Placement Perspectives: July 2019

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, andwww.helping-veterans.org for additional meetings.

Monday, July 15th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Liz Dederer, who will give a presentation titled: 10 Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Job Search. 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, July 15th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host John Hadley, a Career Search Counselor, who will give a presentation titled: Turning Interviews into Offers. Many candidates are so focused on the best answers to interview questions; they forget what is most important to do in an interview. You cannot treat the interview as a Q&A session and expect to get hired. No matter how much you have worked on crafting powerful answers, if all you do is respond to my questions, you won’t get the offer. Your job as the candidate is to transform the interview into an influential conversation, digging deeply into my challenges and presenting results in that context, so that you are seen as a key solution. John will share key strategies and techniques that his clients have used to successfully navigate the interview minefield, and to secure job offers they were thrilled with. 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, July 15th, 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, July 15th, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host Steve Schumer, a CRM Enablement Executive with North America and Global, IBM Corporation, who will give a presentation titled: Four Lessons from (Almost) 40 Years. Steve will be sharing four lessons learned related to networking, job searching and careers from almost 40 years working at IBM, all in sales or sales-related roles, with most in a manager or executive position. The four lessons are:

1. Pursue something you're passionate about;

2. Differentiate yourself by your questions and points made;

3. Don't take no for an answer; and

4. Personalize your networking.

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, July 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/chapters/announcement.php?ChapterID=45. Call the library at 1-973-285-6930 in case of inclement weather. The meeting is at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Avenue, 1st Floor Conference Room, Whippany, NJ 07981.

Tuesday, July 16th, 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, July 16th, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special presentation titled: Database Demo Day. When you are starting or growing a small business, you wear many hats at once and one thing is clear: you need all the help you can get. That is why we have put together for you this event. The Library has some of the most expensive and sought-after electronic resources, databases for doing market research, and yet, few people know they exist, and fewer know how to use them. The best part? The Library makes them available to you at no cost. By learning how to use these electronic resources that Fortune 500s rely on to do their business; you will give your enterprise a leg up too. Come listen to the experts and find out:

· How to find specific information about your industry and your market

· How to create lists of business leads

· How to map a particular area and extract its demographics

· And much, much more

Come ready to ask all your questions. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, July 16th, 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. Register for the Session You Would Like to Attend!

Tuesday, July 16th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Career Resources. Explore job/career resources available at the Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) and other public sites; Find industry and career advice, resume guides and more. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, July 16th, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Jack Plunkett, CEO and founder of Plunkett Research, who will give a presentation titled: Key Ideas and Trends in Business: Opportunities for Startups, Investors and Job Seekers. This program is part of Database Demo Day, a full day of showcasing the Library's electronic resources for startups and entrepreneurs to help them succeed. By training and giving them access, at no cost, to resources that Fortune 500s pay a fortune for, the small business community will be empowered to grow and prosper.Download flyer: key_opportunities_and_trends_in_business-plunkett-flyer.pdf The world of business is changing at an ever-faster pace, creating unique new opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors and job seekers alike. This presentation is a no-holds-barred discussion of technologies, demographics, population growth, consumers and business sectors such as health care. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Plunkett speak about:

· Key Trends Changing the World of Business

· Key Opportunities and Industries

· How to Find Business Data and Ideas in your Library with Plunkett Research Online

The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, July 16th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host John West Hadley, a Career Search Counselor, who will give a presentation titled: Hit a Homer in Interviews. Many candidates are so focused on the best answers to interview questions; they forget what is most important to do in an interview. You cannot treat the interview as a Q&A session and expect to get hired. No matter how much you have worked on crafting powerful answers, if all you do is respond to my questions, you won’t get the offer. Your job as the candidate is to transform the interview into an influential conversation, digging deeply into my challenges and presenting results in that context, so that you are seen as a key solution. John will share key strategies and techniques that his clients have used to successfully navigate the interview minefield, and to secure job offers they were thrilled with. The Career Forum meets every Tuesday, except holidays. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 orwww.svelez@somersetcountyymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, July 17th, from 9:30 am – 12:00 noon. The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Lisa Anne Miller, who will give a presentation titled: How To Build Your Personal Brand Equity. 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, July 17th, from 10:30 am – 12:00 Noon: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Jim Arnoff, a Certified Life/Career/Business Coach, who will give a presentation titled:Everything You Wanted to Know About Maximizing Your Career. Not sure how to network for maximum results? Tentative about your negotiating skills? Lack of confidence holding you back? Struggling to pitch yourself and your career assets? Jim answers these questions and offers solutions to challenges in other areas of your career. Learn the tools to effectively negotiate, how to pitch yourself, communicate with conviction and own your power. Gain the confidence to create the career you deserve and display your business savvy. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, July 17th, 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, July 17th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Amy Spelman, a Senior Advisor at Pencil or Ink, a boutique communications firm, who will give a presentation titled: Getting to the Interview: Resume and LinkedIn Strategies. Amy will discuss how to take your resume and LinkedIn profile from good to great. To improve your resume you will learn how to craft better bullets; tie together diverse experience, and make the best impression in the few seconds a recruiter spends looking at your resume. For your LinkedIn profile, Amy discusses how to create a compelling headline and summary, add color to bolster your credentials, and tips for getting recruiters to take notice. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions throughout the workshop. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, July 17th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will host: Thad Kobylarz, Chatham Borough Council Member who will share information on the recently announced Chatham Borough Technology and Innovation Hub initiative. This venture has the potential to be transformative in many ways to the Borough of Chatham including the real prospect of new jobs creation and career opportunities. We are very excited to have a new voice join GenY and for Thad to share his experience, knowledge, and perspectives. Topics presented will include:

