Purchasing Clerk Needed

Temp-to-perm opportunity for a Purchasing Clerk to work in a heavily industrial / construction style setting in the Watchung NJ area.  Knowledge of construction materials, chemicals or similar helpful but not required.  Computer literacy including MS Word and Excel needed.  This position is NOT in a typical office/corporate setting and requires someone comfortable with a more manufacturing oriented style.  This is a 40 hour per week role with frequent overtime available.  Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Crying Wolf

I know!  "Crying Wolf' is probably a very dated phrase but, a vendor making a routine sales call left me  voicemail AND email both marked 'Urgent' yesterday which contained a message trying to up-sell me on a product we already overpay to use.  End result: looking for ways to lower my usage.

Making Sense Out of a Resume

Quick observation:  As a recruiter, if I have to spend more than a few minutes trying to figure out the purpose behind a candidate's resume, it is time to move on to the next one in the inbox! Please have others critique your resume before sending out something that does not easily  make sense!

Customer Service in Union County NJ

We are seeking a Customer Service Representative to join our client's team in the Springfield NJ area. You will be responsible for helping customers by providing product and service information over the phone and resolving technical issues as they arise.

Responsibilities:

• Handle customer inquiries and complaints
• Provide information about the products and services
• Troubleshoot and resolve product issues and concerns
• Document and update customer records based on interactions
• Develop and maintain a knowledge base of the evolving products and services

​Qualifications:

• Previous experience in customer service and/or online sales with exceptionally strong computer skills.
• .Capable of handling high volume of calls daily
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Positive and professional demeanor with the ability to remain composed at all times
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Work schedule: 9:00 - 5:00 Monday through Friday (onsite at client's office)
Starting Salary: $28-34K with benefits
Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin (SmartStaff Personnel) at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Video Interviewing Tips

Note, while I am not a huge proponent of video (such as Skype) interviews, they are becoming a valid part of many interview processes.

PSG of Mercer County Meeting

Princeton Public Library, Friday, February 28, 2020, 9:45am – 12:00pm

Alex Freund - Why Are Video Interviews So Important

With video interviewing gaining in popularity with hiring companies it is important for job seekers to have a sound understanding of what to expect.  This presentation covers a multitude of tips to help any candidate improve their performance in a video interview, so they can shine the best light on their achievements.

During this session, you will: 

• Learn about best posture, ideal body language, and overall demeanor. 
• Understand how to manage the lighting and background for your video interview. 
• Determine best method for using a headset or adjusting audio settings. 
• Learn general do’s and don’ts regarding wardrobe selection for video interviews

Plus, we will give 2 attendees the opportunity to be interviewed over video!
 

http://www.psgofmercercounty.org/p/event-calendar.html

Fair Hiring Practices

As a longtime recruiter, I periodically observe that some of my clients are absolutely not gender neutral when deciding who to interview for an open opportunity.  The most common example is how hard it is to place a male into an administrative role but it is equally tough to place a woman as an industrial mechanic.  My theory has always been to present the most highly qualified candidates to my clients regardless of gender, race, nationality, etc.  Over the past two or three years, the biases of years gone by appear to have returned.  

Here are some questions for hiring managers and business owners to ponder. If your daughter received her degree in Mechanical Engineering and kept getting passed over by male candidates, how would you react?  If your child married a person who came from another part of the world and had to relocate to their spouses country, perhaps taking your grandchildren with them, because all doors remained shut locally, how would  you react?

To conclude, you are doing everyone a disservice if you do not hire the most qualified individuals to help your company thrive. Please be open-minded when designing your hiring practices. #staffing #hiringpractices #jobs #employment 

Flexibility Has Its' Benefits!

