking groups to attend,such as: The Breakfast Club, Careers In Transition, Career ConnectionsConsortium, 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.

Wednesday, January20th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group willhost: Speaker and Topic to Be Determined. For additional 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,January 20th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm: The Princeton PublicLibrary will host David Schuchman, who will give the first ofa two part class titled: Introduction to Blogging Using Google Blogger. Bloggeris Google's free tool for creating blogs and websites. Learn the benefits ofblogging and how to create your own blog site or website with this flexible(and completely free) tool. This class is free to attend and noregistration is required. The class will be at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Wednesday, January 20th from 7:30 -9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: Recognizing Your Accomplishments. Identifying your accomplishments - really getting to know yourstrengths - can be an important and rewarding task. Accomplishments summarizewhat you have done successfully in the past and are a good indicator of whatyou are capable of doing in the future. Sometimes we take our accomplishmentsfor granted. By expecting them to be dramatic achievements, we overlook some ofthe simple accomplishments that have made us effective in our work and in ourlives. Consistently completing assignments on time, finding more efficient waysto do something, research skills and creativity are all accomplishments, eventhough we might not recognize them as such. At this meeting, learn to: 1) Knowand understand yourself, 2) How to make a personal assessment inventory, 3) AmI who I think I am, and 4) Identify your assets and liabilities. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, January 21stfrom 9:15 – 11:45 am: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey willhost a panel of four experts who will give a presentation titled: Ask the Hiring Professional. Get realanswers to your questions, featuring the following career experts: Gregg Russo, Head of Human Resources atChugai Pharmaceutical, Keith Bogen,Chief Networking Officer, Whine and Dine Networking, Elyse B. Levy, North American Technology Consulting HR atAccenture, and Elene Constan, Headof Human Capital at Maxas Group. Themeeting will be at: Adath Shalom Synagogue, 841 Mountain Way, Morris Plains, NJ07950.

Thursday, January 21stfrom 12:30 - 2:30 pm:The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library willhost Tom Powner of Career ThinkerInc. who will 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 ofeach. Tom will discuss: Why cover lettersare still needed with your resume, What should be included in your coverletter, How Bios can be a great tool in your job search, What should beincluded in your bio, The job interview thank you letter/e-note can be veryeffective, What makes a great thank you letter/e-note, and Tips and advice forcreating a great reference list. 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.

Thursday, January 21stfrom 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Librarywill host a workshop on: BusinessPlanning Research and Resources. This is the first training workshop forthe New York StartUP! 2016 BusinessPlan Competition. Learnwhat a business plan requires and how to do the necessary research. Thissession will be offered three times in January. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Friday, January 22nd from 9:45am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and theProfessional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host Maria Heidkamp, Directorof New Start Career Network, who will give a presentation titled: The NewStart Career Network: Helping New Jersey's Older, Long-Term Unemployed JobSeekers. Learn about a new initiative in New Jersey to help older,long-term unemployed job seekers. Launched in late 2015 by Rutgers University'sHeldrich Center for Workforce Development, the New Start Career Network isdesigned to provide a mix of free virtual and in-person assistance to help jobseekers improve their job search techniques, including resume-writing, mockinterviews, information about job clubs, training, and other topics. Visitthe PSG of Mercer County website tolearn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at thePrinceton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Thursday, January 21stfrom 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Bruce A. Hurwitz, An executive recruiter, career counselor, and CEO of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, whowill give a presentation titled: TheQuestions You Need To Ask and Be Prepared To Answer In A Job Interview. A job interview is a two-way street.What makes it a dialogue and not a monologue is the candidate's ability to askquestions. Before that can happen, you, the candidate, have to prove to theemployer that you are worth consideration. That can only be accomplished if youknow how to answer some basic questions and then you have to know what toask. In this highly interactive presentation, Bruce will discuss how toprepare for both sides of the Question Equation. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, January 25thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition willhost Speaker and Topic to be Determined. 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, January 25thfrom 6:00 - 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) willhost Teri Latimer, who will give a presentation titled: MarketingYourself for Success: Time-Tested Techniques from a Sales Guru who's been there. The WNO hosts meetings on the third Monday ofeach month, except for Library holidays. Additional information isavailable on WNO's website 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.

Monday, January 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: TheNew Jersey North Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group GPSEG(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.

Monday, January 25th from 7:00 –9:00 pm: Temple CommunityNetwork (TCN) will host Speaker andTopic to be Determined. The grouptypically meets on the fourth Monday of each month. Themeeting is at Barnert Temple,747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.

Tuesday, January 26th, from 10:00 – 11:00 am: TheSayreville Public Library will host GarretGega, of Middlesex County Workforce Development Board and Office ofWorkforce Development, who will give a presentation titled: Resumes: the Latest Trends. One page? Two pages? Nodates? Dates? Do you include accomplishments, previous jobs, orskills as sections in your resume? Writing a resume today can be confusing and frustrating! Come to this informative workshop to learn what employers ACTUALLY want in a resumeand how to prepare yours so you get that interview for that special job. 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.

