Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Job Applications
When filling out a job application, be sure not to list a desired pay rate which is HIGHER than the maximum stated by the potential employer. This could accidentally eliminate you from contention before you get the chance to demonstrate why you are a solid candidate for the position. Common sense is needed at all times!
Southeastern PA Networking Events
Mondays (every other) 9-11 AM Join the Career Success Group of the Doylestown chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group at Panera, 73 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown, PA withKevin Fabrizio. Get social or check for exact dates (or cancellations) on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Mondays (except NOT the 4th Mon where there is a speaker at another location) 9-11 AM Join the Career Success Group of the Malvern Chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group at Panera, 5 South Morehall Rd., Malvern, PA led by Kevin Keene. Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Mondays 12:15-2:15 PM join the Career Success Group (Jobsearch Work Group) of the Norristown chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group at PA CareerLink 1855 New Hope Street, Norristown, PA led by Les Segarnick. Registration is capped at 27 so call to reserve a seat at 610-270-3429. Visit our new website at www.greatcareersphl.org
Monday July 1, 2019 11AM-12:30 PM Join the Applicant Tracking System Discussion at the Reading chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group let by Robin Smith and Dominique Kliger at Starbucks in the Target at 4599 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, PA. Register http://bit.ly/ReadingMon Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar athttps://www.meetup.com/
Monday July 1, 2019 6-8 PM Join the Jobseeker Challenges Open Forum Discussion led by Ken Sher at the Philadelphia Chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group at the Curtis Center 6th & Walnut, 11th floor conference room, Philadelphia, PA (check in with security). Register http://bit.ly/PhilaMon6p Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Monday July 8, 2019 6-8 PM Join the presentation on Mindfulness & Self Reflection: Tools Easing the Anxiety of Career Transition with Chantelle Fitzgerald at the Philadelphia Chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group led by Ken Sher at the Curtis Center 6th & Walnut, 11th floor conference room, Philadelphia, PA (check in with security. Registerhttp://bit.ly/PhilaMon6p Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Monday July 22, 2019 9-11 AM Join the presentation on How to Have Fun in the Interview and Resume Process with Jessica Saragovi at the Malvern Chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group led by Kevin Keene at American Executive Centers, 101 Lindenwood Dr., Ste 225, Malvern, PA. Register bit.ly/MalvernMon9a Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Monday, July 29, 2019 6-8 PM Join the presentation on LinkedIn Tips for Profile Optimization with Linda Lovero-Waterhouse at the Philadelphia chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group led by Ken Sher at the Curtis Center 6th & Walnut, 11th floor conference room, Philadelphia, PA (check in with security). Register http://bit.ly/PhilaMon6p Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Tuesdays 9-11 AM Join the Career Success Group of the King of Prussia Chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group led by Andrew Braun and Nancy Moyer in the 1st floor conference room at 1000 Continental Ave., King of Prussia, PA. Once a month there is a speaker. Register http://bit.ly/KoPTue9a Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Tuesday July 9, 2019 9-11 AM Join the presentation on LinkedIn: It’s About Being Found with Alex Freund at the King of Prussia Chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group led byAndrew Braun and Nancy Moyer in the 1st floor conference room at 1000 Continental Ave., King of Prussia, PA. Register http://bit.ly/KoPTue9a Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Tuesday July 9, 2019 6-8 PM Join the launch meeting presentation on The Value Proposition Letter with Lynne Williams at the new Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group led by Neil Paur and RJ Whitelock at the Southern Lehigh Public Library, 3200 Preston Lane, Center Valley, PA. Register http://bit.ly/PAGCGLV Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Tuesday July 16, 2019 6-8 PM Join the presentation on How to Have Fun in the Interview and Resume Process with Jessica Saragovi at the Doylestown chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group led by Dan Buesing at Merrill Lynch, 600 Hyde Park, Doylestown, PA. Register bit.ly/PAGCG3rdTue Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar athttps://www.meetup.com/
Wednesdays 9:30-11AM join Les Segarnick for Interview Success at the Phoenixville chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group at the Phoenixville Library, 183 2nd Ave., Phoenixville, PA. Register bit.ly/PAGCGSpecialEvents Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Wednesday July 10, 2019 6-8:45 PM Don’t get scammed as a jobseeker. Join the presentation on CyberSecurity and Data Privacy: Practical Tips to Protect Your Data with Antonia Dumas J.D.at the Wayne chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group led by Lynne Williams at the CrossPoint Building, 565 East Swedesford Road, 1st floor Conference Room, Wayne, PA. Register https://bit.ly/PAGCG1stWed and on our Google Form for a printed attendance list at https://goo.gl/forms/
Wednesday July 24, 2019 2-4 PM Join the presentation on Strategic Research-based Approaches to LinkedIn with Lynne Williams at PA CareerLink Bucks County, One Hillendale Rd., Perkasie, PA. (link forthcoming)
Thursdays 7:30-8 AM or 9:30-10PM (but not on July 4th). Join (by Tuesday for a manual add to the system) the PowerThinking: Rejuvenating Your Amazing Mind Weekly Resilience Building Call with Stanley H. Greene. Click on http://bit.ly/ResilienceCall to fill out questionnaire so he has your cell phone (as you will get text reminders for a short pre-assignment on Wed and reminders on Thurs).
