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Sat Jul 2, 2016 7:55 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Ramsey JSWT Members:
Listed below are the upcoming July 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 89 pagesof information, listing many of transition support organizations in thesurrounding five states. Make it a point to join a few groups in your area;what you learn at these meetings will definitely help shorten your time intransition. If you know of newly started job search networking groups, pleasecontact Alex at Alex@landingexpert.com to be added to this dynamic list.
In addition to the great in-person meetings listed below, many ofthese informative presentations are recorded and the podcasts can be viewed24/7 on-line, when time allows. Threelibraries that I know about that offer these services are: 1) The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, which are available at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324, 2) The Westport CT. Public Library,which is available at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker, and the Fairfield Connecticut Public Library at: http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/Podcasts/Jobs/podcasts-jobs2010.htm. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a greatpresentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technologygreat!
I created a Yahoo group for anyone to joinand receive my list of Upcoming Networking Events. It is free andeasy 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
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Individuals, as well as other transition supportnetworking groups, are welcome and encouraged to join.
If anyone is aware of an upcomingmeeting that you would like to share with the group, please let me know and Iwill gladly include it with my weekly updates.
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue
July 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.
Friday, July 1st from 9:45am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton PublicLibrary and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County - No meeting due to the Independence DayHoliday weekend. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resourcesavailable there. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 WitherspoonStreet, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Tuesday, July 5th, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a workshoptitled: Preparing forthe Job Interview. Learn how to answer the tough questions andcommunicate your value to convince the interviewer that you are the bestcandidate for the job. For the schedule and to learnmore about the organization and activities visit the website at: PSGNB.org. The meetings areheld at the Kennedy branch of The Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane,Piscataway, NJ 08854.
Tuesday, July 5th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm:Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host an Open Networking meeting. Additionalinformation is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, except holidays. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Tuesday, July 5th,from 12:00 Noon – 1:30pm:: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Bruce A.Hurwitz, an executive recruiter and career counselor, will givea presentation titled: AttractingEmployers by Creating a Personal Brand. It is always preferable for employers to run after job seekers than forjob seekers to have to run after employers. Bruce will explain howto immediately start building a personal brand to attract employers. Thisis one of the most effective ways to get a new job or change careers. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, July 5th from 7:00 - 8:30pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: I Just Got an Offer,Now What Do I Do. PleaseRSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com. For more information, contact the church at1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org. Themeeting is at The Newtown Presbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 NorthChancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.
Tuesday, July 5th from 7:30 - 9:30pm: The Career Forum willhost Janelle Razzino, President, RazzinoAssociates, who will give two presentations titled: Where to Look For Job Openings, plus How Long To Wait Before Calling Back After an Interview. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, July 6th,from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host LauraJackson, who will give the 1st of 5 secessions titled:Mindfulness for Job Seekers. Learnmindfulness techniques that bring relaxation and effortless focus tochallenging situations and relationships. Mindfulness is the practice ofbringing full, non-judgmental awareness to the present moment. Thestruggle of searching for a job can be overwhelming at times. See if thepractice of mindfulness meditation and some easy to use on-the-spot techniquescan help you during these challenging times. Participants are encouragedto attend all sessions for full benefit, but can attend individual sessionsin the series as well. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Wednesday, July 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, July 6th from 6:00 - 7:30pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host JohnCrant, who will give a presentation titled: TheParadigm Shift in Job Search: Marketing Yourself to the Decision-Maker. Johnoffers techniques for getting the attention of hiring managers. The discussion includes: 1) Just Who Is ItThat Makes the Decisions, 2) Finding the Decision-makers, There Are AlmostAlways More Than One, 3) Email, Voicemail, LinkedIn, and SnailMail, Oh, My, 4)Catching Attention: It Has To Be About Them, 5) It is All About The Message, ByWhich I Mean: Value, and 5) Getting the Call-back, or Actually FollowingUp. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Thursday, July 7th, from9:30 - 11:30 am: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey will host John Corcoran, President ofD'Alessandro, Inc, who will give apresentation titled: How To TapInto The Hidden Job Market, A Proven Networking Strategy For Success. Topics that will be discussed include: 1) Explorehow to find the jobs that are not posted, 2) Create the job for yourself rightat a meeting, if you know what to say, 3) Take control of your meetings andthey will never look like an interview again, 4) You know you can do the job,but the resume screams otherwise, how to show that you can do it. To register, e-mail Meryl Kanner at mkanner@jvsnj.org. In case of inclement weather, please call (973) 674-6330after 7:30 am. The meeting is at the Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 East,Whippany, NJ 07981. Turn right at thesign for Golds' gym.