Tuesday, January 26th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostJan Goodman; JobCounselor and Training Facilitator at the Greater Raritan One Stop CareerCenter, who will give a presentation titled: Thriving During Transition and Change. For more information contactSylvia 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, January 27th 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: The Power of LinkedIn for Job and Career Success. We have all heard thatnetworking is still one of the most powerful methods of connecting to careerand job opportunities and will most likely stay that way forever. But mostpeople do not know how to effectively build and use network to increase theirodds to connect to opportunities. Having a strong network is important foreveryone whether you're employed or in a job search. At this meeting, Tom will discuss: What isnetworking and Is it effective, What are some of today's tools to supportbuilding a network, What is LinkedIn and why is it so powerful, Understandingthe sections of a LinkedIn Profile, Tips on building a powerful LinkedInProfile, Methods to connect to people and build a strong network, and How touse your LinkedIn network for a job and career search or promotions. Advancedregistration 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, January 27th, 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,January 27th from 7:00 - 8:30pm: The Princeton PublicLibrary will host David Schuchman, who will give the second ofa two part class titled: Introduction to Blogging Using Google Blogger. Bloggeris Google's free tool for creating blogs and websites. Learn the benefits ofblogging and how to create your own blog site or website with this flexible(and completely free) tool. This class is free to attend and noregistration is required. The class will be at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Wednesday, January 27th from 7:30 -9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: Researchfor Targeting Your Job Search. Job targets are a way to focus yoursearch on a few segments of the labor market where you are more likely to behired to do the work you would prefer. Targeting can significantly improve yourjob search in three ways: helping you determine the approximate size of yourjob market, creating momentum by concentrating your activities, and managingthe pace of your job search campaign. Learn how to: 1) Identifyindustries and companies, 2) Consider company culture and size, 3) Develop aplan of action, and 4) Find the right fit with an organization. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Friday, January29th from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and theProfessional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host David Schuchman, the Director of PSGMercer County, who will give a presentation titled: Uncover the Hidden Job Market. This presentation informs attendees that up to 70% of open positions arenot actively published (as per several sources), and why employers often usenon-published ways of finding professional talent. We discuss ways to begin toovercome this challenge in order to be exposed to more professional opportunities.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, January 30thfrom 12:30 – 2:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Librarywill host a workshop on: BusinessPlanning Research and Resources. This is the first training workshop forthe New York StartUP! 2016 BusinessPlan Competition. Learnwhat a business plan requires and how to do the necessary research. Thissession will be offered three times in January. The meeting is at the NewYork 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 careeradvice. Inquiries about programs may bemade by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/events/calendar?location=65 for a detailed list of upcomingclasses. In addition to these greatin-person classes, the library also recorded some of the presentations and theyare available 24/7 on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324. Check them out, I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the amountof helpful information awaiting you.

Free Pro Bono Career Coaching. Career Coaching is a PRO BONO / FREE service available to job seekerswho wish to focus an existing job search strategy and/or gain insight on how tocraft an effective self-marketing plan. Each session is comprised of a 50minute meeting with a volunteer Job Coach at SIBL's Madison Avenue location. To make an appointment for a PRO BONO / FREEcoaching session, please visit:

http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30075466

Please provideyour name, phone number, e-mail address, and specific goals. If you do not havean e-mail address, please input noemail@email.com when prompted. Once booked, an e-mailconfirmation and follow-up reminder will be sent to the e-mail addressprovided. In addition, you may also receive a courtesy telephone callconfirming your appointment. If you haveany questions, please contact the Job Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.orgor call 1-212-592-7006.

The UnitedWay of Northern New Jersey offers Free CareerCoaching. The program providesprofessionals with an opportunity to learn techniques for success in the workplaceand shares local resources for job training. Obtain help with topics such as: Tools to brand yourself, Updating your resume and cover letter, Careernetworking tips, Techniques to ace your next interview, Strategies for resumedistribution, Counseling on alternative career paths, Advice on dressing forsuccess, and Help setting and achieving short and long-term career goals. These one-on-one sessions are by appointmentonly. 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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January 2016 Networking Events by "Thomas Donohue" donohue83

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Fri Jan 1, 2016 4:20 pm (PST) . Posted by:

"Thomas Donohue" donohue83



Ramsey JSWT Members:

Listed below are the upcoming January 2016 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 great presentation,from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technology great!

