Tuesday, May 23, 2017
College Grads Needed
Are you a recent college grad looking for work to start your post grad life? My firm has a temp assignment for someone w/excellent MS Office skills, especially proficient w/Outlook Calendar and Powerpoint as well as social media. Our client is a medical device co. in Somerset County NJ. Specific degree not important but must have strong computer skills AND exceptional interpersonal skills to interface with clients. Please call me at 908-508-0300, ext 104 or send resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs .
Monday, May 22, 2017
Late May Networking Opportunities
Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, The Bronc, an on-campus radio station at Rider University. Host Wanda Ellet brings you the best career advice, no matter what stage your career is in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a better opportunity, or even a college student, Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined by a special guest to cover a unique topic. Don’t forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7 The 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/
Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Call in your job search questions every Monday night to a live Radio Show titled: Own Your Career hosted byRod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/
In addition to the great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-
Monday, May 22nd, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Sue Kiely, who will facilitate an Open Discussion on Job Search Related Issues. This is one of my favorites. It is your opportunity to ask questions or ask for advice from fellow members. We share our experiences. What has worked and what has not. Come ready to share and learn. For additional information, check the group’s website athttp://www.mondaysat7.org/ or send a message to: Mondaysseven@gmail.com. The meeting is at the Westport United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport, CT 06880 (Exit 42 off the Merritt Parkway).
Monday, May 22nd, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition will host Susan Toth, who will give a presentation titled:Write Content That Gets You Noticed. A schedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. The group meets on generally alternating Mondays, except on library holidays. The companion online discussion forum/information archive/bulletin board/event calendar is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT2. For additional information, please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@
Monday, May 22nd, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host Marty Latman, chairman of the Bergen Chapter of Financial Executive Network Group (FENG), who will give a presentation titled: Working the Room. If you diligently follow job-hunting advice, you know that networking is one of the most successful employment search strategies. It is far more likely to land you a job than chasing job postings through the Web or sending a resume to a recruiter. Since networking is one of the most successful methods of job searching, you should definitely include business meetings, recruitment fairs, and other networking events as part of your landing strategy. However, when you attend networking events or business meetings, are you successful in promoting yourself? Are you unsure of the best ways to make a connection? Would you like to improve your networking technique? Do you want to leave networking events feeling that you really accomplished something? If you would like to get better at working the room, come hear Marty talk as he presents the basic tools you need to use to be productive at networking events. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, except holidays. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, May 22nd, from 3:15 – 4:45 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meeting titled: Business Plan Research Workshop. This workshop provides research guidance specifically tailored to your particular business plan. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, May 22nd, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: The New Jersey North Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group GPSEG (formerly NJENG) invites you to an After Hours Social. Come for an evening of intelligent conversation, business networking, reconnecting with good friends, or making new ones. This is a great way for working members to keep in touch and meet the many new members. We invite 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. The group generally meets the last Monday of the month, or the prior week if the last Monday is a holiday. We skip December. The meeting is at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel, 175 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.
Tuesday, May 23rd, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a free workshop titled:Preparing for the Job Interview. Learn how to answer the tough questions and communicate your value to convince the interviewer that you are the best candidate for the job. For the schedule and to learn more about the organization and activities visit the website at: PSGNB.org. The workshops are held at the Kennedy branch of The Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854.
Tuesday, May 23rd from 1:30 - 2:30 pm: Free webinar featuring Lisa Rangel, president of Chameleon Resumes, who will give a presentation titled: How to Design a Powerful Executive Resume to Land Interviews and Get Offer. Lisa will demonstrate: 1) Achievement-oriented language that places emphasis on your accomplishments and the 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 and on social media platforms, where they will be looking, and 3) It is structured for the recruiter's brain, taking into account the way hiring managers evaluate candidates and make decisions. Click here for details and to register now!
