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Monday, 1/13, 10:30 a.m., Professional Services Group of Central New Jersey hosts What to Do When You Can’t Do What You Used to Do. It may be that your former job function or industry has changed and requires professional skills you do not have. Or, you cannot keep up with the physical rigors of your old job. In these cases, you may not easily be able to find the job that you have previously done for so long. This program examines why you can’t do what you used to do and discusses ways to leverage your professional expertise in order to move forward in your career. Our speaker, David Schuchman, is an information technology professional with a passion for technology implementation, as well as application design, development, and IT operations. He is also the executive chair and leader of the Professional Service Group of Mercer County, a networking community for professionals in career transition.
PSGCNJ has established a pre-registration system for Zoom meetings. Please click Zoom Registration and register by our 11 p.m. Friday deadline prior to the Monday morning meeting.
Please make sure to save the link you are emailed so you have it for Monday’s meeting.
Please join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from noon-12:30 p.m. for our ‘Ask Maya’ segment with Maya Ollson, career consultant, founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement. Maya facilitates the 30-minute Q&A session to answer your-job search questions.
Please join us on the third Monday of the month from 11:30 a.m. until noon for a segment on the importance of meditation in your job search. The segment is hosted by Victoria Squazzo, a certified Reiki master/teacher, holistic practitioner of Ayurveda and emotion code practitioner.
Victoria has been in private practice since 2014 and completed a Yoga certification in 2022.
January 13 – 6-9 p.m., St. Hubert Job Ministry, Join Us For “Professional Critique” and “Dos and Don’ts of Networking” 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.: “Professional Critique” (In Person):
Receive a personalized evaluation of your professional goals, and develop a customized strategy to expedite your transition into your next professional opportunity:
St. Hubert Ministry Center
729 Grand Canyon
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
7 – 9 p.m.: “Dos and Don’ts of Networking”:
This meeting will be In Person.
This meeting will also be via Zoom.
How do you network more effectively?
Learn strategies to network more effectively, and to optimize your chances of meeting target contacts, whether you’re changing career paths, unemployed or underemployed.
Ken Hajduk, a Core Committee Member of the Saint Hubert Job & Networking Ministry, will provide strategies to optimize the effectiveness of networking. Ken was a teacher who transitioned to association management. He will share very helpful tips for your networking endeavors.
In Person:
St. Hubert Ministry Center
729 Grand Canyon
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
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Monday, January 13th 2025 at 7:30pm,
The Career Management Group at Presentation will have a topic session on: Easy ways to use AI to prepare for Interviews
This will be at the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River, in the Jerusalem Room.
The Career Management Group is here for those who are unemployed, under-employed, looking to enhance their career or considering a career change.
We meet in a welcoming, low-pressure setting. We run Q&A / networking sessions as well as topic sessions on a monthly basis.
Our experienced volunteers are there to provide:
– Support with networking and contacts.
– One-on-one follow-up time for assistance.
All are welcome. You need not have specific questions to attend …you will be hearing a lot of great tips and meeting others too.
If you have concerns or questions at any time, just email presentation.cmm@gmail.com with your name and a brief introduction and we will be happy to assist.
Tuesday, January 14th at a hybrid mode., Our next Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) meeting is on
- Speaker presentation is from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
- Onsite meeting in Newtown, CT is 5:30 to 8:00 pm, with opportunities to mingle with other attendees at 5:30-6:00 and 7:30-8:00.
- Virtual meeting via zoom is 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
- Location and links are below.
Topic: “How to use AI-powered tools to find a job: A step-by-step guide for job seekers; Using it to your Advantage and standing out from the Crowd!”
Guest speaker: Linda VanValkenberg
Description
AI Powered Job Search – Revolutionizing the way we find employment
AI-powered job search tools have become essential for job seekers to efficiently navigate the complexities of recruitment. These tools not only help optimize resumes and cover letters but also offer personalized job recommendations, real-time feedback, and insights into market trends. By leveraging AI, job seekers can stay ahead of the curve, ensuring they are positioned for success in a competitive landscape where the right skills, timing, and strategy are crucial.
ONSITE Location:
Knights of Columbus building at Saint Rose Church
46 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
* Enter the parking lot for Saint Rose Church and drive all the way to the end and make a left turn. Straight ahead you will see a white building with 3 garage doors on the first floor and a meeting room upstairs. The entrance is the door on the left with the Knights of Columbus sign.
