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Job search networking meetings as of 9-16-2024

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Monday, September 16, 2024, Sam Velu joins the Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey on Monday, 10:30 am to discuss “Unleashing The Power of AI Automation for Job Seekers.” Incorporating AI into the job search process can significantly enhance efficiency, reduce the stress associated with job hunting, and potentially lead to better job matches. Ultimately, this benefits both job seekers and employers. This presentation will expose you to what is available in AI, and briefly introduce you to AI for resume optimization, job matching, interview preparation, skill development recommendations, automated job applications, personalized job alerts, email, cover letter, hiring manager or company research, and stress management.

Sam Velu is an AI enthusiast and evangelist dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence. With a passion for innovation and technology, he specializes in strategizing and advising businesses on how to improve their operational efficiency by leveraging AI. He has a demonstrated history of working in the IT staffing and consulting industry and is skilled in negotiation, coaching, sales, business development, and strategic planning.

PSGCNJ has established a pre-registration system for Zoom meetings. Please visit Zoom Registration and register by our 11 pm. Please make sure to save the link you are emailed so you have it for Monday’s meeting.

Terrence H. Seamon

Career Coach/Leadership Development Consultant

(732) 715-8218 cell

thseamon@yahoo.com

Terrence H. Seamon

Moderator – St. Matthias Employment Ministry

Somerset, NJ 08873

732-715-8218

thseamon@yahoo.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrence-seamon/

 

September 16, 2024, WNO

When registering, DO fill in the questions after Eventbrite tells you “Order Successful!”
This helps us help you, and you help others.

This will be a virtual (online) meeting. Log-in information for the meeting will be sent to the registrants on the afternoon of the meeting.

Agenda:

  • 6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Attendees sign in to the meeting
  • 6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Networking; Breakout Rooms
  • 6:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Announcements
  • 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Presentation – Marty Latman: How to Develop a Powerful and Memorable Elevator Pitch
  • 8:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Final Announcements, Networking

Abstract:

How to Develop a Powerful and Memorable Elevator Pitch

You step into an elevator. After you, a well-dressed person also enters. You recognize the person as the President of the Company you always wanted to work at. The person hits the 7th-floor elevator button and says “hello” to you. Can you tell the President who you are, what do you do, and the benefits companies get from your work and leave a lasting impression before the elevator door opens on the 7th floor? With a well-crafted and practiced elevator pitch, you sure can!

Please join Marty Latman, FENG Co-Chairman, at the September WNO meeting, as he discusses the following things you need to know about an elevator pitch:

  1. What it really is and what its purpose is
  2. What are the basics of the pitch
  3. How you should construct and deliver it

Credentials: Marty Latman, called by many people as the “Best Networker” they know, is a People Helper and Match Maker. He is the Managing Partner of Latman Advisory Services LLC. In addition to providing business consulting services to organizations, he trains, teaches, advises, and supports individuals in different industries with various disciplines and techniques to help them successfully execute their job search campaigns. Marty takes a collaborative approach as he works closely to meet the unique needs and goals of each client.

Marty has been a guest speaker to many networking groups where he has discussed various career development topics including networking, interviewing techniques, and advanced career planning strategies. He has spoken to numerous local and national organizations at their local and National meetings and conferences.

Please be sure to answer the questions that appear AFTER Eventbrite says “Order Successful”!

If you have registered for a previous WNO meeting, when you register this time, you can fill in fields where the information has not changed with “Same”!

A preliminary attendance sheet will be e-mailed to all registered attendees the weekend prior to the meeting. Please do not share or distribute the list out of respect for the privacy of the other attendees. We hope that the list is helpful both for you and for you to help others.

  • Make your evening a success – come prepared!
  • Please ensure you’re attending from a quiet location.
  • Please keep your microphone muted except when speaking.
  • See other best practices.

Find a variety of job transition-related information on the WNO site: http://wno.weebly.com/

 

Job Seekers of Montclair presents Donna Hook with an online workshop: Job Search Techniques on Wednesday, September 18 at 7:30 – 9:00 PM. We will also meet in person at 73 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, to answer your questions and provide helpful materials.

  • Using the Internet
  • Informal Interviewing
  • Directory of Organizations
  • Developing a Plan of Action
  • Other Ideas

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 869 6416 8449

Passcode: 005505

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For phone only dial 929 436 2866 and enter ID + passcode.

Also, if you would like to give back to the community and add experience to your resume, volunteer for Job Seekers of Montclair. Reply to Rachael@jobseekersofmontclair.org for details.

 

You can always find out information about meetings from our website, https://jobseekersofmontclair.org.

 

Tuesday, 9/17/2024 at 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm, Next PATH meeting  We normally have PATH meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month but are delaying the September meeting until 9/17 because of the Presidential Debates.

Our meeting on the 17th will feature Conor Cunneen.  The title of his talk with be “Empower Your Job Search With AI”

.The attached flyer provides more information about Conor and about the evening.

To register for the evening use the following registration link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfu6qqDssGdHzVCBoJx3tHbS5njFfKOxI

Once you register, you will receive a Zoom email with the URL for the meeting.

We look forward to having you there!

