Placement Perspectives: March 2018

RECRUITMENT EVENT WITH:

New Jersey Department Of Human Services

Hunterdon Developmental Center

Located on a 102-acre campus in the scenic hills of Hunterdon County, the Center offers a beautiful and tranquil setting for the growth and development of the more than 470 clients. Since 1969 the Center has been dedicated to treating clients with dignity and respect, and to providing them with the highest quality of life possible. Our commitment is to help each person under our care achieve his or her highest level of independence.

full-time (FT), part-time (PT) and TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (tes)
are available for the positions listed below.

Hiring for: Registered Nurse (NJ1357810)

· Salary range is $73,894.98 (FT). Hourly range is $35 - $45 (TES).

· Two shift options: 2pm – 10:30pm and 10:00pm – 6:30am

· 1 Year Experience is required.

· Must have a valid NJ Registered Nurse license

Hiring for: Licensed Practical Nurse (NJ1357806)

· Salary is $48,150.78 (FT). Hourly range is $22 - $26 (TES).

· Two shift options: 2pm – 10:30pm and 10:00pm – 6:30am

· Must have a valid NJ Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring for: Personal Care Assistant (NJ1352759)

· Starting full-time salary is $28,872.65 and shift differential. Hourly rate for Temporary Employment Services (TES) is $13.88.

· Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

· Must be able to lift minimally 25 pounds.

· Must be able to work weekends & holidays.

The full-time positions listed above include full State of NJ Benefit Package.

Flemington One Stop

Building #2, Lower Level Conference Room

6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ 08822

Wednesday, March 28^st at 1:00 pm – please be on time!

Please share this job opportunity with anyone who may be interested in attending. It is encouraged, but not mandatory, to RSVP to attend this event. RSVP to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov to reserve a seat.

Visit www.careerconnections.nj.gov and enter the NJ number listed above to see a complete job listing.

The following networking opportunities are available to job seekers throught the NY/NJ/CT area:

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/thebronc/?page_id=356.

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/ownyourcareer. Dial 1-347-857-3320 with your questions to get proven guidance from the # 1 career coach in the United States, specialized in the 7 Step Job Search and author of the book Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs. Get free coaching with challenges you encounter steering your career in the rough seas of the 21st century job market.

In addition to the great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.com or www.nhnusa.org for additional meetings.

Monday, March 19th, Webinar, Sandy Klein, is a Business Partner and Thought Coach at Thought in Motion, will host a special webinar titled: Is a Crummy Resume Holding You Back. My resume is a disaster and I do not know where to start. This is one of the most common reasons people have for NOT starting their job search, even when they desperately want a change. A resume is one of the most important tools in any job search, but creating a great one does not have to be an overwhelming or daunting process. I am so confident anyone can build a powerful resume on their own which is why I am launching this FREE 7-Day Resume Renovation Challenge. What is it? I will share the best practices I advise all my clients who are looking for a new job or professional path. I will provide guidance on types of content, formatting, keywords, tone and how to build a powerful summary. I will also touch on what to do about employment gaps, frequent job changes and even how to fend off ageism. How will it work? Each day for a week, beginning Monday, March 19, you will have access to a video lesson and action steps, delivered straight to your inbox, that break
down the overwhelming process of building a great resume. Your job? Implement each lesson, each day, so that you keep pace with the challenge of renovating your resume in seven days. Additionally, join our private Facebook group for ongoing content and continuous support throughout the week. Are you up for the challenge? Click the link below to secure your spot: https://staceystaaterman.lpages.co/renovate-your-resume/

Monday, March 19th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host Cynthia Murphy, who will give a presentation titled: A Mindset to Mastery: The Amazing Power of A Crystal Clear Vision. In this workshop, Cynthia will introduce you to a proven system of success that has repeatedly and predictably skyrocketed levels of confidence, clarity and quality of life in measurable ways, for tens of thousands of individuals. Together, we will explore the art and science of personal transformation, leveraging your innate resources to land the job you would love.
In this session, you will:

· Learn how to advance confidently in the face of challenging conditions

· Put yourself in the driver’s seat of designing and executing your dream job, career or vocation

· Learn a system of inquiry to reveal your best next steps toward THE personal and professional life you would love

· Discover the main influencing factor to elicit your maximum potential and use it in service of your professional advancement, and

· Expand your awareness of the success patterns that improve your results.