Thursdays 9-11 AM Join the Career Success Group of the Montgomeryville Chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group at Wegmans, 500 Montgomery Mall, North Wales, PA led byStephen Knowlton. Register at bit.ly/MgvilleThu9a Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Thursdays (3rd of month so next is July 18, 2019) 6:30-8:30 PM Join the Career Success Group Wilmington chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group at Lee Hecht Harrison, 200 Bellevue Pkwy., Ste.475, Wilmington, DE led by Frank Bruno and Steve Davis. Register at http://bit.ly/
Thursday, July 18, 2019 5:45-7:45 PM Join the presentation on Strategic Research-based Approaches to LinkedIn with Lynne Williams at the Avalon Free Public Library, 235 32nd Street, Avalon, NJ. https://www.avalonfreelibrary.
Thursday July 18, 2019 5-7 PM Join the Happy Hour with the Nonprofit Career Network (NCN) Philly chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group led by Samuel Friedman, Matt Hugg, and Kathy Rue (maximum 20 attendees) held at the Redstone Americall Grill, 512 W Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA. Register http://bit.ly/NCNPhilly Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Thursday July 25, 2019 6-8 PM Join the presentation on Five Tricks to Finding the Right Position for You with Keith Willis at the Spring City Chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group led by Doug Amlin and Kim Gaughan at the Spring City Free Public Library, 245 Broad Street, Spring City, PA. Register bit.ly/PAGCG4thThur Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Fridays 9-11 AM Join the Career Success Group Wayne chapter of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group at Panera, 319 East Lancaster Ave., Wayne, PA with chapter leaders Jim Kane and Steven Ritchey. Register bit.ly/WayneFri9a Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Saturday, July 20, 2019 8:30-11 AM Join the presentation on Beating the Applicant Tracking System with Lynne Williams at CIT-Short Hills at Christ Church 66 Highland Ave. Short Hills, NJ Register https://www.meetup.com/
Saturday July 27, 2019 10 AM-1 PM Join the presentation on LinkedIn Part 2 of 3 with Lynne Wiliiams at the Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA. Yes you can take these workshops out of order as long as you have a LinkedIn profile! MUST RSVP with library - click here - they are the host and the first 23 people will have computers & anyone else can listen in lecture mode, even if on waitlist. Just come! Also register bit.ly/PAGCGSpecialEvents Get social or check for emergency cancellations on the meetup calendar at https://www.meetup.com/
Friday, June 21, 2019
Observations About Recent Grads
Each year, I share thoughts about the new crop of graduates entering the employment marketplace. As a recruiter, my first comment is where have they gone? By late June, dozens of recent grads have usually shared their resumes with me. This year has been very quiet.
My first thought is that many folks are continuing on to further their education prior to stepping into the ocean. If that is the case, I extend my best wishes and sincerely hope they have chosen programs to make them employable once done with their extended stay in academia. I am concerned that many decided to step into the ocean for an extended vacation and have not even begun to think about their careers. This will delay their job search longer than one would think. Employers interpret late entry into the job hunt as laziness or a fear of failure.
To close, please remember that employers are in the driver's seat. For the first time in many years, I have a handful of clients interested in meeting with and hiring people right out of college. While this has caught me a bit off guard, I am delighted that this trend has slowly developed. A challenge right now is that the pool of entry level candidates interested in working and willing to take a ground floor assignments is terribly small.
Monday, June 17, 2019
Networking Info!
