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 byRod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/
In addition to the great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-
Monday, July 31st, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Gilda Bonanno, who will give a presentation titled: Developing Leadership Presence: Confidence, Competence and Composure. To be successful as a leader, you have to know what you are talking about, come across as credible, demonstrate confidence without being perceived as cocky and maintain your self-control, especially under pressure. Whether you are setting strategic direction, managing change or leading people, you will achieve your goals if you can calmly and confidently tap into your knowledge and communicate clearly. You will learn how to:
• Communicate like a leader and be authentic, engaging and focused
• Prevent your non-verbal communication from undermining your message
• Demonstrate your expertise and establish credibility, and
• Discover how to react quickly and effectively to the unexpected
Meetings are free and open to the public, so bring a friend. 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 31st, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host Maria Heidkamp, Director of The New Start Career Network, who will give a presentation titled: New Start Career Network: Helping Older, Long-term Unemployed Job Seekers. The New Start Career Network focuses on helping individuals who have been unemployed over a year and are over the age of 45. Maria will tell us about the New Start Career Network, and how the free programs it offers help older, long-term unemployed job seekers. 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 31st, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Beacon Networking Social, formerly GPSEG, invites you to an After Hours Social. Come for an evening of intelligent conversation, business networking, reconnecting with good friends, or making new ones. This is a great way for working members to keep in touch and meet the many new members. We invite other executive level networking groups such as: ChemPharma, FENG, IERG, MENG,NJ-SENG, and TENG. No RSVP or registration is needed, and there is no cost to attend. The group generally meets the last Monday of the month, or the prior week if the last Monday is a holiday. We skip December. The meeting is at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel, 175 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.
Tuesday, August 1, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a free workshop titled:Resume Writing. Learn how to customize your resume for each job and use C.A.R. (Challenge, Action, Result) stories to convey your competitive advantage. For the schedule and to learn more about the organization and activities visit the website at: PSGNB.org. The workshops are held at the Kennedy branch of The Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854.
Tuesday, August 1st, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled:Advanced Interviewing Skills. 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, August 2nd, from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Chip Hartman, a business owner and published author, who will give a presentation titled: The Value Proposition, Why Do People Say YES. The essence of marketing is the message. The essence of the message is the value proposition. Since we live in an age of digital marketing, now is the time to understand how to articulate a forceful value proposition so that clients, hiring managers or decision-makers can determine if and how you align with the needs of their organizations. The presentation includes both the conceptual and practical aspects of the value proposition, including its 4-part structure, methods for intensifying the force of the statement, and techniques for deploying a well-crafted value proposition across all distribution channels (print, online, and verbal). 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, August 2nd, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: Super-Charging Your Job Search: Organizing and Managing It. John will discuss how to look at your job search and next career opportunity from a different angle. Discover how to plan, set goals, and manage your job search. The discussion includes: 1) 15 Pathways to Job Search Success, 2) Networking Strategy, 3) Job Search Activity Goals and Tracking, 4) Weekly Review of Your Goals, 5) Calling a Hiring Manager, and Strategy, and 6) 30 Second Calling Script: Preparation before Calling. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 2nd, from 6:45 - 9:00 pm: The Bronxville Career Network (BCN) will host Dr. Pierre Darmon, a retired researcher at IBM’s Research Think Lab and current President of the Westchester PC User’s Group, who will give a presentation titled: What’s the Hype About Skype. Join us for a compelling and entertaining evening. Get prepared for those Skype job interviews, communicate with family and friends abroad, or just learn for fun. We sill be talking about the history of Skype, the platforms it runs on, and its features. We sill also review some of its settings, (some need to be considered for usability, while others affect security). You will learn all you can about Skype, as well as sharing your experiences with others. Of course Skype is all about charts, audio calls, group calls, screen sharing, and then some. We will even demonstrate it live. For further information, email Rich Antash at rantash@gmail.com or BCN’s website at: http://www.sites.google.com/
Wednesday, August 2nd, 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, and 4) Examining the Want Ads. Additional information is available at: http://www.