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, March 19th, from 6:00 - 8:45 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host: Lew Tischler, Founder and Lead Consultant of The Business Doctor, who will give a presentation titled: Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch. In January, Pat Drew led us in creating an elevator pitch, communicating who you are and what your value is, quickly and in a compelling way. This month Lew will lead us in a participatory session, allowing us to improve and perfect our elevator speeches. We will work together to improve the pitches we have now, and expand or contract them to longer and shorter versions for different situations. 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, or to register for this event, please visit WNO’s website at: http://wno.weebly.com. The meeting will be at theTheodore D. Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Avenue, White Plains, New York 10607.

Monday, March 19th, from 6:30 – 8:45 pm, The Warren Financial Executive Network Group (FENG) will host Ken Sher, a Career Management and Growth Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Being Over 50 and Unemployed. You are in your mid-life years and you are feeling pretty good about the direction your career has gone. After all, you get good performance reviews, a modest annual merit increase, and maybe even a good year-end bonus or solid commission. Then you get an unexpected call to your supervisor’s office. Sitting and waiting for you is the HR director. Suddenly, after years of loyal service, you find yourself unceremoniously let go by your company. What do you do now? It is not easy, but you can survive and thrive. Ken has experienced this very painful and personal life event first hand. He will present his personal experience and how he went from despair and fear to finding a position and developing a lifestyle even better than the one he had before. The reality is that separations from companies happen, but you can navigate through this stressful time and get you where you truly want to be. This interactive and thought-provoking presentation will cover:

• The harsh reality of a mid-life job loss

• Restarting your career

• Finding your way to a better life, both professionally and personally

We invite other networking groups to attend, such as: The Breakfast Club, Careers in Transition, Career Connections Consortium, Career Forum, and NJ-SENG. Register athttp://www.thefeng.org/chapters/announcement.php?ChapterID=45. Call the library at 1-973-285-6930 in case of inclement weather. The meeting is at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Avenue, 1st Floor Conference Room, Whippany, NJ 07981.

Tuesday, March 20th, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a free workshop on Networking. Learn how to use networking techniques, tools and resources to increase your visibility and also uncover the hidden job market. We will also help you with your 30 Second commercial. 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, March 20th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meeting titled: Workshop 2: Developing Your Marketing Plan. This is the second training workshop for the NY StartUP! 2018 Business Plan Competition. Learn how to develop a marketing plan for your business. This session will be offered three times in March. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, March 20th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Poyee Chiu, Founding Partner of InspiraWork, who will give a presentation titled: Create Your Leadership Vision For The Future. No matter where you are in your career and life journey, it is helpful to reflect on and appreciate the transformational moments in your lives, and envision the possibilities for personal growth and development in the future. This leads to personal empowerment and self-accountability for fulfilling your personal visions. Come join us in an interactive session to:

· Reflect on your own leadership development journey and skills you have acquired

· Discuss and share insights about how the world is changing, future trends that will impact all of us, and capabilities that are important for the future

· Create a vision of your own future leadership development, and brainstorm actions you can take to move yourself toward that vision.

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, March 21st, from 9:30 am – 12:00 noon. The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Lisa Chenofsky Singer, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Topic To Be Determined. 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.psgmc.org. The meeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Wednesday, March 21st, from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon: The Monmouth County Library and Monmouth County Neighbors-helping-Neighbors will host: Terrence Seamon, co-moderator of the Saint Matthias Employment Ministry in Somerset and an Executive Career Transition Consultant with The Ayers Group, who will give a presentation titled: Get WISE: Tips for Setting and Achieving Goals. In this highly interactive session, Terry will present four tips for setting goals to focus on what you want and motivate action towards success, including:

· What do I want to accomplish? What stands in my way? What steps will I take to get started?

· Get inspiration. Involve others. Set your intention.

· Systematize it. Schedule steps you will take. Share your plan. Play to your strengths.

· Execute your plan; evaluate your progress. Energize yourself. Turn on your engine of success.

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. The meeting will be at the Monmouth County Library, Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35 Shrewsbury, NJ 07702..