Two of my candidates are heading to new workplaces next week! Both placements required some out-of-the-box thinking on my part as the recruiter and a lot of flexibility by both individuals as they will be doing somewhat different jobs than what their resumes indicated they were best suited to do.  Being open to learning new things, even if the initial pay rates and scheduled work hours are not optimal, can lead to  bigger and better success stories down the road a bit. #candidates  #jobsearch #jobseekers #staffing#employment #careers #recruiters #flexible #recentgrads 

Psychologist Needed

Psychologist needed to work with adolescents, children, and families at a well established counseling center for youth with behavioral and learning needs in the Madison NJ area. A PhD. in Psychology with a NJ license is essential for this position as well as experience CBT, DBT, and early intervention Our client is flexible as to work schedules.. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs.or call Harold Levin, SmartStaff Personnel, at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Response to Federal Job Report

Our federal government (top to bottom) does not comprehend that the types of jobs available do not necessarily match up well with the available population of unemployed workers. Also, pay rates remain abysmal in many parts roof the country, dramatically lower than prior to 2008. hashtag#careers hashtag#jobsearch hashtag#government

Networking Activities

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, February 8th, from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club 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. 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 Applicant Tracking System. Attend this presentation and you will learn:

·         How to understand contextualization in their resumes and how their words get mathematically scored.

·         Tips and tricks for deconstructing a resume so it has a better chance to make it through a parser.

·         The importance of weaving in key words from a job description into a resume and LinkedIn profile and online tools available to accomplish this, and

·         How to format an Applicant Tracking System friendly resume.

Homework to bring to this presentation:

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.

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.

 

Saturday, February 8th, from 9:45 - 11:45 am: My Career Transitions will host Amy Dinning, Senior Talent Manager at CommScope, who will give a presentation titled: Marketing Beyond the Resume. What tools do you need in order to have an effective and successful job search today?  The resume is a powerful tool yet there are other tools that are critical for successful networking, marketing and job search.  We will discuss various tools, how to create them, when to use them, and how to use them so that you have a complete job search toolkit.  The tools we will focus on are: networking card; networking profile/one pager; agenda for networking meetings; target company list; LinkedIn profile; thank you note.   We will touch on information on each of the tools.   Join us for an interactive learning experience to add to your job search toolkit. By attending this session, you will learn how to:

·         Understand the importance of a variety of job search tools

·         Understand what each tool is, how to create it, when and why to use it

·         Gain information and knowledge from others regarding job search tools

·         Get a start on your tools for your toolkit 

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. FYI, registration for this event will end at noon on Friday, February 7th. For more information please click here: http://www.mycareertransitions.com/. Please note that new member orientation starts at 8:30 am, in rooms 205-206. The meeting is at Penn State Great Valley Campus, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355, in Rooms 130 and 131, Main Building on the right.

 

Monday, February 10th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Christopher Bishop, who will give a presentation titled: How to Succeed at Jobs That Don't Exist Yet. Using what I learned from having had seven successful careers over the past 40 years, I can help you navigate to your next role using my Three Secret Ingredients: Antenna, Voice and Mesh. Christopher will discuss:

·         Voice. Identify your own brand. Invest in what makes you stand out. Frame your persona on your own uniqueness.

·         Antenna.. Connect your interests to events in the world. Seek sources based on your values and interests that help you stay informed. These sources include magazines, newspapers, blogs, YouTube videos, podcasts, or other forms of media.

·         Mesh. Share yourself with those who value your skills. LinkedIn is a valuable tool. Expand your network by adding at least five people each week. Reach out to others who share your interests and goals, and join groups to expand your connections. This puts you on the radar of people you would otherwise miss.

