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/thebronc
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/o
In addition to the great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-neigh
Monday, September 25th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Louise Stix, a Managing partner at Cerulean Communications and an Adjunct Professor at Ancell School of Business at Western Connecticut State University, who will give a presentation titled:Change - Why Should I Care. Your personal brand needs to be much more than an aggregation of your history, connections, skills, degrees, wants and needs, to avoid extinction. We will focus on three areas, specifically: The customer experience, Social Media and the Amazon effect. Meetings are free and open to the public, so bring a friend. For additional information, check the group’s website at http://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, September 25th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition (NNJ_PIT) will host Terrence Seamon, a Senior Career Transition Consultant at Facilitation Solutions, who will give a presentation titled: Accelerate Your Search, Thank You Notes, and Other Little Things. Often, after interviews, job hunters send a quick thank you and then they wait for the other party to make the next move. Terry will show that there is more you can do than just saying thank you. In fact, there are accelerators that the job searcher can use to speed up the process. Think of these accelerators as little things that help keep the conversation going, enhance the development of the relationship, and make you stand out from your competition. 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@yahoogro
Monday, September 25th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, and author of Absolutely Abby's 101 Job Search Secrets, who will give a presentation titled: Negotiating Salary At Every Step Of The Way. The best day of you job search is most likely the day that you receive the call that your favorite company wants to offer you the job. In order to get to that special day, a number of other steps need to be completed successfully. Join Absolutely Abby as she teaches you about money in all the stages of the job search process: the search, the application, the phone screen, the interview, the offer and the counter offer. If you do not want to leave any money on the table, you absolutely do not want to miss this event. 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. 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, September 25th, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Beacon Networking Social, formerly GPSEG, 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.
Monday, September 25th, from 6:30 – 9:00 pm: Temple Community Network (TCN) will host Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, and author of Absolutely Abby's 101 Job Search Secrets, who will give a presentation titled: Success for the Seasoned Search, the Benefit of Being Overqualified. Many seasoned job seekers find themselves being called overqualified because they have more years of experience than the job description calls for. Learn powerful strategies to overcome your interviewer's misconceptions about you. It is impossible to BE overqualified unless YOU believe you ARE overqualified. In this seminar, you will learn:
· How to answer the overqualified question
· The REAL reason why recruiters AND hiring managers are concerned about hiring overqualified applicants
· How to change your cover letter and resume if you believe you are overqualified
· Seven ways to explain on an interview why being overqualified is an advantage, and
· How to handle the age factor
The group typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month. Directions to Barnert Temple at: http://www.barnerttemple.org/D
Monday, September 25th, from 6:30 - 8:30pm: The Princeton Library will host David Schuchman, Executive Chair of PSG of Mercer County and an Information Technology professional, who will teach the class: Introduction to Email Marketing Using MailChimp. MailChimp is an email marketing service provider available via your browser. Learn how to leverage this email marketing tools to promote your brand, grow your professional image or grow your business. Visit the Princeton Public Library website to learn about the numerous resources available there. This class is free to attend, and no library card or pre-registration is required. The meeting will be held at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Tuesday, September 26th, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a free workshop onLinkedIn. Learn to create a strong LinkedIn profile, to use LinkedIn search to find people, companies and jobs, and to increase your visibility on LinkedIn. 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, September 26th, 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, September 26th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled:P-A-R Theory and Use Workshop. The Best Method For Communicating Your Value. The Problem, Action, Result (PAR) format is the gold standard for resume writing by showcasing your accomplishments. When you apply the PAR format, your resume automatically answers the interviewer’s hidden question, namely, why should we believe that you can do what you say you can do. Lloyd will discuss how using PAR demonstrates the business impact of your actions, all described in terms of the employer's point of view. Utilizing this format will help you stand out and make your resume become memorable. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or emailsvelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, September 27th, from 9:30 - 10:30 am: The Bronxville Accountability Group, moderated by Russel Kenny and Milton Espinoza, meets bi-weekly. At each meeting, members discuss their job search progress and receive feedback, encouragement and suggestions from the other members. Goals and action steps are discussed and together we will help each other meet their goal. Attendees give a:
· 30 second career background introduction
· 2 min. accountability update presentation
· Summary/Action Steps for the next bi- weekly meeting
Please RSVP to: accountability@bronxvillecaree
Wednesday, September 27th, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm: The Suffern Professional Networking Team 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: Taking Your Job Search by Storm. Now more than ever, it’s time to take your job search by storm. We need to use the 5 P’s and be prepared, persistent, patient, positive and prudent. Most of all we need to develop partnerships with others. All of these qualities help us during a storm but they also help us during our job search. Join Absolutely Abby as she teaches us the steps we need to take to assure ourselves a successful search. Be sure to tell your friends and bring them along. Please RSVP to Jeff by September 23rd at uconnsmiles@gmail.com or 1-845-893-7265. The meeting is at Christ Episcopal Church, 65 Washington Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901.
