Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, The Bronc, an on-campus radio station at Rider University. Host Wanda Ellet brings you the best career advice, no matter what stage your career is in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a better opportunity, or even a college student, Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined by a special guest to cover a unique topic. Don’t forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7 The Bronc’s free Android and IPhone Apps. Listeners can reach the studio with their questions at 1-877-900-1077. In addition, interesting previous episodes are available at: http://comm.rider.edu/
Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Call in your job search questions every Monday night to a live Radio Show titled: Own Your Career hosted by Rod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio..com/
In addition to the great meetings listed below, check out these Neighbors-helping-Neighbors websites at: http://neighbors-helping-
Saturday, August 3rd, 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. After introductions begin at 8:30, the doors close and no one will be admitted, so please be punctual. Sorry, the meeting room is not handicapped accessible. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Saturday, August 3rd, from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, Author, Career Coach and Speaker, who will give a presentation titled:Building Your Professional Network with LinkedIn and How To Use It In Your Job Search. John will discuss how to start networking with LinkedIn.com’s networking personal profiles and then use your expanded network in your search for your next career challenge. The discussion includes: 1) Your LinkedIn Profile, and Creating Your Own Personal Network, 2) Networking Strategies to Expand Your Network, 3) Whom should I link with on LinkedIn, 4) Joining Groups will Benefit You in ways that You May Not Realize, 5) Why Your Blog should be Linked to Your LinkedIn Profile, 6) Expert Questions, Job Listings and More, Right on LinkedIn, and 7) Why Giving and Receiving Recommendations for Your Profile on LinkedIn is More Important than it Seems. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, August 5th, 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, August 5th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition (NNJ_PIT) will host Cheryl Bonder, Certified Health and Wellness Life Coach, who will give a presentation titled:Positive Transformation and Behavior Changes. Cheryl will share her thoughts on positive transformation and positive behavior changes, towards developing resilience. With self-empowerment and inner strength, what one might perceive to be challenges, will be easier to overcome. 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, August 5th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Lawrence Maglin, a PSGCNJ trustee, who will give a presentation titled: Questions in the Jar. 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.
Tuesday, August 6th, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a free workshop titled: Preparing for the Job Interview. Learn how to answer the tough questions and communicate your value to convince the interviewer that you are the best candidate for the job. For the schedule and to learn more about the organization and activities visit the website at:PSGNB.org. The workshops are held at the Kennedy branch of The Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854.
Tuesday, August 6th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lynnell Lindsay, who will give a presentation titled: Tips and Techniques for Managing Our Personal Styles (Myers Briggs). The Career Forum meets every Tuesday, except holidays. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or www.svelez@somersetcountyymca.
Wednesday, August 7th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Kristina Leonardi, a career coach, and author, who will give a presentation titled: Stepping Stones for Success. What does it mean to be successful? How do you get there? With all the complexities of modern life, our changing economy and digital culture, the markers of success are constantly shifting, confusing or just plain elusive. Kristina will offer tools, tips, and insights that can help further you along the path to your own personal and professional fulfillment and finding your place in world, matter how you define success for yourself. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 7th, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host Stephanie Mazzeo-Caputo, of Quest Career Coaching, who will give a presentation titled: Job Search Techniques. Learn about: 1) Using the Internet, 2) Informational interviewing, 3) Directory of Organizations, 4) Work Search Teams, and 5) Recruiters. Additional information is available at: http://www.
Thursday, August 8th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey will host Marty Latman, Executive Director of Latman Advisory Services, who will give a presentation titled:AGEISM: The Elephant in the Room. Do you feel you are not getting a new position because of your age? Is your career not advancing because you're older? Do you feel you're being discriminated against due to your age? When you have a better understanding of ageism, you can use that knowledge to strengthen your position as the ideal candidate for a 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, August 8th, 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, August 8th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Dr. Amy Geffen, PhD a Five O’Clock Club certified career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Finding the Hidden Job Market. Only 10-14% of job seekers get a job through the internet and 40% get one through networking. Amy will discuss how to do a Self-Assessment, Job Targeting, How to Get Meetings, 4 Ways to Expand your Network, Social Media, and Direct Mail. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, August 9th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: The New Jersey ChemPharma Professional Association Chapter will host Helene Klaassens, a business coach, who will give a presentation titled: Networking vs. Not-Working. Are you effectively Networking or Notworking? During this session, we will discuss how to build your brand and become a master networker. It’s frequently said that it’s not what you know, but WHO you know. Another key component is to know who YOU are and be able to articulate your strengths and contributions in a way that uniquely differentiates you from others. Learning how to effectively communicate the YOU piece, combined with a strong understanding of how to expand the WHO piece, is the key to successfully navigating your career. During this session, participants will learn the 5 key steps that, when implemented, can lead to more productive interactions, expansion of their client-base and stronger relationships to drive business growth. Please register at: www.chempharma.net. The meeting is at Right Management, 35 Waterview Boulevard, Suite 8, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Friday, August 9th, from 9:30 – 11:30 am: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host Lynne M. Williams, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, who will give a presentation titled: What’s YOUR Shtick? Personal Branding Online and Offline. It is estimated that the work force is comprised of approximately one-third Millennials, one-third Gen X, and one-third Boomers, with a few Traditionalists not ready to walk off the playing field. You are in one of those groups. Regardless of your age or time in the workplace, in your pursuit to be better, you have to separate yourself from contenders in a competitive environment. You have to put yourself out there, elevate your game, and stand-out even when they cannot see you. This presentation is all about YOU.