Craig D. Ediger

 

Thursday, September 19, 2024, 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST, JVS Job Seekers Virtual Workshop

Maximize Your Chance of Getting THAT Interview

Having a top-notch resume is not the only ingredient you’ll need to open doors to THAT interview you’re dying to get. Understanding how to advance your candidacy is key to winning that great job.

In this presentation you’ll learn:

  • How to increase your chance of being hired by 40% by adding a powerful step and reversing the order of a common job search activity.
  • How to WOW the Hiring Manager by creating and using a document strategically to show the Hiring Manager how well you fit their job.

We will also discuss key interview principles that will help you cultivate a job offer, including:

  • Position yourself well when scheduling the interview with the Hiring Manager.
  • Rotate your mindset and sell them what they’re buying.
  • Show your excitement.
  • Learn how to Ask for the sale to close the deal!

There will be 20 minutes of open networking

with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

GUEST SPEAKER

Maya Ollson

TO REGISTER TO ATTEND, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

 

Friday, September 20, 2024, 9:45 AM – Noon, In-Person Meeting, PSG of Mercer County Meetings

The Princeton Public Library

65 Witherspoon Street

Princeton NJ 08542

Amy Raditz – The Power of In-Person Networking – In Newsroom

https://www.psgofmercercounty.org/p/event-calendar.html

 

September 23 – 6-9 p.m.

Join Us For “Professional Critique” and “Your Elevator Pitch” – 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.: “Your Elevator Pitch”:

(In Person/Via Zoom)

What is your “Elevator Pitch”?

How can this “Elevator Pitch” be used in any setting, and for any job opportunity you are looking for?

How can you reach a larger number of people, and be connected with more potential opportunities, with your “Elevator Pitch”?

This meeting will discuss strategies on how to create your personal “Elevator Pitch”, as well as strategies on how to format it to maximize your chances of being connected to opportunities. This will be a interactive session so be prepared to formulate your “ME Pitch”!

In Person:

St. Hubert Ministry Center

729 Grand Canyon

Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169

Via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88359760676?pwd=Y2t4a2dVbjhqSlBmaDFFSEVaTTVaUT09

Meeting ID: 883 5976 0676

Passcode: 190359

To Join By Phone:

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+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

Meeting ID: 883 5976 0676

Passcode: 190359

*For More Information*:

Contact Us:

Email: sainthubertjobministry@…

Phone: (708) 232-6535

 

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 (EDT), Young Catholic Professionals, Chatham Township NJ Executive Speaker Gene Zennetti. Membership required $36-$84 dollars per year.

Looking for a community with a professional focus grounded in Catholic values? Your 20s and 30s can be a confusing and lonely time, but they don’t have to be. Come and see.

Attend a YCP event and join like-minded, mission-driven peers to find God in all things and seek excellence and joy in every area of your life.

YCP brings together young workers and seasoned business professionals in a variety of programs to foster Catholic identity, encourage community, and inspire action.

The Executive Speaker Series is a free event open to the public in which executives share their career and faith journeys with young professionals, challenging them to “Work in Witness for Christ.”

Attendees enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers and have a chance to socialize before and after the evening’s presentation.

Schedule

  • 7:00 PM – Doors Open + Networking
  • 7:45 PM – President’s Remarks and Prayer
  • 7:50 PM – Executive Speaker Address
  • 8:15 PM – Q + A Session
  • 8:25 PM – Closing + Prayer
  • Networking time after closing

Join us!

Register

Come belong to the nation’s largest young professional Catholic network. Together we’ll learn to live and share our Catholic faith through our daily work. Access member-exclusive events and more!

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church
234 Southern Boulevard
Chatham Township, New Jersey
United States

 

 

Tuesday, October 1st from 5:00 – 6:00 PM (ET), BRANDING AND PERSONAL STYLE WORKSHOP, Ken Farer.

Kate Chatzopoulos (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katechatzopoulos/) will join Charlotte Lee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottealee/), Executive Coach and Founder of Lee Work Wise, and take us on a brand and image journey. Kate will guide us to identify, evaluate and enhance your image personally and professionally:

  1. How does the world see you?
  2. What do you feel when you look in your closet?
  3. How do you want to be remembered when you leave the room?
  4. How should you look for the job you have or want?
  5. Learn about projecting the best you.
  6. And more!

Kate is a financial services and technology executive, image consultant, and executive coach. To learn more about Kate, check out her website: https://katechatz.com/.

 

Register here: https://www.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvcO2urjMuH9TpLHiUq4JvSn4Q9HO46dBv

After registering, a calendar invite with the Zoom meeting information will be sent.

 

 

 

Wed Oct 2nd from 12:00-12:30 pm Central time, NSENG Marty Gilbert,

“Free Webinar on “7 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RESUME”  on The average resume only gets 6-10 seconds of read time so you need to grab interest quickly. Learn a few ideas that could raise your credibility & get you more interviews. Click here or on the graphic below to register. This free session is available to anyone so feel free to share this with your network. LinkedIn will record this live event so if you cannot attend this webinar, use the link to watch the recording later.