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-
Friday, June 14th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: The New Jersey ChemPharma Professional Association Chapter will host Lynne M. Williams, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, who will give a presentation titled: Strategic Research-based Approaches for LinkedIn. This informative workshop will delve into a research-based philosophy and strategies to create a LinkedIn profile that is geared towards viewers with average attention spans of about 7 seconds. You will get insights into the role of cognitive neuroscience and how the evolution of the “digital brain” is central to what and how people skim online content. You will discover tips, tricks, and best practices to more strategically format your LinkedIn profile, optimize your use of keywords, and differentiate your personal brand. By attending this session, you’ll learn:
· Where in your profile to effectively incorporate keywords, including those from new job descriptions
· How to clearly brand yourself
· How to develop your “secret sauce” to stand out
· How to strategically format and streamline your profile
· When, where, and why you need to engage in thought leadership
Please register at: www.chempharma.net. The meeting is at Right Management, 35 Waterview Boulevard, Suite 8, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Friday, June 14th, from 9:30 – 11:30 am: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host Peg Wahrman, a recruiter, who will give a presentation titled: Navigating the Interview. Peg will present a powerful and though-provoking presentation that walks you through the entire interview process from start to finish. From the minute you walk in the door, how to dress and what to bring to the interview, to how to relax and be prepared. She will go over the different types of interview questions and how to practice and be prepared for them, and how to practice your answers. You also have to have questions for your interviewer, we will go over this. Lastly don't forget that thank you note. We will talk about what it should say and how to construct it. After the presentation we will practice questions and do mock interviewing. At this meeting you will learn:
· General Interview questions
· The Star method for answering Behavioral Interview questions
· Potential questions to ask employers during interview
· Important reminders for a successful Interview
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, June 14th, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-host Natasha Sherman, who will give a presentation titled:Mastering Change: Strategies for Success. Change can be challenging; particularly if it was not planned. However, planned or unplanned, there are strategies, tools, and ways of thinking that can ease the way and produce focused and intentional results. In this presentation we will touch on resume building, self-esteem and morale, action plans, and even stress reduction to help you in your job search. 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, June 14th, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Lynne M. Williams, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, who will give a presentation titled: Beating the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). As a job seeker, are you wondering why you are not getting any response to your online submissions? Uncover why human eyes may never see the resumes you submit online and discover what you need to do to optimize your resume to beat the dreaded ATS. Homework to Bring to Class: 1) Bring a current advertisement for a job that you are really interested in and save the link for further processing at home, 2) Bring your current resume, and 3) Bring a highlighter and a pencil. 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 is at Right Management, 35 Waterview Boulevard, Suite 8, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Friday, June 14th, from 3:30 - 5:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, who will give a presentation titled: Writing a LinkedIn Summary. Creating a LinkedIn profile is a must, particularly for job-seekers. It is also a must that your profile includes a Summary, 2,000 characters of prime real estate located below the Headline. Unlike a resume, a LinkedIn Summary is often written in the 1st person. It is a place to tell your story, show some humor, chat about interests, explain a career change, flaunt a testimonial, etc. Join us as we examine a selection of LinkedIn profiles with lively Summaries that POP. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, June 15th, 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 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, June 15th, 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 job seeker as more than 90% of companies use LinkedIn to identify or vet a candidate. But having a profile isn’t enough, it’s 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 presentation, participants will:
· Evaluate the role of LinkedIn in a job search
· Understand how to structure their profile to be “found”
· Learn how to address job transitions and unemployment
· Experience a recruiter’s view of a candidate
· Distinguish an optimized profile from a poor one
· 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://
Monday, June 17th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Barbara Hannan, a Communications Coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Upside of Being in Transition. 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, June 17th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition (NNJ_PIT) will host Janet Logan, an executive career coach, who will give a presentation titled: How to Ace Your Next Job Interview. This workshop is for anyone who needs help preparing and practicing for an interview (phone, virtual or in-person). If you are going to be interviewed for the first time, or haven’t been interviewed in years, or feel your interview skills could use sharpening, this meeting is for you. You will learn:
· How to be comfortable and confident prior to, during and after an interview. The more comfortable you are, the better you will perform and the more they will want to hire you. Employers want to hire confident people to add to their teams.