Thursday, July 7th from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Lee Rosenberg, who will give a presentation titled: 10 Steps to Personal Branding. Has your job search got you down? Wantsome easy interventions to stay positive, stay energized, and move forward withsuccess? Reneewill introduce interventions that will energize you, and keepyou feeling positive and resilient in your job search. Be preparedto belly laugh, and have fun. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, July 7th, from 6:00 – 7:15 pm:: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host a special meeting titled: Business Plan Research Workshop. This workshop provides research guidance specifically tailored to yourparticular business plan. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industryand Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, July 8th from 9:45am - 12:00 Noon: The PrincetonPublic Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-hostJim Donovan, a bestselling author, whowill give a presentation titled: TakingCharge of Your Life: How to Stop Chasing Rainbows and Land the Job That FitsYou Perfectly. Some of what you will learn in this fast moving,inspiring program includes: 1) The things you do that prevent you from havingwhat you want., 2) Why what you think you want and what you really want are notthe same, 3) How a few simple changes in your daily actions can have a hugeimpact on your results, 4) How you can harness the powerful law of attractionin your job search, and 5) Ways to increase your happiness and fulfillment inwhatever work you choose. Visitthe PSG of Mercer County website to learnabout the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at the PrincetonPublic Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, July9th, from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host: David Schuchman, an InformationTechnology professional and Executive Chair of the Professional Service Groupof Mercer County, who will give a presentation titled: How to Work as a Consultant. A consultant is someone who provides skills, a service or expert adviceto others. For some professionals, this can be a new way to stay busy and earnincome, especially when full-time employment opportunities are not available.This program highlights the benefits and differences between employed vs.contract engagements. And, explains the steps you need to follow to understandjust How to Work as a Consultant. Be sure to tell your friends and bringthem along. There is a $10 fee at the door to cover the cost of the room. Themeeting is at the Days Hotel Conference Center, 195 Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Saturday, July 9th, from 9:45 - 11:45 am: My Career Transitions will host specialSpeaker Panel featuring:Sharon Crandall, Karen DeLise, Mike Hendri, and Ford Myers, who will give a presentation titled: The HR Angle on Recruiting and Hiring.How would you like to hear about some insights from recruitingprofessionals on how to better your chances at getting noticed in your jobsearch? A panel of four recruiting and job search professionals, with deepexperience, will share their thoughts about what they are looking for in jobcandidates, from their side of the desk. In this wide ranging panel discussion,the panelists will present their points of view on a wide range of hiringpractices and approaches and offer their suggestions on what you shouldconsider in your search strategy. By attendingthis session, you will: 1) Hear about a wide range of recruiting tips from arecruiter's perspective, 2) Learn about the different angles to whichrecruiters pivot towards and look to avoid, 3) Discover search strategies thatincrease the possibility of gaining traction in the recruiting process, and 4) Engagein an open discussion about current trends in hiring approaches from multiplerecruiting perspectives. For more information please click here: www.mycareertransitions.com. Registration will end at noon on Friday, July 8th. Please note that new member orientationstarts at 8:30 am, in rooms 205-206. The meeting is at Penn State Great ValleyCampus, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355, in Rooms 130 and 131, MainBuilding on the right.