Tuesday, May 23rd, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm: Sara Greenhouse will be hosting a meeting titled: 21st Century Job Seekers: A Career Panel Discussion with Industry Experts. The panel will be moderated by Casey Carpenter (The Sales Breakthrough Coach) and showcase four of the area's best coaches and advisors, including: Alex Freund (Landing Expert Career Coaching), Janet Logan (My Coaching Services), Kim Luthy (Allied Wealth Partners), and Tony Calabrese (Absolute Transitions). Attendees will be learn how to: prepare for their career transition, hone their interview skills, network more effectively, and secure their financial future. The evening will also feature: open networking both before and after the panel, Q&A, refreshments, and a chance to win a one hour LinkedIn consultation for new / inexperienced users. Attendees will walk away re-energized about their job search, with an expanded network, elevated self-esteem, and become one step closer to achieving both personal and professional satisfaction. Admission is only $15 in advance online and $20 cash or check at the door. Bring business cards and a desire to learn.Visit: 21stcenturyjobseekers.
Tuesday, May 23rd, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Bill LaChance, a Personal Financial Strategist, who will give a presentation titled: Money Saving Strategies During a Career Transition: Health Insurance, Taxes, Etc. This presentation will cover a number of strategies to consider helping with cash flow during a career transition. The focus will be on those strategies that may not be well known or understood. Topics will include: Medical Insurance through the Affordable Care Act, Tax implications of 401k/403b rollovers and withdrawals, Tax deductibility of job hunting expenses, Strategies to take advantage of lower marginal tax rates during a transition and potential adjustments to financial aid. For more information, contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, May 24th, from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Laura Jackson, who will give a presentation titled: Mindfulness for Job Seekers. Learn mindfulness techniques that bring relaxation and effortless focus to challenging situations and relationships. Mindfulness is the practice of bringing full, non-judgmental awareness to the present moment. The struggle of searching for a job can be overwhelming at times. See if the practice of mindfulness meditation and some easy to use on-the-spot techniques can help you during these challenging times. Instructor Laura Jackson has been practicing Zen meditation for 12 years and is a UCLA-trained mindfulness facilitator. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions for full benefit, but can attend individual sessions in the series as well: May 24 & 31, June 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, May 24th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, Author, Career Coach and Speaker, who will give a presentation titled: Resume and Cover Letter Renovation. John will discuss how making the cuts necessary to be seen as a stand-out during your job search actually increases the value of the items on your resume. The discussion includes: 1) Resume: New Definition, 2) Resume Goals, 3) Understanding Stacks of Incoming Resumes, 4) Three 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, NY 10016.
Wednesday, May 24th, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host a program titled: Understanding Networking. At this meeting learn: 1) What is it and How does it work, 2) Techniques to manage an effective network, 3) Overcoming networking fears, 4) Media and Social Networking, and 5) Internet Networking. Additional information is available at: http://www.
Thursday, May 25th, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm: Free webinar featuring Lisa Rangel, president of Chameleon Resumes, who will give a presentation titled: How to Design a Powerful Executive Resume to Land Interviews and Get Offer. Lisa will demonstrate: 1) Achievement-oriented language that places emphasis on your accomplishments and the 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 and on social media platforms, where they will be looking, and 3) It is structured for the recruiter's brain, taking into account the way hiring managers evaluate candidates and make decisions. Click here for details and to register now!
Thursday, May 25th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Rosenberg, a clinical career counselor and licensed mental health counselor, will give a presentation titled: Keeping Motivated and Conducting a Positive Job Search In Today's' Changing Economy. Maintaining a positive attitude in your job search is essential. Renee will discuss how to keep yourself motivated, resilient and productive when looking for employment. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, May 26th from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host our own David Schuchman, who will give a presentation titled: Uncover the Hidden Job Market. This presentation will inform you that up to 70% of open positions are not actively published, and why employers often use non-published ways of finding professional talent. We will discuss ways to begin to overcome this challenge in order to be exposed to more professional opportunities. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, located at 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers an extensive series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and career advice. Inquiries about programs may be made by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/events/
Free Pro Bono Career Coaching. Career Coaching is a PRO BONO / FREE service available to job seekers who wish to focus an existing job search strategy and/or gain insight on how to craft an effective self-marketing plan. Each session is comprised of a 50 minute meeting with a volunteer Job Coach at SIBL's Madison Avenue location. To make an appointment for a PRO BONO / FREE coaching session, please visit:
Please provide your name, phone number, e-mail address, and specific goals. If you do not have an e-mail address, please inputnoemail@email.com when prompted. Once booked, an e-mail confirmation and follow-up reminder will be sent to the e-mail address provided. In addition, you may also receive a courtesy telephone call confirming your appointment. If you have any questions, please contact the Job Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.org or call 1-212-592-7006.