Wednesday, September 27th, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm: Job Seekers of Montclair will host Roy Schmidt who will give a presentation titled: Coping with Change. We all need strategies for coping with the difficult, painful and confusing times in our lives, times when things change. Few of us ever really stop to reflect on the waves of change we experience. We do not really know how to move through changes. We try to adjust quickly—move on—get over it and do not permit ourselves to feel the emotions that accompany change. At this meeting, learn to: 1) Understanding your feelings, 2) Cope with stress, 3) Gain control, and 4) Explore opportunities for growth. Additional information is available at:http://www.jobseekersofmontcla
Thursday, September 28th, from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: The United Way of Northern New Jersey is offering a special free workshop titled:Reboot Your Résumé. Tailor your résumé for the job you want This interactive program is not a "Résumé 101" class; rather, it helps job seekers hone in on the changes they can make to their résumé that will yield better results, specifically as it pertains to nonprofits. Participants will pair up to review each other's résumés and give feedback based on the concepts learned during the overview. Space is limited. Reserve your spot by emailingDurelle.McPherson@UnitedWayNNJ
Thursday, September 28th, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: The United Way of Northern New Jersey is offering a special free workshop titled: Keeping Your Confidence While Job Searching. Taking a break from job search activities to focus on yourself and your well-being is something many job seekers opt not to do. These tools and techniques will give you a more holistic view of yourself and help you understand how your outlook, emotions, and physical health can be affecting your search, and what to do about it. Space is limited. Reserve your spot by emailingDurelle.McPherson@UnitedWayNNJ
Thursday, September 28th, 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, September 28th, from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a special program titled: Open Lab: Get Free Technology Help. Two sessions will be offered at: 2:30 - 3:30 pm, and 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Do you need to setup an email account? Are you having trouble with your email? Do not know how to cut and paste? Do you need help with your resume? Are you having problems applying for a job online? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, September 28th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Marie Chindamo, founder and CEO of ProTilly, who will give a presentation titled: Showcasing Your Strengths: Your Personal Marketing Plan. Marie will help you identify what makes you unique and showcase your strengths in a manner that is as easy as discussing what you had for lunch. This simple skill plays a vital role in crushing an interview, posturing yourself for promotion, or connecting with decision makers to launch your career. Learn how to leverage your strengths, transform your resume, learn powerful interview techniques, and master the art of connecting and communicating to build meaningful relationships. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, September 29th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host Robert Smith, a Certified Financial Planner, who will give a presentation titled: Investment and Financial Considerations for Those Experiencing Job Transition and Networking. There are many financial options and financial considerations for individuals going through a career transition. The decisions that you make now will be critical to your future success. Rob will touch upon each distribution option you have with your previous employer’s retirement plan and discuss the pros and cons to each option. He will also discuss the importance of budgeting and how to create an effective budget. Rob will also discuss basic investment concepts and look at current market statistics to help you gain perspectives that will help you become a more successful investor now and in the future. At the end of the presentation you will have a better understanding of market risks and the actions you can take to continue to prepare financially for your future. Attend this thought-provoking and motivational presentation and you will acquire:
· An understanding of retirement plan distribution options for individuals in career transition.
· The importance of budgeting and how to create a budget.
· An understanding of basic investment concepts and investment risk.
· A better view of the historical market movements and statistics and gain a current market perspective, and
· An understanding of how to be a successful investor.
Please register at: https://www.meetup.com/Career-
Friday, September 29th, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-host Rod Colon a Career Strategist and Author, who will give a presentation titled: The CEO of Me, Inc. Giving out business cards is crucial to marketing your skills or services. Even as a job seeker, develop the mindset of running the business of YOU, Inc. Business cards speak volumes about who you are, what you offer and how serious you are marketing YOU, Inc. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting will be held at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, September 29th, from 10:30 - 12:00 noon: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Margaret Sweeney, who will give a series of three presentations on: Return-to-Work Coaching for Women. Attention all stay-at-home-moms. Are you thinking about going back-to-work but not sure where to start? Or have you been laid off and cannot seem to find the right next job? Join our interactive sessions for career coaching, skill-building, peer feedback, networking and to help you stay focused on your goals. The classes can be taken as individual sessions or as a consecutive series. This group is for women only. The classes will be geared towards women who are returning from a career break to raise children, currently job searching, or looking for a career change. The third session of three is titled: Thinking Strategically About Your Search. In session # 3, Margaret will discuss: a) Networking, B) Generations in the workplace, C) Company culture, and D) Understanding you career journey.Space is limited and preregistration is required at: https://goo.gl/forms/UeZw4zupm
Friday, September 29th, from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Chris Guillebeau, to talk about his new book: Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days. For some people, the thought of quitting their day job to pursue the entrepreneurial life is exhilarating. For many others, it’s terrifying. After all, a stable job that delivers a regular paycheck is a blessing. And not everyone has the means or the desire to take on the risks and responsibilities of working for themselves. But what if we could quickly and easily create an additional stream of income without giving up the security of a full-time job? Enter the side hustle. Designed for the busy and impatient, this detailed roadmap will show you how to select, launch, refine, and make money from your side hustle in under a month. The event is full, but you can sign up on this WAIT LIST to be notified in case there are any spots that become available closer to the event date. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
The New York Science, Industry and 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/cal
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.or
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/ne
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.org
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.jobseekersofmontcla
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