Many of the organizations listed below offer networking meetings that convene monthly, semi-monthly, or weekly. Try to attend at least one or two meetings a week. Many of these groups convene in the evening, so it will not take time away from your daily job search activities. Plus, they have interesting speakers who offer valuable tips on: 1) Resume preparation, 2) Effective job search techniques, 3) Interviewing, 4) Post Interview Follow-up, 5) LinkedIn, 6) Branding, 7) Time Management, and various other helpful job search related topics.
Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of like going to school, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition by gaining knowledge in job search and interviewing skills needed to excel and standout from your competition.
Also, in order to maximize your network, try to attend meetings in different geographical areas, but especially in towns where you are targeting companies that you would like to work for. Not only will you learn valuable job search skills, but greatly expand your circle of friends. Who knows, the person you meet at one of these networking events may be able to introduce you to a hiring manager at one of your target companies.
In traveling to these events, consider car pooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of driving there, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.
For a list of networking groups in your target areas, check out Alex Freund's The Landing Expert List at www.landingexpert.com. This outstanding compilation of both Small Job Search Work Teams and Large Networking Groups contains 80 pages of information, listing hundreds of transition support organizations in the surrounding five states. Make it a point to join a few groups in your area; what you learn at these meetings will definitely help shorten your time in transition.
August 2014 Networking Events . . .
Sundays, from 8:00AM - 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. Hosts Frank Kovacs and Wanda Ellet bring 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 9:00PM 10:00PM. 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 the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.com or www.nhnusa.org for additional meetings.
Friday, August 1st from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host Marcos Edghill, an IT recruitment professional, who will give a presentation titled: Employment in the Post Depressed Economic Climate. Marcos will discuss the current state of hiring in various corporate environments as well as alternative thinking and approaches. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, August 1st from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: Self-Recruiter Career Evolution: Preparing For Your Career's New Leap With Social Media Marketing. John will discuss how to lay the groundwork to take your career to the next level, to get on the short list for that next promotion, and to market your achievements continually. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, August 1st from 3:15PM - 4:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meeting for Job Seekers titled: 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.
Saturday, August 2nd 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. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Monday, August 4th from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: PSG: BioPharm Accountability Group. This group's meeting is a small work group format meant for anyone who wants to work within the BioPharm industry in any job function: R&D, Sales, IT, Accounting, etc. The purpose of the group is to enable people who want to work in the BioPharm industry to have a forum to receive and offer guidance to each other, address challenges specific to the industry, set and report on weekly job seeking goals, and to network. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Monday, August 4th from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Absolute Abby, AKA Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, who will give a presentation titled: Don’t Think Outside the Box…Think Outside the World. When you are searching for a job, the goal should be not only to BE better than your competition, but also to THINK differently than your competition. Abby will share the secrets that other recruiters will not tell you about the job search process. During this meeting, you will learn: 1) How to create a LinkedIn and Facebook profile that will actually get recruiters to notice you, 2) How to market yourself on Facebook and Twitter, 3) How to put your alumni network to work, 4) How to differentiate yourself from all the other job seekers, and most of all 5) How to use your creativity to create opportunity. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, August 4th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Eileen Sharaga, who will give a presentation titled: Re-Defining and Re-Focusing Your Career. Eileen will help you identify your personal career goals and how to reach them. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 5th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: The Newtown Career Networking Group will offer a Resume Writing Workshop. Tonight, as a group, we will review and critique resumes submitted by our members. Our goals are: 1) Understand the position being sought and 2) Suggest compelling Look at Me value propositions for use in the professional summary, and 3) Highlight accomplishments and leverage applicable skills to optimize the candidate's position among the field of competitors. Please RSVP at: [email protected] For more information, contact the church at 1-215-968-3861. The meeting is at The Newtown Presbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.