The Queens Library, New York City: Every month, Queens Library’s Job & Business Academy (JBA) provides our customers with the technology training, small business help, and job-search assistance they need to succeed, all for free. Now, it is easier than ever to find out which classes are being offered. Just check the listings in our monthly brochures. These brochures provide detailed information on the many workshops and programs JBA offers at our community libraries in the areas of Job Search, Technology and Computers, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship, including a short description of each course and the dates, times, and places it is being offered. To inquire about class registration or make an appointment, please call 1-718-990-8625 or email jobsearchhelp@queenslibrary.
The United Way of Northern New Jersey offers Free Career Coaching. The program provides professionals with an opportunity to learn techniques for success in the workplace and shares local resources for job training. Obtain help with topics such as: Tools to brand yourself, Updating your resume and cover letter, Career networking tips, Techniques to ace your next interview, Strategies for resume distribution, Counseling on alternative career paths, Advice on dressing for success, and Help setting and achieving short and long-term career goals. These one-on-one sessions are by appointment only. Please click on this link for additional details: UW Career Coaching Flyer_2016.pdf. Additional information is available at: http://www.unitedwaynnj.org/
The Westport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.
Webinars Featuring Kathy Bernard, a public speaker, career coach, resume writer, and expert LinkedIn profile optimizer who has helped thousands land satisfying careers. Kathy is also the creator of WiserU.com, where you can find career and LinkedIn services and tips. Check out Kathy’s numerous presentations, such as: How to Research and Impress Hiring Companies, Strong Online Identity, Pre-Employment Personality Tests, Negotiating Salary, LinkedIn Boot Camp, Use LinkedIn to Attract Employers, Networking Into A Job, Landing a Job After 40, Business Leads from LinkedIn, Outmaneuver Online Job Applications, How to SHOW and TELL You Are the Best, Mastering Online Job Applications, Mastering Interviews, Tips for Snagging Business on LinkedIn, Transform Your Resume, and Working With Recruiters. To view Kathy’s presentations, Click Here for the Recording & Slides Kathy does a great job with her presentations, I am sure that you will find them most helpful and very informative.
Wednesdays, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of 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 group meets; various speakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing your accomplishments, resumes, and networking. For a schedule of upcoming presentations, click on their link at: http://www.
Monday, May 15, 2017
Mechanical Designer for Hunterdon County NJ
Our client requires a Mechanical Designer w/3-7 years of hands-on employment exp. designing the internal packaging of power supplies. High voltage background is preferred thought low voltage will be considered. Exp. w/AutoCAD and SolidWorks needed. Technical school training and/or related certifications helpful but not essential.
Please note: this is NOT an entry level position.
Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104
Please note: this is NOT an entry level position.
Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104
Friday, May 12, 2017
Feeding Your Job Search
Thirty-plus years ago, I was finishing off the last exams and papers to earn my college degree while my mind wandered ahead to the retail management training job I had secured. I accepted an offer to start my post college professional life beginning one week after graduation. While friends and family members questioned why I was not taking off the summer to relax and enjoy life, I was content to start working, learning, and earning as soon as possible.
We did not have internet, smartphones, Google, Twitter, etc. back then. Each Sunday, I visited my college's library and tore apart the classified sections of the Lancaster (PA) Intelligencer Journal, Philadelphia Inquirer, and New York Times. My parents mailed me classifieds from local newspapers in NJ. I mailed out countless resumes each week with customized cover letters typed on my portable (non-electric) typewriter.
