Networking opportunities for job seekers abound throughout PA, NJ, NY and CT. There are likely other groups in the region too. Feel free to write to me at hblevin58@gmail.com if you know of a program with sharing with my readers!
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, May 14th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Cliff Ennico, who will give a presentation titled: Elevator Speech. 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, May 14th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host George Pace, an IT technology leader, who will give a presentation titled:Will Artifical Intelligence take your job, What can you do to Keep Pace. You may have heard a few things about Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the past year or two, programs that have beat human beings in games like Jeopardy, Poker and GO; AI being used in voice assistants such as the Amazon Echo, Apple Siri and Google Home; AI enabling self-driving vehicles. Believe it or not, that is just the TIP of the iceberg. AI is currently being applied to a WIDE range of tasks and spaces, including finance, project management, medicine, education, sales and more. But the most important question of all - can Artificial Intelligence replace YOU? What do you need to know - and more importantly - how do you Keep Pace with this important, disruptive and rapidly evolving technology? The answers may surprise you. In this brand new presentation for 2018, George will:
· Highlight the depth and breadth of AI current state
· Introduce the Keep Pace AI Disruption Gauge
· Apply his 10 Steps to Keep Pace with Artificial Intelligence
· Identify activities that are indicators of AI replacement
· Introduce the Keep Pace Technically Savvy Formula, and
· Identify resources you can use TODAY to learn more about AI
The presentation will also include George's AI mascot, Aiden, who will provide commentary throughout the presentation. All told, this will be an engaging, entertaining and action packed presentation you won't want to miss. Be sure to tell your friends and bring them along. 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, May 14th, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm: The Career Networking Group (CNG) will host John Hadley, a Career Search Counselor, who will give a presentation titled: Coping With the Strain of Your Search on Relationships. A career search can be a stressful time. A primary source of income has dried up, you do not know when you will land, and you experience the roller coaster of emotional ups and downs as opportunities arise, and then fall through. Your spouse, partner and family are going through all of that with you, yet they feel they have no control over the process. You can go to more group networking events, schedule more networking meetings, take more courses, send out more resumes, etc., but what can they do? An extended search can put a huge strain on marriages and relationships. Join us, and please bring your spouse or partner, as John shows us strategies to safeguard those relationships, and actually put them to work to move your search forward. Be sure to tell your friends and bring them along. For additional information or to register, please call the Library at 1-908-233-0115 or view its website at http://mountainsidelibrary.org
Monday, May 14th, from 6:30 – 8:45 pm, The Warren Financial Executive Network Group (FENG) will host Speaker and Topic to be Determined. 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, May 15th, All Day: The United Way of Northern New Jersey is offering Free Career Coaching at its Montclair, NJ office. Our career coaching program provides professionals with an opportunity to learn techniques for landing a new job. Job seekers meet one-on-one with our volunteer coaches for in-depth skill assessments, tips for pursuing alternative career options as well as résumé and interviewing critiques. Coaches are available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please contact Ms. Durelle McPherson, at 1.973.746.4040, ext. 210 or www.UnitedWayNNJ.org. Please forward Durelle the following: 1) Resume, if available, 2) Why you would like to see the Career Coach, 1-2 lines, and 3) The areas in which you would like to work, if possible, and a copy of a job posting you would like to apply for in which you can send Durelle or bring with you. The Essex County meetings are at the United Way of Northern New Jersey’s office, 60 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
Tuesday, May 15th, 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, May 15th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meeting titled: Twitter Basics. Do you tweet? Learn how to join the conversation by sharing photos, videos, and short messages with other users around the world. Registration opens Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 9:00am. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, May 15th, from 1:15 am - 2:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Career Resources. Explore job/career resources available at the Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) and other public sites; Find industry and career advice, resume guides and more. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, May 15th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meeting titled: StartUp 2018 Workshop 4: Pitching Your Plan. Learn how to present your business plan. This session will be offered three times in May. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, May 15th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Advanced Interviewing Skills. 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 16th from 10:00am - Noon: Monmouth County Workforce Development at the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development will host David Schuchman, an Information Technology Consultant and Executive Chair of PSG of Mercer County, who will give a presentation titled: Is it Time to Consider Your "Plan B"? Is the time and effort you put in to your job search producing the results you expect and need? If not, it may be time to closely evaluate your job search strategy. Specifically, the skills you will bring to your next employer and the skills your next employer (and the market place) may really need. If there is a gap between those 2 points, or if you no longer enjoy what you have previously done, you may need to adjust your job search strategy. The meeting will be held at Monmouth County Workforce Development, 17 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724.
Wednesday, May 16th, from 1:30 – 4:30 pm: The NJ Chapter of the ChemPharma Association will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: How to Introduce Yourself, Build Confidence and Project A winning Image, Plus Crafting the Elevator and Two Minute Pitch. This meeting is designed to improve everyone’s Two Minute Drill and their elevator pitch. We use this every day and we can all improve our presentation and message. Lloyd’s hands-on approach will be instructive and enlightening for everyone who attends. Participants will gain much from this session and leave with at least a nicely polished Elevator Pitch.
· Program Outline: Introduction and Theory of the Two Minute Drill
· Introduction: How the job market really works and three keys to generating more interviews.
