As we are about to close out 2017 and move forward into 2018, it is a good time for employment candidates to do some light housekeeping to keep their job search process fresh and relevant. The winter months sometimes allow us to become complacent which just can not happen!!
Begin by checking over your resume to ensure that all the information is accurate and up to date. Perhaps you took some courses, or received some new certifications, since your last resume update. Now is the time to put any new information into the document so you share the best possible information with perspective employers.
Reference lists also need to be reviewed regularly. Sometimes, your references will relocate, change phone numbers and/or email addresses, or simply disappear! LinkedIn and other social media engines can help you find missing people. If you cannot reach them, remove them from your list of references and find someone current to replace them.
Visit all search engines where your resume is posted to ensure that your most current version is being viewed and that all contact details are correct. At least 25% of the candidates I attempt to reach using search engines are impossible to find.
Heading into the new year fully prepared will help you keep your job search flowing in the proper direction. Good luck!!
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Teaching Position in NJ
Nefesh Yehudi Academy (Hebrew School that works in tandom with Hatikvah International Academy Charter School) which is located at the Young Israel in East Brunswick, is looking for an Assistant Teacher.
Perfect for an "empty nester!"
Hours are 3pm-5pm from Monday through Thursday.
If you are interested, please send a resume to elie.salomon@
Monday, December 18, 2017
Job Search Never Stops!
Job Seekers definitely need to enjoy the winter holiday cycle but keeping up on job search is equally critical. Here are some things going on in the coming days:
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 Elletbrings 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 by Rod 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, December 18th from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ wishes everyone Happy Holidays. No Meeting until the New Year. PSGCNJ wishes everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season. Meetings will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. 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, December 18th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host their 9th Annual Year-end Potluck Supper and Networking Meeting. Agenda: Good food ... Good friends ... Good times. If you can bring a food dish, please be sure to let us know by completing the questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Monday, December 18th, from 6:30 – 8:45 pm, The Warren Financial Executive Network Group (FENG) will host John Hadley, a Career Search Counselor, who will give a presentation titled: What's Keeping You From Landing? Do you know what's blocking your search and keeping you from landing that job you really want? Whether you are just starting out on your search, or have been struggling for seemingly endless months, one of your most important tasks is to diagnose what you need to do to succeed in your search. In this unique workshop, John will use his proprietary Kick Start Your Career Search assessment survey to help you uncover what's getting in your way, positioning you to take action to land the job and pay you deserve.You will complete your own personal ChangeGrid on-site. John will then show you how to interpret it to identify the challenges you face, and strategies for dealing with them. He will also reinforce this with selected ChangeGrids from his client files, showing you the stories behind them. This is going to be a unique opportunity to position yourself to take the RIGHT actions to move your search forward, so do not miss out. 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. We invite other networking groups to attend, such as: The Breakfast Club, Careers in Transition, Career Connections Consortium, Career Forum, and NJ-SENG. Register at http://www.thefeng.org/
Tuesday, December 19th, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.. The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a free workshop titled: Resume Writing. Learn how to customize your resume for each job and use C.A.R. (Challenge, Action, Result) stories to convey your competitive advantage. 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, December 19th, from 3:15 - 4:45 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a special program titled: Introduction to Twitter. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, December 19th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special presentation titled: Make 2018 Your Most Productive Year Ever. Do you feel overwhelmed with all the things that you have to do? Do you frequently daydream of how productive you could be if you only had more hours during the day or an assistant? Is there a project or hobby that you would love to do, but have been putting it off because you have no time and this frustrates you to no end? Does COB mean 11:59 PM to you? Come learn how to become super productive. You will learn to work smarter, not harder, if you are coming to this program, it is likely that you are already a hardworking, busy-bee. You will learn how to do more with shortcuts, time management techniques, and a variety of tips, habits, and tools that will help you reach your goals and feel happy, as well as accomplished, at the end of each day. Do not let another year slip by, come learn how to make 2018 your most productive year so far. Sign up in here to receive a copy of the handout via email after the program. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, December 19th, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm: The Newtown Career Networking Group will host a special meeting titled: Developing Your Value Proposition and Personal Brand.Do you want to be the top candidate for this position or just another commodity? Want to command a premium offer or negotiate a mediocre compensation package. Describe what you bring to the table, prior achievements, and how they apply to this position, in four or five sentences that can be delivered NATURALLY and CONFIDENTLY in 10-12 seconds! Then use it in conversation, resumes, and cover letters, and more. Create, promote, and BE that image. Please RSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com. For more information, contact the church at 1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org. The meeting is at The Newtown Presbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.