Monday, July 11th, from10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition will host Deb Wilber, an intuitive coach andpersonal transformation expert, will give a presentation titled: Discover Your Spark. Explore the art and science of intuition andlearn techniques to develop and incorporate intuition into your daily life. Debwill discuss how to recognize and access your intuition to live your best lifenow. You will understand SPARK, the key components to individual success, andfalling in love with your work. You will also gain confidence in your dailyactions, and be better able to reach your goals. A schedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. Thegroup meets on generally alternating Mondays, except on library holidays.The companion online discussion forum/information archive/bulletin board/eventcalendar 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, July 11th, from10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Jan Goodman, who will give apresentation titled: The Art of EffectiveCommunication. You will benefit byreviewing communication models and their key elements; applying personalityassessments to develop effective communication skills; investigating differentstyles of communicating; learning how tolerance for disagreement affectseffective communication; identifying common communication filters; learn newtools for effective communication. Also covered will be nonverbal messages,handling conflict, being assertive, not aggressive, and communicationpreferences and models. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, except holidays. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, July 11th,from 5:00 - 8:00 pm: TheBergen Career Networking Community (BCNC) will host an evening of Informal Networking. Employed orseeking career opportunities; become involved in a dynamic professionalnetworking community, essential in today's economy for career development andprofessional success. Build relationships; expand your career and network byinteracting with valuable and trusted contacts, sharing ideas, best practices,insights and perspectives in the marketplace. Please registerat: http://bcnc46.eventbrite.com/#. Themeeting is at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, in the Atrium Bar and Bistro, 1International Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430.
Monday, July 11th from 6:30- 8:30 pm: The Career Networking Group will host Terry Viney, President of the Plus Factor, who will give apresentation titled: The Million DollarPersonal Success Plan. Career changeand search success is built on setting good goals and consistently achieving them.Now you can learn a system that is time tested and used in 60 countries. Thissession will teach you: to develop a clear sense of purpose for greater focus,to identify your key success factor, to develop confidence and act fromstrength and to balance life and career success. For additional information or to register,please call the Library at 1-908-233-0115 or view its website at http://mountainsidelibrary.org. The meeting will be at the Mountainside PublicLibrary, 1 Constitution Plaza, Mountainside, NJ 07092.
Tuesday, July 12th, from 1:15 - 2:30pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Career Resources. Explorejob/career resources available at the Science, Industry and Business Library(SIBL) and other public sites; Find industry and career advice, resumeguides and more. The meeting is at theNew York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, July 12th, from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Westport PublicLibrary will host Annette Richmond, acertified résumé writer and LinkedIn profile writer, who will give apresentation titled: Résumés That Rock. Learn how to write a résumé that will get theattention of recruiters and hiring managers, fast. Annette will explainhow to construct a compelling and easy-to-read résumé that will make you standout from other candidates and showcase your achievements and skills. Points covered will include: 1) Missteps onyour résumé that are working against you, 2) What you should leave offyour résumé and why, 3) Strategies to highlight your strengths, 4) Creatingcompelling content that will impress employers, and 5) Infusing yourrésumé with attention-getting color and style, no matter what yourindustry. The meeting is at theWestport Public Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.
Tuesday, July 12th, from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Close More Interviews by Growing Sales Collateral 167%. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.
Wednesday, July13th, from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: TheProfessional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host John West Hadley,a Career Search Counselor, who willgive a presentation titled: Common TrapsThat Trip Up Job Seekers. John hascoached 100's of job seekers, and along the way has seen all sorts of trapsthat trip up candidates, often without them even being aware they've doneanything wrong. John will share strategies and techniques he teaches his 1-on-1coaching clients to make sure they do not get snared by these traps. After all,if you do not even know you have done something wrong, how can you ever hope tofix the problem? Additional informationis available at: www.psgmc.org. The meeting will be at theParsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Wednesday, July 13th,from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host LauraJackson, who will give the 2nd of 5 secessions titled:Mindfulness for Job Seekers. Learnmindfulness techniques that bring relaxation and effortless focus tochallenging situations and relationships. Mindfulness is the practice ofbringing full, non-judgmental awareness to the present moment. Thestruggle of searching for a job can be overwhelming at times. See if thepractice of mindfulness meditation and some easy to use on-the-spot techniquescan help you during these challenging times. Participants are encouraged to attendall sessions for full benefit, but can attend individual sessions in theseries as well. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Wednesday, July 13th from 12:00 - 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library- Grand Central Library will host TomPowner of Career Thinker Inc. who will give a presentation titled: Preparing for JobInterviews, The More You Prepare the Less Intimidating They Become. Increase your chances of hearing thewords You are Hired by knowing how to prepare for an interview. Too many jobseekers do not place enough importance and time in preparing for an interview;a sure way to outshine the other candidates is by being more prepared than theyare. Tom will discuss the following: Your attire and why it is important, Howbody language and posture can kill an interview, Types of Interviews you can befaced with, The job application, Do you have CAR Stories ready to share, Can youanswer the W questions, How well do you know your resume, What you should knowabout the company, and What should you ask at the end of the interview. Advanced registration is required. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library - Grand Central Library, 135East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, NewYork, NY 10017.