View Details & Register Here

 

 

Saturday, October 12, 2024,, 9:30 -11:30 AM – doors open at 9 am for networking. $10 cash fee at the door for room rental and required insurance premium.  Join The Breakfast Club NJ Monthly Meeting with a presentation by “How to Reassess Your Career at Any Age” by Ed Samuel. Sign on instructions at www.thebreakfastclubnj.com. Please share this with other groups you may be in.  Join us on Meetup.com at: https://www.meetup.com/the-breakfast-club-nj/events/302252175 to RSVP for the meeting.  We will be meeting in person. No food or drink allowed, as per library rules.

 

Pre-Recorded Podcasts

In this article, IDC’s Wayne Kurtzman shares survey results on how to increase engagement in virtual meetings

.https://blogs.idc.com/2020/07/06/what-virtual-conferences-still-miss/

This video podcast explores the preferences, experiences, attitudes and behaviors of organizers and attendees of virtual events that have been held in the wake of COVID-19. It also delves into the priorities that organizers, sponsors, and vendors should address to ensure a positive experience for event attendees and how to capitalize of virtual event opportunities.https://www.nypl.org/locations/snfl/yoseloff-business

The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, located at 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016. The library also recorded some of the presentations and they are available 24/7 on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324.

PSG of Mercer County website has now grown to 35 eLearning sites. Many are free, but not all. Check out some of these eLearning sites at:

https://www` .psgofmercercounty.org/p/e-learning-resources.html

 

General Resources

CareerUSA.org

The mission of CareerUSA.org is to provide ONE website where anyone who is unemployed or under-employed, can find everything they need to help with his or her career search that will result in employment.

Any formed group that assists members in educating, coaching, career testing, job lead, networking connections, mentoring, counseling, or support, while providing a safe place for the job seeker, is welcome to be listed on the or CareerUSA.org website.  For more information and a schedule of events go to

https://www.careerusa.org/

 

Recurring Meetings

Sundays from 9:00 – 9:30 am: George Pace, Keeppace with George Pace – 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.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keeppace
But don’t take his word for it. The following link is the complete playlist of over 87 AI episodes (with many more to come).  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keeppace

Please feel free to share this with your networks – because there really aren’t many places to get this type of insight.

And feel free to subscribe to my YouTube Channel !!

 

Monday mornings – The Ramsey Job Search 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 are expected to 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.

Please contact Beth Berkenfeld at bberk2@optonline.net or 201-797-4342 if interested in joining the group.

Alternate Tuesdays, 10 am – Career Conversations with Tony are free webinars for those who are un/underemployed, in/considering a career transition. Sessions are facilitated primarily by longtime group facilitator and Career Coach, Tony Calabrese, of Absolute Transitions, LLC, or an esteemed guest presenter. Login info will be emailed the day prior to the webinar, but registration officially closes at 8am the morning of each webinar. All are welcome. Q & A will follow. Be sure to check our webpage for: dates, topics, presenters, webinar descriptions, and the registration link at: bit.ly/careerconversationswithtony2024. To receive an invite to join our listserv for occasional announcements and reminders, volunteer or recommend a thought-leader or topic, or if you have any questions, please email Tony at: career-conversations-with-tony@groups.io

Every Tuesday 1-2:00pm, before 4/30, Join Ken Lang for his weekly LinkedIn Live! event. Register here at https://www.meetup.com/Weekly-LinkedIn-Lunch-and-Learn/ or you can watch the broadcast live from Ken’s LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/langk

 

The Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) 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 amounts 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.

 

Neighbors-helping Neighbors USA ) www.nhnusa.org) founded on January 27,2011, is supported by an award winning web portal site, LinkedIn group, https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3892534/ Facebook group and a large network of members and volunteer leaders built over the past 12 years.

 

Join William Paterson University Alumni Association virtually on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. 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.

Every Wednesday at 9:30, psgmc (Professional Services Group Morris County) presents a virtual meeting.  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.

Wednesdays – Job Seekers of Montclair is a free, job search training and support group open to all. We have professional speakers on a variety of job search topics including recognizing your accomplishments, developing your resume, networking, interview preparation, and dealing with road blocks.

Job Seekers of Montclair meets every Wednesday in person and on Zoom at 7:30 pm. All meetings are free and open to the public.

Information about the upcoming meeting can be found on our website.

While you are there, you can join our low volume e-mail list where we send announcements of upcoming meetings or helpful information. Just click on Subscribe on the home page.

You may also link to an Internet-friendly version of our schedule from our website.

There is no meeting of Job Seekers this week. The next meeting is in person (with additional Zoom access) on January 3. Join Dr. Mark Arnowitz, adjunct professor at Caldwell University and counselor for life changing events, who will conduct a workshop on Coping with Change.

 

1st and 3rd Thursday of the month The Northwest New Jersey Career Club (NWNJCC) led by Nancy Mackowiak, will conduct an ONLINE ZOOM Meeting regarding current job search issues and challenges. This group previously met at the Mount Olive Public Library. To join the meeting, join the Facebook group ‘Northwest New Jersey Career Club’ and a Zoom invitation will be sent to you, a day before the meeting.

Free Computer Classes at Neptune Public Library. Registration required:

Thursday, June 29 5:30p-7:30p [PowerPoint]

The basics class is discontinued and being done on an individual basis through diagnostic testing modules.