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, February 10th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition (NNJ_PIT) will host Ken Warman, who will give a presentation titled: Find Your Purpose: The Path to Growth and Fulfillment. Join us for this interactive workshop where you'll learn methods to find and connect with your purpose, build a plan to take action, and put yourself in the captain's seat for your journey of growth. Attendees will build self-awareness of their strengths, discover where their talent, passion, and a market need come together for opportunity, connect with others on the journey to gain diverse perspectives and support, benefit from the support and guidance of professional coaches, learn a pathway to fulfill their purpose, bring a spark to the next phase of their career, develop a personal plan, and gain confidence to act.  A schedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: http://bit.ly/NNJ_PIT4. 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, February 10th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Terry Seamon an executive career transition consultant with The Ayers Group, who will give a presentation titled: The Proactive Job Hunter. In my work as a career transition consultant, I am often asked, How long will my job search take? The answer: It depends. There are many factors. Some are outside the individual's control. But quite a few are well within the individual's sphere of influence. Terry will discuss nine of them, which are:

·         Plan - Are you proceeding with a plan?

·         Relationships - Are you leveraging the power inherent in your professional relationships?

·         Objective - Do you know what it is you are after?

·         Attitude - What is your attitude toward yourself and your search?

·         Confidence - Do you convey your capabilities with confidence when you communicate?

·         Target companies - Are you applying to jobs you find on Indeed or other job boards online? Do you have a list of the companies you are most interested in?

·         Initiative - Are you making things happen every day, every week, of your search?

·         Visibility - Do employers know you exist?

·         Engine of Success - Do you have a reliable process for producing successful outcomes in your Life?

How long will your search take? It depends...especially on how proactive you are. 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, February 10th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-host Gary Lande, who will give a presentation titled: Developing Your Master Resume.  Are you spending too much time customizing your resume, or not enough because you are finding it simply requires too much time and energy? Are you confident that your resume clearly presents you and your value to your future employer?  A strong resume helps you put your best foot forward, sets you apart from your competition, and gets you the interview. In Developing Your Master Resume, you will learn how to put together a master resume that spans your career and accomplishments, with no limit on the number of pages. This master resume will be the basis for creating the customized resume you submit for each job opportunity. This presentation also includes valuable guidance on resume appearance, format, and content.  Learn the top characteristics every master resume must have. 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.

 

Tuesday, February 11th, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a free workshop titled: Resume Writing Workshop and Clinic. Learn how to craft a strong resume summary and convey your competitive advantage by using C.A.R. (Challenge, Action, Result) stories. Help with resumes is available to attendees at the end of the workshop. 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, February 11th, from 3:15 - 4:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special program titled: Companies and Contacts. Learn how to find Companies and Executive contacts for your next job.   Search by industry as well as location, size, and sales. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

 

Tuesday, February 11th, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm: The Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) will host Rob Thomas, author of Who Do You NEED to Meet, who will give a presentation titled: Beyond The Business Card Exchange. Rob breaks down the simple and strategic rules for going beyond the business card exchange in order to find and foster profitable business relationships. This lively presentation will share the backbone principles of the Rob Thomas Method of networking as well as his personal secrets and success stories. 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. NFP meets the second Tuesday of the month. The meeting is in the Knights of Columbus building, which is located behind St Rose of Lima Church. Please drive in the entrance for Saint Rose church and drive in back of the church to the far left.  The building has 3 garage doors on the first floor with the meeting room upstairs. St Rose of Lima Church is located at 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT  06470.

 

Tuesday, February 11th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meeting titled: NY StartUP 2020 Workshop 2: Developing Your Marketing Plan. Marketing plays a crucial role in the success of any business. Learn how to develop a marketing plan for your business.  The key to a successful marketing plan is an understanding of the environment in which your business operates: your customers, your competition, and your industry.  NYPL’s Business Library (SIBL) offers a wide range of industry and market research databases to help you identify these key areas. To participate in the Competition visit nypl.org/bizplan for more details.The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

 

Tuesdays, February 11th – 25th, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm: The Princeton Adult School will host Elizabeth Zuckerman, Esq., who will teach class # 163 titled: Know Your Rights as an Employee. Have you ever experienced discrimination in the workplace? Do you know your rights as an employee? This class will explore topics including: sexual harassment; discrimination on the basis of age, race, disability, or other protection classifications; medical marijuana in the workplace; whistle-blower claims; NJ’s newly enacted Wage Theft Act; the difference between the Federal and State family leave acts; and other laws that protect employees. We will discuss hypothetical employment claims based on real life employment experiences. The cost of this three session class is $55.  Please register at: https://www.ssreg.com/princeton/classes/signin.asp?ref_url=%2Fprinceton%2Fclasses%2Fcart%2Easp%3Fid%3D120620%26action%3Dadd The class will be at Princeton High School, 151 Moore Street. Princeton, NJ 08540.