Tuesday, August 5th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, who will give a presentation titled: Success for the Seasoned Search, The Benefit of Being Overqualified. Many seasoned job seekers find themselves being called overqualified because they have more years of experience than the job description calls for. Learn powerful strategies to overcome your interviewer’s misconceptions about you. It is impossible to BE overqualified unless YOU believe you ARE overqualified. In this seminar, you will learn: 1) How to answer the overqualified question, 2) The real reason why recruiters AND hiring managers are concerned about hiring overqualified applicants, 3) How to change your cover letter and resume if you believe you are overqualified, 4) Seven ways to explain on an interview why being overqualified is an advantage. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email [email protected] The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 6th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 6th from 3:00 - 4:30 pm: Webinar, Kathy Bernard, a career communicator and coach, will give a presentation titled: SHOW and TELL that You Are the Best Job Candidate. If a hiring company does not know you and has not seen your work, they do not know why you are perfect for their position. You have to SHOW and TELL them why you are the best candidate for their job opening. In this webinar, you will learn specifically how to: 1) SHOW hiring companies your unique abilities through samples, presentations and other creative means, including many breakthrough ideas submitted by job seekers and recent hires, and 2) TELL them your qualifications through smart online application, resume and cover letter strategies; and by preparing influential people to tell your story on your behalf. No matter what your field, you can stand out by learning to SHOW and TELL why you're the best. For additional information click here: http://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/679319249.
Wednesday, August 6th from 5:30 - 8:30 pm: The NJ Chapter of the ChemPharma Professional Association (CPPA) will host an After Hours Evening Social. CPPA invites you to an evening of intelligent conversation, business networking, mentoring, reconnecting with good friends, or making new ones. This is a great way for working members to keep in touch and meet new members. Snacks, such as cheese, crackers, fruits, and drinks will be provided. For additional information, contact George Haddad at [email protected] Please register at: www.chempharma.net. The meeting is at Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ 07981.
Wednesday, August 6th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Michelle Pyram, who will give a presentation titled: How Do I Get Paid For...Who I Am. Michelle will help you identify the assumptions and blocks that may be holding back your career.. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 6th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties will host Andy O’Hearn, a Communications Advisor and Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Everything you Always Wanted to know About LinkedIn, But Were Afraid to Ask. For additional information or to register, please contact Elise Prezant at 1-908-725-7799 x108 or [email protected] Please let her know if you are planning on attending, Elise wants to make sure that she can notify you if it is necessary to make a last minute change. The meeting is at Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Wednesday, August 6th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host a program 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.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. The meeting is at St. Luke’s Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Thursday, August 7th from 9:30 - 11:30 am: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey will host Paul Hatrak, a Certified Business Coach, who will give a presentation titled: How to Better Communicate For Success. Have you ever lost an important job opportunity or networking connection and wondered why? It could be because you are interviewing and networking the same way with everyone and not tailoring your activities to each person’s behavioral style. You could be missing as much as 75 percent of your opportunities by doing this. Learn how to interview and network better. Gain an understanding of your own behavioral style, recognize the behavioral style of others, and be able to adapt and blend your style for greater, more effective communication and relationships, personal and professional. To register, e-mail Beverly Feldman at [email protected] or call: 1-973-674-0871 by noon, 8/6/2014. The meeting is at the Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981. Turn right at the sign for Golds’ gym.
Thursday, August 7th from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm: Free Webinar, the International Coach Federation will host Dorie Clark, who will give a presentation titled: Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future. Whether you want to advance faster at your present company, change jobs, or make the jump to a new field entirely, the goal is clear: to build a career that thrives on your unique passions and talents. But to achieve this in today’s competitive job market, it is almost certain that at some point you will need to reinvent yourself professionally. In this recorded interview, you will learn: What is professional reinvention, Why you need to reinvent yourself professionally, How to get comfortable with the idea of personal branding, The step-by-step process of reinventing yourself, Why it is important to understand the unique talent or perspective you can bring, How to determine what your unique skills or talents are, Why it is important to create a narrative that explains your reinvention, and How to gain the attention of your target audience after reinventing you. Register for the dial-in number at: http://360rea.ch/WJcCyv.
Thursday, August 7th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Temple Beth Shalom Career Networking Group will host Absolutely Abby, AKA Abby Kohut, who will give a presentation titled: Don't Just Think Outside the Box, Think Outside This World. When you are searching for a job, the goal is not just to BE better than your competition. Instead, you goal should be to THINK differently. Job boards and headhunters are not the only viable options anymore. The job market does not have to be hidden once you learn to search using out of this world techniques. Learn how to see the light when there does not appear to be any and how to turn misfortune into opportunity. Differentiate yourself now and win the race to the finish line! Please register at: [email protected] The meeting is at Temple Beth Shalom, 193 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039. Enter through the parking lot at the rear of the building.