Wednesday, March 21st, from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Teresa San Roman, a Career Counselor at The WorkPlace, who will give a presentation titled: Job Search Planning and Tips for Mature Workers. Are you looking to re-enter the workforce after unemployment? In this workshop, Teresa provides an overview of practical tips to build your confidence, plan your job search, update your elevator pitch, adapt your resume and cover letters, prepare for effective interviews, and how to network when you are 50+. Get tips based on the career counselor´s experience helping mature workers get job ready and find employment. Learn how to perfect skills used by younger workers to become competitive in your job search and maximize your job search plan using job postings, networking, on-the-job training, and volunteering. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, March 21st, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Amy Geffen, a Five O’Clock Club certified career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Finding the Hidden Job Market. Only 10-14% of job seekers get a job through the internet and 40% get one through networking. Amy will discuss how to do a Self-Assessment, Job Targeting, How to Get Meetings, Four Ways to expand your Network, Social Media, and Direct Mail. Get a five-step process to follow and worksheets to use. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, March 21st, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host an Interviewing Workshop. This is a hands-on practice session, so bring your resume and job descriptions that you are interested in. In this meeting, job seekers will pair up to practice asking and answering interview questions. You get valuable feedback from your partner and the facilitator, while having an opportunity to role play and practice some sample questions on your own. Feel free to share this email with your contacts. Better yet, bring a friend with you. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/. The meeting is at St. Luke’s Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Wednesday, March 21st, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will host: Nillie Goldman, a Partner with NY Life, who will give a presentation titled: Researching and Selecting the Company You Want to Join: What You Need to Know. The group meets twice monthly on Wednesdays. For additional information or to register, please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meeting is at the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Thursday, March 22nd, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host Amy Dinning, a Learning and Development Manager at ARRIS, who will give a presentation titled: The Emotional Impact Of Job Loss and Job Search, plus Networking. One of the topics that is often ignored during job loss and job search is the emotional impact that both have on us. In this interactive presentation we will identify these feelings and discuss how to work through them. We will walk through the stages of loss to understand where we are in the process and how to keep moving through the process. We will share what we can learn from this experience that we have gone through. We will identify how to build our self-confidence, ways to take care of ourselves, and what we can focus on. We will leave with an action plan to help us with our next steps. Attend this powerfully thought-provoking and interactive presentation and your take-a-ways will be:

· identify the emotions that you have regarding your job loss and job search

· identify the losses you have experienced

· determine what stage in the loss process you are in and how to move forward

· think about what you have learned from this experience thus far

· boost your self-confidence

· determine some ways to take care of yourself and what to focus on going forward

· develop an action plan

Please register at: https://www.meetup.com/preview/Career-Networking-Group-in-Montgomery-County-Meetup/events/243779379. The meeting is at the William Jeanes Memorial Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hills, PA. 19444

Thursday, March 22nd, from 1:15 - 2:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a special program titled: Job Seekers: Download a Customized Company List for Contacts. Find Companies and Executive contacts for your next job. Search by industry as well as location, size, and sales. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Friday, March 23rd, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: Princeton Public Library will host Susan Wilk, who will give a presentation titled: Cultivating Calm Spring Cleaning for Body, Mind, and Spirit. Stress is an unavoidable part of our lives. Those of us in transition deal with an additional layer of stress, including job searches, interviews, and starting that new job. Meditation offers a simple, yet effective means to combat stress and actually change the way we respond to it. Join us for a presentation by Susan Wilk to discuss the many ways in which meditation can benefit us mentally, physically, and emotionally. We’ll learn how meditation operates as a tremendous ally for our bodies, minds, and spirits as we move through transition and the rest of our lives. We’ll practice some relaxation and meditation techniques that help in just minutes a day. A regular practice of meditation reconnects us with our own inner peace and calm. Begin the New Year in a more grounded and centered state of mind. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there: http://www.psgofmercercounty.org/. 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/calendar?location=65 for a detailed list of upcoming classes. In addition to these great in-person classes, the library also recorded some of the presentations and they are available 24/7 on-line at: http://www..nypl.org/node/90324. Check them out, I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the amount of helpful information awaiting you.

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:

http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30075466

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.org. To read more about our classes, download them here. For more information on the Job and Business Academy, please contact: Tara Lannen-Stanton, Assistant Director - Job and Business Academy at 1-718-990-5102 or tstanton@queenslibrary.org

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. To make an appointment, email Durelle McPherson or call 1.973.993.1160, ext. 210. The meetings are at United Way of Northern New Jersey, Suite 205, 60 South Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042.

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/events for a detailed list of upcoming events. In addition, many of these informative presentations are recorded and the podcasts can be viewed 24/7, when time allows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a great presentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn’t technology great!

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.jobseekersofmontclair.org/,

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