Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Lesson Learned
A lesson I learned as a rookie in the recruiting world over 30 years ago: There are companies who hire the talent I recruit and there are companies from which I find excellent talent!
Office Support Needed in Berkeley Heights NJ
Our client seeks an individual w/4+years Data Entry, Office Support, and Customer Service experience to fill a position requiring a high level of multitasking. Must be very organized with strong time management skills, work well in a team setting, and be very flexible to perform all tasks as needed. Proficiency with MS Word and Excel needed. This is a permanent, full-time (40 hrs.) opportunity with excellent benefits. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300
Thursday, April 18, 2019
April Reminders for Resume Writing
From time to time, I feel it is important to discuss resume writing, as it is a topic that comes up frequently when speaking with coaching clients, applicants for jobs, and hiring managers. Quite honestly, there is not such a thing as a perfect resume! There are, however, some things you can do to make your resume work for you!
Never submit your LinkedIn Profile in lieu of an actual resume. This makes you look lazy and unmotivated to be successful. The profiles give a snapshot of who you are but not the whole story.
While being multi-lingual is a wonderful attribute, your resume needs to be written completely in the native tongue of the country you are applying for work within.
Keeping a resume to one page is a myth. Preparing a resume of over three pages in length is not favorable either. The key is to have enough pertinent information on page one to get the reader to continue onto the next page!
Your current contact information must be available. If a phone number is no longer in service and the email address bounce back, most hiring managers / recruiters will not bother with snail mail.
Spellcheck can be your worst enemy. It does not think for itself and could easily lead to embarrassing situations! Read the resumes two or three times, have someone else read it, then read it yourself again before using it.
Never include your Social Security number on your resume! Identify theft is a growing business which you do not want to support.
There are numerous other resume tips but these came to mind today in an effort to help you think before you create! Good luck!
Never submit your LinkedIn Profile in lieu of an actual resume. This makes you look lazy and unmotivated to be successful. The profiles give a snapshot of who you are but not the whole story.
While being multi-lingual is a wonderful attribute, your resume needs to be written completely in the native tongue of the country you are applying for work within.
Keeping a resume to one page is a myth. Preparing a resume of over three pages in length is not favorable either. The key is to have enough pertinent information on page one to get the reader to continue onto the next page!
Your current contact information must be available. If a phone number is no longer in service and the email address bounce back, most hiring managers / recruiters will not bother with snail mail.
Spellcheck can be your worst enemy. It does not think for itself and could easily lead to embarrassing situations! Read the resumes two or three times, have someone else read it, then read it yourself again before using it.
Never include your Social Security number on your resume! Identify theft is a growing business which you do not want to support.
There are numerous other resume tips but these came to mind today in an effort to help you think before you create! Good luck!
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Workshop for Women
Foundations of Success Workshops and Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties invites you to a Women’s Program “Manage Stress Before It Manages You” on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 10:00 am-12:00 noon
at Temple Sholom, 594 North Bridge Street, Bridgewater, NJ.
Life transitions and challenges can potentially increase stress and lead to reduced motivation, decreased productivity, and feelings of frustration, anger, anxiety, and powerlessness. Fortunately, there are easy to learn techniques that can be utilized to activate the relaxation response and new thinking habits that can be formed to increase our ability to manage stress. In this two-hour workshop participants will experience a variety of relaxation response techniques that will remind you of the power you have to manage stress! (To experience the benefit of these techniques please wear comfortable clothing & bring a yoga mat or towel!)
Please contact JFS at 908-725-7799 X108 or eprezant@jewishfamilysvc.org to register.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Project Coordinator Needed!
We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join our client's team in Bergen County NJ on a temp-to-perm basis. You will be supporting the daily functions of a Practice Manager.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Participate in conference calls then convert notes into appropriate documentation.
- Prepare, review, and edit all written communications and reports.
- Maintain the schedule and calendar of the Practice Manager and handle all related details.
- Ensure all assigned work is completed accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain required project documentation and communicate with others to gather needed information.
- 2-4 years experience coordinating the daily activities of a Practice Manager.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Strong analysis and critical thinking skills.
