Job Skills Workshop

EMPOWER YOURSELF TO REACH YOUR GOALS

U N I T E D  W A Y  O F  H U N T E R D O N  C O U N T Y  F R E E  W O R K S H O P

www.uwhunterdon.org

LEARN TO:
Showcase your work & life
accomplishments in resumes,
cover letters, networking
opportunities, and interviews
Create an effective job plan
Network: what it is, why it's so
important and how to do it
Be prepared for interviews
Negotiate salaries & benefits
Build an effective resume

March 1 and March 8
5:30 - 7:30 PM

Skills for Finding Your Next Job

TEXT/CALL OR EMAIL TO REGISTER
(908) 303 - 4311
claire@uwhunterdon.org
UWHC Volunteer Center
20 Fulper Rd.
Flemington, NJ
(908) 237 - 1689
(snow date March 15)

Sr. Quantitative Researcher

Our client has a full-time, perm opportunity for a Sr. Quantitative Equity Researcher (Madison NJ) to test statistical approaches, perform data analysis, develop models  using C++ and Python.  PhD in Finance Econometrics or other quantitative disciplines needed as well as 3-5 yrs. exp. in empirical equity research beyond academic training.  This is a full-time, permanent position.  Candidates must be able to work onsite daily without relocation.  Corp-to-corp, 3rd party, and those needing sponsorship can not be considered at present. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Quantitative Data Engineer needed

Our client (Madison NJ) seeks an individual w/ 4+ years work exp. in designing, coding, and testing of financial applications using Python w/C++ and SQL. Extensive background in financial equity data such as Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters and Compustat as well as with large data sets.  MS in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar required.  PhD is a plus.  This is a full-time, permanent position.  Candidates must be able to work onsite daily without relocation.  Corp-to-corp, 3rd party, and those needing sponsorship can not be considered at present. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Opportunity Does Not = Entitlement!

As the link below will demonstrate in detail, Hard Rock Casinos is doing a great thing and offering the opportunity to apply for jobs to former employees of the company who previously owned the property.  As someone who was involved in staffing a large retail property in Atlantic County NJ many years ago, I experienced challenges with the former employees of the prior tenant.  They assumed they would automatically be hired at the same pay-rate to do exactly the same work as they did before and most were totally inflexible.  As a result, a large percentage were not hired by the new company.  It is important to understand that different employs have different guidelines to follow in their hiring processes and candidates must be open-minded.  The entitlement mindset could open up opportunities for others to step in front of former workers to fill such jobs.

http://www.nj.com/atlantic/index.ssf/2018/01/hard_rock_seeking_to_hire_thousands_of_trump_taj_m.html#incart_river_home

Central NJ Networking Groups

This is a reminder that Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is offering a special Job Seekers Support Group in Hunterdon County. This group will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at The Family Success Center, 87 Park Avenue, Flemington, N.J. The topic for this group is “New Year, New Job Search Resolutions” presented by Elise Prezant, Career Counselor, JFS.

Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is also offering a Job Seekers Success Group for active job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career change on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at JFS, 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ. The topic for this session is “Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking” presented by Peter Hercky, Principal at Hercky Pasqua Herman.

These groups are offered free of charge and is open to the entire community.  Funding for this program is provided by grants from The Arnold A. Schwartz Foundation, United Way of Hunterdon County and Magyar Bank. To register or for information about Career Counseling Services, please contact Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799 X108 oreprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.

Elise Prezant

Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties

150-A West High Street

Somerville, NJ 08876

908-725-7799 X108

908-725-0284-fax

Interesting Workshop

PSG of Mercer County Meeting (1/12): Cultivating Calm in the New Year

PSG of Mercer County Meeting (1/12): Cultivating Calm in the New Year

PSG of Mercer County is very pleased to welcome Susan Wilk, founder and certified stress management instructor at Focused Mind Dynamics, to present "Cultivating Calm in the New Year".

Stress is an undeniable part of our lives, which, if unchecked, can lead to distractions, anxiety, insomnia, problems concentrating, high blood pressure, or other significant health issues.

Susan Wilk has been teaching meditation and stress management for over 10 years. Please join us for a program addressing stress management for those facing the challenges of life in transition and job seeking.

* * * Note our new meeting room location for January & February: 2nd floor News Room * * *

When & Where:
Friday, January 12, 2018:
Doors open by 9:45am
Meeting time: 10:00am - noon
Princeton Public Library
* * * 2nd floor: News Room * * *
65 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08542

Follow-Up!

Follow-up is the word of the day!  Follow-up to resumes you send out.  Follow-up when receiving voicemail or email.  Send a follow-up thank you within 24 hours of all interviews.
In other words, FOLLOW-UP!!

Quick Thought

NEVER volunteer your age during interviews, at networking groups, on your resume and anywhere else you might be related to job search activity.

Inbox or Junk Pile?

Resumes should be treated as your personal marketing brochure.
Compare your personal resume to the junk mail you recycle daily and see if it lands in your inbox or junk mail pile!