Participating in this interactive workshop will provide you with practical tips and free tools that will improve your chances to get the job. 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, June 17, from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Carl E Reid, CSI, author of 2 books on business relationship management and successful entrepreneur, who will give a presentation titled: THE ART OF NETWORKING; What to say, When to say it, How to say it. This presentation is for career professionals, consultants and freelancers interested in learning proven relationship management techniques that increase your sphere of influence to create job opportunities. Learn to work smarter by leveraging people to expedite closing business deals or job offers. Anyone who wants to fast track collaborative team success for increased income, recognition and promotions.. Attendees will learn how to fine tune relationship management skills so your online and offline search time for jobs, new business, team collaboration, inspiration, education and mentorship is minimized. 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. Please Note: The doors are locked during Meetings (10:30am-12:30pm). If you arrive after 10:30am, simply call the main PSGCNJ number, 1-908-445-5730 and we'll let you in. The meeting is at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, June 17th, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special presentation titled: Learning with Lynda. The Library has partnered with Lynda.com to offer FREE ACCESS to over 5,000 online courses. This class will cover the basics of how to access the website for FREE. You will have time to explore the site and begin your self-paced learning journey. Headphones are encouraged, but not necessary to participate. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, June 17th, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host Mark Troncone, an Information Technology professional, who will give a presentation titled: How to Stay Organized, Accountable and Motivated. This will be a fun interactive presentation on skills necessary to stay Organized and Accountable in your Job Search Efforts. Then using the analytic data gathered to stay Motivated and Energized while identifying areas to improve for faster 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. 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, June 17th, from 6:30 – 8:45 pm, The Warren Financial Executive Network Group (FENG) will host: Alex Freund, a career and interviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job. LinkedIn has become an increasingly important vehicle for those conducting a job search these days. This presentation provides tips on how to best structure and design a LinkedIn profile for maximum impact and will also provide tips on the best ways to utilize your LinkedIn contacts so that you might network with hiring managers and recruiters to gain access to the job you desire. During this session, you will:
· Understand the importance of keywords to manage your profile and they can attract Human Resources and recruiters.
· Learn tips on how to determine which keywords are the most important for your unique job search.
· See best practice techniques for networking your way into a conversation with hiring managers
With LinkedIn gaining even more popularity by hiring companies it is import for candidates to have an understanding of how to best use this important job search tool to their advantage. This presentation addresses a multitude of tips and can help any candidate improve pre-interview networking techniques by using LinkedIn. 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, June 18th, 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, June 18th, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm: The Princeton Public Library will host Sharon Bancroft, who will give a presentation titled: Refresh Your Resume and Job Search. This class will cover techniques to determine your strengths and improve your resume. Resources and considerations for interviews, recommendations, social media, and networking will be also be covered. Students are welcome to bring a working copy of their resume but it is not required. The meeting will be held at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Tuesday, June 18th, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm: Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church will host a special program titled: Expert Assessment of Your Resume. It is useful to come prepared with business cards or index cards with your contact information. For your information, the group meets on the third Tuesday of each month, at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, in the LaDane Williamson Christian Education Center (Lower Level), 7 West. 55th Street, New York, NY 10019.
Tuesday, June 18th, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm: The Newtown Career Networking Group will host John West Hadley, a Career Search Counselor, who will give a presentation titled: Build Your Interview Skills. Do you consistently turn interviews into engaging conversations that get you the offer? Or are you too often the bridesmaid and not the bride? Join us for an interactive skill-building workshop as John helps you construct better answers to difficult questions, raises your awareness about what to watch for and how to react to it, and helps you build your interview muscles so that you can get the offers you deserve. Please RSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com. For more information, contact the church at 1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org. The meeting is at The Newtown Presbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.
Tuesday, June 18th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Bill LaChance; Principal, WJL Financial Advisors, who will give a presentation titled: Money Saving Strategies During a Career Transition. This presentation will cover a number of strategies to consider helping with cash flow during a career transition. The focus will be on those strategies that may not be well known or understood. Topics will include: Medical Insurance through the Affordable Care Act, Tax implications of 401k/403b rollovers and withdrawals, Tax deductibility of job hunting expenses, Strategies to take advantage of lower marginal tax rates during a transition and potential adjustments to financial aid. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email www.svelez@somersetcountyymca.