To supplement this, I stopped by the college's career center at least once daily to check for any new postings they received. They also scheduled days where several employers would set up shop and grant 20 minute interviews. We were required to register for interview slots in advance. To make sure we really wanted the interviews, the signup sessions were scheduled for 7:00 AM on a first come, first served basis. Not terribly fondly, I remember waiting outside the building one January morning as a coating of snow fell upon us! My reward was landing 5 or 6 interviews on campus, much easier than the interview I walked 3 miles to in suit and tie! By late April, I had 3 job offers!
The key to this story is that I did the leg work; identifying jobs, mailing out resumes, making phone calls, walking long distances due to lack of transportation, following up regularly with the career center, etc. Nobody found me a job. Nobody gave me a job. The staff and faculty wrote reference letters when requested, tipped me off if they heard of interesting opportunities, provided interview coaching, etc. and reminded all students that we owned our future.
For several years, I worked in career services for a proprietary trade school. My very wise mentor greeted incoming students with the following statement, "I could prepare a delicious fish dinner for you to feed you for one day or I could teach you how to fish so you can feed yourself forever." I am so glad I learned the second method all those years ago and hope you do as well!
Monday, May 8, 2017
Networking in NJ/NY/CT
Next Week’s Upcoming Networking Events
Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, The Bronc, an on-campus radio station at Rider University. Host Wanda Ellet brings you the best career advice, no matter what stage your career is in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a better opportunity, or even a college student, Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined by a special guest to cover a unique topic. Don’t forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7 The 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/
Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Call in your job search questions every Monday night to a live Radio Show titled: Own Your Career hosted byRod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/
In addition to the great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-
Monday, May 8th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Laura Powers, a career transition and job search coach, who will give a presentation titled: Jump Start Your Job Search. Are you feeling stuck in your job search? Frustrated that opportunities are not surfacing as you had hoped. Disappointed in your results. If so, you do not want to miss this revealing, content-rich workshop that will help you zero in on what’s working (and what is not) in your job search and what you can do to improve your results. For additional information, check the group’s website athttp://www.mondaysat7.org/ or send a message to: Mondaysseven@gmail.com. The meeting is at the Westport United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport, CT 06880 (Exit 42 off the Merritt Parkway).
Monday, May 8th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition will host Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony,who will give a presentation titled: How to Win the Hearts and Minds of Recruiters. Abby, a seasoned recruiter will take you behind the scenes and provide you with secret insights into the human resources and recruiting process. It is a tough job market out there, and you have to differentiate yourself from the rest of the applicant pool. You will learn: 1) How to think like a recruiter, 2) Where, when and how recruiters look for you and how you can attract them, 3) The magic of zip codes, and 4) Why and how to fill in the gaps on your resume. A schedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. The group meets on generally alternating Mondays, except on library holidays. The companion online discussion forum/information archive/bulletin board/event calendar is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT2. For additional information, please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@
Monday, May 8th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host the PSGCNJ Training Committee, who will give a presentation titled: Advanced CARS. The team will walk you through the stories you tell during interviews, to position yourself for interviewing success. To create a resume and a brand that truly represents the full spectrum of what you offer, consider looking at the results of your work using the C-A-R (Challenge-Action-Result) strategy. The C-A-R method consists of these steps: 1) Describe the situation you faced at work (Challenge), 2) Detail what you did when faced with it (Action), and 3) Most importantly, divulge the outcome (Result) that you achieved. The C-A-R formula is a popular solution to BOTH resume writing and interview situations, and for good reason. Employers need to gain a clear picture of your ability to handle obstacles and create the results they need, prior to calling you for an interview. Additional information is available at:www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, except holidays. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, May 8th, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm: The Manville Public Library will host Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, who will give a presentation titled: The Secret Do's and Don'ts of Job Searching. During this presentation, you will gain insight into what HR recruiters look for when they are evaluating your qualifications. In 2017, you must do more than applying on job boards. There are far more candidates applying for the same positions, so you have to differentiate yourself. You will learn what to write in your cover letter, why keywords really matter and how to choose them, secrets about thank you letters, and what to say during a phone screen to get a yes. Understanding how to master each of these job search components is the key to your success in 2017. For additional information, please contact Adam Petroski, 1-908-722-9722 or apetrosk@sclibnj.org.The meeting is at the Manville Public Library, 100 South 10th Ave, Manville, NJ 08835