To register, contact:

Laura Myers

Neptune Public Library

732.775.8241

 

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. PSG of Mercer County meets each Friday morning at 10:00am. 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.

 

Careers in Transition meets virtually the first and third Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM EST except for July 6, 2024. 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/

To ensure the security of our virtual meetings, invitations will be emailed directly only to members who register for the meeting.  Registration will be open until 5PM EST Friday before each meeting.

Link to sign up: : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3muBCmK-py-OMQH9RI8ne-TTlng6uwhJBHy-qtFCxGM0PgA/viewform

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 and networking with the volunteers and other attendees that may be able to help you.  * 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.

Monthly schedule: 2nd Saturday of the month, except we skip December and August. See below.

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.

 

 

 

 

Job search networking group meetings as of 9-9-24

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 September 9 – 6-9 p.m, St Hubert Job Ministry

Join Us For “Professional Critique” and “You Asked and Here’s Our Response: Q&A Discussion” -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.: “You Asked and Here’s Our Response: Q&A Discussion”: 

(In Person/Via Zoom)

How does a company ensure long-term job security for its employees?

What is the reason behind layoffs or downsizing, and why?

How often does a company go through reorganizations or restructuring? What is the impact on its employees?

Learn the answers to one of LinkedIn’s most popular questions, in 2024, about the job search, job security. Our HR professionals provide their perspective and answer your questions about these topics.

In Person:

St. Hubert Ministry Center

729 Grand Canyon

Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169

 Via Zoom:

 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88359760676?pwd=Y2t4a2dVbjhqSlBmaDFFSEVaTTVaUT09

 Meeting ID: 883 5976 0676

 Passcode: 190359

To Join By Phone:

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Meeting ID: 883 5976 0676 

Passcode: 190359

*For More Information*:

Contact Us:

Email: sainthubertjobministry@…

Phone: (708) 232-6535

 

Monday, September 9th, 2024, 5 PM PT | 6 PM MT | 7 PM CT | 8 PM ET, Absolutely Abbey.

Monday is Wonderful Weirdos Day! Yes, you read that right—Monday is the day we celebrate all the quirky, unique, and wonderfully weird qualities that make you, YOU! In the job search world, these distinctive traits can often be the very things that set you apart and help you land the role of your dreams. Remember, employers aren’t just looking for someone to fit in; they’re searching for someone who stands out! Join me on our 116th Career Wake Up Call on September 9th to explore how embracing your uniqueness can become your superpower in the job market.

Being “weird” isn’t just okay—it’s essential. Whether it’s a unique hobby, an unconventional career path, or an outside-the-box way of thinking, the things that make you different are the very things that make you valuable. You need to highlight these traits on your resume, in interviews, and on LinkedIn, turning what might seem like quirks into qualities that will captivate hiring managers. After all, it’s not about fitting into a mold; it’s about breaking it and showing the world what makes you exceptional.

So, mark your calendar for September 9th and join me as we celebrate Wonderful Weirdos Day by embracing our individuality and learning how to let our true selves shine in every step of our job search. Turn your wonderful weirdness into a winning strategy!

Looking forward to seeing you on the call!

Career Wake Up Call #116

Monday, September 9th, 2024

5 PM PT | 6 PM MT | 7 PM CT | 8 PM ET

 

Please bring your best job search questions to the call.

Join via Zoom

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Meeting ID: 885 8272 5564

Passcode: 684951

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Looking forward to seeing you on the call!

Regards,

Absolutely Abby

 

Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) meeting on Tuesday, September 10 – Power of Connection                                          

This is a free network group, for people looking for new opportunities or interested in professional development.

You are cordially invited to our next Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) meeting on Tuesday, September 10  on-site (location below) from 5:30 – 8 pm EST and via zoom (see link below)  6 – 7:30 pm  EST.

Our guest speaker, Rich Kuepper,  will present on “Power of Connection”  See below for details.

To receive an NFP Evite email on information on the upcoming NFP meeting, please e-mail john@itechcp.com

NFP is where people meet to expand their network connections, as well as learn the tools needed to advance their careers. Business professionals from all industries and career levels are welcome to attend our monthly meetings.

Our philosophy is to build reciprocal relationships where business professionals can exchange ideas, job leads, and build networking skills. 

We usually have a guest speaker discuss a topic of interest for business professionals.

Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Starting  May 14 we have returned to onsite meetings  in Newtown from 5:30 – 8 pm  as well as on Zoom from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.

Networking from 5:30-6:00pm with a speaker presentation from 6:00pm to 7:30. Networking until 8 pm.

Location: The Knights of Columbus building at Saint Rose in Newtown CT, located at 46 Church Hill Road; behind Saint Rose church to the far left.

Please go in the entrance for Saint Rose church  and drive in back of the church  to the far left. 

The building has 3 garage doors on the first floor with the meeting room upstairs.

The entrance is the door on the left front of the building. 

 Contact Number: 203-270-0051

***Attendance to NFP meetings remains free

Topic: Power of Connection

Overview: In an era of digital transformation and remote work, the power of personal connection has never been more essential. This talk will introduce the “Connection Nexus Framework™” – a guide for building meaningful connections that can help you navigate your career transition effectively. Whether you’re shifting industries, roles, or exploring new opportunities, understanding how to foster authentic connections is key to boosting your confidence, expanding your network, and finding your next path.