Tuesday, December 19th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Resume Critique. 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, December 20th, from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host a special Speed Networking and Holiday Celebration. Additional information is available at: www.psgmc.org. The meeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Wednesday, December 20th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Celia Currin, an executive and career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Thinking through the Job Interview. All job interviews address three key questions: Can you do the job? Will you love the job? Do I really want to work with you? How do you address those unspoken questions during the course of an interview? Celia will discuss these questions and give you a way to think through the interview before you get there, the research and preparation that can help calm your nerves, and boost your confidence. The key to success is often how you develop rapport and outlast and outshine your competition. People like to hire people they like. The real goal of that first interview is to be invited back for the next one. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, December 20th, from 6:45 - 9:00 pm: The Bronxville Career Network (BCN) will host Terry Viney, President of The Plus Factor in Your Business, who will give a presentation titled: Perfecting Your Pitch. Is the real you coming across in your interviews? The job search is a sales pitch. Terry’s tips will adjust and correct your self - presentation so that the most important and relevant information gets you hired. Terry provides real-life examples and live critiques. In addition, there will be live and taped demos of interviews and elevator speeches, with breakout sessions. Join us to get set for the new you in the New Year. For further information, email Rich Antash at rantash@gmail.com or BCN’s website at:http://www.sites.google.com/
Wednesday, December 20th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will host: a Festive Holiday Gathering. To conclude 2017 we will gather at Arminio’s Italian Corner, a popular local Chatham eatery, for our seventh annual end-of-year Holiday Gathering to relax, kick back a bit, and share each other’s' company and the spirit of the holiday season. For additional information please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. This festive holiday celebration will be at Arminio’s Italian Corner, 236 Main Street, Chatham 07928.
Wednesday, December 20th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair will host their Annual Holiday Pot Luck Party. Join us for a fun, free session to catch up with members and group leaders. Please feel free to bring your favorite holiday treat to share with others. Additional information is available at: http://www.
Thursday, December 21st, from 1:30 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special program presented by MaturityWorks titled: Job Search Tips for Mature Job Seekers. The job search process nowadays is more complex than ever and many job seekers feel challenged by it. The mature job seekers (55+) feel sometimes at a greater disadvantage especially if they are returning to the workforce after a break. If you think that this describes you, you will find useful job search tips and advice at this workshop. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, December 21st, 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, December 21st, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Kristina Leonardi, who will give a presentation titled: Who Are You and What Are You Supposed to Be Doing with Your Life. Kristina will discuss re-assessing who you are and what you should be doing with your life so you can achieve fulfillment on all levels, and at the same time enable you to serve others. Kristina shares with you how she came to form The Women’s Mosaic, and how the tools and lessons she has learned can help you create a more gratifying career and life path for yourself. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, December 22nd, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host The Annual PSG Holiday BYO Party. Join us for a fun, free session to catch up with members and group leaders. Please feel free to bring your favorite holiday treat to share with others. BYO is optional.Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there: http://www.
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 input noemail@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, andSmall 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.
Lehigh Valley Professionals (LVP) is a volunteer based networking and support organization for experienced professionals, and veterans who are in job transition. Those interested in membership are encouraged to attend the LVP meetings, scheduled each Friday from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley, 1601 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA. 18109. For more information, please visit - lvprofessionals.org.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Part-time in Central Jersey
Synagogue in Bridgewater area seeking part time administrative assistant with a smiling face and a desire to help. Experience with Microsoft office a must. 20-25 hours/week, flexible schedule. Send resumes to dorit@temple-sholom.net.
Elise Prezant
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties
908-725-0284-fax
Friday, December 8, 2017
Quick Thought on Today's News
228,000 new jobs were created in November, 2017.
Unemployment rate stayed around 4.1%.
Salaries remained flat.
That means that, while the pool of available candidates remains low, those willing to pay decent dollars can still make great hires!
Unemployment rate stayed around 4.1%.
Salaries remained flat.
That means that, while the pool of available candidates remains low, those willing to pay decent dollars can still make great hires!
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