Wednesday, August 2nd, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host David Lees, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Reinvent Your Career. Are you in career transition or frustrated and stuck in your present job? Would like to do something different but are not sure what to do about it? David offers tips for being more optimistic and motivated to move forward. Learn: 1) The secret to changing careers, 2) How to develop your Personal Core Brand (PCB) to showcase your value, 3) Ways to think about new career possibilities based on your strengths, passions, and transferable skills, and 4) How to find new job opportunities. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, August 3rd, from 6:30 - 9:00 pm: St. Patrick's EARN (Employment Assistance and Resource Network) will host Kevin Muller, a member of the EARN leadership team, who will give a presentation titled: We Are All in Sales, How to Approach Your Job Search Like an Entrepreneur. This month's presentation will provide attendees with a new outlook on their job search, one of a entrepreneurial salesperson. We can view the job search as an opportunity to make one important sale, the job offer, of our product, us, to the customer, the hiring manager. VisitEARNatStPats.com for more information. Please Register for the EARN meeting via Eventbrite. The meeting is at Saint Patrick's Parish Center (Lower Level of the New Church), 137 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
Friday, August 4th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host William Casey Fehl, Founding Partner of the Philadelphia Wealth Management Company, who will give a presentation titled: A Salespersons Approach to Job Hunt and Networking. If getting a job were easy, everyone would have one. There are many variables impacting job hunting today, knowing how to effectively market YOURSELF is central to how successful you will ultimately be in landing a new full-time position. Attendees will learn, regardless of age, industry, professional experience, socio-economic backgrounds, gender:
· A proven system to track their progress and keep themselves accountable.
· The most successful job hunting strategies, based on statistical evidence.
· How to be better able to handle the inevitable rejection that comes with job hunting.
· How to be able to bounce back stronger.
· Leave this session feeling more confident about landing a great job in a shorter amount of time.
Remember: When you are a job hunter, you are in sales and are marketing yourself. Please register at: https://www.meetup.com/Career-
Friday, August 4th, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-host Beth Fitzgerald, who will give a presentation titled: The Mind Is a Powerful Tool. What if you could know with certainty how to use your mind to the best of its ability, by getting connected to your internal compass, by recognizing when you have allowed the mind to switch to auto-pilot, and by disengaging with the negative internal chatter? Would you want to know? Of course you would. We will examine how the mind operates and how it is most likely holding you back from achieving greatness. For those in transition, having your mind as an ally is particularly important. Take back your power and learn how to harness the power of the mind. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting will be held at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, August 5th, 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. 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 meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Saturday, August 5th, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: 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 7th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Melanie Szlucha, who will give a presentation titled: Topic to be Determined. Meetings are free and open to the public, so bring a friend. 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, August 7th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition (NNJ_PIT) will host, Melanie Hazim, Outreach Director at NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, who will give a presentation titled: Employment Scams. Melanie will discuss how to spot them and how to avoid them. This talk is not to frighten people, but to empower them to learn the questions they should ask, and the approach they should take, on any job for which they might apply. 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 7th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host Janelle Razzino, President, Razzino Associates, who will give a presentation titled: Mediocre to Magnificent, Believing You Can Have The Position You Want. We stop ourselves from achieving our full potential not because we aim too high and miss, but because we aim to 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? Join us for a super discussion on this topic. 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, August 7th, from 1:15 - 2:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a special program titled: Job Seekers: Download a Customized Company List for Contacts. 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, August 8, 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.
Tuesday, August 8th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Marian Janes, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled:Personal Branding, Creating a Compelling LinkedIn Profile. During our time together we will explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that attracts others and how to put your profile to work for you. LinkedIn is an insanely useful tool for every job-seeker. But, if the only thing you are doing on LinkedIn is updating your profile every now and then and waiting for the headhunters and recruiting managers to reach out, you are missing the boat. LinkedIn is a massive database that houses critical elements to your job-search plan and strategy. Unfortunately, many people understand that to mean simply copying the elements of your resume into your LinkedIn profile and thinking you are done and then are astonished that nothing happens. Your LinkedIn profile is social. It is for networking and interacting with a wide variety of people, including hiring authorities. Consequently, it is an important part of the job hunt aside from a formal job request. It allows you to demonstrate what you really care about as a professional, and it can help you build relationships with people who are in a position to positively impact your job search or even hire you. 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, August 9th, from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Stephanie Mazzeo-Caputo, who will give a presentation titled: Please Understand Me: The Power of Personality. How you process information, make decisions and interact with the world around you can offer insights to help you find the right career or job. In addition to providing insights to assist in your job search, these tips can also improve your interpersonal relationships at work and in life. 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, August 9th, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Chip Conlin, a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Handling Difficult Interview Questions. Most job hunters adopt the attitude I will answer their questions as honestly as I can and then let the chips fall where they may. Unfortunately, this type of thinking can end up sabotaging not just the interview, but your entire job search. Chip will demonstrate how to answer questions strategically, not fatalistically. Learn some proven techniques to improve your interviewing skills by becoming more adept at handling the most difficult of questions. Experience how to approach the interview pro-actively and see how well you can handle certain questions in this interactive session. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 9th, from 6:45 - 9:30 pm: The Hillsdale Career Resource Ministry Network Group will host their Annual All-Star-Executive Panel. Panel members (To Be Determined) will be there to answer your questions about the job market, how they view incoming candidates or any other question you may have about the process of landing a job. This is usually our best attended meeting, so remember to come early to get a good seat. 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 1-201-722-3111,janelle@razzinoassociates.com.