 

Tuesday, February 11th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Carol McCullagh, PhD, who will discuss Resumes Exposed and Highlighting Your Experience Beyond the Resume. Carol will explore what may be hidden in your resume file that might cause doubt on whose resume it is, if the information is really yours and what formatting may trip up the application tracking systems. She will also compare and contrast different resume styles, section by section, to evaluate their potential uses: submission, marketing and/or risk reduction. For more information, contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org.  The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

 

Wednesday, February 12th, from 9:30 am – 12:00 noon.  The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Kenneth Lang, founder of KML Consultants, who will give a presentation titled: LinkedIn 2.0. LinkedIn is recognized as a primary source for networking, including job search. Keeping up with the changes, which occur regularly and without much notice, can be challenging. Through my presentation I will be letting you know not only what’s changed, but how you can take advantages of those changes especially as they relate to using LinkedIn mobile – which is already using just as often as the desktop version. 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, February 12th, from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Lee Rosenberg, author of Achieving the Good Life After 50 and a certified career counselor, who will give a presentation titled: Career Finders Club Session 2 of 3: How Current is Your Resume? Do You Need a Cover Letter? In this group session, Renee discusses the latest advice in resume writing: the best formats, the pros and cons of sending resumes, and creating accomplishment statements that are memorable and meaningful. Learn how to write a powerful cover letter. Upcoming Sessions:

·         Session 3 of 3, Feb. 19, 10:30-12:00, Preparing to Ace the Interview 

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

 

Wednesday, February 12th, from 3:15 - 4:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meeting titled: Business Plan Research Workshop.  This workshop provides research guidance specifically tailored to your particular business plan. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

 

Wednesday, February 12th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: The Strategic Resume: How to Make Your Resume Serve You and Get the Meeting. Your resume needs to convey what you have done, sure.  But more than that, your resume has to convey that you are the right candidate and that you can do the job required.  Join coach Win Sheffield to learn how to incorporate your power in your resume so reviewers will immediately know what you stand for and the value you can provide to them. Learn:

·         What the resume is and what it can do (and what it cannot)

·         How to position yourself for the job you want

·         The importance of distinguishing yourself from your competition

·         How to develop a resume that is flexible and requires minimal ongoing effort

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

 

Wednesday, February 12th, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm: The United Women in Business Foundation (UWIB) will host Theresa Merrill, a career coach and LinkedIn brand strategist, who will give a presentation titled: How to Get the Job You Want and the Salary You Deserve. Did you know a LinkedIn profile is your digital first impression? Is your professional brand clearly defined when someone digitally searches your name? Theresa will show you how to:

·         Build a professional brand on LinkedIn to uncover opportunities

·         Develop a concise, compelling elevator speech

·         Establish thought leadership through content marketing

The cost of this meeting is $15. Please note that you must be a UWIB Member to attend this event. Interested, but not yet a Member? No problem. Follow the link here to register, and remember, registration is FREE. The meeting is at Universal Standard’s Office, 192 Mercer Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012

 