Monday, May 8th, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm: The Career Networking Group (CNG) will host
Tony Calabrese, founder of Absolute Transitions, and a Certified Five O’Clock Club Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Manage Your Interviews. You have worked hard on your resumé. You have targeted numerous companies that can use your skills and have answered countless job adds. And, now the big moment has come. A company has reached out. They would like to talk to you. How do you react? Are you confident to share who you are and what you offer? Or has it been a long time since your last job interview? Have previous recent interviews not gone well? Step one is to understand what an interview truly is. This session covers the different types of interviews and how to prepare for them, conduct them, and follow up afterwards. Interviewing is not easy, but, it does not have to be scary. Come learn how to do your best on your upcoming interviews. For additional information or to register, please call the Library at 1-908-233-0115 or view its website at http://mountainsidelibrary.org
Tony Calabrese, founder of Absolute Transitions, and a Certified Five O’Clock Club Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Manage Your Interviews. You have worked hard on your resumé. You have targeted numerous companies that can use your skills and have answered countless job adds. And, now the big moment has come. A company has reached out. They would like to talk to you. How do you react? Are you confident to share who you are and what you offer? Or has it been a long time since your last job interview? Have previous recent interviews not gone well? Step one is to understand what an interview truly is. This session covers the different types of interviews and how to prepare for them, conduct them, and follow up afterwards. Interviewing is not easy, but, it does not have to be scary. Come learn how to do your best on your upcoming interviews. For additional information or to register, please call the Library at 1-908-233-0115 or view its website at http://mountainsidelibrary.org
Tuesday, May 9, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a free workshop titled:Building the Foundation for a Successful Job Search. We will discuss: 1) Dealing with the emotional side of job loss, 2) Developing your job search plan, and 3) Learning to identify your transferable skills, strengths, and accomplishments. Practice delivering a 30 Second commercial and creating a C.A.R (Challenge, Action, Result) story. For the schedule and to learn more about the organization and activities visit the website at:PSGNB.org. The workshops are held at the Kennedy branch of The Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854.
Tuesday, May 9, from 1:30 – 2:30 pm: Free webinar featuring Lisa Rangel, Founder and Managing Director of Chameleon Resumes, who will give a presentation titled: How to Create Your LinkedIn Profile to Generate 6-Figure Job Interviews Faster. This webinar will provide invaluable insight, tips and steps to take to create a LinkedIn Profile that will have hiring managers and corporate decision makers seeking YOU out for the job you have always wanted. During this Webinar training you will learn: 1) Three proven techniques to increase your profile’s visibility on LinkedIn, 2) Three little known ways to find leads and opportunity using LinkedIn that generate the interviews you want, 3) Six tactics to write an engaging profile that will have hiring managers wanting to call you for interviews that are right for you, and 4) How to write your LinkedIn Summary to rise above the sea of competition you face and get the interview call. Click here for more details and to register now!
Tuesday, May 9th, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm: The Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) will host Stacey Ross Cohen, CEO and President at Co-Communications, who will give a presentation titled: Personal Branding. Personal branding is a lifelong effort, one that’s constantly evolving and requires regular maintenance. Our individual brands define who we are in the workforce; they guide our career paths and have an indelible impact on our financial future. In short, they are one of the most important aspects of professional life. Stacy will discuss how to develop your own compelling narrative and competitive advantage. The meeting is in the St. Rose Knights of Columbus Building, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470. Behind Saint Rose Church to the far left. The Knights building has 3 garage doors on the first floor, the meeting room is on the second floor. The entrance is the first door in the front of the building.