Wednesday, August 9th, 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.
Thursday, August 10th, from 1:15 – 2:45 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.
Friday, August 11th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host Victoria Ipri, who will give a presentation titled:LinkedIn Communication Tools: Where To Do it, How To Do It and When To Just Say NO. What’s the very latest in the LinkedIn evolution of features and tools, and how can this knowledge put you far ahead of the job-seeking pack. Participants will:
· Understand recent changes for jobseekers, and find out what’s next
· Grasp stealthy ways to quietly communicate your job search
· Enjoy the benefits of better search without violating the LinkedIn TOS
· Learn novel approaches to opening doors, and
· Jumpstart a stalled search
Please register at: https://www.meetup.com/Career-
Friday, August 11th, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-host Joey Himelfarb, a Sales Professional, who will give a presentation titled: Selling Yourself. Aristotle believed an important skill any person could have was the ability to influence. When you go on a job interview, remember that you are selling yourself. Therefore, assume the role of a salesperson and treat your interviewer like a customer. Accordingly, the conversation should focus on them, not you. The issues addressed and discussed should be theirs not yours. If you remain focused on better understanding where they are today and where they wish to be tomorrow, you may just be the answer to their prayers. That can happen if you ask questions that demonstrate your concern for them, their issues, and the problems they are trying to solve. It’s here where you can be their knight in shining armor by sharing some of your successes that show how you can help them. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting will be held at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, August 12th, from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host John Hadley, a Career Search Counselor, who will give a presentation titled: Coping With the Strain of Your Search on Relationships. John will explain the emotional impact of the search on those close to you. He will offer suggestions on how to involve them in your search, and also seek ideas and suggestions from the attendees. Be sure to tell your friends and bring them along. There is a $10 fee at the door to cover the cost of the room. The meeting is at the Days Hotel Conference Center, 195 Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Monday, August 14th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Monday’s @ 7 Group will host Natalie Pryce, who will give a presentation titled: Topic to be Determined. Meetings are free and open to the public, so bring a friend. 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, August 14th, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host Sue Squires and Erica Craig who will give a presentation titled: Dress Your Personal Best, Bring Your ‘A’ Game. 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, August 14th, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm: The Career Networking Group will host Christine Clifton, a best-selling author and founder of Mindful Business Matters, who will give a presentation titled: Ignite your Inner Leader. There is a strong emphasis on setting goals and milestones in our work and life. Between New Year's resolutions and work performance measures, to what you have to do in a job search, you are focusing only on the WHAT. Christine will give an interactive talk where you will learn the proven, practical, and intuitive techniques behind successful and enthusiastic goal achievement. By leveraging your natural strengths and tendencies, you will have more energy and motivation so you can meet your desired goals and thrive. Please register online at www.scotlib.org; call 1-908-322-5007 ext. 204, or e-mail library@scotlib.org. The meeting will be at the Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.
Tuesday, August 15, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a free workshop onNetworking. Learn how to use networking techniques, tools and resources to increase your visibility and also uncover the hidden job market. We will also help you with your 30 Second commercial. 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 15th, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, career coach, who will give a presentation titled: How Best to Compete. 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, August 16th, from 1:30 – 4:30 pm: The ChemPharma Association will host Alex Freund, a career and interviewing coach, who will give a presentation titled: Body Language for Interview Success. Are your interviews falling flat, Do you feel no one is listening, Are you unknowingly sending mixed messages. Your body language may qualify or disqualify you for a position. If you are like most people, you probably spend hours preparing for interview questions and answers and no time on how to communicate most effectively. Yet body language is the most significant factor in influencing the interviewer. It is how the interviewer is making judgments and decisions about you. Some say body language is a reflection of your personality, others a measure of your qualifications. However interpreted, science has shown that it is not what you say, but how you say it. More than 55% of communication is non-verbal suggesting it is imperative that it should be a part of your interview preparation. The meeting is at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ 07981. Please register at: www.chempharma.net.