Friday, August 8th from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host David Schuchman who will give a presentation titled: Uncovering the Hidden Job Market. In this presentation, David will show you that not all Hidden jobs are well hidden. In addition, he will discuss how to improve your chances to uncover many of them. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, August 8th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Celia Currin, who will give a presentation titled: Your Job Hunting Marketing Materials: Resumes, LinkedIn, Cover Letters, Answering Ads, Follow Up Letters. There are formulas, prototypes and ways to think about these materials that help you get through one of the most emotionally burdensome part of the job hunting process. Having a strong resume that YOU feel good about tucked in your desk drawer is incredibly liberating. Join Celia for a look at some samples and philosophies of marketing a great product: You. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, August 9th from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host Frank Kovacs, founder of The Breakfast Club, who will give a presentation titled: Call to Action. In 14 years of leading the Tristate areas top networking group we have always strived to stay ahead of the curve and give job seekers and those wanting to manage their careers the best information possible. Phase 1 - Post 9/11 we set out to help job seekers and found out that the job search process was broken “ so we analyzed each step and came up with approaches and techniques that provided an "edge" at each step over other job seekers. Whether it was advice on how to make the case with your resume, how to help the employer see you as a cultural fit, or how to network your way in a way we were there with the best advice. Phase 2: The advent of Social Media at first we began with embracing Yahoo Groups to manage TBCNJ and our communications but then Social Media through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and others became instrumental to our job search approach and how to leverage these tools both individual and as a networking group became another critical element. Phase 3: Enter the New Way Business is done. It began quietly cloud and bring your own device but Cloud, Mobile have now been joined by Big Data, Social, Robotics, Gamification and Cybersecurity and all under the umbrella of Digital Business, Digital Frameworks and Digital Transformation. The rate and volume of change is reaching new levels daily. Now the way business is being done is changing so radically there are new jobs, different titles, and new position responsibilities plus many “legacy firms†those in business pre-2000 are competing against many who were created post-2005 and from the get go on Cloud with new Digital Business Models. Many of the legacy firms are downsizing and people are lost trying to navigate among new job titles, more hands on responsibilities, flattened organizations and last but not least where is your network with the legacy firms or the new hot post 2005 firms? Everyone has a lot of work to do the quicker they get underway the stronger they will be as they find their niche in the new way business is done.
Frank will take you through these changes and give you a clear path on how to position yourself and your career successfully. More information is available at www.thebreakfastclubnj.com. The meeting is at the Days Hotel Conference Center, 195 Rt. 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. There is a meeting fee of $10 to cover the cost of the hotel conference room.
Monday, August 11th from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: PSG: BioPharm Accountability Group. This group's meeting is a small work group format meant for anyone who wants to work within the BioPharm industry in any job function: R&D, Sales, IT, Accounting, etc. The purpose of the group is to enable people who want to work in the BioPharm industry to have a forum to receive and offer guidance to each other, address challenges specific to the industry, set and report on weekly job seeking goals, and to network. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Monday, August 11th from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Roseanna Ellis, who will give a presentation titled: The Programmed Subconscious Mind. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, August 11th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Joe Fairless, who will give a presentation titled: Supercharge Your Career: Become a Networking Expert. Joe will share the secrets of successful professionals who have remarkably large networks. He's sharing the secrets to their success during this presentation. Learn: 1) The single most important thing you need to have, and practice, before going to a networking event, 2) How to get people to return your messages, and 3) How to stay connected with others. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 12th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Renee Rosenberg, who will give a presentation titled: Are You Branding Yourself Effectively. Renee will discuss the importance of Branding: how to develop a unique, relevant and consistent message about who you are and what you can offer your target employer. Be prepared to find your Brand. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, August 12th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm: The Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) will host a special meeting to discuss your Elevator Speech. Please join us for our usual networking portion at the beginning of the meeting. Get your message and target companies across to the group and make networking more profitable. We will then take the time to give everyone the opportunity to work on their elevator speech and briefly share: Who they are, What they do, What they are looking for, and Their target companies. The goal is to allow members to receive constructive criticism on their elevator speech, and to let those who may have a potential lead, the opportunity to connect. Be sure to bring a friend to join in on this lead generating meeting. For additional information call John Barry at 1-203-270-0051 or [email protected] The meeting is in the St. Rose Knights of Columbus Building, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470. Behind Saint Rose church to the far left. The Knights building has 3 garage doors on the first floor, the meeting room is on the second floor. The entrance is the first door in the front of the building.