Tuesday, May 9th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Three Kinds of Networking and How to Master Them. As we imagine it, networking is an exotic activity which is practiced by extremely extraverted salespeople, not something we would willingly do. And if networking is something we like, how focused are we on the different approaches needed for each type? The fact is that most of us do not understand networking. There are three distinct types of networking and none of them involve having a personality transplant to be successful. Coach Win Sheffield discusses how to use networking effectively for you and what you need in your career. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, May 9th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Break Out of Your Industry Using These Two Transferable Skills. For more information, contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email her atsvelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, May 10th, from 10:00 - 11:30 am: The Monmouth County Library Career Information Center and Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) will co-host: Mark Judman, who will give a presentation titled: New to LinkedIn or Overdue for a Tune-Up. Are you getting the results you want, or wasting time? You know LinkedIn is essential for job search; learn to do it right. Mark will discuss: 1) Why your LinkedIn profile is different from a resume, 2) The most important parts of your profile, 3) How to research target companies and people, 4) Why you should join LinkedIn groups, 5) How to search for jobs on LinkedIn, and 6) Figuring out the new LinkedIn. The meeting will be at the Monmouth County Library’s Shrewsbury Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702.
Wednesday, May 10th, from 6:45 - 9:30 pm: The Hillsdale Career Resource Ministry Network Group will host Pam Etzin, who will give a presentation titled: An Eye for Detail. Decide what impression you would like to give, then shape your appearance around that. Pam will discuss how to achieve your own style and feel great as you present yourself. We have 15 seconds to make an impression in an interview. Come out and watch how to do it right. Network with her, ask questions and ask for the “right” color for you. She brings a few special gifts for you as well. Enjoy networking, have some coffee and learn how to reduce stress by gaining control of your work wardrobe. In addition, Al Rojas will be with us to take your LinkedIn Profile Picture. Al’s fee is $25. Please feel free to forward this note to anyone that you think would benefit from joining us. Or, better yet, just bring them with you. For additional information, contact: John Carvelli at 1-201-995-7895, john.carvelli@pimco.com, or Janelle Razzino at1-201-722-3111, janelle@razzinoassociates.com.
Wednesday, May 10th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: The Bronxville Career Network (BCN) will host Celia Currin, Executive Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Job Search Head Game. Going through a job search is without question a highly challenging and stressful period in anyone's life. This is the ultimate head game. The stories you tell yourself, and the stories you tell in job search, can be very powerful in managing your head, your attitude, your energy and ultimately your search. It is easy to get discouraged, lose your focus, and then your momentum. To be successful you need to develop a bag of tricks that work for you: develop and fine tune your self-discipline muscle, recognize the power of setting goals, create a marketing plan, track your activities to ensure you really know how hard you are working, make the most of LinkedIn, find a job buddy or two and give yourself a treat at the end of a good day. Celia will explore the many proactive things you can do during this stressful period to help you keep your ego intact and your emotions in control. This period calls for skills that few come by naturally, and even for those lucky ones, it is still stressful. Learn the four core sources of personal energy, the seven habits of highly effective people and the sweet spots that make your life important. For further information, email Rich Antash at rantash@gmail.com or BCN’s website at: http://www.sites.google.com/
Wednesday, May 10th, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host a program titled: Developing Your Resume. Learn about: 1) The message: What do I want to communicate, 2) Resume Styles: functional, chronological, etc. and 3) Summarizing PAR's (Problem, Action, Result). Additional information is available at: http://www.
Thursday, May 11th, from 1:30 – 2:30 pm: Free webinar featuring Lisa Rangel, Founder and Managing Director of Chameleon Resumes, who will give a presentation titled: How to Create Your LinkedIn Profile to Generate 6-Figure Job Interviews Faster. This webinar will provide invaluable insight, tips and steps to take to create a LinkedIn Profile that will have hiring managers and corporate decision makers seeking YOU out for the job you have always wanted. During this Webinar training you will learn: 1) Three proven techniques to increase your profile’s visibility on LinkedIn, 2) Three little known ways to find leads and opportunity using LinkedIn that generate the interviews you want, 3) Six tactics to write an engaging profile that will have hiring managers wanting to call you for interviews that are right for you, and 4) How to write your LinkedIn Summary to rise above the sea of competition you face and get the interview call. Click here for more details and to register now!