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 and Happy New Year,

Tom Donohue
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue


January 2016Networking 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, January 4th 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. Special Guest Announcement: Bob Weingartner, Certified Professional Career Coach and Sr. HRProfessional, will offer Complimentary Career Coaching at the event to thosewho are suffering from what he calls career anxiety or acute job search pain, andcan benefit from some career advice. Bob can be reached at 1-201-753-8304or via bob@weinfivecoaching.com or visit his websiteat weinfivecoaching.com. Registrationrequired at: http://bcnc68.eventbrite.com. Thegroup meets the first Monday of the month, except holidays. The meeting is at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel,1 International Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430.

Tuesday, January 5th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm: Free webinar featuring Lisa Rangel, president of Chameleon Resumes, who will give apresentation titled: How to Design aPowerful Executive Resume to Land Interviews and Get the Offer for 2016. Lisa will demonstrate: 1)Achievement-oriented language that places emphasis on your accomplishments andthe undeniable value you bring to any organization smart enough to hire you, 2)Targeted keywords make it easy for recruiters to identify you in databases andon social media platforms, where they will be looking, and 3) It is structuredfor the recruiter's brain, taking into account the way hiring managers evaluatecandidates and make decisions. To register, click on this link: Clickhere for details and to register now!

Tuesday, January 5th from 5:30 -7:30 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO), who will give a presentation titled: A Business of Your Own, Is It Right for You. Do youhave ideas for a business swirling around in your head, but you do not know whereto start? Have you started a business but you're not making any money? Join usto learn about the resources that can help you start and grow your businessinto a profitable venture. We will discuss the mindset and attributes necessaryto be successful in your own business. Youwill walk away with a framework for deciding if the right time for youto take that next step is now. Learn what it takes to build a growingprofitable business. To RSVP Go to www.wibo.org> Events > ABOYO The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Tuesday, January 5th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Social Media in Job Search. 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, January 5th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Transferable Skills. Formore information 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, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, January 6th from 12:30- 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: Writing aWinning Resume that Brands and Markets YOU. Whetheryou are actively searching for a job, just thinking about a new job or careeror you want to be prepared, invest in yourself and attend our resume writingworkshop to help make your resume a winning one that brands you to your targetcareer. Tom will discuss: The true 5 purposes of your resume,Understanding branding and marketing in your resume, Putting Jane Doe's beforeresume to the test, What really happens with your resume when applying toonline job postings, Tips on getting your resume through Applicant TrackingSystem, Why a typical Jane Doe resume does not work, Understanding resumekeywords and how to find them, How to show your Return on Investment value onyour resume, Formatting tips for your resume, Putting Jane Doe's new winningresume to the test, and Top do's & don'ts for resumes. Advancedregistration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. Themeeting is at the New York Public Library - Grand CentralLibrary, 135 East 46th Street, 2nd floorcommunity room, New York, NY 10017.

Wednesday, January 6th, 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, January 6th from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Steven Davis and MarzenaErmler, both career coaches, who will give a presentation titled: Successful Landings and Transitions -Stories of Career Changers. Steven andMarzena will lead a discussion on key search strategies and networking andinterviewing tactics for career changers. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, January6th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will hosta special meeting to discuss: New Year's Resolutions for Job Searchers. Joe will lead the group in conducting anhonest evaluation of your current state which includes: 1) Does mystrategy/approach match today's market dynamics, 2) Where am I succeeding, 3)What do I need to change, and 4) Is my communication plan winning? This is just the tip of the iceberg; pleasebring your own resolutions for an evening of great dialogue and discussion. So come out andjoin us; please plan to attend and spread the word. For additionalinformation 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, January 6th from 7:30 -9:15 pm: Job Seekers of Montclairwill host Rosanna Conti, who will give a presentation titled: Coping with Change. We all needstrategies for coping with thedifficult, painful and confusing times in our lives, times when thingschange. Few of us ever really stop to reflect on the waves of change weexperience. We do not really know how to move through changes. We try to adjustquickly—move on—get over it and do not permit ourselves to feel the emotionsthat accompany change. At this meeting, learn to: 1) Understanding your feelings,2) Cope with stress, 3) Gain control, and 4) Explore opportunities for growth.Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, January 7th, from 9:30 -11:30 am: Jewish VocationalService (JVS) of New Jersey will host Debra Wheatman, president and owner of Careers Done Write,who will give a presentation titled: NewYear, New Resume, and New Results. A Summary Statement can be a powerful branding tool the helps send the messagethat you are the right person for the job. It should motivate the reader toreview the rest of your resume and conclude that you are a job candidate thatfits their needs. Deb will discuss:1) What to Include in a Summary Statement,2) How to get a clear idea on what and to whom you are targeting, and 3) Identifythe message you want your personal brand to communicate about you. In addition, the best way to tailor your resume is to writespecific Accomplishment Statements that clearly demonstratewhat you did to get results vs simply listing duties or responsibilities.Employers want to know how you can add value to their team or organization. Debwill also discuss: 1) What are the components of an effective accomplishmentstatement, 2) Identify your relevant accomplishments, and 3) How to writeaccomplishment statements. To register, e-mail Lynne Robbins at lrobbins@jvsnj.orgby noon, 1/7/2016. In case of inclementweather, please call (973) 674-6330 after 7:30 am. Themeeting is at the Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ07981. Turn right at the sign for Golds'gym.