Tuesday, August 12th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Janelle Razzino, a recruiter and president of Razzino Associates, who will give a presentation titled: How To Plan, Design and Produce A Great Interview. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email [email protected] The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 13th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 13th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Kristina Leonardi, who will give a presentation titled: Authentic Branding: Letting the Real You Shine in Any Situation. Getting to know and accept who you are, what you have to offer and how you fit into any situation is your key to success, whether you are interviewing for a job, working towards a promotion, starting a new business, or looking to meet new people. Kristina will show you how to get in tune with your unique talents, abilities, strengths and passions and project that image out into the world to create and attract the outcomes you desire in every area of your life. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 13th from 6:45 - 9:30 pm: The Hillsdale Career Resource Ministry Network Group will host Panelists from HR and Hiring Managers from Corporations. Our guest panelists will field your questions on any and all topics related to the job transition process. Please come with all of your toughest questions and prepare for a lively and informative evening. This is an event that you will not want to miss. For additional information, contact: John Carvelli at 1-201-995-7895, [email protected], or Janelle Razzino at 1-201-722-3111, [email protected] The meeting is at St. John The Baptist Church, in the Sheen Room of the Parish Center, at 69 Valley Road, Hillsdale NJ 07642.
Wednesday, August 13th 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/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. The meeting is at St. Luke’s Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Thursday, August 14th from 2:00 - 4:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, who will give a presentation titled: Critique Your Resume. Are your resumes getting you interviews? Are you submitting the same resume for each job posting? Successful job-seekers customize their resume for each position in order to let hiring managers know immediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from a job posting into a Keyword-rich Summary. Participants must bring a current resume and 2 job postings. Pre-registration is required. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkow at [email protected] to enroll and receive additional information. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, August 15th from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host Terrence Seamon, author and career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Life Hacks for Today's Job Hunters. Today's job search is different than ever before, requiring new skills and new attitudes. Anyone in transition can benefit by adapting a set of life hacks, i.e. clever ways to accomplish the difficult and challenging tasks associated with finding your next opportunity. In this talk, Terry will discuss nine such hacks and how you can smoothly integrate them into your search. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, August 15th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Bruce A. Hurwitz, CEO of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, who will give a presentation titled: Conducting an Effective Job Search. Bruce will offer a simple, yet effective, way to conduct an effective job search. Based on his decades' experience as an executive recruiter and career counselor, he will reveal to attendees his secrets to not just finding jobs, but creating jobs, securing job offers, and successfully negotiating employment agreements. The presentation is based on his books, Success! As Employee and Entrepreneur and A Hooker's Guide to Getting a Job: Parables from the Real World of Career Counseling and Executive Recruiting. A raffle will be held amongst attendees, the winner of which will receive the book of their choice. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Saturday, August 16th 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. The meeting is in the Winston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Monday, August 18th from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: PSG: BioPharm Accountability Group. This group's meeting is a small work group format meant for anyone who wants to work within the BioPharm industry in any job function: R&D, Sales, IT, Accounting, etc. The purpose of the group is to enable people who want to work in the BioPharm industry to have a forum to receive and offer guidance to each other, address challenges specific to the industry, set and report on weekly job seeking goals, and to network. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Monday, August 18th from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host a special meeting on Speed Networking. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, August 18th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, who will give a presentation titled: Interview Intervention: The Self-Recruiter Interview Checklist. John will show how to research a job opportunity that you are about to interview for, to fully prepare for interview success, and the right way to follow-up after your interview. The discussion includes: 1) Success is About Preparation, 2) Researching the Company, Job and More... before the Interview, 3) Be Ready to Impress: The Self-Recruiter® INTERVIEW CHECKLIST, and 4) Thank You Notes that Solve Your Problems in Advance. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Monday, August 18th from 6:00 - 8:45 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) will host: Janelle Razzino and Barbara Toscano, who will give a presentation titled: The Mission Statement. Attendees will learn: 1) What is the real position you want to reach for, and 2) How to let the hiring manager know who you are. Additional information is available on WNO’s website at: http://wno.weebly.com. Please register in advance at http://WNO20140818.eventbrite.com. The meeting will be at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520.
Tuesday, August 19th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: The Newtown Career Networking Group will host Abby Kohut (Absolutely Abby) a Career Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Exposing the Hidden Job Market. Tonight, Abby will define the hidden job market, how it came to be, and how to use it to our advantage. She will explain the role of recruiters in the hidden job market, and how best to help them discover and sponsor the best candidate: YOU. Please RSVP at: [email protected] For more information, contact the church at 1-215-968-3861. The meeting is at The Newtown Presbyterian Church, Ettenger Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.