· Handout Model Two Minute Drill
· Review and Discuss Handouts
· Crafting the Elevator Pitch Using a Simple Financial Template
· Practice Writing a Revised Two Minute Drill – in class exercise
· Email Follow-up Offered for All Participants
Bring your pencil, pad and an open mind, you won’t be disappointed. The meeting is at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ 07981. Please register at: www.chempharma.net
Wednesday, May 16th, from 1:30 am – 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 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, May 16th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Kristina Leonardi, who will give a presentation titled: Stepping Stones for Success. What does it mean to be successful? How do you get there? With all the complexities of modern life, our changing economy and digital culture, the markers of success are constantly shifting, confusing or just plain elusive. Kristina will offer tools, tips ,and insights that can help further you along the path to your own personal and professional fulfillment and finding your place in world, no matter how you define success for yourself. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, May 16th, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host a program titled: Cover Letters, Thank-You Letters and References. The following topics will be discussed: 1) Designing effective cover letters, 2) Telephone etiquette and effective use, and 3) Thank you letters and their place. Additional information is available at: http://www.
Wednesday, May 16th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will host: Speaker and Topic to be Determined. 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, May 17th, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host Michael Chiappinelli, a Financial Planner and Senior Vice President with Karl Barth Associates/AXA Advisors, who will give a presentation titled: Networking For Career Change, plus Networking. Many successful people find themselves in a career transition. This often involves rethinking how we approach our next career opportunity. The process can be frustrating and take longer than we anticipated. Michael will relate his experience in changing careers from a corporate leader of technology and business improvement processes to a financial planner in a step by step, easy to follow and implement guide. This program will help people understand how to take control of the search process. By taking a business approach to your job search, we identify ways to make your search more productive. This is particularly helpful if you are considering a career change. In this stirring, thought-provoking and motivational session you will learn:
· How to create a business plan for your job search.
· How to define what it is you are selling.
· How to identify and build potential advocates to help your search process.
· How to develop and create marketing and networking plans to expand your network.
· How to properly use your network to locate information, opportunities and introductions.
At the end of the session, you will have a much better idea on organizing a job search, with building a roadmap to finding information about companies, careers and opportunities as well as developing a structure for more effective networking and introductions. Please register at: https://www.meetup.com/Career-
Friday, May 18th, from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon: The ChemPharma Association’s Philadelphia Chapter will host Kathy Smith, a Senior Consultant for Right Management, who will give a presentation titled: Reaping the Benefits of Using a Networking Brief during Information Meeting. Kathy will discuss how to request, schedule, and conduct information meetings that produce results by using a well written one-page networking brief. Samples of networking briefs will be distributed to attendees. The Philadelphia Chapter meets on the third Friday morning of each month. You do not need to be a ChemPharma member to attend. Register early at www.ChemPharma.org and please bring a colleague or friend. For additional information, contact Steve Buch at 1-267-981-6347 or email at: sbuch@frannet.com. The meeting is now back at Right Management, 630 Freedom Business Center Dr # 400, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Friday, May 18th, from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Steven Davis, a career coach and a professional recruiter, who will give a presentation titled: The Job Search Process from Resumes to Offers. Steven will share his insight on the important stages of the job search process starting from resume creation, networking, interviews, and finally securing of job offers. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, May 19th, from 8:30 - 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech about themselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, target companies (2-3), how the group can help you, and how you can help the group. This is followed by a short period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourself to and exchange business cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for: 1) Resume Assistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want it reviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A) Small group advice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help to reinvigorate their job search, or B) Large group discussion on various job search related topics. CIT meets the first and third Saturday of each month except holidays. Visit Christ Church in Short Hills: Careers in Transition for additional information. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Saturday, May 19th, from 8:30 - 11:00 am: The Career Support Group at St. Gregory the Great will host: Alex Freund, a career and interviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: LinkedIn: It's About Being Found. In today's market, a LinkedIn profile is a must have for any professional or jobseeker, as more than 90% of companies use LinkedIn to identify or vet a candidate. But having a profile is not enough; it is ALL about being found. This highly interactive session is designed to help you understand the dynamics of LinkedIn and how to position yourself for success. If you cannot be found, you cannot be considered for a position. There are a number of reasons why your profile might not appear in a search. Alex will reveal how to break through these impediments so that YOU make a recruiter's search list. And not all components of your LinkedIn profile are created equal. In this presentation, you will learn which elements of your profile weigh more heavily in searches and which sections require your attention first. Alex will provide tips and easy-to-use tools that you can use right away to optimize your profile, giving you a distinct competitive advantage. Few spend much time cultivating their headline, often inserting their last job title. But this important piece of real estate is how viewers define you, often within seconds. Learn how to structure a strong, compelling headline that has the viewer wanting to learn more about YOU. During this session, participants will: 1) Evaluate the role of LinkedIn in a job search, 2) Understand how to structure their profile to be found, 3) Learn how to address job transitions and unemployment, 4) Experience a recruiter's view of a candidate, 5) Distinguish an optimized profile from a poor one, and 6) Acquire free tools and techniques to create a stand out profile. 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 group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month. Additional information is available at: http://
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. 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.
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.
Fridays from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon, 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 at CareerLink, Lehigh Valley, 1601 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA. 18109.. For more information, please visit LVP’s website at: lvprofessionals.org.
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