Thursday, May 11th, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm: NNJ ATD (Association for Talent Development) will host Andrew O’Hearn, a corporate and internal communications thought leader, writer, managing editor, and social-web/analytics researcher. who will give a presentation titled: New LinkedIn: Behind the Veil. For most job-seekers, LinkedIn is their default online branding presence, networking tool, and social-media job-posting source. Yet, according to August 2016 statistics, the average LinkedIn user spends just 17 minutes per month on the site. Why? Because they have not learned how to exploit the full range of hacks, workarounds, and expert-level contacts hidden within LinkedIn, especially since the design interfacechangeover in early 2017. Andy will teach you how to maximize the new features offered by Microsoft, the new owner of LinkedIn, while demonstrating ways to leverage social media for career success. Includes: new menus, mouse over buttons, icons, blue text, help options, content maximization checklist, pictures/visuals, backgrounds and specs, skill endorsement overview, how to become a LinkedIn resource, and setting preferences so recruiters can find you. In addition, Merrill Rutman will offer free resume coaching at the event. To participate Please bring your resume, and contact Merrill if you have questions at: 1-201-447-1664 or email at mrutman@mr-mahwah.com. For additional information, contactAlicja Lisnow at a_lisnow@yahoo.com. Do not miss an evening where you can expand your network, make new friends, share knowledge with your peers, and hear highly relevant and beneficial insights and perspectives from experts in the marketplace. Please register at:http://atd9.eventbrite.com. The meeting is at the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church, 422 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.
Thursday, May 11th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Kristina Leonardi, who will give a presentation titled: Spring Cleaning for the Soul. Spring is a time for rebirth, renewal and reawakening. It is a time when many people dust off their homes and open the windows to let the fresh air in and stale air out. Kristina will discuss doing the same for your soul. It is a perfect time to review where you are in your career and life, make adjustments, and do what’s necessary in order to get you where you want to be. Examine what no longer serves a purpose and what ideas, work, or relationships need to be revised or let go of altogether. Take this opportunity to stop and reflect on who and where you are at this moment in time to make this your best, most fulfilling year yet. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, May 12th, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, who will give a presentation titled: Take Your Job Search By Storm. Sandy and Irene taught us the 5 P’s. We learned to be prepared, persistent, patient, positive and prudent. As a bonus, they also taught us to develop partnerships with others. All of these qualities help us during a storm but they also help us during our job search. Join Abby as she teaches us the steps we need to take to assure ourselves a successful search. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, May 13th, from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host: Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, LLC and author of Absolutely Abby's 101 Job Search Secrets, who will give a presentation titled: Secrets Recruiters Do Not Want You to Know. During this presentation, you will gain insight into what corporate and agency recruiters look for when they are evaluating your qualifications. These days, you must do more than applying on job boards. There are far more candidates applying for the same positions, so you have to differentiate yourself. You will learn what recruiters like and do not like, what teeny tiny corrections make a huge difference, and the best strategies for moving past your competition in 2016. Some of the topics you’ll learn are: 1) Deep dark secrets about why keywords really matter and how to choose them, 2) What to say during a phone screen to get a yes, 3) When you should and should not mention the NJ Giants during an interview, and 4) Secrets about thank you letters and how they can make or break your success. There is a $10 fee at the door to cover the cost of the room. The meeting is at the Days Hotel Conference Center, 195 Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Saturday, May 13th, from 9:45 - 11:45 am: My Career Transitions will host Shelly O’Donovan, who will give a presentation titled: Tricks to Using Body Language to Nail Your Next Interview. Did you know that 60-93% of information is communicated nonverbally? More than half! Think about all the effort you spend on the words you are delivering and yet totally unaware of messages your body is screaming. Shelly will show you how to be aware of those messages so that you can communicate your intended message and unlock your authenticity to get the job you want. In a world so focused on the words we say, most people are missing out on how we say those words, the nonverbal behind the verbal. You can harness the power of nonverbal communication, revolutionize the way you present yourself, change your approach to client interactions, and utilize a unique skill set to become the best version of yourself. Research has shown that the first impression happens within 20 seconds of someone meeting you, and many times in a job interview the first impression is over the phone. With some minor tweaks to your planned message and power posing before an interview, you can increase odds of a great first impression. By attending this session, you will learn how to: 1) Understand your body language and what you are communicating, 2) Unlock your presence, 3) Increase your confidence as you prepare, and 4) Learn some tips to help you nail that next interview. For more information please click here: www.mycareertransitions.com. Registration will end at noon on Friday, May 12th. Please note that new member orientation starts at 8:30 am, in rooms 205-206. The meeting is at Penn State Great Valley Campus, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355, in Rooms 130 and 131, Main Building on the right.