· Learn tips and best practices for business & networking cards
· Learn the difference between tag lines vs. slogans
· Explore the six word memoir
· Perform a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis of YOU
· Develop personal branding on LinkedIn
· Reflect on your online and offline reputation
· Create your action plan
Please feel free to forward this invitation 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, August 9th, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-host Ken Sher, who will give a presentation titled: Surviving and Thriving After a Job Loss When You're +/- 50 Years-Old. 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, August 9th, from 3:30 - 5:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, who will give a presentation titled: Creating a Memorable 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, August 10th, from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host Marty Latman, Executive Director of Latman Advisory Services, who will give a presentation titled: AGEISM: The Elephant in the Room. Do you feel you are not getting a new position because of your age? Is your career not advancing because you're older? Do you feel you're being discriminated against due to your age? When you have a better understanding of ageism, you can use that knowledge to strengthen your position as the ideal candidate for a job. Additional information is available at: http://thebreakfastclubnj.com/
Monday, August 12th, 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, August 12th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Gerard Raho, from Edward Jones Investments, who will give a presentation titled: Financial Planning During Job Transition. Gerald will discuss Financial Planning During a Job Transition. He will be covering topics such as:
· What options you have for your 401k and the positive and negatives of those options
· Asset allocations
· Cash flow needs
· Timing of expenses
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/
Free Pro Bono Career Coaching. Career Coaching is a PRO BONO / FREE service available to job seekers who wish to focus an existing job search strategy and/or gain insight on how to craft an effective self-marketing plan. Each session is comprised of a 50 minute meeting with a volunteer Job Coach at SIBL's Madison Avenue location. To make an appointment for a PRO BONO / FREE coaching session, please visit:
Please provide your name, phone number, e-mail address, and specific goals. If you do not have an e-mail address, please input noemail@email.com when prompted. Once booked, an e-mail confirmation and follow-up reminder will be sent to the e-mail address provided. In addition, you may also receive a courtesy telephone call confirming your appointment. If you have any questions, please contact the Job Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.org or call 1-212-592-7006.
The Queens Library, New York City: Every month, Queens Library’s Job & Business Academy (JBA) provides our customers with the technology training, small business help, and job-search assistance they need to succeed, all for free. Now, it is easier than ever to find out which classes are being offered. Just check the listings in our monthly brochures. These brochures provide detailed information on the many workshops and programs JBA offers at our community libraries in the areas of Job Search, Technology and Computers, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship, including a short description of each course and the dates, times, and places it is being offered. To inquire about class registration or make an appointment, please call 1-718-990-8625 or email jobsearchhelp@queenslibrary.
The United Way of Northern New Jersey offers Free Career Coaching. The program provides professionals with an opportunity to learn techniques for success in the workplace and shares local resources for job training. Obtain help with topics such as: Tools to brand yourself, Updating your resume and cover letter, Career networking tips, Techniques to ace your next interview, Strategies for resume distribution, Counseling on alternative career paths, Advice on dressing for success, and Help setting and achieving short and long-term career goals. These one-on-one sessions are by appointment only. To make an appointment, email Durelle McPherson or call 1.973.993.1160, ext. 210. The meetings are at United Way of Northern New Jersey, Suite 205, 60 South Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042.
Westport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and career advice. Click on their link at:http://www.westportlibrary.
Webinars Featuring Kathy Bernard, a public speaker, career coach, resume writer, and expert LinkedIn profile optimizer who has helped thousands land satisfying careers. Kathy is also the creator of WiserU.com, where you can find career and LinkedIn services and tips. Check out Kathy’s numerous presentations, such as: How to Research and Impress Hiring Companies, Strong Online Identity, Pre-Employment Personality Tests, Negotiating Salary, LinkedIn Boot Camp, Use LinkedIn to Attract Employers, Networking Into A Job, Landing a Job After 40, Business Leads from LinkedIn, Outmaneuver Online Job Applications, How to SHOW and TELL You Are the Best, Mastering Online Job Applications, Mastering Interviews, Tips for Snagging Business on LinkedIn, Transform Your Resume, and Working With Recruiters. To view Kathy’s presentations, Click Here for the Recording & Slides Kathy does a great job with her presentations, I am sure that you will find them most helpful and very informative.
Microcasts Featuring Win Sheffield, a certified career coach, consisting of 71 assorted Power of You Microcasts. These 5 minute microcasts answer various career questions, such as:
· I have just been laid off and don’t know where to turn; what do I do
· I am frustrated by my progress even though I am pursuing a variety of job options. What can I do to improve my results
· Networking, I have very little idea who I should be meeting with or what to ask them. Can you help me get started
For the entire list of 71 five-minute Power of You microcasts, please click on the following link: www.winsheffield.com/podcasts.
Wednesdays, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, located at St. Luke’s Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042. A nonsectarian job-search, career-change and support group meets; various speakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing your accomplishments, resumes, and networking. For a schedule of upcoming presentations, click on their link at:http://www.
Fridays from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon, Lehigh Valley Professionals (LVP) is a volunteer based networking and support organization for experienced professionals, and veterans who are in job transition. Those interested in membership are encouraged to attend the LVP meetings, scheduled each Friday at CareerLink, Lehigh Valley, 1601 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA. 18109.. For more information, please visit LVP’s website at: lvprofessionals.org.
Special Computer Programming Practice Interview Offer. If anyone wants to practice a computer programming interview, contact Bob Kerner. Bob is offering to hold a session where he interviews people in a single day, just to give them practice. Bob does this for some folks in his graduate program who are already employed but seeking new positions. The languages that Bob feels comfortable interviewing in are C++, Java, C# and Python. If interested, please contact Bob Kerner at 1-727-560-0408.
Thursday, July 18th, 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/
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