Tuesday, August 19th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Where are the Jobs and How To Find Them. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email [email protected] The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Wednesday, August 20th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 20th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Job Seekers: Keep the Momentum Going. This interactive workshop designed for job seekers who have been looking for work for at least 6 months. Participants can share questions, pool resources, and share collective wisdom. Practice your elevator pitch, rehearse that one tricky interview question, and leave with new ideas to energize your job hunt and keep the momentum going. Pre-registration is required. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkow at [email protected] to enroll and receive additional information. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 20th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Barry Cohen, CUNY Employment Coordinator, who will give a presentation titled: Powerful First Impressions: How to Find and Get the Job You Really Want. Barry will discuss How to Ace Every Job Interview (Even if you are not the best candidate!) He will also discuss hidden techniques and strategies you need to ace that next job interview. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 20th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm: The Westport Public Library will host Melanie Szlucha, a career coach and President of Red Inc., who will give a presentation titled: Five Things You Are Doing Wrong in Your Job Search and How to Fix Them. Melanie will cover areas of the job search that frequently cause the most angst and fear to jobseekers. She will review the most frequently asked questions with practical answers and tips that have stood the test of time. She will address easy ways to customize a resume, what a good cover letter looks like, networking outside the box, sealing the deal in the job interview, and following up without stalking. Additional information is available on the library’s website at: www.westportlibrary.org. The meeting is at the Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.
Wednesday, August 20th 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.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. The meeting is at St. Luke’s Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.
Friday, August 22nd from 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, who will give a presentation titled: Success for the Seasoned Search, The Benefit of Being Overqualified. Many seasoned job seekers find themselves being called overqualified because they have more years of experience than the job description calls for. Learn powerful strategies to overcome your interviewer’s misconceptions about you. It is impossible to BE overqualified unless YOU believe you ARE overqualified. In this seminar, you will learn: 1) How to answer the overqualified question, 2) The real reason why recruiters AND hiring managers are concerned about hiring overqualified applicants, 3) How to change your cover letter and resume if you believe you are overqualified, 4) Seven ways to explain on an interview why being overqualified is an advantage. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to see why Abby is so excited about the resources available there. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Saturday, August 23rd from 8:30 am - 10:30 Noon: The Monmouth Job Search Network Group will host Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, who will give a presentation titled: Success for the Seasoned Search, The Benefit of Being Overqualified. Many seasoned job seekers find themselves being called overqualified because they have more years of experience than the job description calls for. Learn powerful strategies to overcome your interviewer’s misconceptions about you. It is impossible to BE overqualified unless YOU believe you ARE overqualified. In this seminar, you will learn: 1) How to answer the overqualified question, 2) The real reason why recruiters AND hiring managers are concerned about hiring overqualified applicants, 3) How to change your cover letter and resume if you believe you are overqualified, 4) Seven ways to explain on an interview why being overqualified is an advantage. The meeting is at Christ Church, 90 King’s Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748
Monday, August 25th from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: PSG: BioPharm Accountability Group. This group's meeting is a small work group format meant for anyone who wants to work within the BioPharm industry in any job function: R&D, Sales, IT, Accounting, etc. The purpose of the group is to enable people who want to work in the BioPharm industry to have a forum to receive and offer guidance to each other, address challenges specific to the industry, set and report on weekly job seeking goals, and to network. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Monday, August 25th from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Eric Asbeck, who will give a presentation titled: Get Clear About What You Love and Do Well. What would it be like if you had work you loved to do and did really well? Eric will discuss how to clearly identify what you love to do and that you can confidently and credibly deliver. In this action-packed presentation, Eric will demonstrate: 1) The source of the powerful motivation to enthusiastically do what it takes to be successful, 2) How find the inspiration that will have you jumping into action, and 3) How to communicate clearly about what you want to do next. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.
Monday, August 25th from 6:00PM 8:00 pm: The New Jersey North Chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group GPSEG (formerly NJENG) 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 meeting is at the Hamilton Park Hotel, 175 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.
Monday, August 25th from 7:00PM - 9:00 pm: Temple Community Network (TCN) will host an Open Networking Meeting. This is your chance to interact with your fellow TCNers and share the collective wisdom that has made us great! Come prepared with questions and discussion topics for your colleagues, and be ready to offer your advice and perspective on any issue that you want to address. These are always terrific and very interesting meetings, come one, come all. The meeting is at Barnert Temple, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.