 The Connection Nexus Framework also supports personal wellbeing during times of change. As you manage the challenges of transition, social connections play a vital role in building resilience, maintaining a positive outlook, and staying productive on your journey.

Guest speaker: Rich Kuepper

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024 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

 

 

Wednesday, September 11, 7:30 – 9:00pm. Job Seekers of Montclair offers a Practical Interview Workshop. We want to help you succeed in your job interview by giving you a chance to practice with valuable feedback. Carol Anderson will provide one-on-one help this Wednesday at the Assembly Hall of St. Luke’s Church on 73 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair. Entrance is on the west side of the church, facing S. Fullerton. Light refreshments will be served. Check our website, https://jobseekersofmontclair.org, for directions and additional information about preparing for interviews. Bring your resume.

NOTE: There are 8 steps up to the door. If this would be a problem for you, or you live far away, we offer an online way to attend the meeting.

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September 12, 2024 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Next NJSENG meeting Our speakers will be Maggie Pazzian and Mike Palestina. They will discuss “ Mindsets of Successful People”.

Please reserve your seat by emailing me at MartyLatman@gmail.com. Include in the email Subject Line – “Reserve My Seat for 9-12-24 NJSENG Meeting”. Below is further information on the presentation.

Whether your gainfully employed or currently in transition, navigating the environment, culture, and climate within an organization has become more challenging in part due to various return to office policies. 

Please join us for this highly interactive discussion designed to help the participants raise their self-awareness and position themselves to consider modifying long held perspectives on their career objectives.

Maggie Pazian is an internationally accredited specialist in the science of nonverbal communication, behavior, and emotion.  She has more than fifteen years of experience coaching and training others in the skills of accurately perceiving and interpreting emotional information. Maggie is passionate about approaching issues with an emotional intelligence framework and practical application of scientific tools and techniques that help leaders modify behaviors and elevate not only their leadership, but also their well-being.  She coaches clients in the process of discovering default tendencies, beliefs, and perceptions, and becoming more conscious of how these guide decisions and actions. By introducing choice into an automatic process, clients can consistently choose how to respond to their environment, in turn becoming more aware and connected, and achieving the results that drive business and personal success.

 Mike Palestina has 20+ years of experience as an Executive Coach along with more than 20 years of Fortune 250 business leadership experience (in a variety of non-HR related functional areas including Marketing and Business Development, Client Implementation and Services, IT, Project Management, and Operations). This practical experience combined with 1,000+ hours of accredited training in coaching, emotional awareness, and verbal and non-verbal communications, provide him with a real-world appreciation of the challenges senior leaders face throughout their careers and within their organizations.

 Please reserve your seat by emailing me at MartyLatman@gmail.com. Include in the email Subject Line – “Reserve My Seat for 9-12-24 NJSENG Meeting”.

 

I look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

 

Marty Latman

MartyLatman@gmail.com

Saturday September 14, 2024,, 9:30 -11:30 AM – doors open at 9 am for networking. $10 cash fee at the door for room rental and required insurance premium.  Join The Breakfast Club NJ Monthly Meeting with a presentation by Sam Velu – “Unleashing the Power of AI Automation for Job Seekers”. Sign on  instructions at www.thebreakfastclubnj.com. Please share this with other groups you may be in.  Join us on Meetup.com at: https://www.meetup.com/the-breakfast-club-nj/events/302252157/ to RSVP for the meeting.  We will be meeting in person. No food or drink allowed, as per library rules.

Wed Oct 2nd from 12:00-12:30 pm Central time, NSENG Marty Gilbert,

“Free Webinar on “7 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RESUME”  on The average resume only gets 6-10 seconds of read time so you need to grab interest quickly . Learn a few ideas that could raise your credibility & get you more interviews. Click here or on the graphic below to register. This free session is available to anyone so feel free to share this with your network. LinkedIn will record this live event so if you cannot attend this webinar, use the link to watch the recording later.

View Details & Register Here

Pre-Recorded Podcasts

In this article, IDC’s Wayne Kurtzman shares survey results on how to increase engagement in virtual meetings

.https://blogs.idc.com/2020/07/06/what-virtual-conferences-still-miss/

 This video podcast explores the preferences, experiences, attitudes and behaviors of organizers and attendees of virtual events that have been held in the wake of COVID-19. It also delves into the priorities that organizers, sponsors, and vendors should address to ensure a positive experience for event attendees and how to capitalize of virtual event opportunities.https://www.nypl.org/locations/snfl/yoseloff-business

The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, located at 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016. The library also recorded some of the presentations and they are available 24/7 on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324.

 PSG of Mercer County website has now grown to 35 eLearning sites. Many are free, but not all. Check out some of these eLearning sites at:

https://www` .psgofmercercounty.org/p/e-learning-resources.html

 

General Resources

 CareerUSA.org

The mission of CareerUSA.org is to provide ONE website where anyone who is unemployed or under-employed, can find everything they need to help with his or her career search that will result in employment.