- Deadline and detail-oriented; ability to work under pressure as needed
- Bachelors degree required (Business Administration, Management, English, Communications or similar).
- Excellent communication skills..
- Strong leadership qualities
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Dealing With a Tight Work Force
Hiring managers constantly lament that the pool of qualified candidates for their current staffing needs is thinner than ever. Not only are they finding the quantity to be quite low but the level of experience available is lacking.
As the media and government both keep telling us, unemployment in the U.S. remains historically low. Beyond that, the recession of 2008 pushed many people to either retire early or leave their lifetime careers behind to pursue other fields. This has left all of us with a rather enormous void of candidates to fill mid-level jobs in our country.
Recruiters know ways to identify qualified passive job seekers and also how to read between the lines of someone's work history to find you qualified individuals. Of course, staffing firms charge placement fees to find permanent hires and hourly rates to supply temporary or contract staff. In most cases, the cost of engaging a recruiter is more cost effective than conducting your own search.
Should you wish to hear more about how my recruiting skills can assist you, please email to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call me at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Attention Needed!!!
A candidate sent me their resume in response to my posting for a Recruiter to join our office's team. Twice in the same resume, the person referred to their job title as Recuriter!!
Spelling errors are an ugly fact of life which I refuse to accept. If someone cannot properly spell the role they are seeking, I have a huge problem with this. Paying attention to details is extremely critical and essential!
Spelling errors are an ugly fact of life which I refuse to accept. If someone cannot properly spell the role they are seeking, I have a huge problem with this. Paying attention to details is extremely critical and essential!
Monday, April 8, 2019
April Networking Events
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 Ellet brings 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 these Neighbors-helping-Neighbors websites at: http://neighbors-helping-
Saturday, April 6th, from 8:30 - 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT) will host Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, and author of Absolutely Abby's 101 Job Search Secrets, who will give a presentation titled: Secrets Recruiters Don’t Want You to Know. During this presentation, job seekers will gain insight into what HR recruiters look for when they are evaluating qualifications. In 2019, you must do more than applying on job boards. There are many candidates applying for the same positions, so you have to differentiate yourself. You will learn what to write in your cover letter, why keywords really matter and how to choose them, secrets about thank you letters, and what to say during a phone screen to get a yes. Understanding how to master each of these job search components is the key success in finding positions in 2019. 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 school where we meet has new security requirements and the doors will close 9:00 am, so please be punctual. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Saturday, April 6th, from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Jim Arnoff, a Certified Life/Career/Business Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Envisioning, Declaring, and Pursuing Your True Career Passion. Get the insider's take on envisioning a career that embraces your strengths, skills, and passions. Learn how to maximize your options, get clarity about your career direction, and break through the walls that hold you back. Through one-on-one coaching, gain the tools to see possibilities beyond where you are now and strategize ways of making that dream career happen, today. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, April 8th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Liz Kaufman, a Recruiter, who will lead a discussion on Casual Networking: and Q&A. 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, April 8th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition (NNJ_PIT) will host Rob Dinerman, an Executive Director for the John Maxwell team, a global think tank for Business and Leadership transformation, who will give a presentation titled: Communication Styles That Differ Between Generations. A schedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. The group meets on generally alternating Mondays, except on library holidays. The companion online discussion forum/information archive/bulletin board/event calendar is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT2. For additional information, please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@
Monday, April 8th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Mike Palestina, an exécutive coach, who will give a presentation titled:Mindfulness in Leadership and Life. 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, April 8th, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm: The Career Networking Group will host John Hadley, a Career Search Counselor, who will give a presentation titled: The 5 C’s of an Effective Marketing Message. So many job seekers miss the boat with their marketing messages, trying hard to inform the reader or listener and finding that no one cares. Developing an effective marketing message is one of the most important things you can do to move your job search and career forward. And there is so much more to it than just the words themselves. John will share his 5 C’s which distinguish truly effective marketing messages. You will learn:
· Mistakes even experienced professionals make when telling people what they do
· How to articulate a memorable message clearly and succinctly
· Ways to leverage this knowledge to create the visibility that will accelerate your search
Please register online at www.scotlib.org; call 1-908-322-5007 ext. 204, or e-mail library@scotlib.org. The meeting will be at the Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.