Thursday, January7th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host David Parker,who will give a presentation titled: Don'tProcrastinate on Your New Year's Resolutions. David will discuss his book The More You Dothe Better You Feel: How to Overcome Procrastination and Live a Happier Life.Learn how to achieve the many personal and professional goals often identifiedas resolutions and learn what the difference is between a hope and a plan. Thediscussion includes helpful tips on how to keep the promises that you make toyourself, as well as David's effective procrastination-fighting technique TheJ.O.T. Method. This is a way in whichyou train yourself to focus on the accomplishment of Just One Task (J.O.T.). Amajor part of succeeding in overcoming procrastination is letting go of one's needfor perfection. The meeting is at theNew York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, January 7th 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: Resume Renovation. John will discuss how making the cutsnecessary to be seen as a stand-out during your job search actually increasesthe value of the items on your resume. The discussion includes: 1) Resume: New Definition, 2) Resume Goals, 3)Understanding Stacks of Incoming Resumes, 4) 3 Second Test, 5) One Page Resume,Unless It is Two, 6) Value, Value Everywhere, but Nowhere to be Seen, 7)Degrees of Degrees, and 8) The Headless Horseman: Do not Send a Word Doc. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Thursday, January 7th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm: Free webinar featuring Lisa Rangel, president of Chameleon Resumes, who will give apresentation titled: How to Design aPowerful Executive Resume to Land Interviews and Get the Offer for 2016. Lisa will demonstrate: 1)Achievement-oriented language that places emphasis on your accomplishments andthe undeniable value you bring to any organization smart enough to hire you, 2)Targeted keywords make it easy for recruiters to identify you in databases andon social media platforms, where they will be looking, and 3) It is structuredfor the recruiter's brain, taking into account the way hiring managers evaluatecandidates and make decisions. To register, click on this link: Clickhere for details and to register now!

Friday, January 8th from 9:45am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the Professional ServiceGroup of Mercer County will co-host Susan Wilk, a Certified StressManagement Instructor, who will give a presentation titled: Calm forthe New Year. Stress is an unavoidable part of our lives. Thoseof us in transition deal with an additional layer of stress, including jobsearches, interviews, and starting that new job. Join us for a presentation todiscuss the many ways in which meditation can benefit us mentally, physically,and emotionally. Visit the PSG ofMercer County website to learn about the numerous resourcesavailable there. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 WitherspoonStreet, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Friday,January 8th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Bruce A. Hurwitz, An executive recruiter, career counselor,and CEO of Hurwitz StrategicStaffing, who will give a presentation titled: How To Overcome The Stress Of A Job Search In The New Year. A job search can be stressful at the best oftimes. Add to that the stress of the holiday season, and it can bedebilitating. But stress, if properly managed, can actually be a positiveforce. Bruce will discuss the nature ofstress and how to manage it to assure an effective job search. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Saturday, January 9th,from 7:30 - 10:15 am: TheBreakfast Club will host GeorgePace, who will give a presentation titled: You the Product – The 2016 Update. While you might not think of yourself as a product, do you try todifferentiate your service offering from those of your competition? And what techniques can you learn frommanufacturers who differentiate their products on a daily basis? This engaging presentation explores this ideaby identifying key influences of the purchasing decision and specific actionsmanufacturers take across these dimensions, such as: 1) Product Life, 2) CustomerService, 3) Research and Development, 4) Marketing, and 5) Advertising. Once identified, the focus turns on how anindividual can implement these techniques, along with ACTIONABLE steps they canstart taking now to begin the journey of being a more attractive product. For 2015, meetings are free (courtesy of oneof 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, January 9th,from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Rosenberg, a careercounselor, who will give a presentationtitled: Revitalizing Your Job Search in 2016. Beginthe New Year with a positive mind set, renewed energy, determination, andfocus. Join Renee in this experiential, fun-filled presentation packedwith tips, strategies, and suggestions on how to avoid the common mistakesmade by job hunters. The meeting is atthe New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, January 11thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition willhost Tony Calabrese, a Five O'ClockClub Certified Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Developing Your Pitches. Just like an excellent baseball pitcherdevelops multiple pitches to get batters out, a good professional develops anumber of pitches to get their message across. At this session, Tony willprovide guidelines to consider when developing your basic pitch, and then theprocess one may want to go through to develop the complimentary pitches tosupport your main message. For additionalinformation, 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 discussion forum/informationarchive/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, January 11thfrom 6:30 - 8:30 pm: The Career Networking Group will host Lisa Chenofsky Singer, anexecutive coach and founder of Chenofsky Singer and Associates, who willgive a presentation titled: The Art ofLearning and Reinvention for Today's Careers. The work world requires continualreinvention. How do you catch up and keep pace with expectations? Learn how tomarket yourself by staying current in your learning and understanding whatemployers are asking for in today's job market. This session will beinformative and interactive. Pleaseregister online at www.scotlib.org; call 1-908-322-5007 ext. 204, or e-mail library@scotlib.org. The meeting will be at the Scotch PlainsPublic Library, 1927 Bartle Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