Wednesday, August 16th, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Connie Gemson, a workshop leader and career counselor, who will give a presentation titled: The SPIN Approach to Finding a New Job. Looking for a new job? Feeling stuck and hopeless? Connie will discuss how to discover new sources of information and new networking sites. Learn how to identify your skills and explore how hobbies can be opportunities. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 16th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will host: Speaker and Topic to Be Determined. The group meets twice monthly on Wednesdays. For additional information or to register, please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meeting is at the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Wednesday, August 16th, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host a program titled: Cover Letters, Thank-You Letters and References. The following topics will be discussed: 1) Designing effective cover letters, 2) Telephone etiquette and effective use, and 3) Thank you letters and their place. Additional information is available at: http://www.
Thursday, August 17th, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Amy Geffen, a certified Five O’Clock Club career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Finding the Hidden Job Market. Only 10-14 percent of job seekers get a jobthrough the internet and 40 percent get one through networking. Amy will discuss how to do a Self-Assessment, Job Targeting, How to Get Meetings, Four 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 18th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am: The Jenkintown Career Networking Group will host Linda Hollenback, who will give a presentation titled: Secrets of Successful Cover Letter Writing and Network. Does your cover letter open doors? If you are applying for positions and not receiving calls to interview, this session is for you. An effective cover letter knocks on the employer's door and introduces your unique personality, passions, and accomplishments to the hiring manager. Creating a cover letter that lands an interview requires a balance of strong analytical skills and strategic storytelling. By attending this session, you will:
· Understand how your cover letter and resume work together to land an interview.
· Learn how to effectively analyze a job description and identify what to highlight in your cover letter.
· Get tips for conducting company research to align your experience to company priorities.
· Receive feedback on how to improve your cover letter for future applications.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a sample job description of interest to them, as well as an existing cover letter. Please register at:https://www.meetup.com/Career-
Friday, August 18th, from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Professional Service Group of Mercer County and the Princeton Public Library will co-host Mark Beal: who will give a presentation titled: What They Never Taught You in College. Whether established in a job for many years or transitioning to a new career, all of us need to evolve. Be A Student For Life is not only the final lesson in my book, 101 Lessons They Never Taught You In College, but it is a mindset and an approach that we all must take to continue to learn and transform as professionals. This interactive session is intended to inspire us all to learn, evolve, transform and continue to deliver value in our current role or the next one on the horizon in our respective careers. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting will be held at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, August 18th, from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Connie Gemson, a workshop leader and career counselor, who will give a presentation titled: New Ways to Network. Networking is more than connecting via a computer. Connie will discuss how to expand your sources of information, prepare for new settings, and gain insight into new possibilities. Learn how to use in-person meetings as sources of help and ideas. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, August 19th, 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. 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 meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Saturday, August 19th, from 8:30 - 11:00 am: The Career Support Group at St. Gregory the Great will host: Benny Recine, who will give a presentation titled: Forming Your Own Executive Board. If CEOs have board of directors, why don’t you? If you are in transition or in need of advice on how to advance in your career, you will need objective third party advice. What better way than to form your own board of directors? Benny will discuss the nuances of how to form your own board of directors and discuss how this can benefit your career. This is very similar to forming or joining a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). The group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month. 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: http://
Monday, August 21st, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition (NNJ_PIT) will host, Denny Capellan, a Senior Software Engineer, Business Systems Analyst, who will give a presentation titled: KanbanFlow: as a visual tracking job-search tool. Keeping track of the steps of, and the progress of, your job search is a full-time job, and not always easy to do. Denny has found the software KanbanFlow an excellent online tool for doing so. KanbanFlow is a free product that is internet-based. It is easy to use and provides great visuals for you throughout your search. Denny will introduce the tool, discuss how to use it, and show how she has been using it in her search. If you are in need of help in planning the steps of your search, and keeping it organized, this is the session for you. 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 21st, from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host will host Ken Sher who will give a presentation titled: How to Ace the Interview. Keeping track of the steps of, and the progress of, your job search is a full-time job, and not always easy to do. Denny has found the software KanbanFlow an excellent online tool for doing so. KanbanFlow is a free product that is internet-based. It is easy to use and provides great visuals for you throughout your search. Denny will introduce the tool, discuss how to use it, and show how she has been using it in her search. If you are in need of help in planning the steps of your search, and keeping it organized, this is the session for 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.
