Thursday, June 28, 2018
Data Entry Clerk Needed
Temporary
assignment in Fairfield NJ for Data Entry Clerk for 1-2 month project (possibly
longer). Must have experience with Excel. Please send resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs for immediate
consideration.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Not Forgotten....YET
Never leave a voicemail for a recruiter with the message "I think you forgot me" after the same recruiter called you FOUR days ago to say he is unaware of any good job leads for you! Said recruiter might just forget about you!
Networking Opportunities!
Next Week’s Upcoming Networking Events
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-
Tuesday, June 26th, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a free workshop titled: Preparing for the Job Interview. Learn how to answer the tough questions and communicate your value to convince the interviewer that you are the best candidate for the job. 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, June 26th, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meeting titled: Finding a Job Online: Search Tips and Tricks. Learn how to use the internet to find and apply for jobs. Topics include searching for job listings, filling out online application forms, and submitting electronic resumes. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, June 26th, from 1:15 - 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, June 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 email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, June 27th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Interview Head Game: Rethinking Your Role in The Interview. It is easy to assume that interviewers have all the power in the interview and that our needs irrelevant as interchangeable cogs in the organizational machine. On good days we can recognize this as an exaggeration. But unfortunately, not all days are good. Join coach Win Sheffield to learn how to transform your interview from joyless torture to a productive exchange of ideas. Learn how to:
· Focus on your role as a valuable asset
· Recognize the value to the employer of your needs, and
· Be the best candidate by what you do before, during and after the interview
The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, June 27th, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair will host Carol Anderson, who will give a presentation titled: Make Age Irrelevant in Your Job Search.Topics to be discussed in the workshop will include:
· How to search and identify companies who act on the premise that ability is ageless
· How to field and manage illegal interview questions
· Exercises to help you evaluate your currency
· Repackaging yourself in the Presentation Age, and
· Locating online resources dedicated to seniors
Additional information is available at: http://www.
Thursday, June 28th, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: LinkedIn. Learn strategies and tips on how to utilize your LinkedIn account for your job search or career advancement. This class covers topics such as: customizing your LinkedIn profile; finding LinkedIn groups to join, and using LinkedIn as part of your job search. Registration opens Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, June 29th, from 9:30 - 1130 am: 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: How to Alleviate Financial Stress While in Career 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. Michael will touch upon Budgeting and Cash Flow Management Ideas and discuss the pros and cons to each option. He will also look at Health Insurance and Cobra, Life Insurance and options to Converting Group Coverage as well as Disability and Long Term Care Insurance. Mike will also discuss preparing for retirement especially where 401K vs IRA options are concerned. This presentation will also look at developing successful Company Pension Maximization strategies along with Retirement Income planning helping you gain perspectives that will help you prepare for your future when you employment days have come to an end. At the end of the presentation you will have a better understanding of ways that you will be able to lessen financial anxiety while in job transition and the actions you can take to prepare financially for your future. At the end of the session you will come away with practical ideas for:
· Saving money
· Health insurance coverage options
· Low cost life insurance protection, and
· Options for retirement savings and pensions
Please register at: https://www.meetup.com/Career-
Friday, June 29th, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: PSG of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-host Glenn Pasch, who will give a presentation titled: Does Social Media Really Matter for the Job Seeker?. Glenn will provide tips on how to leverage your online presence to help you obtain the job you are looking for, and maybe one you never thought of. Too often, people can get confused on using social media in today’s job search. Yet with 80%+ of the population having a profile and 90% of businesses using social media, learning the best way to leverage your online profile during your job search is more important than ever. Glenn will share some ways that you can market yourself and present yourself in a way that recruiters and business owners notice. It will be a fun filled presentation delivering actionable advice for you to use right away. 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. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there: http://www.psgofmercerc
Friday, June 29th, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, who will give a presentation titled: Thinking About A Career Change. This program is for adults who have had several employers or a work history of at least 10 years. Career change has become a natural life progression, but the journey is often lengthy and daunting. For those of us with years of work experience, we can leverage our successes by articulating how our accomplishments, accumulated knowledge, and skills bring value to a new industry or career. This workshop will take you on a scenic journey of your own work history. You will assess your interests, values, and skills from your past jobs. By looking backward, you will move forward with more clarity and confidence. You will also receive a list of web resources to research your new career direction. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, June 30th from 11am-3pm: Rich DuFour, a Master Trainer and Educator in Time and Life Management, is proud to present a workshop entitled: Moving from Frustration to Freedom with Technology. Rich will guide you to better use tools you already have to track, organize, and direct your personal or business life, gain control, and bring order out of chaos. By learning how to organize your prospects as projects, clarifying your Next Actions, Waiting Fors, and Follow-Ups, you will demonstrate an outstanding reputation with future employers, allowing them to fully see you and trust you in the job. Come learn how your common everyday tools can become an asset in your search. Please feel free to share this with anyone you think would benefit from attending. The first five (5) people to register will have their personal systems worked on LIVE at the event. Space is limited to 20 people. $139 per person includes lunch. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/y76sqfop for more info and to register. Email Rich with any questions at: richardjdufour@mac.com. The workshop will be held atThe GrillStone: 2377 Route 22 West, Scotch Plains.