Wednesday, July 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, NY10016.
Wednesday, July 13th, from 4:00 - 6:00pm: The NewYork Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: ThePower of LinkedIn for Job and Career Success. We have all heard that networking is still one of themost powerful methods of connecting to career and job opportunities and willmost likely stay that way forever. But most people do not know how toeffectively build and use network to increase their odds to connect toopportunities. Having a strong network is important for everyone whether you'reemployed or in a job search. At thismeeting, Tom will discuss: What is networking and Is it effective, What aresome of today's tools to support building a network, What is LinkedIn and whyis it so powerful, Understanding the sections of a LinkedIn Profile, Tips onbuilding a powerful LinkedIn Profile, Methods to connect to people and build astrong network, and How to use your LinkedIn network for a job and careersearch or promotions. Advanced registration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library - Grand Central Library, 135East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, NewYork, NY 10017.
Wednesday, July 13th, from 6:00- 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, who willgive a presentation titled: EverythingYou Need to Know About Your Resume. Morethan anything else we write in our lives, the resume is probably the one thatmakes us most uncomfortable. Join coach Win Sheffield for thisworkshop, part of the Career ManagementEssentials series, to learn how to approach this documentstrategically to make it work for you. Take the anxiety out ofwriting your resume and learn how to develop a distinctive resume that reflectswhat you want to be hired for. Topics covered include: 1) Addressing the key purposes of a resume, 2)Learning how to catch the eye of your reader, and 3) Making the most of thespace that you have. The meeting is atthe New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, July 13th, from 2:00 -4:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, whowill give a presentation titled: CritiqueYour Resume. Are your resumesgetting you interviews? Are you submitting the same resume for each jobposting? Successful job-seekers customize their resume for each position inorder to let hiring managers know immediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from ajob posting into a Keyword-rich Summary. Participants mustbring a current resume and 2 job postings. Pre-registration isrequired. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkow at snatkow@job-prep.com to enroll and receive additional information. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Friday, July 15th from 9:45am - 12:00 Noon: The PrincetonPublic Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-hostDavid Schuchman, Director ofPSG Mercer County, who will give apresentation titled: Is It Timeto Consider a Plan B? Is the timeand effort you put in to your job search producing the results you expect andneed? If not, it may be time to closely evaluate your job search strategy.Specifically, the skills you will bring to your next employer and the skillsyour next employer (and the market place) may really need. If there is a gap betweenthose 2 points, you may need to adjust your job search strategy. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn aboutthe numerous resources available there. The meeting is at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, July 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, July 16th from 8:30 -11:00 am: The Career Support Group at St. Gregory the Greatwill host: Susan Wilk, founder of Focused Mind Dynamics, who will give a presentation titled: Cultivating Calm While in Transition. Change, particularly job changes and jobloss, can create great angst and stress. Worry, stress, fear, anxiety canaffect not only your performance but impact valued interactions with others inyour life. Imagine a life cultivating calm on demand. Susan will share how toimprove productivity and reduce stress drivers during your job search. The group meets the 3rdSaturday of the month. Additionalinformation is available at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/career-support. The meeting is at Saint Gregorythe Great' Church, in the Parish Center, O'Connor Hall, at 4680 Nottingham Way,Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.