Tuesday, May 16th, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host a Spring Night Out Networking Event. Come join us for a night of informal networking with current members, alumni, and more. Wear your PSGCNJ name tags, bring plenty of business cards, and reconnect with old friends, plus meet new ones. Good times, good food and great friends, should be a fun night. Cash Bar; Happy Hour is until 6:30 pm. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. This festive event is at the Green Knoll Grill, 645 Route 202/206 Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, located at 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers an extensive series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and career advice. Inquiries about programs may be made by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/events/
Free Pro Bono Career Coaching. Career Coaching is a PRO BONO / FREE service available to job seekers who wish to focus an existing job search strategy and/or gain insight on how to craft an effective self-marketing plan. Each session is comprised of a 50 minute meeting with a volunteer Job Coach at SIBL's Madison Avenue location. To make an appointment for a PRO BONO / FREE coaching session, please visit:
Please provide your name, phone number, e-mail address, and specific goals. If you do not have an e-mail address, please inputnoemail@email.com when prompted. Once booked, an e-mail confirmation and follow-up reminder will be sent to the e-mail address provided. In addition, you may also receive a courtesy telephone call confirming your appointment. If you have any questions, please contact the Job Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.org or call 1-212-592-7006.
The Queens Library, New York City: Every month, Queens Library’s Job & Business Academy (JBA) provides our customers with the technology training, small business help, and job-search assistance they need to succeed, all for free. Now, it is easier than ever to find out which classes are being offered. Just check the listings in our monthly brochures. These brochures provide detailed information on the many workshops and programs JBA offers at our community libraries in the areas of Job Search, Technology and Computers, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship, including a short description of each course and the dates, times, and places it is being offered. To inquire about class registration or make an appointment, please call 1-718-990-8625 or email jobsearchhelp@queenslibrary.
The United Way of Northern New Jersey offers Free Career Coaching. The program provides professionals with an opportunity to learn techniques for success in the workplace and shares local resources for job training. Obtain help with topics such as: Tools to brand yourself, Updating your resume and cover letter, Career networking tips, Techniques to ace your next interview, Strategies for resume distribution, Counseling on alternative career paths, Advice on dressing for success, and Help setting and achieving short and long-term career goals. These one-on-one sessions are by appointment only. Please click on this link for additional details: UW Career Coaching Flyer_2016.pdf. Additional information is available at: http://www.unitedwaynnj.org/
The Westport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.
Webinars Featuring Kathy Bernard, a public speaker, career coach, resume writer, and expert LinkedIn profile optimizer who has helped thousands land satisfying careers. Kathy is also the creator of WiserU.com, where you can find career and LinkedIn services and tips. Check out Kathy’s numerous presentations, such as: How to Research and Impress Hiring Companies, Strong Online Identity, Pre-Employment Personality Tests, Negotiating Salary, LinkedIn Boot Camp, Use LinkedIn to Attract Employers, Networking Into A Job, Landing a Job After 40, Business Leads from LinkedIn, Outmaneuver Online Job Applications, How to SHOW and TELL You Are the Best, Mastering Online Job Applications, Mastering Interviews, Tips for Snagging Business on LinkedIn, Transform Your Resume, and Working With Recruiters. To view Kathy’s presentations, Click Here for the Recording & Slides Kathy does a great job with her presentations, I am sure that you will find them most helpful and very informative.
Wednesdays, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of 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 group meets; various speakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing your accomplishments, resumes, and networking. For a schedule of upcoming presentations, click on their link at: http://www.
Attached for your information, is a presentation given by George Pace titled: The Jobs of the Future, Are You Ready to Keep Pace, which George gave to the Breakfast Club on January 14th. This presentation is not only for job seekers but everyone needing to manage their career in the new gig economy which Digital Business is creating. I suggest viewing both the video and the slides:
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