Tuesday, January12th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host a workshop on: BusinessPlanning Research and Resources. This is the first training workshop forthe New York StartUP! 2016 BusinessPlan Competition. Learnwhat a business plan requires and how to do the necessary research. Thissession will be offered three times in January. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, January 12th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: How to Introduce Yourself. For more informationcontact 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.

Thursday, January 13th 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: JobSearching Skills Workshop. The internet hasdefinitely added many options when it comes to searching for a job, but youshould never depend on only one method. Use the internet as a tool not as theend all. This seminar is filled with guidance, tips and advice to increaseyour results of finding your next dream job and understanding the un-tapped jobmarket. Tom will discuss the followingtopics: 1) How has searching for a job changed, 2) Tapping into the hidden jobmarket, 3) Traditional methods are still alive, 4) Job searching online, 5)Targeting companies, 6) The Importance of Networking, 7) Job and career fairs,and 8) Recruiters and Headhunters. 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, January 13th, 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, NY 10016.

Thursday, January 13thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Librarywill host Win Sheffield, a careerCoach, who will give a presentation titled: The ABC's of ChangingCareers. As fast as organizationneeds are changing, so are the ways which employers seek talent. As we continueto move further and further away from 30 years with the same employer, we arealso moving away from predictable positions with stable requirements. Start theNew Year by doing things in new ways. Learnhow to adapt to this new market and achieve success in your career. Coach Win Sheffield will discuss: 1) Change asthe new normal, 2) The compromises you won't have to make, 3) What stays thesame and what changes, 4) How to enlist support so the change process is not asolo activity, and 5) Learning about options you had not known about. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, January 13th from 6:45- 9:30 pm: The HillsdaleCareer Resource Ministry Network Group will host: Speaker and Topic to Be Determined. For additional information,contact: John Carvelli at 1-201-995-7895, john.carvelli@pimco.com, or Janelle Razzino at 1-201-722-3111, janelle@razzinoassociates.com. The meeting is at St. John TheBaptist Church, in the Sheen Room of the Parish Center, at 69 Valley Road,Hillsdale NJ 07642.

Wednesday, January 13th from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: HandlingYour Finances. Learn to 1) Prepare a budget, 2) Deal with banks andcreditors, 3) Bankruptcy and other alternatives, and 4) Unemployment benefitsand subsidies. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, January 14thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Librarywill host Helena Escalante, who will give a presentation titled: Promoting Your Business: How to CreateIdeas and Messages That Stick. Basedon the concepts of the bestselling book Made to Stick, this program willexplain how you can apply to your business the 6 principles that make ideas andmessages resonate and be memorable vs. those that are easily forgotten. Learn why some stories went viral even beforethe Internet existed, and how you can make your business ideas, messages, andstories stand out from the rest. Onceyour messages follow the 6 principles, you will ensure that your business willstay in your customers mind for a long time. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Thursday, January 14thfrom 7:00 - 8:30 pm: Saint Catherine's of Seina Church will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, who willgive a presentation titled: New Resolutions for Your Career: Establishing andMaintaining Career Momentum in 2016. With the New Year comeresolutions and recommitment to goals of all kinds. Join Win Sheffield to learnways to spark and sustain your career actions throughout the year. In this talk you will learn to: 1) Assesswhich of the key components of a job campaign you need to focus on, 2) Setattainable objectives, 3) Find support to keep you moving and restarting whenyou are distracted, and 4) Develop support to sustain your efforts. The meetingis at: Saint Catherine's Church, 4 Riverside Ave., Riverside, CT 06878.