Saturday, July 16th from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: Interview Intervention: The Self-RecruiterInterview Checklist. John will showhow to research a job opportunity that you are about to interview for, to fullyprepare for interview success, and the right way to follow-up after yourinterview. The discussion includes: 1)Success is About Preparation, 2) Researching the Company, Job and More... beforethe Interview, 3) Be Ready to Impress: The Self-Recruiter® INTERVIEW CHECKLIST,and 4) Thank You Notes that Solve Your Problems in Advance. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Monday, July 18th,from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will hostDr. Colleen Georges, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Practices to Re-script our Self Stories.Additional information is available at:www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, exceptholidays. The meeting will be at FirstUnited Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ08876.
Monday, July 18th from 6:00 - 9:00pm: The WestchesterNetworking Organization (WNO) will host JulieJansen, an author and career coach, will give a presentation titled: I Do Not Know What I Want, But I Know it is Not This. With our current economic situation, morepeople are unemployed now than at any other time in recent history and many whodo have jobs are overworked, maxed out, and miserable. Julie will show how anyone unhappy with theiremployment, or lack of, can implement a real and satisfying careertransformation. Julie will discuss how to transform this uncertain time from aperiod of crisis into an opportunity for positive change. TheWNO hosts meetings on the third Monday of each month, except for Libraryholidays. For additional information, orto register for this event, please visit WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com. The meeting will be at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY10520.
Tuesday, July 19thfrom 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host MimAnzolut, who will give a presentation titled: Writing A Winning Resume. Learn how toput your resume to work whether you are making a career change or continuing inthe same career path. Mimwill discuss how to write a resume that will give you acompetitive edge. Learn how to make your resume reader-friendly, connect yourexperience with job descriptions, and highlight your achievements. Gettips in the art of writing cover letters and thank you letters. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Tuesday, July 19thfrom 12:30 noon - 1:30 pm: The Personal Branding Academy will offer a Free Webinarfeaturing JohnWest Hadley, a Career Search Counselor, whowill give a presentation titled: Five Secrets to Landing a Job You Will Love. Are you in a job that you love and that pays what you knowyou are worth? OR: Have you already settled for a job that does not fulfill theinner you? Does the very idea ofsearching for a GREAT job seem futile? Doyou feel like the odds are stacked against you in finding an opportunity youwill truly love? Is the stress of beingunemployed, underpaid or under-appreciated affecting the way you feel aboutlife? It does not have to. What would itbe like to wake up early each morning totally excited to go to your dream job?Would you like to be building your future each and every day? You willdiscover: 1) How to set a clear, focused target, and avoid wasting time onblind alleys, 2) How to uncover the unique value you bring to the table, 3) Commonerrors in presentation that can undermine your search, 4) Techniques forcreating an exceptional marketing message, 5) Why so many interviewers fail toimpress the hiring manager, 6) Participate from the convenience of your home oroffice. Take the first step to Getting aJob You Will Love by registering for this webinar at: https://www.bigmarker.com/personalbranding/5-Secrets-to-Landing-a-Job-You-ll-Love.
Tuesday, July 19th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Acing the Interview. 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, July 19th, from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Breakout of Your Industry Using These Two Transferable Skills. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.
Wednesday, July 20th, from 9:30-11:30 am: Jewish Family Service (JFS) Union County JobSeeker Group will host Sheri Brown,a Career Specialist at JFS, who will give a presentation titled: How to Regain Your Momentum in Job Search. Wewill explore the roadblocks that may be stalling your job search, and how toovercome them. The workshop will also give you tips to get back on track and tostrategically organize your job search for faster results. Allare welcome. For additional informationplease call Sheri Brown at 1-908-352-8375 or sherib@jfscentralnj.org. This group meets everyWednesday morning and it is free and open to all. The meeting is at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, in the ColvilleRoom, on the lower level, at 74 South. Martine Ave, Fanwood, NJ 07023.
