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| Tuesday 12/17 at 10am ET.. Please join us for our last Career Conversations with Tony webinar of the year. Tony is pleased to present: “Job Search Techniques”. Register now at: jobsearchtips.eventbrite.com. All are welcome. Q & A will follow. Meetings are held on Zoom on alternate Tuesdays at 10am ET, with rare exceptions, and will remain virtual for the foreseeable future.
Sharing is caring, so encourage folks in your network to join us and subscribe to our listserv for occasional announcements and reminders. If you’d like to volunteer or recommend a thought-leader or topic for 2025, or if you have any questions, simply email Tony at: tony@absolutetransitions.com. Look forward to “seeing” you.
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:15 – 8:45pm. Job Seekers of Montclair presents: Handling Your Finances
Our presenter is Bill LaChance, CFP®, EA who will talk about Money Saving Strategies during a Career Transition: Health Insurance, Taxes, Etc…. We meet at the Assembly Hall of St. Luke’s Church on 73 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair. Check our website, https://jobseekersofmontclair.org, for directions and additional information. The entrance faces S. Fullerton Ave. The event will also be available online. Click here to Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 869 6416 8449 Passcode: 005505 One tap mobile +13052241968,,86964168449#,,,, *005505 For phone only dial 929 436 2866 and enter ID + passcode.
Thursday, December 19, 2024, 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST, JVS Job Seekers Virtual Workshop, Get Your Resume Seen – Beat the Are you applying for jobs online through job sites such as LinkedIn, Indeed, etc. and not getting results? You have applied to so many jobs and haven’t received any interviews? Why? One of the reasons could be that your resume is not successfully passing through the ATS (Applicant Tracking System) that most platforms use. In this webinar guest speaker Amy Geffen will discuss: · Learn how to use key words and phrases in your resume and cover letter. · Learn how to network your way into the company. · Use an app to obtain 85-90% match between your resume and the job description. There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. ATS! GUEST SPEAKER Amy Geffen, PhD THIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. TO REGISTER TO ATTEND, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Friday, December 20·9:45am – 12:00pm, PSG of Mercer County, Annual PSG Holiday BYO Party The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542 Join us for a fun, free session to catch up with members and group leaders. Please feel free to bring your favorite holiday treat to share with others. BYO is optional!
2025 Transition Support Meetings
Friday, January 3, 2025·9:45am – 12:00pm, PSG Mercer County, David Schuchman – 5 Tips to Overcome Legal Discrimination The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542 To discriminate against someone means to treat that person differently or less favorably for some reason. Employment discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, physical disability, and several other reasons. However, employers do have and use legal reasons to exclude some job applicants. In this program, we will discuss what are the legal reasons that employers use to discriminate against some candidates. And we’ll discuss & identify 5 tips to overcome those. FYI, these tips can also mitigate some illegal discrimination. All PSG of Mercer County meetings are in-person only without streaming or recording. No Signup or Registration Required
Friday, January 10, 2025⋅9:45am – 12:00pm, PSG Mercer County Joyce Heckman – Hiring: The View from HR The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542 As a job seeker, you submit your application through the company’s portal and receive a standard confirmation that your application is under review by the Talent Acquisition Team. Then, often, the waiting begins… and the silence can feel endless. This presentation will offer valuable insights into how Talent Acquisition teams typically operate and provide practical tips to help you navigate the hiring process. Mercer County PSG Events Created by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.com Public All PSG of Mercer County meetings are in-person only without streaming or recording. No Signup or Registration Required |
Saturday 1/11 at 9:30 am, The Breakfast Club NJ
Please share this with other groups you may be in. Join us on Meetup.com at: http://www.meetup.com/The-Breakfast-Club-NJ/ to RSVP for the meeting.
Presentation: Could your position be replaced by an “Intelligent Agent”?
You might not be familiar with Intelligent Agents yet, but they are set to become pivotal in the AI landscape. Intelligent agents represent the next phase in AI and GenAI capabilities, moving beyond question/generation responses to executing tasks traditionally performed by HUMANS. From a career standpoint, expect to engage with Intelligent Agents regularly – including job searches, employee onboarding/offboarding and business workflows.