Friday, January 15thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon:The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of MercerCounty will co-host Alex Freund,a career and interviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Art of Interviewing. All the networking, working with recruitersand answering job ads is worthless unless one is called in for an interview.That is the pen-ultimate goal but how many people understand the interviewprocess and what is important for the interviewer? The audience will walk awaywith answers to many questions and with lots of practical information. This onehour long presentation reveals issues such as: 1) Why learn the art ofinterviewing, 2) Who might interview you, 3) The screening and selectioninterview, 4) Preparing for the interview, 5) What is important for theinterviewer, 6) Dealing with references, 7) What questions to ask, and 8)Salary negotiations. 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, January 16th 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, January 16th from 8:30 -10:30 am: The Career SupportGroup at St. Gregory the Great will host a panel discussiontitled: Secrets of the Recently Landed. Four guest panelists, who have recently landed new positions, will share their recent area job searchexperiences and the edge that got them the job. Youwill have the opportunity to hear from the panelists as to thestrategies that worked and did not work for them leading up to landingtheir recent position. And, you will be able to ask questions of them that youwant answered. Learn about theinterviewing process of area companies and why these candidates succeeded inlanding a job. Perhaps there are new techniques and company insights that couldhelp you in your job search. The group meets the 3rdSaturday of the month. Additional informationis 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.

Monday, January 18th from 1:00 -4:00 pm: Trinity Church willhost Alex Freund, a career andinterviewing coach, who is offering a FREE semi-annual community service with apresentation titled: Résumé Tune-up andLinkedIn Profile Workshop. This will be the 13th time Alex isgiving this workshop; which has always received raved reviews. Participants will walk away with knowledgeabout such things as the résumé read by humans versus the résumé scanned bysoftware, how to avoid common résumé mistakes that put yours into theproverbial black hole, the elements that constitute an effective résumé, andwhere to look for the right keywords for your job search. In addition, you willlearn many pertinent tips for résumé improvements. And we will discuss whatconstitutes an effective LinkedIn profile. This workshop is recommended mostly for those currently in transitionand those considering changing jobs. To register, clickon this URL: http://goo.gl/forms/Vm8a1zdL0L to provide your contact information and clickon submit to receive an automatic confirmation. Twodays before the workshop, you will receive detailed instructions about parkingand so on. The meeting is at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street,Princeton, NJ 08540.

Tuesday, January 19th from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library willhost Win Sheffield, a career Coach,who will give a presentation titled: CareerManagement for Introverts. Do youfeel you shouldn't have to sell yourself? Are you uncomfortable aroundpeople who are talking about their accomplishments? Do you find yourselflooking for ways to get out of conversations rather than into them? Perhaps instead you find yourself coming up with the answer while the personyou are listening to goes on and on or maybe you like to take time to consideryour answers. Coach Win Sheffield will discuss ways to moveahead in the face of shyness and reluctance to talk to strangers. Thediscussion includes: 1) Recognizing how to use our strengths to impress yourlistener, 2) Using story techniques to address successes obliquely, 3) Structuredways to approach and prepare for conversations, and 4) Career managementmethods that minimize conversation. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Tuesday, January 19th from 5:30 - 7:30pm: The Princeton PublicLibrary (PPL) will host SharonBancroft, who will give apresentation titled: Refresh Your Resume and Job Search. She will discuss techniques to determineyour strengths and improve your resume. She will provide resources andaddress considerations for interviews, recommendations, social media andnetworking. Students may bring a copy of their resume, but it's not required. Themeeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton,NJ 08542.

Tuesday, January 19th from 5:30 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO), who will give a presentation titled: A Business of Your Own, Is It Right for You. Do youhave ideas for a business swirling around in your head, but you do not knowwhere to start? Have you started a business but you're not making any money?Join us to learn about the resources that can help you start and grow yourbusiness into a profitable venture. We will discuss the mindset and attributesnecessary to be successful in your own business. You will walk away with a framework fordeciding if the right time for you to take that next step is now. Learnwhat it takes to build a growing profitable business. To RSVP Go to www.wibo.org > Events > ABOYO Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, January 19th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Social Media in Job Search. 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, January 19th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostMarty Latman, chairmanof the Bergen Chapter of Financial Executive Network Group (FENG), who willgive a presentation titled: Working theRoom. If you diligently followjob-hunting advice, you know that networking is one of the most successfulemployment search strategies. It is far more likely to land you a job thanchasing job postings through the Web or sending a resume to a recruiter. Sincenetworking is one of the most successful methods of job searching, you shoulddefinitely include business meetings, recruitment fairs, and other networkingevents as part of your landing strategy. However, when you attend networkingevents or business meetings, are you successful in promoting yourself? Are youunsure of the best ways to make a connection? Would you like to improve yournetworking technique? Do you want to leave networking events feeling that youreally accomplished something? If you would like to get better at "working theroom," come hear Marty talk as he presents the basic tools you need to use tobe productive at networking events. For more information 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, January 20th, 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, January 20th 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. John will demonstrate how to startnetworking with LinkedIn.com's networking personal profiles, and then use yourexpanded network in your search for your next career challenge. The discussion includes: 1) Your LinkedInProfile, and Creating Your Own Personal Network, 2) Networking Strategies toExpand Your Network, 3) Whom should I link with on LinkedIn, 4) Joining Groupswill Benefit You in ways that You May Not Realize, 5) Why Your Blog should beLinked to Your LinkedIn Profile, 6) Expert Questions, Job Listings and More,Right on LinkedIn, and 7) Why Giving and Receiving Recommendations for YourProfile on LinkedIn is More Important than it Seems. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Wednesday, January20th, from 6:30 – 8:45 pm, The Warren Financial ExecutiveNetwork Group (FENG) will host Pam Cohen,who will give a presentation titled: Developing Your Brand. We invite other networking groups to attend,such as: The Breakfast Club, Careers In Transition, Career ConnectionsConsortium, 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.