Wednesday, February 12th, from 6:45 - 9:30 pm: The Hillsdale Career Resource Ministry Network Group will host John Engeman who will give a presentation titled: The Benefits of Being a Toastmaster.  We all know how difficult it is sometimes to get up in front of a group, crowd, audience and introduce ourselves, give a speech or address a topic. To some it is white knuckle time; for others not so much. John will explain the benefits of being a Toastmaster, the learning experience and what it is like being involved with a Toastmasters club. Learn how he challenged his comfort zone to become a successful public speaker. Toastmasters is recommended for both career growth and for those in transition. Develop confidence, challenge yourself, learn new skills and no longer fear what many fear, public speaking. Come listen to the benefits of being a successful Toastmaster. In addition, Al Rojas will be with us to take your LinkedIn Profile Picture. Al’s fee is $25. Please come professionally dressed for photographs. Please come professionally dressed for photographs. Please feel free to forward this note to anyone that you think would benefit from joining us. Or, better yet, just bring them with you. For additional information, contact: John Carvelli at 1-201-995-7895, john.carvelli@pimco.com, or Janelle Razzino at janelle@razzinoassociates.com or 1-201-722-3111.  The meeting is at St. John the Baptist Church, in the Parish Center, at 69 Valley Road, Hillsdale NJ 07642.

 

Wednesday, February 12th, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host a program titled: Developing Your Resume.  Learn about: 1) The message: What do I want to communicate, 2) Resume Styles: functional, chronological, etc. and 3) Summarizing PAR's (Problem, Action, Result). 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, February 13th, from 10:15 - 11:15 am: 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, February 13th, from 3:15 - 4:30 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.

 

Thursday, February 13th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special presentation titled: How Plan a Career in Book Publishing. Are you a book lover interested in making a career out of your passion? Join current employees from Penguin Random House, the largest trade publisher in the United States, to learn about the publishing industry and gain insight into how to get started on a career in books. Hear from the panelists their individual paths to their current jobs, as well as, an overview of the many different roles within a publishing house. Please register for this event at: https://forms.gle/QLjgVVkhLyh7rnia7. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

 

Thursday, February 13th, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm: NNJ ATD (Association for Talent Development) will host Janelle Razzino - Executive Recruiter and President, Razzino Associates, who will give a presentation titled: Mediocre to Magnificent. We stop ourselves from achieving our full potential not because we aim too high and miss, but because we aim too low and HIT. What is the maximum level I want to achieve? What can I do to raise the ceiling? Is my commitment to growth and learning ongoing? In this evening's presentation, Janelle will address motivation and resiliency in our lives and in the job search process. 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. In the event of inclement weather, or for additional information, please contact Alicja Lisnow at a_lisnow@yahoo.com. Please register at: https://atd213.eventbrite.com. The meeting is at the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church, 422 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.

 

Friday, February 14th, from 9:30 – 11:30 am: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host Melanie McLeod, President of Coach You Solutions, who will give a presentation titled: The Emotional Impact of Losing A Job. Losing a job is one of life’s most stressful experiences. It’s normal to feel angry, hurt, or depressed, grieve for all that you’ve lost, or feel anxious about what the future holds. Job loss and unemployment involves a lot of change all at once, which can rock your sense of purpose and self-esteem. While many people are forced into a job search due to the loss of a job. When you get the news, your initial reaction is most likely shock. This is a precursor to the grieving process that parallels mourning a divorce, death, or other traumatic loss. You are faced with three main concerns: emotional, financial, and professional. It may feel like your life is out of control and now you are expected to network, prepare resumes and cover letters, interview and often times you are expected to compete with people half your age. You may not feel mentally, emotionally or technologically prepared for what is to come. This presentation is designed to discuss the emotional impact on you and learn tools and techniques to assist you as you prepare for a new chapter in your life. You will learn about:

·         Putting your job loss into perspective

·         Mourning the loss

·         Dealing with family members

·         Survival Tactics

·         Identifying possibilities

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-Networking-Group-in-Montgomery-County-Meetup/events/dwqfsqybccbgc/. The meeting is at the William Jeanes Memorial Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hills, PA. 19444.