Wednesday, June 19th, from 9:30 am – 12:00 noon. The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Terrence "Terry" Seamon, an executive career transition consultant with The Ayers Group, who will give a presentation titled: The Five Habits of Highly Effective Job Hunters. What is that makes some job hunters far more effective than others? While often an overwhelming undertaking, today's job search challenge can be tamed. The answer is a set of practices that help you proceed with a sense of purpose and make steady progress toward your goals. In this highly interactive session, Terry will show you the way to become an organized and proactive job seeker or career changer. Don’t miss an evening where you can expand your network, make new friends, share knowledge with your peers, and hear highly relevant and beneficial insights and perspectives from experts in the marketplace. 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, June 19th, from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: Supercharging Your Job Search.. John will discuss new ways to look at searching for your next career opportunity and how to plan, set goals, and manage your job search. Learn about the 15 pathways to job search success; networking strategy; job search activity goals and tracking; weekly review of your goals; calling a hiring manager and strategy, and 30-second “calling script” preparation before an interview. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, June 19th, from 1:30 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Teresa San Roman and Marzena Ermler, Career Counselors 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? This workshop 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 plus. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, June 19th, from 6:00 - 7:30 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: Owning Your Power, Building Your Self-Confidence. Are you tired of pleasing everyone else and saying yes to just about anything? Think everyone in your life is smarter than you and has all the right answers? Jim will discuss what tools you need to take back control: how to say no, how to believe in yourself, how to stand up for you what you know is right in each situation. Learn how to own your power to make more powerful connections and gain the respect you deserve. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, June 19th, 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.
Wednesday, June 19th, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair will host a program titled: Dealing With Road Blocks and Setting Goals. Learn how to: 1) Recognize common blocks, 2) How to move beyond the blocks or avoid them, 3) Where to find motivation and support, and 4) Long and short term goal setting. Additional information is available at: http://www.
Thursday, June 20th, from 10:15 am - 12:15 pm: 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.
Thursday, June 20th, 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 2 of 3. Margaret will provide 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.
Thursday, June 20th, from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Kathy Fanning, who will give a presentation titled: How to Get Free Training and a Great Career in IT. Have you always had an interest in a career in IT but did not know how to afford the training? If so, this session is for you. Kathy will discuss the career projections and growth potential in this highly desired filed. You will learn what employers are looking for in regards to skills and certifications like CompTIA A+ and CISCO CCNA. Also explore and apply for a free, intensive training program offered by the Borough of Manhattan Community College. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, June 20th, from 5:00 – 7:45 pm: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host an All Inclusive Guide To Life In Job Search with a panel of career experts, including: Susan Fletcher, Michael Chiappinelli, Karen Huller, and Ken Sher. Take a refreshing new outlook at your job search, and yourself, as career and wellness professionals offer practical suggestions for staying motivated, healthy, and productive during your career transition. Do not miss this opportunity to hear from professionals who understand the challenges and successes of career transition. You will leave with a customized action plan to help keep you healthy, positive, and organized during your job search. By attending this session, you will learn:
· How to stay healthy – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
· What tools and resources can help you stay focused and organized
· The importance of networking in landing your next role
· The types of meetings and events you should attend
· How to remain up-to-date in your profession and sharpen your job skills
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-
Thursday, June 20th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A new Net-Working group titled: Emmaus Work Connectors, will hold their second meeting. Have you been in a situation where someone helped you without asking for anything in return? Have you helped others without them asking, you just stepped right in to help them in their journey to success. The Emmaus Work Connectors is a group made up of both professionals who are working and professionals seeking their next opportunity – how can you help? By helping others, you help yourself in many ways – It’s “Net Working”. Concerned about the lack of security at work? Looking for work or a new job? Looking for meaningful, simpler, less stressful work? Want to differentiate yourself, prove your value? Want to be more effective, efficient, and valuable at work? We are holding our second meeting to implement and explore a new type of group. "Emmaus Work Connectors" is a new type of meeting for professionals. It's Net-Working. This meeting will emphasize the involvement of people like you who are either working or searching for work.. Emphasis will be on having a Professional Buddy to journey with and doing a bit of exploratory work together (in your spare time) with a small team to find how to make work better for all of you. This meeting will give you the details and allow you to be a part of forming how it will all work. Come and join us. For more information, please click on the following link: https://forms.gle/
Friday, June 21st, from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon: The ChemPharma Association’s Philadelphia Chapter will host Robin Bond, Esq. principal and founder of the employment law firm Transition Strategies, who will give a presentation titled: How to Negotiate a Killer Job Offer. Negotiating for a new job can be stressful for anyone. But if you want to get what you deserve, you have to be willing to advocate for yourself in an effective way that showcases your value, and does not alienate your future employer. Robin will discuss methods for negotiating your employment offer or consulting contract including compensation, benefits and other terms that reflect your worth by answering questions like these: How do I ask for more money? Is there any chance the company will pull the offer if I try to negotiate? How do I value stock options in a job offer? How do I deal with non-competes? How do I ask for severance pay without making the company think I don’t trust them? The program will include case studies from her own experience as an attorney, and how to handle them. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for negotiating to enhance and reach their economic potential. By attending this meeting, you will learn to:
· Assess your value
· Advocate effectively, and set the tone for your career
· Determine what to seek when negotiating, and who and how to ask, and
· Understand the process for negotiating a job offer and/or employment contract.