Contact Number: 203-270-0051
VIRTUAL Zoom Meeting
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (EDT)
The Tuesday evening NJ JobSeekers group, normally at Trinity Church in Princeton, is moving online for the time being. We will meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays, each month.
Web site: https://sites.google.com/site/njjobseekers/home
Tuesday meeting permalink: https://sites.google.com/site/njjobseekers/hot-link-to-this-weeks-online-meeting
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST, JVS Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop. How to Handle Ghosting During Your Job Search, GUEST SPEAKER Marty Gilbert The job search can be a very frustrating experience, especially when you believe you’re making progress with a terrific prospect, but then, suddenly, things go silent. No phone call, no email, nothing. You have been ghosted.
What should you do? Are you still in the running? Did you do something wrong? Did they lose interest in you? Are they negotiating with another candidate?
Herein lies the issue of being “ghosted” by a potential employer. Statistics indicate that 75% of job applicants say they were ghosted after a positive interview.
It is insensitive. It is unprofessional. It is disappointing. Many job searchers, including those who have completed multiple rounds of interviews, are experiencing this issue.
During this webinar, NSENG Founder/CEO Marty Gilbert will provide you with some insight into specific actions you can take to combat ghosting. Here are some of the subjects he will discuss.
- Why ghosting happens
- How to reduce your chance of being ghosted
- What to do if you suspect you’ve been ghosted
There will be 20 minutes of open networking
with fellow job seekers after the presentation.
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, 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
Monday, 1/20, 10:30 a.m., There is no Professional Services Group of Central New Jersey meeting today in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day.
Tuesday 1/21 at 10am ET, Please join us for our second Career Conversations with Tony webinar when Tony presents: “The Importance of Follow-Up”. Register now at: https://jobfollowup.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. We are booked through March. Be sure to check our 2025 calendar for a list of webinar dates, topics, descriptions, and the registration link, at: bit.ly/careerconversationswithtony2025.
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 April or beyond, or if you have any questions, simply email Tony at: tony@absolutetransitions.com.
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
Monday, 1/27, 10:30 a.m., Professional Services Group of Central New Jersey hosts, Success Stories Are the Backbone of Your Job Search. In this presentation our presenter Paul Cecala offers an interactive session on effectively incorporating accomplishment stories into your resume, cover letter, networking conversations, and interview answers to help you stand out. Paul Cecala is a certified global career development facilitator, work search author, and founder of Cecala Career Consultants. Since 1999, he has assisted over 3,000 job seekers ranging from C-Suite executives to college students. He currently facilitates job seeker networking groups for four different organizations. He has helmed the adult professional education programs for two colleges and a New Jersey Dept. of Labor One-Stop Career Center. Prior to careercoaching, he spent 15 years in corporate aviation sales. He has published a book and numerous articles on career coaching in a variety of publications.
PSGCNJ has established a pre-registration system for Zoom meetings. Please click Zoom Registration and register by our 11 p.m. Friday deadline prior to the Monday morning meeting.
Please make sure to save the link you are emailed so you have it for Monday’s meeting.
Please join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from noon-12:30 p.m. for our ‘Ask Maya’ segment with Maya Ollson, career consultant, founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement. Maya facilitates the 30-minute Q&A session to answer your-job search questions.
Please join us on the third Monday of the month from 11:30 a.m. until noon for a segment on the importance of meditation in your job search. The segment is hosted by Victoria Squazzo, a certified Reiki master/teacher, holistic practitioner of Ayurveda and emotion code practitioner.
Victoria has been in private practice since 2014 and completed a Yoga certification in 2022.
Saturday 2/ at 9:30 am, The Breakfast Club NJ VIRTUAL
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: Interviewing From Strengths by Heather Kay
Details to follow.
Recurring Meetings
When: 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: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
What: Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP)
Where: Knights of Columbus building at Saint Rose Church (hybrid)
46 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
The Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) is a free networking group that gathers monthly to foster connections and provide valuable resources for career growth. Open to professionals from all industries and career stages, our meetings are designed to help attendees expand their networks and gain the tools they need to advance in their careers. We focus on creating mutually beneficial relationships, where members can share ideas, exchange job leads and strengthen their networking abilities.
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: 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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