 

Friday, February 14th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: The New Jersey ChemPharma Professional Association Chapter will host Paul Cecala, a Five O’Clock Club Certified Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Project Planning Your Job Search: A Practical Work Search Methodology. Use this pragmatic, action-oriented project planning process to identify the specific employers you want to work for and how to seek out the positions you are best suited for. Map out a strategic job search project plan by scoping out your search, identifying the milestones, developing clear benchmarks and measurable metrics, setting a flexible but realistic timeline, and a dashboard to share. It provides lots of tools you can use today to shortcut your work search and achieve employment in the most efficient way. Please register at: www.chempharma.net. The meeting is at Right Management, 35 Waterview Boulevard, Suite 8, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

 

Friday, February 14th, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-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. Learn how you can use a research-based philosophy and strategies with keywords to create your LinkedIn profile, as well as understand the role of cognitive neuroscience and how people skim online content. 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 gain 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. 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, February 14th, from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Ruth Robins a Certified Career Coach with the Five O'Clock Club, who will give a presentation titled: The Evolving Gig and Flex Worker Economy - New Modes of Employment and How to Incorporate In your Employment Search Campaign. Ruth will discuss her research into trends and best practices for getting a flex job. Learn

·         The top Industries that best utilize Flexworker employees

·         The most likely professional categories amenable to flex work

·         The top companies that like to hire Flexworking professionals

·         The skills sets necessary to thrive as a Flexworker

·         If you are interested in going this direction, how do you shape your resume and LinkedIn profile

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

 

Friday, February 14th, from 1:30 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Celia Currin, a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: What is and where is hiding the Hidden Job Market. It's a known fact that applying for jobs online is time-consuming, and often it seemingly takes forever to get any results. There is, however, also the phenomenon of the hidden job market, so how do we find it? Celia will discuss how to network yourself into a job by getting meetings, expanding your network, and making meaningful connections with the decision-makers. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

 

Friday, February 14th, from 3:30 - 5:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Phyllis Rosen, a Career Coach, Tom Greenbaum, a 7-time book author and Marc W. Halpert, a LinkedIn Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Considering Opening a Consultancy, Maturepreneur? In this dynamic time of your life, perhaps you seek to take more control of your life and devote it to the kind of work you want to do: consulting in your area of expertise. You are seeking the independence to offer your earned viewpoints and skillset, when you want to, and with whom, while still refining your professional focus. You exude energy, wisdom, and knowledge, and nurture an entourage of resources to continue contributing in your world. However, you might be unsure how to make this a viable business venture, how to step out from the competitors already in the same space, and how to best brand market your expertise. A panel of three recognized Metro NYC experts will offer their experience after working with hundreds of other consultants who succeeded, so you can make practical business decisions that can bring you emotional, psychological, and professional wellbeing in your own consulting role. Ample time for Q&A will be allowed; come prepared with your questions so the panelists can address them at the end. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

 

Saturday, February 15th, from 8:30 - 11:00 am: The Career Support Group at St. Gregory the Great will host: Gary Lande, a career coach and member of the PSGMC Executive Committee, who will give a presentation titled: Cover Letters/Thank You Letters: The Underutilized Job Search Tools. This program is targeted to individuals in job search who are sending out resumes and not getting interviews, or those who have had interviews but don’t get job offers. In this presentation, Gary shows the kind of letters that get the attention of hiring managers. He presents examples of his own interview-winning cover letters, as well as the thank you letters that set him apart from his competition and got him job offers. 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.

 

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 or tstanton@queenslibrary.org

 

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!

 

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 am 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, 555 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.

 

Career Professional Executives Networking Group (CPENG) This group provides mentoring, networking and job search to individuals who have never had to look for a job. CPENG offers support at one of the most critical points in one's professional life, transition. The culture is friendly and welcoming, and we offer monthly meetings at multiple locations, primarily in Pennsylvania and Delaware. There is a $52 annual fee to join this organization. Why not attend our next meeting as a guest and find out what CPENG can do for you and your career? The following link contains information on upcoming CPENG meetings: https://cpengroup..wildapricot.org/http/www.cpengroup.wildapricot.org/EventsEventViewMode=1&EventListViewMode=2?.