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, 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.
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.
Monday, June 25, 2018
Bookkeeper for NYC
Excellent opportunity to join our well known client in NYC as a Bookkeeper on a full-time, permanent basis. 5+ years exp. needed w/DataFaction or similar software packages. Must be comfortable assisting high profile clients with their financial needs and tasks.
Candidates must demonstrate stable work history, professionalism, and be very articulate, accurate and meticulous. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300.
Candidates must demonstrate stable work history, professionalism, and be very articulate, accurate and meticulous. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300.
Sunday, June 24, 2018
The Gallery Host Experience
Recently, my wife and I traveled to the Saratoga NY region and spent 5 days at a wonderful Hyatt Place Hotel in Malta NY. Beyond the fact that the facility was probably less than 2 years old and looked practically brand new, there was something about this moderately priced hotel that caught my attention. The level of customer service demonstrated and attention to detail was exemplary 24/7!
Here are just a few examples. At breakfast, my wife wanted decaffeinated tea which was not available at the service counter. She approached one of the staff members who said they did not stock it in the kitchen. When my wife told her such a tea bag had been left by the coffee maker in our guest room by housekeeping, this employee dashed down the hall to housekeeping and returned with the requested tea bags. While the very nicely prepared breakfast (way beyond our expectations) was self serve, staff members came to each table to clear the real plates, silverware, and glasses without us having to move. Mind you, there were no paper plates or plastic cutlery to be seen! Another thing that impressed me was how warmly we were greeted each time we returned to the hotel and how engaging the staff members were. On our second or third morning, I stopped one of the staff and said I noticed they all handled check-in and check-out duties, managed the snack bar, prepared and serviced the breakfast area, greeted guests using the meeting rooms, kept the lobby neat and clean, etc. I asked him what their job description and title was.
The young man told me that this was all part of his job. The team were all referred to Gallery Hosts and they were trained to do just about everything in the hotel except for housekeeping (which was worthy of its own dedicated article for excellence as well)! What stood out to me the most was that all the Gallery Hosts truly demonstrated respect toward each other, all worked together to create an excellent customer experience, and seemed like the type of people who were part of a great pool of potential management candidates for the Hyatt Place organization to select from as the needs arise.
As a recruiter, coach, and former school career services director, I was blown away at the program which Hyatt Place Hotels has developed. As I read about retail, restaurant, and other chains fading into the sunset, I wonder if they simply need to incorporate a new business model similar to this one and focus on the basics of customer service.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Friday Job Advice
Submitting a resume is just a starting point, responding quickly when an employer reacts to it is critical. Same busy day is perfect! Next business day is okay. Anything else is unacceptable!
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Common Sense and Resumes
(Reprinted from my article posted on LinkedIn)
While I appreciate candidates who go to great lengths to sell their skills and abilities through their resume, I do not appreciate (or understand) those which are twenty-plus pages long! Recently, I received a resume from an individual with five years of work experience, all at one job (which is terrific). The job description was fourteen pages long! The candidate's skills summary was about five pages in length. The rest of the resume was a mixture of primarily useless information.
The simple rule I have followed for a very long time is that your resume is your personal marketing brochure. Prepare a document that, if the tables were turned and you were the hiring manager, would be interesting and informative enough to lead to an interview. Not everyone is good at condensing a resume but common sense must prevail. Why would anyone bother to call you in if everything you have done is written in such great detail? Most likely, if the recipient stays awake long enough to read the whole document, something that you included will turn them off.
Finally, find someone to review your resume with (perhaps two or three people) and listen carefully to any suggestions offered to you. An unwieldy, hard to follow resume will not enhance your job search. Present the best possible product and interview invitations should follow!
Monday, June 4, 2018
Maintenance Mechanic Needed in Central Jersey!
Our well established client has 1st shift (permanent) opportunity for Maintenance Mechanic w/3-6 yrs. exp. in troubleshooting, repair, and PM of packaging, processing and production machines; electrical troubleshooting and repair; CMMS and computer literacy.; parts inventory management; regulatory compliance (OSHA, FDA, etc.); building and facility upkeep. HVAC and / or plumbing knowledge a plus. Pharmaceutical or food production exp, helpful. Must reside within easy commuting range of Somerset County NJ. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300.
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