Tuesday, August 26th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, 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 Proï¬le, 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 Beneï¬t You in ways that You May Not Realize, 5) Why Your Blog should be Linked to Your LinkedIn Proï¬le, 6) Expert Questions, Answers, Job Listings and More, Right on LinkedIn, and 6) Why Giving and Receiving Recommendations for Your Proï¬le 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.
Tuesday, August 26th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Marty Latman, chairman of the Bergen Chapter of Financial Executive Network Group, who will give a presentation titled: Working the Room for Job Search. When you attend networking or business meetings are you successful in promoting yourself? Are you unsure of the best ways to do this or would you like to improve your technique? Do you leave the meeting feeling that you really accomplished something? If you would like to improve your networking skills and to really get the most out of working the room, you should attend this presentation. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email [email protected] The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Tuesday, August 26th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The New Jersey JobSeekers Group will host, Absolutely Abby, AKA Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, who will give a presentation titled: Success for the Seasoned Search, the Benefit of Being Overqualified. Many seasoned job seekers find themselves being called overqualified because they have more years of experience than the job description calls for. Learn powerful strategies to overcome your interviewer’s misconceptions about you. It is impossible to BE over-qualified unless YOU believe you ARE overqualified. In this seminar, you will learn: 1) How to answer the overqualified question, 2) The real reason why recruiters AND hiring managers are concerned about hiring overqualified applicants, 3) How to change your cover letter and resume if you believe you are overqualified, and 4) Seven ways to explain on an interview why being overqualified is an advantage. The meeting is at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Wednesday, August 27th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, August 27th 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: Why Don't I have a Job Yet? Learn how to assess your job search and know what steps to make it better. A job search involves many moving parts with resumes, a variety of letters to prepare, networking events, keeping up with colleagues and other contacts, as well as different kinds of research and analysis to be done and interviews to prepare for. On top of that we do not always really want to do it and so do not approach it as clearly as we might. Learn how to assess your job search and make your efforts effective. Learn how planning supports success in your campaign. Give yourself support setting goals and targets (and learn the difference). Recognize what is hard and easy for you and incorporate that into your plan. Let your ambition help direct your search. Learn how to see where you are and to adjust your plan where necessary. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, August 28th from 2:00 - 4:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, who will give a presentation titled: Critique Your Resume. Are your resumes getting you interviews? Are you submitting the same resume for each job posting? Successful job-seekers customize their resume for each position in order to let hiring managers know immediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from a job posting into a Keyword-rich Summary. Participants must bring a current resume and 2 job postings. Pre-registration is required. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkow at [email protected] to enroll and receive additional information. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
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. 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/locations/tid/65/calendar 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.
The 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/search-results?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!
Tuesdays, from 9:30AM - 11:30 am. The Willow Grove Job Search Work Team (JSWT), led by Tony Calabrese, a Five O’Clock Club Certified Career Coach, provides an open forum for attendees to discuss their search efforts and other career-related topics that are of common interest to the group. Each week, the group chooses topics that are relevant to their search efforts. Tony facilitates the discussion, while group members provide feedback, support, guidance and advice. For more information, e-mail Tony at [email protected] The meeting is held at Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, in the Kiep Lounge, upper level of the church, at 1361 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076.
Tuesdays, from 8:00AM - 9:30 am. A new Neighbors-helping-Neighbors group just formed in Harrington Park, NJ. The group meets Wednesday mornings. To attend, please register with John Fugazzie, at [email protected] The meetings are at Career Transitions Resources LLC, 88 Semmens Rod, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
Wednesdays, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A New Career Transition Support Group, the Suffern Professional Networking Team, just formed in Suffern, NY. The group meets Wednesday nights. For additional information, please contact: Jeff Getz at: 1-845-893-7265 or [email protected] The meetings are at Christ Episcopal Church, 65 Washington Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901.
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/, or call (973) 783-3442 for additional information.
Thursdays, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. A New Career Transition Support Group just formed in Lambertville, NJ. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. For additional information, contact: Larry Finkelstein, President of Transition Management Associates, Office 1-609-397-3383 or [email protected] The meetings are at Transition Management Associates Office, 120 Swan Street, Lambertville, New Jersey 08530.
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