Up to now, the focus in AI for job seekers has primarily been focused on ChatGPT for creating cover letters, resumes, and preparing for interviews. However, the reality is stark: even if ChatGPT helps you land an interview, without the necessary AI competencies (or mastery) you won’t secure the job.
As such, Intelligent Agents is the focus for George’s BRAND NEW 2025 presentation. In this presentation George will:
- Illuminate foundational truths specific to Intelligent Agent adoption
- Provide an overview of Intelligent Agents – and how they differ from ChatGPT
- Examine several real-world Intelligent Agents – and potential implementations in Job centric Agents
- Explore 2 “Employer Hiring Systems” – focused on driving automation throughout the hiring process
- Provide actionable steps for how to “Keep Pace” with AI / Intelligent Agents going forward
About the Speaker: George Pace is an IT technology leader, focusing on how to extractbusiness value from the latest technologies. He focuses on how companies AND individuals can “Keep Pace” with Artificial Intelligence. George shares his AI/GenAI journey LIVE every Sunday morning at 9:00AM EST – and his large history of previous “disruptive videos” is on his YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/keeppace) – so please visit AND subscribe!
George holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Seton Hall University and an MBA from the Rutgers Business School
Presentation: 9:30 -10:30am
Facilitated Networking: 10:30 – 11:30am
- Location: Conference Center of the East Brunswick Public Library
- Address: 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ
- Fee: $10 will be collected at the door to pay for the cost of the room.
Note: Time & Location Change – our meetings will now begin promptly at 9:30am (doors open 9am please come early to enjoy some extra networking time and get settled in.
There is ample parking both in primary lot directly in front of library’s main entrance and a second lot to the side of the library facility, but you must enter through libraries front doors to gain access to the conference center which is to the left rear of the facility after entering.
Where: Conference Center of the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ
Fee: $10 cash only will be collected at the door to pay for the cost of the room
Why: Join one of the premier and longest running networking groups in New Jersey, founded in 2001 to help you with your career search
Register at: https://www.meetup.com/the-breakfast-club-nj/events/297707709/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events
There is ample parking both in primary lot directly in front of library’s main entrance and a second lot to the side of the library facility, but you must enter through libraries front doors to gain access to the conference center which is to the left rear of the facility after entering.
Please share this with other groups you may be in. Join us on Meetup.com at: https://www.meetup.com/The-Breakfast-Club-NJ/ to RSVP for the meeting.
Friday, January 17, 2025·9:45am – 12:00pm, PSG Mercer County, Cathy Kreyche – Using Stress to Your Advantage
The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542
Stress can be a positive — when it leads you to develop resiliency and strength, make positive change, and cultivate a creative to problems. Job loss is a stressful event that often leads to feelings of loss and self-doubt. This presentation will provide ways to use that stress to your advantage by taking action to change both your attitude and your circumstances.
All PSG of Mercer County meetings are in-person only without streaming or recording.
No Signup or Registration Required
Friday, January 24, 2025⋅9:45am – 12:00pm, PSG Mercer County,
Rod Colon – The CEO of Me: Leveraging Gemini & LinkedIn for a Targeted Job Search
Weekly on Friday
The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542
The CEO of Me: Leveraging Gemini AI & LinkedIn for a Targeted Job Search
In this interactive workshop, Rod Colon will demonstrate how to harness the power of Gemini and LinkedIn to refine your job search strategy. You’ll learn how to:
- Identify Ideal Companies: Use Gemini to analyze industry trends, company culture, and job openings to pinpoint organizations that align with your career goals.
- Connect with Influential People: Leverage LinkedIn’s advanced search features and Gemini’s insights to discover key decision-makers and industry experts.
- Craft Compelling Job Applications: Utilize Gemini to generate persuasive cover letters and tailor your resume to specific job requirements.
- Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile: Learn how to create a professional profile that attracts recruiters and highlights your unique skills and experiences.
