Monday, June 3, 2019

Networking Opportunites

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/thebronc/?page_id=356.

Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Call in your job search questions every Monday night to a live Radio Show titled: Own Your Career hosted by Rod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio..com/ownyourcareer. Dial 1-347-857-3320 with your questions to get proven guidance from the # 1 career coach in the United States, specialized in the 7 Step Job Search and author of the book Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs. Get free coaching with challenges you encounter steering your career in the rough seas of the 21st century job market.

In addition to the great meetings listed below, check out these Neighbors-helping-Neighbors websites at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.com or www.nhnusa.org, www.helping-women.org, and www.helping-veterans.org for additional meetings.

Saturday, June 1st, 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 1st, from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: Networkers Without Borders will host: Randy Fisher, a career coach at DigiWise Career Services, who will give a presentation titled: Leverage Meaningful Conversations to Unlock Career and Business Opportunities. In the age of Facebook and Twitter, quick-hit connections, posts and tweets are all the rage. It is gratifying to amplify your voice, if only for a few seconds. Recent research has proven that deeper conversations with 2nd and 3rd level contacts yield the most fruitful opportunities for job and business success. Randy will facilitate an interactive and participatory workshop to learn great questions to ask and practice meaningful conversations to uncover opportunities; position you for success; and build and leverage productive relationships for career and business success.  Please RSVP to networkersmtg@njlap.org by May 29th 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.

Saturday, June 1st, from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: How to Make the Most of Your Summer While It’s Summer.  You have your priorities and they involve the out of doors and water.  And yet, there is that little voice at the back of your head saying: Maybe I should be looking for work.  I know I need a job and come the fall I will really want to be working. Why not do both?  Summer is a time when my work slows down and September is one of the biggest hiring months.  Summer is the time to develop relationships.  Not all career activity has to be in a business suit. Join coach Win Sheffield to learn how to:
·         Introduce your business self around the pool
·         Organize your time to allow for fun and work
·         Tell entertaining work stories for informal occasions
The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, June 3rd, 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, June 3rd, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition (NNJ_PIT) will host Deb (Wilber) Moulton, a Coach and Author, who will give a presentation titled: Spark Your Success. In this interactive workshop, you will learn to shift your attitude towards personal (or business) challenges to a mindset of opportunity and abundance. When entering transition, one often finds that the world they previously knew, or the type of job at which they had previously worked, is not there anymore, (or certainly, is in less demand). As such, they need to focus on their transferable skills. This workshop will guide attendees to turn what they have been thinking of as their problems into opportunities. 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@yahoogroups.comThe meetings are at Hilton Branch of the Maplewood Public Library, 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Monday, June 3rd, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Terry Roback, who will give a presentation titled: Leadership Skills How to Present Yourself. 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, June 3rd, 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 3rd, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm: The Bergen Career Networking Community (BCNC) will host an evening of Informal Networking. Employed or seeking career opportunities; become involved in a dynamic professional networking community, essential in today’s economy for career development and professional success. Build relationships; expand your career and network by interacting with valuable and trusted contacts, sharing ideas, best practices, insights and perspectives in the marketplace. In addition, Merrill Rutman will offer free resume coaching at this event.  To participate on a first come first served basis, bring your resume.  Please call Merrill if you have questions at 1-201-447-1664 or email her at mrutman@mr-mahwah.com. Please register at: https://bcnc85.eventbrite.com. The meeting is at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, in the Atrium Bar and Bistro, 1 International Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430.

Tuesday, June 4th, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a free workshop on LinkedIn.. Learn to create a strong LinkedIn profile, to use LinkedIn search to find people, companies and jobs, and to increase your visibility on LinkedIn. 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 4th, from 1:00 - 3:00 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.