Wednesday, January20th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group willhost: Speaker and Topic to Be Determined. For additional 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,January 20th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm: The Princeton PublicLibrary will host David Schuchman, who will give the first ofa two part class titled: Introduction to Blogging Using Google Blogger. Bloggeris Google's free tool for creating blogs and websites. Learn the benefits ofblogging and how to create your own blog site or website with this flexible(and completely free) tool. This class is free to attend and noregistration is required. The class will be at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Wednesday, January 20th from 7:30 -9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: Recognizing Your Accomplishments. Identifying your accomplishments - really getting to know yourstrengths - can be an important and rewarding task. Accomplishments summarizewhat you have done successfully in the past and are a good indicator of whatyou are capable of doing in the future. Sometimes we take our accomplishmentsfor granted. By expecting them to be dramatic achievements, we overlook some ofthe simple accomplishments that have made us effective in our work and in ourlives. Consistently completing assignments on time, finding more efficient waysto do something, research skills and creativity are all accomplishments, eventhough we might not recognize them as such. At this meeting, learn to: 1) Knowand understand yourself, 2) How to make a personal assessment inventory, 3) AmI who I think I am, and 4) Identify your assets and liabilities. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, January 21stfrom 9:15 – 11:45 am: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey willhost a panel of four experts who will give a presentation titled: Ask the Hiring Professional. Get realanswers to your questions, featuring the following career experts: Gregg Russo, Head of Human Resources atChugai Pharmaceutical, Keith Bogen,Chief Networking Officer, Whine and Dine Networking, Elyse B. Levy, North American Technology Consulting HR atAccenture, and Elene Constan, Headof Human Capital at Maxas Group. Themeeting will be at: Adath Shalom Synagogue, 841 Mountain Way, Morris Plains, NJ07950.

Thursday, January 21stfrom 12:30 - 2:30 pm:The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library willhost Tom Powner of Career ThinkerInc. who will 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 ofeach. Tom will discuss: Why cover lettersare still needed with your resume, What should be included in your coverletter, How Bios can be a great tool in your job search, What should beincluded in your bio, The job interview thank you letter/e-note can be veryeffective, What makes a great thank you letter/e-note, and Tips and advice forcreating a great reference list. 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.

Thursday, January 21stfrom 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Librarywill host a workshop on: BusinessPlanning Research and Resources. This is the first training workshop forthe New York StartUP! 2016 BusinessPlan Competition. Learnwhat a business plan requires and how to do the necessary research. Thissession will be offered three times in January. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Friday, January 22nd from 9:45am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and theProfessional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host Maria Heidkamp, Directorof New Start Career Network, who will give a presentation titled: The NewStart Career Network: Helping New Jersey's Older, Long-Term Unemployed JobSeekers. Learn about a new initiative in New Jersey to help older,long-term unemployed job seekers. Launched in late 2015 by Rutgers University'sHeldrich Center for Workforce Development, the New Start Career Network isdesigned to provide a mix of free virtual and in-person assistance to help jobseekers improve their job search techniques, including resume-writing, mockinterviews, information about job clubs, training, and other topics. Visitthe PSG of Mercer County website tolearn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at thePrinceton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Thursday, January 21stfrom 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Bruce A. Hurwitz, An executive recruiter, career counselor, and CEO of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, whowill give a presentation titled: TheQuestions You Need To Ask and Be Prepared To Answer In A Job Interview. A job interview is a two-way street.What makes it a dialogue and not a monologue is the candidate's ability to askquestions. Before that can happen, you, the candidate, have to prove to theemployer that you are worth consideration. That can only be accomplished if youknow how to answer some basic questions and then you have to know what toask. In this highly interactive presentation, Bruce will discuss how toprepare for both sides of the Question Equation. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, January 25thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition willhost Speaker and Topic to be Determined. 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, January 25thfrom 6:00 - 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) willhost Teri Latimer, who will give a presentation titled: MarketingYourself for Success: Time-Tested Techniques from a Sales Guru who's been there. The WNO hosts meetings on the third Monday ofeach month, except for Library holidays. Additional information isavailable on WNO's website 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.

Monday, January 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: TheNew Jersey North Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group GPSEG(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.