Monday, April 8th, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm: The Princeton Public Library will host Ed Han, a recruiter and trainer, who will give a presentation titled: LinkedIn: Beyond Your Profile. So you’ve got a profile but aren’t sure what to do now? Join us for an interactive workshop in which Ed walks you through using LinkedIn for professional growth. The meeting will be held at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Tuesday, April 9th, 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, April 9th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Chip Conlin, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled:Building a Great Resume and Cover Letter. Your resume and cover letter are marketing tools, and to serve you powerfully, they must position you perfectly for the positions and companies you are pursuing. Unlike a job description, the resume should highlight your skills, work experience, and accomplishments relevant to those positions for which you’re applying. Your cover letter, in many ways a lost art in this age of social media, should complement your resume by highlighting your most impressive skills that will grab the attention of the reader. Chip will share with you how to construct a resume and cover letter to best position you for the jobs you are going after. He will also provide key pointers on how to ensure your resume and cover letters are consistent with your presence on other social media such as LinkedIn. In preparation for Chip’s presentation please bring a copy of your resume and cover letter as he will provide you with some exercises to test their strength in a competitive job market. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, April 9th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: How to Better Manage the Age Issue. 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, April 10th, from 9:30 am – 12:00 noon. The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Marty Latman, 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, April 10th, from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon. The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Margaret Sweeney, who will give a presentation titled:Return to Work Coaching for Women: Values and Confidence (Part 1). Margaret shares her expertise in this three-part series providing tips and advice to women returning to work after an extensive career break. The sessions offer opportunities to learn skills, gain knowledge, receive feedback, and build a community. Participation in all three sessions is recommended, but not mandatory. Margaret kicks-off the series by considering values and confidence. She reviews a values list and understanding of how personal values translate into organizational values. Participants take a confidence assessment to determine how their confidence is impacting their job search. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, April 10th, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host Daniel Hauschild who will give a presentation titled: Handling Your Finances. Learn to 1) Prepare a budget when you are unemployed, 2) Dealing with banks and creditors, 3) Credit cards, and 4) Unemployment benefits and schedules. Additional information is available at: http://www.
Wednesday, April 10th, from 6:45 - 9:30 pm: The Hillsdale Career Networking Group will host Lindsley D. Medlin, President of Pitlane Strategies, who will give a presentation titled: Blockchain Technology. He will discuss how blockchain innovates and disrupts almost every industry. Many existing jobs will require a new knowledge of and ability to work with blockchain. You do not need to be a technical person, but you will gain a basic understanding of blockchain and be able to speak about it intelligently. In addition, Al Rojas will be with us to take your LinkedIn Profile Picture. Al’s fee is $25. 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, contact: John Carvelli at 1-201-995-7895, john.carvelli@pimco.com, or Janelle Razzino at 1-201-722-3111,janelle@razzinoassociates.com.