Wednesday, July 20th,from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host LauraJackson, who will give the 3rd of 5 secessions titled:Mindfulness for Job Seekers. Learnmindfulness techniques that bring relaxation and effortless focus tochallenging situations and relationships. Mindfulness is the practice ofbringing full, non-judgmental awareness to the present moment. Thestruggle of searching for a job can be overwhelming at times. See if thepractice of mindfulness meditation and some easy to use on-the-spot techniquescan help you during these challenging times. Participants are encouraged to attendall sessions for full benefit, but can attend individual sessions in theseries as well. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Wednesday, July 20th, from 12:00 -2:00 pm: The NewYork 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, July 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, July 20th, from 4:00 - 6:00pm: The NewYork 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, July 20th, from 6:00- 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, who willgive a presentation titled: Why Don't I have a Job Yet? Learn How toAssess You Job Campaign and Know What Steps to Take to Make It Better. Are you getting through the first and sometimes the second interview andnot getting the offer? Have you tapped out your contacts? Are younot getting any call backs? Sometimes we cannot see what otherscan. Join career coach, WinSheffield, to diagnose the common and not so common things thatcan hobble a search effort and how to address them. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, July 20th, from 7:00 -9:00 pm: GenY NetworkingGroup will host: Speaker and Topic to BeDetermined. 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.
Thursday, July 21stfrom 10:30 am - 12:00 noon: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host a special program titled: Employment Mentoring in a Computer Lab. Get individualizedattention in searching for jobs, filling out applications, and writing coverand thank you letters. Learn job searching tips that will enable you tomove ahead in your job search. Priority will be givento individuals with disabilities. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, July 21st from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Lee Rosenberg, who will give a presentation titled: Creating a Memorable, Personable Brand CanEnhance Your Job Search. Renee will discuss howto create a dynamic and memorable brand that will help improve your networkingand job search. A strong brand can help you be remembered for yourexpertise and personal uniqueness. Learn why personal branding isimportant and how to create a powerful, personal brand that works for you. Beprepared to belly laugh, and have fun. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, July 22st from 9:45am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the Professional ServiceGroup of Mercer County - No meetingdue to another wonderful program offered by the Princeton PublicLibrary. 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.
Monday, July 25th, from10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition will host Bill LaChance, a CertifiedFinancial Planner and senior financial advisor, who will give a presentationtitled: Money Saving Strategies during aCareer Transition: Health Insurance, Taxes, Etc. This presentation willcover a number of strategies to consider helping with cash flow during a careertransition. The focus will be on those strategies that may not be well known orunderstood. Topics will include: Medical Insurance through the Affordable CareAct, tax implications of 401k/403b rollovers and withdrawals, tax deductibilityof job hunting expenses, strategies to take advantage of lower marginal taxrates during a transition and potential adjustments to financial aid. A schedule of upcoming meetingdates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. The group meets on generally alternating Mondays, except on libraryholidays. The companion online discussion forum/information archive/bulletinboard/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, July 25th,from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will hostMarty Latman, President of LatmanAdvisory LLC, who will give a presentation titled: In-Transition, Now What Do I Do. Being in-transition for a short or long period of time can be a verystressful. You can get depressed, angry and confused. You can lose yourself-confidence. What can you do to change this situation? How do you get backinto the "game"? How do you change this negative situation into a positiveexperience? Attendees will learn aboutthe obstacles they need to overcome during this period to succeed, the methodsthey need to use to change their situation, and ways to make beingin-transition a productive, meaningful and positive time in their lives. Additionalinformation is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, except holidays. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, July 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm:The New Jersey North Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive GroupGPSEG(formerly NJENG) invites you to an AfterHours Social. Come for an evening of intelligent conversation, businessnetworking, reconnecting with good friends, or making new ones. This is a greatway for working members to keep in touch and meet the many new members. Weinvite other executive level networking groups such as: ChemPharma, FENG, IERG, MENG, NJ-SENG,and TENG.No RSVP or registration is needed, and there is no cost to attend. Thegroup generally meets the last Monday of the month, or the prior week if thelast Monday is a holiday. We skip December. The meeting is at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel, 175 ParkAvenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.