· Chatham Borough’s Technology/Innovation Hub initiative

· Chatham Borough’s partnership with the Morris County Economic Development Corp

· Chatham Borough as the focal point of a larger, county-wide program --> Startup/Moveup Chatham and Startup/Move up Morris

· Local NJ communities’ growing fiscal challenges and the need for a ‘smart’ solutions

· Revitalization of Chatham Borough’s downtown

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, July 17th, 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.jobseekersofmontclair.org/. The meeting is at St. Luke’s Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, July 18th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey will host Frederica A. Peterson, a Communications Coach, Leadership Consultant, and Author, who will give a presentation titled: Maximizing Your Confidence, Credibility and Influence. Do you project confidence and credibility? Do your communication skills enable you to influence others? Your voice and body language can help you achieve optimal success when you are networking and interviewing for a job. Learn how simple voice modulation and non-verbal tricks can transform your communication skills to help you land your next job. 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, July 18th, from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Rochelle Lisner, CEO of Dynamic Business Growth, who will give a presentation titled: The Ultimate Power Pitch. Do you stand out in the market? Do you answer the question: “What do you do?” in a clear, interesting, and MEMORABLE way? Is your pitch generating leads for you or is it actually costing you money? Whether for personal or professional purposes, you need to learn to pitch yourself. If you sound like everyone else when you talk about your business or your job, you are invisible and turning off your opportunity faucet. Rochelle will share how the quality of your language dictates the quality of your business. Come and learn how to speak about your business in a powerful and creative way, and convert more conversations into clients with confidence. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, July 18th, 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. Register for the Session You Would Like to Attend!

Thursday, July 18th, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host Amy Dinning, a Senior Learning and Talent Development Leader, who will give a presentation titled: Breathe New Life Into Your Job Search. What happens when you have been in job search for a while? How do you keep going? How do you keep your motivation and energy up? We will discuss the three keys to job search success: attitude, activity and assertiveness. We will look at each area and how each helps you to keep motivated and breathe new life into your job search. We will examine the importance of dealing with your emotions so that you can have the right attitude. We will look at valuable activities that you can spend time on to keep your job search going. We will focus on the importance of networking as the life of your job search. Lastly, we will talk about being assertive to be noticed and make an impact. Focusing on attitude, activity and assertiveness will move you forward on your search for your next position. Attend this powerfully thought-provoking and interactive presentation and you will learn how to:

· focus on your attitude to deal with your emotions so they don't get in the way of your job search

· recognize that job search activity yields result’s

· identify the most important activities to focus on for the best impact

· acquire tips of assertiveness

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/dwqfsqyzkbzb/ The meeting is at the William Jeanes Memorial Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hills, PA. 19444.

Thursday, July 18th, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: Influencing the Decision-maker During Your Job Search Process. John will discuss becoming the chess master in your job search, outreach, and engagement process. Discover the many ways you can positively affect your value. He will review:

· Introduction to the Master of Ceremonies: Communicating Your Value

· First Step: Understand Your Brand and How It Fits Into the Hiring Dating Process

· Hit the Chessboard: Strategic Engagement

· Start Your Engines: Apps, Email, and Phone

· Influence Your Value With Digital Marketing Tools: (LinkedIn, Twitter and more)

· The Value in Every Word That Will Open Doors

The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, July 18th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A new Transition Support group titled: Emmaus Work Connectors, will hold their 3^rd meeting. 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 a meeting to 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 first exploratory 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://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1S1pVEoEC2yYO4dfWI5OU_Mi6k7gS8MSBfzDacql0q2PZiw/viewform?usp=sf_link, or contact Henry Will at 1-973-664-7080. The meeting is at Hillside Church, 113 South Hillside Ave, Succasunna, NJ 07876