Tuesday, June 4th, from 1:30 – 2:30 pm: Free webinar featuring Lisa Rangel, Founder and Managing Director of Chameleon Resumes, who will give a presentation titled: How to Create Your LinkedIn Profile to Generate 6-Figure Job Interviews Faster.  There is nothing more important today for job seekers than being found on LinkedIn. This is where recruiters are. Where are you? Are you found? During this Webinar training you will learn: 1) Important new information regarding LinkedIn's recent desktop layout makeover, 2) Why the profile you currently have is costing you thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars, in lost income and what you need to do to fix it and put forth the right image that garners higher compensation, 3) Three proven techniques to increase your profile's visibility on LinkedIn, 4) Three little known ways to find leads and opportunity using LinkedIn that generate the interviews you want, 5) Six tactics to write an engaging profile that will have hiring managers wanting to call you for interviews that are right for you, and 6) How to write your LinkedIn Summary to rise above the sea of competition you face and get the interview call. You will learn all that, and much more. Click here to Register for the Session of Your Choice

Tuesday, June 4th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Marian Janes; President and Owner of Jancom Associates and Ignite Growth Coaching, who will give a presentation titled: Finding Your Purpose in Your Next Act. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email www.svelez@somersetcountyymca.org.  The group meets every Tuesday evening, except Holidays. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, June 5th, from 9:30 am – 12:00 noon.  The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Dale Favia, a Job Developer and Placement Specialist, who will participate in Mock Interviews. 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.

Wednesdays, June 5th – June 26th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Alex Freund, a career and interviewing coach, who will teach 5 sessions at two hours per class on Value Proposition, Branding, Marketing, and more for Job-Seekers.  This workshop also devotes 6 hours for mock interviewing practice. Are you wondering why does it take so long to find the right job? Wish there was a way to land your ideal job faster? Then this program is for you. Whether a job seeker, career transitioner, re-entering the workforce, or seeking career management tips for advancement, this program will guide you step by step through the process. Topics covered include:
·         May 29th  - Class 1 – Personal Value Proposition for Job Seekers
·         June   5th - Class 2 – Personal Branding for Job Seekers
·         June 12th - Class 3 – Personal Marketing for Job Seekers
·         June 19th - Class 4 – Personal Advertising for Job Seekers
·         June 26th - Class 5 – Pulling it All Together
Additional information is available at: http://bit.ly/2Ir39DQ. The cost for this program is $250. Each class will be held at the Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell, NJ 08525.

Wednesday, June 5th, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Kaiser Fung, director or the Applied Analytics program at Columbia University, who will give a presentation titled: Learn How to Break Into the Data Science and Analytics Careers - The Hottest Areas in the Job Market Today. Data science and analytics is one of the most attractive sectors of the job market, with tens of thousands of open positions around the country, across industries, and job functions. CEOs everywhere are urgently building data and analytics teams to cope with the world of Big Data. A leading jobs website estimated that the number of data analytics jobs quadrupled in the last six years. Kaiser will provide insights, tips and educational recommendations to help you break into these fast growing career paths. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, June 5th, 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 5th, from 7:30 - 9:00 pm: The Cornell Club of Rockland will host a special meeting titled: The Art of Networking and Standing Out. Are you trying to start a new career, get back into the workforce or grow your business?  Then look no further. Come join us for a night of fun learning how to network the correct way, whether it is asking the right questions, learning how to stand out from the crowd or to grow your future contacts in addition to everyday networking in your current position.  If you have any questions, please contact Richard Yuen at 1-917- 541-6263. The meeting is at Temple Beth Shalom Social Hall, 225 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956.

Wednesday, June 5th, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair will host a program titled: Managing Your Interviews.  The following topics will be discussed:  1) The types of Interviews, 2) Interview Preparation, and 3) Answering: Why Should I Hire You? The second half of this meeting includes a practice workshop. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/The meeting is at St. Luke’s Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, June 6th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey will host Matthew Goerke, a National Expert in the Field of Memory Development, who will give a presentation titled: How a Good Memory Can Make YOU Unforgettable. Having a trained memory is a distinct advantage that will get you noticed in today's competitive business environment. The ability to remember names, have facts and figures at your mental fingertips, and be sure you have shared all the vital points of your resume with confidence is a boon to job-seekers, and a stand-out skill for any professional. This workshop will teach you how to turn on the Memory Switch. 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. To register, e-mail Meryl Kanner at mkanner@jvsnj.org. In case of inclement weather, please call 1-973-674-6330 after 7:30 am. The meeting is at the Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981.  Turn right at the sign for Swim Quest Athletic.

