Stay Connected During the Crisis

Virtual Recorded Meetings and Podcasts

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.

  

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.

Some Info

While I will share thoughts on how to stay active in job search during the CoronaVirus outbreak later, here is  some news to share:

All group meetings at Trinity Church have been canceled for at least the next two weeks out of COVID-19 concerns.  There will be no New Jersey JobSeekers meetings on March 17 or March 24.

Watch this space for more information, or visit our website at: https://sites.google.com/site/njjobseekers/home

Payroll Position Open

Part-time,  temp-to-perm, opportunity (about 20 hours weekly) for an experienced Payroll Clerk who MUST HAVE hands-on exp. w/ADP Workforce Now as well as MS Office including Excel.  Role includes processing bi-weekly payroll  for up to 100 employees; monitoring daily attendance; ensuring proper payroll deductions are made; prepare checks for distribution; interface with HR dept. as needed.  Pay rate: $20-23 hourly.  This position has potential to develop into full  time in the future. Submit resumes to harold@smartstaff.job or call harold levin, 908-508-0300,  ext. 104.

Receptionist Opportunity

Our client, in the Madison NJ area, needs someone with 2-4 years exp. as a Receptionist w/strong administrative skills.  Hours are Monday-Thursday 10:00-6:00 and alternate Fridays/Saturdays 9:00-3:00.  Must have excellent interpersonal skills as will be scheduling appointments,  interfacing with clients and staff.  Excellent organizational and computer skills also needed.  Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin, SmartStaff Personnel, 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Licensed Clinician

Our client is a counseling center, Madison NJ area, attending to the needs of children, adolescents, and their families.  At present, they are looking for experienced Clinicians licensed to work in NJ who must have at least 3-5 yrs. work experience (beyond internships) to join their growing organization.  Part-time, flexible schedules are available with the potential to become full-time in the near future.  Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin, SmartStaff personnel,  at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Employment Numbers

Things could get very interesting in the coming months between the impact of the Coronavirus and the uncertainty of of the Presidential elections (happens every four year, not just this time)>.

Economy added 273,000 jobs in February — but coronavirus will likely take a bite next month

nbcnews.com

Impacts of Corona Virus

The tension caused by the Corona Virus definitely seems to have derailed the hiring process somewhat in the past few weeks. Unfortunately, the media is assisting with this in a negative way.  A prominent NJ based talk radio station read a report today which said that many employers are urging their staffs to work from home. The anchor mentioned that manufacturing companies are struggling because hands-on production workers simply can not make products long distance as they need raw materials and equipment.  My take is that we need to proceed with caution and extra care but that shutting down the nation will result in even worse long term impact. 

Jersey Job Club

March 2020 – Jersey Job Club workshop schedule

Somerville One-Stop Career Center at: 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876
Phone: 908-704-3000 Space is Limited – registration is required
You can register at the reception desk or by phone at: 908-704-3000

Date Seats Time Workshop Title
Monday: Mar.-02-2020 26 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Expert Speaker: NLP – Tools for Real Life
Tuesday: Mar.-03-2020 26 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM The Right Career for You
Tuesday: Mar.-03-2020 26 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Path to Employment: Starting Your Job Search
Wednesday: Mar.-04-2020 26 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
SkillUp – Greater Raritan (Introduction to free training program to all Somerset and
Hunterdon county residents)
Friday: Mar.-06-2020 26 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Jersey Job Club - Entrepreneurship
Monday: Mar.-09-2020 26 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM JJC – JJC/ES/Training Orientation
Monday: Mar.-09-2020 26 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Expert Speaker: Apprenticeships – For Finding Jobs and Building Careers
Monday: Mar.-09-2020 16 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
JJC – Requested Group Session – Strategy/Planning/Accountability – Prerequisite:
Attend at least one of the Standard Jersey Job Club workshops or by invitaton
Tuesday: Mar.-10-2020 26 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Top Notch Resumes I: The Basics
Tuesday: Mar.-10-2020 26 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Top Notch Resumes II: Advanced
Friday: Mar.-13-2020 26 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Master the Art of Networking (Break Included)
Tuesday: Mar.-17-2020 26 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Acing the Job Interview I:
Tuesday: Mar.-17-2020 26 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Acing the Job Interview II: Mock Interviewing
Friday: Mar.-20-2020 26 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Top Notch Resumes I: The Basics
Friday: Mar.-20-2020 26 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Top Notch Resumes II: Advanced
Monday: Mar.-23-2020 26 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM JJC – JJC/ES/Training Orientation
Monday: Mar.-23-2020 16 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
JJC – Requested Group Session – Professional Introduction/Networking Practice
Prerequisite: Master the Art of Networking workshop or by invitation
Tuesday: Mar.-24-2020 26 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Acing the Job Interview I:
Tuesday: Mar.-24-2020 26 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Acing the Job Interview II: Mock Interviewing
Friday: Mar.-27-2020 26 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM LinkedIn 101
Monday: Mar.-30-2020 8 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
JJC – Requested Group Session – Mock Interview Session
Prerequisite: Acing the Job Interview workshops or by invitation
Friday: Apr.-03-2020 26 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Jersey Job Club - Entrepreneurship