Friday, April 12th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: The New Jersey ChemPharma Professional Association Chapter will host Ralph Lardieri, a corporate wellness and health promotion professional, who will give a presentation titled: Manage Stress and Bring Your Best Energy During Your Job Transition. Managing daily stress takes on a whole new meaning when you’re looking for a job. It requires a paradigm shift and the Power 5 to manage daily energy and expand capacity. This interactive session will inspire you to create a daily self-care plan during this challenging time of transition. Please register at: www.chempharma.net. The meeting is at Right Management, 35 Waterview Boulevard, Suite 8, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Friday, April 12th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host Ginny Neumer, Former Job Developer and Career Coach with the Pa. Department of Labor, who will give a presentation titled: Finding Fulfilling Employment after Fifty. You are discouraged. Your job search has dragged on longer than you would have liked. And, you are not the only one who is discouraged.. Your spouse, children, brother, sister, and friends wonder why you haven’t gotten a job yet. When only 2%-3% of job seekers who apply online get jobs, is that the way you want to spend your time? Rather than investing hours completing online applications, that time can be spent improving your attitude which translates into more positive results in cover letters, resumes, and, most importantly, interviews. The focus of this presentation will explore myths about older workers and provide sure-fire tips on how to get interviews by using the tried-and-true methods that Ginny used and saw 450+ over-55 individuals get jobs during her career with a Pa. Dept. of Labor program designed to put people 55+ back to work. Attendees will learn:
· Ways to improve your attitude which is critical for older job seekers
· Ways to determine which line of work to pursue if you are unsure
· Ways to improve your resume that gets interviews
· How to conduct a phone screen or phone interview to ensure you get the face-to-face interview
Job-searching for seniors is different. Trying something new, improving attitudes and taking control of the entire process will boost confidence, shorten the job search, and can be used again, if necessary. 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. Please register at: https://www.meetup.com/Career-
Friday, April 12th, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-host David Schuchman, Information Technology Consultant and Executive Chair of PSG of Mercer County, who will give a presentation titled: Networking 101. For the job seeker, networking is not a mere exchange of business cards or casual introductions. It is building relationships on the basis of trust. Learn why it is important to make connections with people, informing people who you are, and what kind of job opportunities to send your way. Please visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn more about the numerous free resources available there. The meeting will be held at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, April 12th, from 3:30 - 5:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, who will give a presentation titled: Crafting an Elevator Pitch. A proven way to make a positive, professional first impression is with a well-crafted elevator pitch. It communicates your core information quickly and is adaptable to a variety of networking occasions. In addition, the text chosen for an elevator pitch can serve as a concise introduction on cover letters, emails, even for your LinkedIn summary. Sherry has developed a step-by-step approach for crafting a 25-second elevator pitch. Learn how to carefully describe what you do and effortlessly answer, So tell me about yourself with confidence. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, April 13th, from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host Mark Beal, a brand marketer, who will give a presentation titled: Define Yourself As a Brand That Delivers Value. His presentation will focus on determining your personal brand, developing your brand narrative, and defining your brand as one that delivers value to
potential employers. Mark will discuss how to take ownership of your career.. His presentation will take a three-step approach to successfully searching for and securing your next job. His three-step approach includes:
potential employers. Mark will discuss how to take ownership of your career.. His presentation will take a three-step approach to successfully searching for and securing your next job. His three-step approach includes:
· Developing Your Brand Narrative
· Detailing Your Target Industries and Companies
· Driving Your Contacts To Act On Your Behalf
Additional information is available at: http://thebreakfastclubnj.com/
Saturday, April 13th, from 9:45 - 11:45 am: My Career Transitions will host Christian Hicks, who will give a presentation titled: Reinvent and Redefine Yourself in Your New Journey. You did not see it coming. You had a seemingly perfect job, only to lose it unexpectedly in the blink of an eye. In the midst of coping with family responsibilities, paying bills, and searching for random jobs, you are forced to confront the fact that you really do not know what type of job you want. You do not even know what makes you happy in your career anymore, and it feels like you are destined to search endlessly for a job that just pays the bills. While some may see a layoff as the end, it truly is a new beginning; one which will allow you to hone your current skill set and reinvent yourself. If this scenario sounds familiar, or if you dread the prospect of losing a job, join us for an interactive session. By attending this session, you will learn how to:
· Use Myers-Briggs and Strengthfinders to differentiate between a job and your passion
· Redefine your value proposition and promote what makes you unique
· Find your Authentic Self
· Effectively convey your value to employers and your network
· Negotiate and close the deal on your next job offer
Registration for this event will end at noon on Friday, April 12th. For more information please click here: www.mycareertransitions.com. Please note that new member orientation starts at 8:30 am, in rooms 205-206. The meeting is at Penn State Great Valley Campus, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355, in Rooms 130 and 131, Main Building on the right.