Thursday, June 6th, 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 6th, from 1:30 – 2:30 pm: Free webinar featuring Lisa Rangel, Founder and Managing Director of Chameleon Resumes, who will give a presentation titled: How to Create Your LinkedIn Profile to Generate 6-Figure Job Interviews Faster.  There is nothing more important today for job seekers than being found on LinkedIn. This is where recruiters are. Where are you? Are you found? During this Webinar training you will learn: 1) Important new information regarding LinkedIn's recent desktop layout makeover, 2) Why the profile you currently have is costing you thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars, in lost income and what you need to do to fix it and put forth the right image that garners higher compensation, 3) Three proven techniques to increase your profile's visibility on LinkedIn, 4) Three little known ways to find leads and opportunity using LinkedIn that generate the interviews you want, 5) Six tactics to write an engaging profile that will have hiring managers wanting to call you for interviews that are right for you, and 6) How to write your LinkedIn Summary to rise above the sea of competition you face and get the interview call. You will learn all that, and much more. Click here to Register for the Session of Your Choice.

Thursday, June 6th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meeting titled: Why Include a Recruiter in Your Job Search? The most successful job seekers incorporate several employment strategies to land their next job. One strategy is to enlist the help of a recruiter — a "matchmaker" who introduces qualified candidates to companies with open positions. Whether you're looking for a temp or contract assignment, or full-time permanent position, join us to learn why to include recruiters in your job search and the proper protocol to reach them. A panel of four seasoned recruiters who know their business will be on hand to answer your questions. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Friday, June 7th, from 9:30 – 11:30 am: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host Cheryl Clark Bonner, a career program director and a counselor at Penn State Univ., who will give a presentation titled: Life Changing Relationship Building. A relationship can change your life. We have all heard that adage that “It is who you know” but there is more to it than having over 1000 LinkedIn contacts or piles of business cards. Networking has become a catch-all phrase to mean everything from attending an event with the purpose of making contacts to searching digital directories and social media for new prospects. This session will look at get to the root of networking by taking a fresh look at what it really means and how to do it more effectively (and even enjoy it more) as a part of the job search and career development process. At this meeting, you will learn how to:
·         Be aware of relationship building principles
·         Know how to ask questions to build relationships
·         Understand when/where/how to use questions to enhance relationships
·         Be able to implement new strategies into their networking goals
·         Assess their own successes and failures in networking
·         Find others to practice with to allow for future success
Please feel free to forward this note to anyone that you think would benefit from joining us. Or, better yet, just bring them with you. Please register at: https://www.meetup.com/Career-Networking-Group-in-Montgomery-County-Meetup/events/dwqfsqyzjbkb/. The meeting is at the William Jeanes Memorial Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hills, PA. 19444 

Friday, June 7th, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-host Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, and author of Absolutely Abby's 101 Job Search Secrets, who will give a presentation titled: Success For The Seasoned Search, The Benefit Of Being Overqualified. Many seasoned job seekers find themselves being called overqualified because they have more years of experience than the job description calls for. Learn powerful strategies to overcome your interviewer's misconceptions about you. It is impossible to BE overqualified unless YOU believe you ARE overqualified. In this seminar, you will learn:
·         The REAL reason why recruiters AND hiring managers are concerned about hiring overqualified applicants
·         How to change your cover letter and resume if you believe you are overqualified
·         Seven ways to explain on an interview why being overqualified is an advantage
·         How to handle the “age factor”
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.

Saturday, June 8th, from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host Hanan M. Isaacs, a NJ Employment and Family Law Attorney with the Kingston Law Group, who will give a presentation titled: Essential Principles of Employment Law for Workers or Those in Transition. Hanan will cover key topics under NJ employment law and, where relevant, federal law. Topics to be covered will include:
·         At-will employment, employment contracts, civil service, Union membership
·         Lawful and unlawful hiring practices by the employer, and
·         Legal significance/enforceability of an Employee Handbook or Personnel Manual
Additional information is available at: http://thebreakfastclubnj.com/. Meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Be sure to tell your friends and bring them along. There is a $10 fee at the door to cover the cost of the room. The meeting is at the Days Hotel Conference Center, 195 Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

Monday, June 10th, 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, June 10th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host an extra special meeting featuring: Caitlin Heyman, Janelle Razzino - Executive Recruiter and President, Razzino Associates, Irene Cappuccino - Senior IT Executive Recruiter at IMC Associates Limited, Jerome Laday, Mary Anne Kennedy, and Jaime Smith from RH in BRW, who will participate in a Roundtable Discussion with Recruiters and Jobseekers. 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, June 10th, 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.

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