Any formed group that assists members in educating, coaching, career testing, job lead, networking connections, mentoring, counseling, or support, while providing a safe place for the job seeker, is welcome to be listed on the or CareerUSA.org website.  For more information and a schedule of events go to 

https://www.careerusa.org/ 

 Recurring Meetings

Sundays from 9:00 – 9:30 am: George Pace, Keeppace with George Pace – 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.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keeppace
But don’t take his word for it. The following link is the complete playlist of over 87 AI episodes (with many more to come).  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keeppace

 Please feel free to share this with your networks – because there really aren’t many places to get this type of insight.

And feel free to subscribe to my YouTube Channel !!

 

Monday mornings – The Ramsey Job Search 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 are expected to 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.

Please contact Beth Berkenfeld at bberk2@optonline.net or 201-797-4342 if interested in joining the group.

Alternate Tuesdays, 10 am – Career Conversations with Tony are free webinars for those who are un/underemployed, in/considering a career transition. Sessions are facilitated primarily by longtime group facilitator and Career Coach, Tony Calabrese, of Absolute Transitions, LLC, or an esteemed guest presenter. Login info will be emailed the day prior to the webinar, but registration officially closes at 8am the morning of each webinar. All are welcome. Q & A will follow. Be sure to check our webpage for: dates, topics, presenters, webinar descriptions, and the registration link at: bit.ly/careerconversationswithtony2024. To receive an invite to join our listserv for occasional announcements and reminders, volunteer or recommend a thought-leader or topic, or if you have any questions, please email Tony at: career-conversations-with-tony@groups.io

Every Tuesday 1-2:00pm, before 4/30, Join Ken Lang for his weekly LinkedIn Live! event. Register here at https://www.meetup.com/Weekly-LinkedIn-Lunch-and-Learn/ or you can watch the broadcast live from Ken’s LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/langk 

 

The Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) 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 amounts 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.  

 

Neighbors-helping Neighbors USA ) www.nhnusa.org) founded on January 27,2011, is supported by an award winning web portal site, LinkedIn group, https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3892534/ Facebook group and a large network of members and volunteer leaders built over the past 12 years.

 

Join William Paterson University Alumni Association virtually on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. 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. 

 Every Wednesday at 9:30, psgmc (Professional Services Group Morris County) presents a virtual meeting.  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.

Wednesdays – Job Seekers of Montclair is a free, job search training and support group open to all. We have professional speakers on a variety of job search topics including recognizing your accomplishments, developing your resume, networking, interview preparation, and dealing with road blocks.

Job Seekers of Montclair meets every Wednesday in person and on Zoom at 7:30 pm. All meetings are free and open to the public.

Information about the upcoming meeting can be found on our website.

While you are there, you can join our low volume e-mail list where we send announcements of upcoming meetings or helpful information. Just click on Subscribe on the home page.

You may also link to an Internet-friendly version of our schedule from our website. 

There is no meeting of Job Seekers this week. The next meeting is in person (with additional Zoom access) on January 3. Join Dr. Mark Arnowitz, adjunct professor at Caldwell University and counselor for life changing events, who will conduct a workshop on Coping with Change.

 

1st and 3rd Thursday of the month The Northwest New Jersey Career Club (NWNJCC) led by Nancy Mackowiak, will conduct an ONLINE ZOOM Meeting regarding current job search issues and challenges. This group previously met at the Mount Olive Public Library. To join the meeting, join the Facebook group ‘Northwest New Jersey Career Club’ and a Zoom invitation will be sent to you, a day before the meeting.

Free Computer Classes at Neptune Public Library. Registration required:

Thursday, June 29 5:30p-7:30p [PowerPoint]

 The basics class is discontinued and being done on an individual basis through diagnostic testing modules.

 To register, contact:

 Laura Myers

Neptune Public Library

732.775.8241

 

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. PSG of Mercer County meets each Friday morning at 10:00am. 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.

 

Careers in Transition meets virtually the first and third Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM EST except for July 6, 2024. 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/

To ensure the security of our virtual meetings, invitations will be emailed directly only to members who register for the meeting.  Registration will be open until 5PM EST Friday before each meeting.

Link to sign up: : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3muBCmK-py-OMQH9RI8ne-TTlng6uwhJBHy-qtFCxGM0PgA/viewform

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 and networking with the volunteers and other attendees that may be able to help you.  * 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.

Monthly schedule: 2nd Saturday of the month, except we skip December and August. See below. 

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.

 Recurring Meetings

Sundays from 9:00 – 9:30 am: George Pace, Keeppace with George Pace – 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.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keeppace
But don’t take his word for it. The following link is the complete playlist of over 87 AI episodes (with many more to come).  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keeppace

 Please feel free to share this with your networks – because there really aren’t many places to get this type of insight.

And feel free to subscribe to my YouTube Channel !!

 

Monday mornings – The Ramsey Job Search 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 are expected to 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.

Please contact Beth Berkenfeld at bberk2@optonline.net or 201-797-4342 if interested in joining the group.