Saturday, April 13th, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meeting titled: StartUP, 2019 Workshop 4: Pitching Your Plan. Learn how to create a great pitch that conveys enough information to engage your listener. This session will be offered three times in April.. Attendance is required to participate in the Competition, visit nypl.org/bizplan for details. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, April 15th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Liz Kaufman, a Recruiter, who will lead a discussion on Casual Networking: and Q&A. 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, April 15th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Kenneth Lang, a LinkedIn local organizer, Trainer and Facilitator, who will give a presentation titled: Keeping Up With the Latest LinkedIn Changes. 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, April 15th, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host Marty Latman, Executive Director of Latman Advisory Services, who will give a presentation titled: Networking 101. Since 80% of jobs are found through networking, how do you make those connections? Marty will discuss the art of networking. Learn the ins and outs of creating the relationships that will help you in your job search. 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. Please note the new meeting location at: New York Life Offices, 777 Westchester Ave, 4th Floor, White Plains, NY 10604.
Monday, April 15th, 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. Please register at http://www.thefeng.org/
Tuesday, April 16th, 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.
Training
Before your next interview, learn the skills required to pass the basic skills test and move on to the next phase in the hiring process by attending these free classes:
Saturday, April 6th, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special training class titled: Advanced MS Word 2010. Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Word 2010. Topics include mail merge, tables, text boxes, headers and footers, footnotes and endnotes. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, April 8th, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special training class titled: Excel Genius Class # 2: Conditional Stat Functions. This class covers how to take the basic logic from Class 1 and use it to create functions that process data based on conditions. Topics include SUMIF, AVERAGEIF, COUNTIF and SUMIFS, AVERAGEIFS, and COUNTIFS. Students can find all class files, including pdf copies of the handouts, can be found at:www.tinyurl.com/excel-genius. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, April 9th, from 10:15 am - 12:15 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special training class titled: Excel Genius Class # 7: Data Scrubbing, String, and Goal Seek. This class will cover how to use functions to modify strings, how to import and scrub data, and how to use goal seek to solve common problems. We will then bring together all of the skills from previous classes to work on real world projects. Students can find all class files, including pdf copies of the handouts, can be found at: www.tinyurl.com/excel-genius. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, April 9th, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special training class titled: Advanced MS Excel 2010. Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting. Register Now for: Advanced MS Excel 2010. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, April 11th, from 10:15 am - 12:15 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special training class titled: Excel Genius Class # 4:Tables and Data Validation. This Class will cover how to build and edit Tables, and how to write structured references that make function writing easier and more flexible. We will also cover data validation and build drop down lists in your spreadsheets. Students can find all class files, including pdf copies of the handouts, can be found at:www.tinyurl.com/excel-genius. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, April 12th, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special training class titled: Advanced MS Excel 2010. Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting. Register Now for: Advanced MS Excel 2010. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, April 12th, from 2:30 - 4:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special training class titled: Excel Genius Class # 1: Logic Functions. This class covers how to use conditional logic in formulas and functions, allowing you to create formulas that act differently in different circumstances. Topics covered include: IF statements, nested IF statements, AND OR NOT logic functions. Register Now for: Excel Genius Class 1: Logic Functions. Students can find all class files, including pdf copies of the handouts, can be found at: www.tinyurl.com/excel-genius. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, April 15th, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special training class titled: Excel Genius Class # 3: Charts and Sparklines. Students can find all class files, including pdf copies of the handouts, can be found at: www.tinyurl.com/excel-genius. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Additional Job Search Information
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.
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.
Microcasts Featuring Win Sheffield, a certified career coach, consisting of 71 assorted Power of You Microcasts. These 5 minute microcasts answer various career questions, such as:
· I have just been laid off and don’t know where to turn; what do I do
· I am frustrated by my progress even though I am pursuing a variety of job options. What can I do to improve my results
· Networking, I have very little idea who I should be meeting with or what to ask them. Can you help me get started
For the entire list of 71 five-minute Power of You microcasts, please click on the following link: www.winsheffield.com/podcasts.
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.
Special Computer Programming Practice Interview Offer. If anyone wants to practice a computer programming interview, contact Bob Kerner. Bob is offering to hold a session where he interviews people in a single day, just to give them practice. Bob does this for some folks in his graduate program who are already employed but seeking new positions. The languages that Bob feels comfortable interviewing in are C++, Java, C# and Python. If interested, please contact Bob Kerner at 1-727-560-0408.
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