- Network Effectively: Discover strategies for building meaningful relationships with industry professionals through LinkedIn and other platforms.
- Prepare for Interviews: Practice common interview questions and receive personalized feedback using Gemini’s AI-powered coaching tools.
Join us for an engaging and informative session that will equip you with the tools and knowledge to take control of your job search and land your dream job.
All PSG of Mercer County meetings are in-person only without streaming or recording.
No Signup or Registration Required
Recurring MeetingsWhen: Weekly, Sundays from 9:00 – 9:30 am
What: Keeppace with George Pace – What you should know about the latest IT and AI
Where: Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/keeppace
More Information: Leading Technology speaker, Researcher / IT strategist /Enterprise Architecture / Cloud / Open Source / Kubernetes / Microservices / Docker / DevOps / Video / Social Networking / Application Rationalization
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeppace
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keeppace
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keeppace
Do you find it hard to “Keep Pace” with the never-ending stream of AI articles you encounter daily? Wouldn’t it be nice to get professional insight into those topics, so you can be prepared for how AI will impact YOU and YOUR CAREER?
That is the driver behind my weekly LIVE Webinar (30 Minutes EVERY Sunday at 9AM EST), where George provides his insights to interesting AI advances AND the changes it will drive.
When: Weekly, Mondays from 9:00 – 10:30 am
What: The Ramsey Job Search
Where: Please contact Beth Berkenfeld at bberk2@optonline.net or 201-797-4342 if interested in joining the group.
More Information: Work Team meets every Monday morning. Networking starts from 9 to 9:30am and the meeting starts at 9:30 to 10:30 while virtual. Members hold each other accountable at weekly (virtual) meetings for conducting a job search in earnest. Historically, the team has enjoyed a very high rate of “landings” by those conducting an active and vigorous job search.
Based on the Lee-Hecht-Harrison model, it’s more of a project management team made up of people committed to helping each other in the job search. By attending regularly and staying focused on key tasks, meetings serve as an advisory panel that knows you and your search and can offer answers to the questions that come up in job hunting.
Help others to help you (especially for the first few meetings) by having a prepared “elevator pitch” to introduce yourself. Jobs open up because there’s a problem to solve or a need to fill.
When:4th Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
What: William Paterson University Alumni Association
Where: Contact Linda Kavan Senior Associate Director of Alumni Relations973.720.3625
EMAIL: kavanl@wpunj.edu
More Information: Join virtually on the. via Zoom for an informative and strategic approach to landing the job you want. We are pleased to launch a series of career workshops to help support you in your career search. Whether you’re in a current job search, considering a career transition or looking to take your career to the next level, these sessions are for you! Over the next 5 months, you’ll have an opportunity to learn the key elements of a job search strategy and a step-by-step approach to landing the job you want. We’ll take the guesswork out of the job search, so you will always know what to do next.
When:Every Wednesday at 9:30 am
What: PSGMC (Professional Services Group Morris County) Via Zoom Online
Where: email Dale at dfavia@optonline.net for Zoom Meeting ID and Password.
More Information: PSGMC presents a virtual meeting each week. They provide relevant speakers to help with your job search, as well as provide a forum to networks. If you would like to attend our meetings, please email Dale at dfavia@optonline.net for Zoom Meeting ID and Password.
When:Every Friday morning at 10:00 am
What: Professional Service Group (PSG) of Mercer County
Where: Princeton Public Library
More Information: The Professional Service Group (PSG) of Mercer County is a community program providing enrichment seminars for professionals in transition who are seeking new employment opportunities or exploring new career paths. Meetings are always free, open to all, and do NOT require you to register in advance. Please check the PSG of Mercer County website Event Calendar for upcoming programs: https://www.psgofmercercounty.org/p/event-calendar.html.
All PSG of Mercer County meetings are in-person only without streaming or recording.
No Signup or Registration Required
When:meets virtually the first and third Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM EST
What: Careers in Transition
Where: Virtual
More Information: Each meeting offers: (1) various speakers and topics related to job search and career development (2) Resume Review.
Read more about us: https://www.christchurchshorthills.org/careers-in-transition/
M EST Friday before each meeting.