Alternate Tuesdays, 10 am – Career Conversations with Tony are free webinars for those who are un/underemployed, in/considering a career transition. Sessions are facilitated primarily by longtime group facilitator and Career Coach, Tony Calabrese, of Absolute Transitions, LLC, or an esteemed guest presenter. Login info will be emailed the day prior to the webinar, but registration officially closes at 8am the morning of each webinar. All are welcome. Q & A will follow. Be sure to check our webpage for: dates, topics, presenters, webinar descriptions, and the registration link at: bit.ly/careerconversationswithtony2024. To receive an invite to join our listserv for occasional announcements and reminders, volunteer or recommend a thought-leader or topic, or if you have any questions, please email Tony at: career-conversations-with-tony@groups.io

Every Tuesday 1-2:00pm, before 4/30, Join Ken Lang for his weekly LinkedIn Live! event. Register here at https://www.meetup.com/Weekly-LinkedIn-Lunch-and-Learn/ or you can watch the broadcast live from Ken’s LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/langk 

 

The Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) 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 amounts 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.  

 

Neighbors-helping Neighbors USA ) www.nhnusa.org) founded on January 27,2011, is supported by an award winning web portal site, LinkedIn group, https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3892534/ Facebook group and a large network of members and volunteer leaders built over the past 12 years.

 

Join William Paterson University Alumni Association virtually on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. 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. 

 Every Wednesday at 9:30, psgmc (Professional Services Group Morris County) presents a virtual meeting.  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.

Wednesdays – Job Seekers of Montclair is a free, job search training and support group open to all. We have professional speakers on a variety of job search topics including recognizing your accomplishments, developing your resume, networking, interview preparation, and dealing with road blocks.

Job Seekers of Montclair meets every Wednesday in person and on Zoom at 7:30 pm. All meetings are free and open to the public.

Information about the upcoming meeting can be found on our website.

While you are there, you can join our low volume e-mail list where we send announcements of upcoming meetings or helpful information. Just click on Subscribe on the home page.

You may also link to an Internet-friendly version of our schedule from our website. 

There is no meeting of Job Seekers this week. The next meeting is in person (with additional Zoom access) on January 3. Join Dr. Mark Arnowitz, adjunct professor at Caldwell University and counselor for life changing events, who will conduct a workshop on Coping with Change.

 

1st and 3rd Thursday of the month The Northwest New Jersey Career Club (NWNJCC) led by Nancy Mackowiak, will conduct an ONLINE ZOOM Meeting regarding current job search issues and challenges. This group previously met at the Mount Olive Public Library. To join the meeting, join the Facebook group ‘Northwest New Jersey Career Club’ and a Zoom invitation will be sent to you, a day before the meeting.

Free Computer Classes at Neptune Public Library. Registration required:

Thursday, June 29 5:30p-7:30p [PowerPoint]

 The basics class is discontinued and being done on an individual basis through diagnostic testing modules.

 To register, contact:

 Laura Myers

Neptune Public Library

732.775.8241

 

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. PSG of Mercer County meets each Friday morning at 10:00am. 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.

 

Careers in Transition meets virtually the first and third Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM EST except for July 6, 2024. 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/

To ensure the security of our virtual meetings, invitations will be emailed directly only to members who register for the meeting.  Registration will be open until 5PM EST Friday before each meeting.

Link to sign up: : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3muBCmK-py-OMQH9RI8ne-TTlng6uwhJBHy-qtFCxGM0PgA/viewform

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 and networking with the volunteers and other attendees that may be able to help you.  * 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.

Monthly schedule: 2nd Saturday of the month, except we skip December and August. See below. 

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.

 

 

 

 

Job search networking group meetings as of 9-3-2024

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Wednesday, September 4, 7:15 PM- 9 PM. Job Seekers of Montclair offers a Practical Interview Workshop. Spend the evening with Carol Anderson practicing answers to interview questions. Get helpful feedback. Carol is the retired Director of Career Development and Placement at the Milano School of Policy, Management, and the Environment. Have your resume and a job description handy.

 

We will be meeting in person at St Lukes Church Assembly Hall, 73 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. The entrance is on the west side of the church, facing S. Fullerton.

NOTE: There are 8 steps up to the door. If this would be a problem for you, or you live far away, we offer an online way to attend the meeting.

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.

Feel free to share this email with your contacts. Better yet, bring a friend with you!

 

Thursday, September 5, 2024, JVS Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop

10:00 am to 11:30 am EST

Are you feeling overwhelmed with your job search? Not sure what to do next and having difficulty staying motivated?

One of the most effective methods to overcome these feelings is to get organized, stop overthinking and procrastinating, and start doing.

In this webinar, Paul Cecala will discuss the various strategies for a successful job search with an emphasis on utilizing a series of worksheets to help you take control of your job search.

Paul will discuss a series of milestones to accomplish in a job search and practical worksheets that guide the job seeker through the process of securing a job.

Topics will include:

  • Work search preparation phase
  • Branding materials
  • Active work search and interview phase

GUEST SPEAKER

Paul Cecala

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.

 

 September 9 – 6-9 p.m, St Hubert Job Ministry

Join Us For “Professional Critique” and “You Asked and Here’s Our Response: Q&A Discussion” -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.: “You Asked and Here’s Our Response: Q&A Discussion”: 

(In Person/Via Zoom)

How does a company ensure long-term job security for its employees?