Friday, July 19th, from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon: The ChemPharma Association’s Philadelphia Chapter will host Ed Samuel, an Executive Career and Life Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Your Personality - How to Leverage ALL of It. Your personality is an amazing part of who you are and how you were uniquely put together. Yet, we can go through our career and life and not optimize the strengths of our personality in all ways. Ed will discuss how we can leverage all aspects of our personality whether employed, in job transition, working, leading teams or as an individual contributor. He will explain the key factors to be aware of in maximizing team effectiveness. Ed will also give you an inside look at a type of personality assessment some firms and organizations have you complete as a condition of employment. He will also explain how to fully leverage the strengths of your personality during an interview, plus how and why your primary traits are pivotal in achieving career satisfaction. 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 at Right Management, 630 Freedom Business Center Drive # 400, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Friday, July 19th, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-host Allison Howe, an Executive Director of Volunteer Connect, who will give a presentation titled: Skills-Based Volunteering. Allison will discuss this growing national trend. Discover how using your professional skills to help a community organization can help you brush up on your skills, add depth to your resume, enhance your leadership, communication and decision making skills, expand your network, and improve your morale. Skills-based volunteerism is happening right here in greater Mercer County. Join the movement and share your skills. 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, July 19th, from 3:30 - 5:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, who will give a presentation titled: Thinking of a Career Change. This workshop is most appropriate for adults who have had several different employers or at least 10 years of work experience. These days, workers are apt to change jobs frequently and many are taking the leap of switching careers or industries. Turn what could be a daunting ordeal into an invigorating inner journey of self-reflection. Sherry takes you on a scenic journey of your own work history. You will assess your interests, values, and skills from your past jobs. By looking backwards, you will move forward more thoughtfully and uncover new insights for a rewarding new career direction. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Saturday, July 20th, from 8:30 - 11:00 am: Careers in Transition (CIT) will host Lynne M. Williams, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, who will give a special 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. 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, July 20th, from 8:30 - 11:00 am: The Career Support Group at St. Gregory the Great will host: Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, and author of Absolutely Abby's 101 Job Search Secrets, who will give a presentation titled: Top 10 Steps to Employability in 2019, What They Are and Why They Matter. Nowadays the market is really competitive and there are a lot of candidates looking and competing for positions, perhaps like you. For this reason, you really need to work and dedicate time to preparing your candidacy and how you present it. Having relevant experience isn’t enough… you need to go further. During this presentation, you will gain insight into what HR recruiters look for when they are evaluating your qualifications; it is way more than applying on job boards. You must differentiate yourself as the most desirable candidate. Attend this powerful presentation and you will learn:

· Why being prepared is urgent and how exactly to prepare

· Why you should be as persistent as a turtle

· How and why you need to be predominant

· Why patience and being positive is the only way to be

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 3^rd Saturday of the month. Additional information is available at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/career-support. The meeting is at Saint Gregory the Great’ Church, in the Parish Center, O’Connor Hall, at 4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.

Monday, July 22nd, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host a special meeting on Casual Networking: and Q&A. For additional information, check the group’s website athttp://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, July 22nd, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition (NNJ_PIT) 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. 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.com. The meetings are at Hilton Branch of the Maplewood Public Library, 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Monday, July 22nd, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Glenn Pasch, who will give a presentation titled: Does Social Media Really Matter for the Job Seeker?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.

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. In addition, the library has numerous training classes on Microsoft Office, including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Check it out; you will be glad that you did. 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/calendar?location=65 for a detailed list of upcoming classes. In addition to these great in-person classes, the library also recorded some of the presentations and they are available 24/7 on-line at: http://www..nypl.org/node/90324. Check them out; I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the amount of helpful information awaiting you.

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:

http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30075466

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.org. To read more about our classes, download them here. For more information on the Job and Business Academy, please contact: Tara Lannen-Stanton, Assistant Director - Job and Business Academy at 1-718-990-5102 ortstanton@queenslibrary.org

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.org/events for a detailed list of upcoming events. In addition, many of these informative presentations are recorded and the podcasts can be viewed 24/7, when time allows, at:http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/searchresults?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a great presentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn’t technology great!

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.jobseekersofmontclair.org/,

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.

Thursday, May 16th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A new Transition Support group titled: Emmaus Work Connectors, will hold their first introductory meeting. 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 a meeting to 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 first exploratory 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://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1S1pVEoEC2yYO4dfWI5OU_Mi6k7gS8MSBfzDacql0q2PZiw/viewform?usp=sf_link, or contact Henry Will at 1-973-664-7080. The meeting is at Hillside Church, 113 South Hillside Ave, Succasunna, NJ 07876

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