When:2nd Saturday of the month, except we skip December and August
What: Penn State Great Valley Presents My Career Transitions My Career Transitions
Where: Penn State Great Valley campus in Malvern, PA
More Information:2nd Saturday of the month, except we skip December and August. Penn State Great Valley Presents My Career Transitions My Career Transitions has returned to in-person meetings at the Penn State Great Valley campus in Malvern, PA. Attending in-person allows you to get the most from the meeting by interacting with the speaker My Career Transitions is presented by Penn State Great Valley and our events are sponsored by the Penn State Great Valley Alumni Society. You do not need to have any affiliation with Penn State to attend and benefit from our meetings and speaker. We welcome everyone. * For those outside the greater Philadelphia region or otherwise not able to attend in-person, you will be able to join by Zoom, starting with virtual networking before joining the classroom live. We do not record the meetings for viewing later.All events now start promptly at 10:00 AM and end by 12:15 PM. Please arrive by 10:00 when doors open. We start with the MCT networking session – a fun way to meet people and grow your network by 2-3 people – even before the speaker starts.Note: Registration for all events closes at 12 noon the day prior to the event.
Dress Code: We suggest dressy casual. No one wears suits or ties. The norm is slacks and a collared shirt for men and the equivalent for women.
When: 2nd Saturday of each month
What: The Breakfast Club NJ. In Person Meetings
Where: Conference Center of the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ
Fee: $10 cash only will be collected at the door to pay for the cost of the room
Why: Join one of the premier and longest running networking groups in New Jersey, founded in 2001 to help you with your career search
Website: https://thebreakfastclubnj.com/
Register at: https://www.meetup.com/the-breakfast-club-nj/events/297707709/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events
More Information:Please share this with other groups you may be in. Join us on Meetup.com at: https://www.meetup.com/The-Breakfast-Club-NJ/ to RSVP for the meeting.
Join The Breakfast Club NJ where people of all disciplines: IT, Finance & Accounting, Communications, Human Resources get together with a common focus to assist each other in pursuing new employment opportunities, tackling the challenges of their current positions, and providing a support network to and networking with the volunteers and other attendees that may be able to help you.
The Breakfast Club NJ (TBCNJ) has returned to in person meetings!!! Our meetings will now begin promptly at 9:30am & end 11:30am (The Library doors open 9am please come early to enjoy some extra networking time and get settled in). The presentation will be 930-1030am then facilitated networking 1030-1130am then meeting will conclude but you can follow up on leads in room until noon. The new location is the Conference Center of the East Brunswick Public Library – address is 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ and Directions can be found at https://ilove.ebpl.org at bottom of home page under hours & directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JAudegdMQJX1ktbh8
There is ample parking both in primary lot directly in front of library’s main entrance and a second lot to the side of the library facility, but you must enter through libraries front doors to gain access to the conference center which is to the left rear of the facility after entering
Please help us by extending invites to anyone you know who is in transition. We will be collecting $10 Cash per attendee at door as we must pay to rent the room and are required to have insurance to use the facility. Looking forward to seeing everyone and welcoming you and the new members. No food or drink is allowed in the library as per library rules.
RSVP via Meetup – https://www.meetup.com/home/ By RSVPing on Meetup, we can plan to have appropriate seating, and you will be able to contact other meeting attendees, and they will be able to contact you, as well. Additionally, any meeting changes will be sent out to members who register on Meetup. To receive our job listings, and timely job search and career updates, JOIN our pay it forward group at www.thebreakfastclubnj.com.
When: On Demand – see below
What: Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN)
Where: go to: www.nhnusa.org
More Information: The has now changed its operating model from virtual meetings, face-to-face meeting to a one-on-one mentor/coach model. Our leaders and others who volunteer and are vetted by founder will offer one on one sessions with our membership information and a large amount of resources for NhNUSA may be found at www.nhnusa.org. There is both a registration for members needing help, along with a registration for applying to be a coach/mentor. Please feel free to use the free career resources on this site and join their Linked-In group.
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