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 Drive # 400, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Friday, June 21st, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-host our annual PSG Summer Picnic. Join us for our summer "picnic" in the Community Room, to network, eat, drink, and have fun! Bring something to share. We'll provide the drinks. Please visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn more about the numerous resources available there. The meeting will be held at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, June 21st, from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Rosenberg, author of Achieving the Good Life After 50 and a certified career counselor, who will give a presentation titled: Older Workers Rock: Job Search Over 50 Plus. In this interactive session, Renee demystifies the top myths about aging and job search. Learn strategies to help any job seeker over 50 conduct a more effective and fulfilling job search. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, June 21st, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, Author, Career Coach and Speaker, who will give a presentation titled: Preparing for Your Career's Next Leap with Social Media Marketing. John lays the groundwork necessary to take your career to the next level, to get on the short list for that next promotion, and how to be continually marketing your achievements throughout the year, the surest way to be seen as a standout. Topics include:
· Perception Is Reality: So, Change Reality
· Credit, Where Credit Is Due – and How To Get Yours
· Sharing Accolades Shines the Light on You Too
· Be Viewed as a Leader, By Being a Leader
· Manage Your Career “Marketing” Materials: Using LinkedIn, Groups, Blogs and More
· Your Signature Block Can Speak Volumes
· Integrating Your Career Strategies Into Your Messaging
The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, June 22nd, from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: Networkers Without Borders will host: Andrew Manns, an attorney, who will give a presentation titled: Executive Presence: Cracking the Code. One of the major deficiencies in corporations and other governmental and non-profit institutions is lack of authentic leadership. A key element missing from current leadership is Executive Presence. Executive Presence (EP) is a trait that all aspiring executives know they need, but its definition is murky at best. Is it charisma? Is it grace under pressure? Will those in charge of your career path agree that you have it? Rather than leave things to chance and hope that you have what it takes, it is smart for you to learn proactive steps to build this important leadership element. Andrew will explore what executive presence is, why is important, and tips on how you can improve your executive presence. For this session all participants are required to wear a hat that reflects their Brand Attitude. Andrew will also have a very special guest surprise for the group. Please RSVP to networkersmtg@njlap.org by June 19th so that we have enough seating. For additional information call 1-800-246-5527. The meeting is at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
Monday, June 24th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Stephen Surace, who will give a presentation titled: The Formula for Resume and Interview Success. 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, June 24th, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special presentation titled: Learning with Lynda. The Library has partnered with Lynda.com to offer FREE ACCESS to over 5,000 online courses. This class will cover the basics of how to access the website for FREE. You will have time to explore the site and begin your self-paced learning journey. Headphones are encouraged, but not necessary to participate. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, June 24th, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm: The Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host their Annual Picnic. Celebrating a year of success and sacrifice by PSG members and families. Cost: $10 per person. Burgers, Hot Dogs, and Beverages will be provided by PSGCNJ.. Side Dishes and Desserts to be provided by PSGCNJ Members. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. The Knob Hill picnic area is located just off the main park drive near the newly installed playground and other recreation facilities. Parking Lot C is closest lot to site. This festive annual event will be held at Colonial Park, Knob Hill Picnic Grove, 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ 08873.
Monday, June 24th, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Beacon Networking Social, http://www.beacon4life.org/ invites you to an After Hours Social. Come for an evening of intelligent conversation, business networking, reconnecting with good friends, or making new ones. This is a great way for working members to keep in touch and meet the many new members. We invite other executive level networking groups such as:ChemPharma, FENG, IERG, MENG, NJ-SENG, and TENG. No RSVP or registration is needed, and there is no cost to attend. The group generally meets the last Monday of the month, or the prior week if the last Monday is a holiday. We skip December. The meeting is at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel, 175 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.
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