Monday, July 25thfrom 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Temple Community Network (TCN) will host: John West Hadley,a Career Search Counselor, who will give a presentation titled: The Interview As Needs Assessment. Thegroup typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month. Directions to BarnertTemple at: http://www.barnerttemple.org/Directions. For more information, contact Bob Roman at: broman235@gmail.com. The meeting is at Barnert Temple, 747 Route208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.
Tuesday, July 26th,from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lynnell Lindsay, a corporate HR professional, who will give apresentation titled: Myers Briggs Stylein Career Search. For moreinformation contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.
Wednesday, July 27th,from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host LauraJackson, who will give the 4th of 5 secessions titled:Mindfulness for Job Seekers. Learnmindfulness techniques that bring relaxation and effortless focus tochallenging situations and relationships. Mindfulness is the practice ofbringing full, non-judgmental awareness to the present moment. Thestruggle of searching for a job can be overwhelming at times. See if thepractice of mindfulness meditation and some easy to use on-the-spot techniquescan help you during these challenging times. Participants are encouraged to attendall sessions for full benefit, but can attend individual sessions in theseries as well. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industryand Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, July 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 Career Network can help you prepare and qualify fora well-paying job and a rewarding career in Healthcare, Green Economy orTransit by connecting you to the education and training you need. The meetingis at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, July 27th, from6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library willhost Kristina Leonardi, whowill give a presentation titled: AuthenticBranding: Letting the Real You Shine in Any Situation. Gettingto know and accept who you are, what you have to offer, and how you fit intoany situation is your key to success, whether you are interviewing for a job,working towards a promotion, starting a new business or looking to meet newpeople. Kristina will show youhow to get in tune with your unique talents, abilities, strengths and passionsand project that image out into theworld to create and attract the outcomes you desire in every area of your life.The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.
Friday, July 29thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the Professional ServiceGroup of Mercer County will co-host HilaryMorris, a marketing consultant, who will give a presentation titled: Social Media Strategy. Whether you are in transition or starting upa side business, it is important to leverage social media to build your brand.But before you start, you need to create a plan. You need objectives, goals anda way to track your return on investment. Attendees will learn how to set up asocial media plan which includes: identifying the appropriate social networkfor their goals (job-seeking, starting a new business, personal branding),setting up an editorial calendar for sharing content, and tracking results withanalytics that are available through the major social networks. If you are already using social media, thissession will provide a template for performing a self-audit on your currentactivity and results. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learnabout the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at the PrincetonPublic Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
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 upcoming classes. In addition to these great in-person classes,the library also recorded some of the presentations and they are available 24/7on-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 theworkplace and shares local resources for job training. Obtain help with topics such as: Tools to brand yourself, Updating your resumeand cover letter, Career networking tips, Techniques to ace your nextinterview, Strategies for resume distribution, Counseling on alternative careerpaths, Advice on dressing for success, and Help setting and achieving short andlong-term career goals. These one-on-onesessions are by appointment only. Additional information is available at: http://www.unitedwaynnj.org/newsevents/uwevents_template0.php?event_id=1170&frm= To make an appointment,email Durelle McPherson orcall 1.973.993.1160, ext. 210. Themeetings are at United Way of Northern New Jersey, Suite 205, 60 SouthFullerton 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!
Webinars Featuring Kathy Bernard, a public speaker, career coach, resumewriter, and expert LinkedIn profile optimizer who has helped thousands landsatisfying careers. Kathy is also the creator of WiserU.com, where you can findcareer and LinkedIn services and tips. Check out Kathy's numerous presentations,such as: How to Research and Impress Hiring Companies, StrongOnline Identity, Pre-Employment Personality Tests, Negotiating Salary, LinkedInBoot Camp, Use LinkedIn to Attract Employers, Networking Into A Job, Landing aJob After 40, Business Leads from LinkedIn, Outmaneuver Online JobApplications, How to SHOW and TELL You Are the Best, Mastering Online JobApplications, Mastering Interviews, Tips for Snagging Business on LinkedIn, Transform Your Resume, and Working With Recruiters. To view Kathy's presentations, Click Herefor the Recording & Slides Kathy does a great job with her presentations, I am sure that you willfind them most helpful and very informative.
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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