Monday, January 25th from 7:00 –9:00 pm: Temple CommunityNetwork (TCN) will host Speaker andTopic to be Determined. The grouptypically meets on the fourth Monday of each month. Themeeting is at Barnert Temple,747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.

Tuesday, January 26th, from 10:00 – 11:00 am: TheSayreville Public Library will host GarretGega, of Middlesex County Workforce Development Board and Office ofWorkforce Development, who will give a presentation titled: Resumes: the Latest Trends. One page? Two pages? Nodates? Dates? Do you include accomplishments, previous jobs, orskills as sections in your resume? Writing a resume today can be confusing and frustrating! Come to this informative workshop to learn what employers ACTUALLY want in a resumeand how to prepare yours so you get that interview for that special job. 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.

Tuesday, January 26th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostJan Goodman; JobCounselor and Training Facilitator at the Greater Raritan One Stop CareerCenter, who will give a presentation titled: Thriving During Transition and Change. For more information contactSylvia 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, January 27th 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: The Power of LinkedIn for Job and Career Success. We have all heard thatnetworking is still one of the most powerful methods of connecting to careerand job opportunities and will most likely stay that way forever. But mostpeople do not know how to effectively build and use network to increase theirodds to connect to opportunities. Having a strong network is important foreveryone whether you're employed or in a job search. At this meeting, Tom will discuss: What isnetworking and Is it effective, What are some of today's tools to supportbuilding a network, What is LinkedIn and why is it so powerful, Understandingthe sections of a LinkedIn Profile, Tips on building a powerful LinkedInProfile, Methods to connect to people and build a strong network, and How touse your LinkedIn network for a job and career search or promotions. Advancedregistration 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, January 27th, 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,January 27th from 7:00 - 8:30pm: The Princeton PublicLibrary will host David Schuchman, who will give the second ofa two part class titled: Introduction to Blogging Using Google Blogger. Bloggeris Google's free tool for creating blogs and websites. Learn the benefits ofblogging and how to create your own blog site or website with this flexible(and completely free) tool. This class is free to attend and noregistration is required. The class will be at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Wednesday, January 27th from 7:30 -9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host a program titled: Researchfor Targeting Your Job Search. Job targets are a way to focus yoursearch on a few segments of the labor market where you are more likely to behired to do the work you would prefer. Targeting can significantly improve yourjob search in three ways: helping you determine the approximate size of yourjob market, creating momentum by concentrating your activities, and managingthe pace of your job search campaign. Learn how to: 1) Identifyindustries and companies, 2) Consider company culture and size, 3) Develop aplan of action, and 4) Find the right fit with an organization. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner ofUnion Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Friday, January29th from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and theProfessional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host David Schuchman, the Director of PSGMercer County, who will give a presentation titled: Uncover the Hidden Job Market. This presentation informs attendees that up to 70% of open positions arenot actively published (as per several sources), and why employers often usenon-published ways of finding professional talent. We discuss ways to begin toovercome this challenge in order to be exposed to more professional opportunities.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, January 30thfrom 12:30 – 2:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Librarywill host a workshop on: BusinessPlanning Research and Resources. This is the first training workshop forthe New York StartUP! 2016 BusinessPlan Competition. Learnwhat a business plan requires and how to do the necessary research. Thissession will be offered three times in January. The meeting is at the NewYork 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 careeradvice. Inquiries about programs may bemade by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/events/calendar?location=65 for a detailed list of upcomingclasses. In addition to these greatin-person classes, the library also recorded some of the presentations and theyare available 24/7 on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324. Check them out, I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the amountof helpful information awaiting you.

Free Pro Bono Career Coaching. Career Coaching is a PRO BONO / FREE service available to job seekerswho wish to focus an existing job search strategy and/or gain insight on how tocraft an effective self-marketing plan. Each session is comprised of a 50minute meeting with a volunteer Job Coach at SIBL's Madison Avenue location. To make an appointment for a PRO BONO / FREEcoaching session, please visit:

http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30075466

Please provideyour name, phone number, e-mail address, and specific goals. If you do not havean e-mail address, please input noemail@email.com when prompted. Once booked, an e-mailconfirmation and follow-up reminder will be sent to the e-mail addressprovided. In addition, you may also receive a courtesy telephone callconfirming your appointment. If you haveany questions, please contact the Job Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.orgor call 1-212-592-7006.

The UnitedWay of Northern New Jersey offers Free CareerCoaching. The program providesprofessionals with an opportunity to learn techniques for success in the workplaceand shares local resources for job training. Obtain help with topics such as: Tools to brand yourself, Updating your resume and cover letter, Careernetworking tips, Techniques to ace your next interview, Strategies for resumedistribution, Counseling on alternative career paths, Advice on dressing forsuccess, and Help setting and achieving short and long-term career goals. These one-on-one sessions are by appointmentonly. 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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