What is the reason behind layoffs or downsizing, and why?

How often does a company go through reorganizations or restructuring? What is the impact on its employees?

Learn the answers to one of LinkedIn’s most popular questions, in 2024, about the job search, job security. Our HR professionals provide their perspective and answer your questions about these topics.

In Person:

St. Hubert Ministry Center

729 Grand Canyon

Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169

 Via Zoom:

 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88359760676?pwd=Y2t4a2dVbjhqSlBmaDFFSEVaTTVaUT09

 Meeting ID: 883 5976 0676

 Passcode: 190359

To Join By Phone:

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September 12, 2024 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Next NJSENG meeting Our speakers will be Maggie Pazzian and Mike Palestina. They will discuss “ Mindsets of Successful People”.

Please reserve your seat by emailing me at MartyLatman@gmail.com. Include in the email Subject Line – “Reserve My Seat for 9-12-24 NJSENG Meeting”. Below is further information on the presentation.

Whether you are gainfully employed or currently in transition, navigating the environment, culture, and climate within an organization has become more challenging in part due to various return-to-office policies. 

Please join us for this highly interactive discussion designed to help the participants raise their self-awareness and position themselves to consider modifying long-held perspectives on their career objectives.

Maggie Pazian is an internationally accredited specialist in the science of nonverbal communication, behavior, and emotion.  She has more than fifteen years of experience coaching and training others in the skills of accurately perceiving and interpreting emotional information. Maggie is passionate about approaching issues with an emotional intelligence framework and practical application of scientific tools and techniques that help leaders modify behaviors and elevate not only their leadership but also their well-being.  She coaches clients in the process of discovering default tendencies, beliefs, and perceptions and becoming more conscious of how these guide decisions and actions. By introducing choice into an automatic process, clients can consistently choose how to respond to their environment, in turn becoming more aware and connected, and achieving the results that drive business and personal success.

 

Mike Palestina has 20+ years of experience as an Executive Coach along with more than 20 years of Fortune 250 business leadership experience (in a variety of non-HR related functional areas including Marketing and Business Development, Client Implementation and Services, IT, Project Management, and Operations). This practical experience combined with 1,000+ hours of accredited training in coaching, emotional awareness, and verbal and non-verbal communication, provides him with a real-world appreciation of the challenges senior leaders face throughout their careers and within their organizations.

 

Please reserve your seat by emailing me at MartyLatman@gmail.com. Include in the email Subject Line – “Reserve My Seat for 9-12-24 NJSENG Meeting”.

 

I look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

 

Marty Latman

MartyLatman@gmail.com

Saturday, September 14, 2024,, 9:30 -10:30 AM – doors open at 9 am for networking. $10 cash fee at the door for room rental and required insurance premium.  Join The Breakfast Club NJ Monthly Meeting with a presentation by Sam Velu – “Unleashing the Power of AI Automation for Job Seekers”. Sign on instructions at www.thebreakfastclubnj.com. Please share this with other groups you may be in.  Join us on Meetup.com at: https://www.meetup.com/the-breakfast-club-nj/events/302252157/ to RSVP for the meeting.  We will be meeting in person. No food or drink is allowed, as per library rules.

 

 Pre-Recorded Podcasts

In this article, IDC’s Wayne Kurtzman shares survey results on how to increase engagement in virtual meetings

.https://blogs.idc.com/2020/07/06/what-virtual-conferences-still-miss/

 This video podcast explores the preferences, experiences, attitudes and behaviors of organizers and attendees of virtual events that have been held in the wake of COVID-19. It also delves into the priorities that organizers, sponsors, and vendors should address to ensure a positive experience for event attendees and how to capitalize of virtual event opportunities.https://www.nypl.org/locations/snfl/yoseloff-business

The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, located at 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016. The library also recorded some of the presentations and they are available 24/7 on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324.

 PSG of Mercer County website has now grown to 35 eLearning sites. Many are free, but not all. Check out some of these eLearning sites at:

https://www` .psgofmercercounty.org/p/e-learning-resources.html

 

General Resources

 CareerUSA.org

The mission of CareerUSA.org is to provide ONE website where anyone who is unemployed or under-employed, can find everything they need to help with his or her career search that will result in employment.

Any formed group that assists members in educating, coaching, career testing, job lead, networking connections, mentoring, counseling, or support, while providing a safe place for the job seeker, is welcome to be listed on the or CareerUSA.org website.  For more information and a schedule of events go to 

https://www.careerusa.org/ 

Recurring Meetings

Sundays from 9:00 – 9:30 am: George Pace, Keeppace with George Pace – 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.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keeppace
But don’t take his word for it. The following link is the complete playlist of over 87 AI episodes (with many more to come).  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keeppace

 Please feel free to share this with your networks – because there really aren’t many places to get this type of insight.

And feel free to subscribe to my YouTube Channel !!

 

Monday mornings – The Ramsey Job Search 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 are expected to 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.

Please contact Beth Berkenfeld at bberk2@optonline.net or 201-797-4342 if interested in joining the group.

Alternate Tuesdays, 10 am – Career Conversations with Tony are free webinars for those who are un/underemployed, in/considering a career transition. Sessions are facilitated primarily by longtime group facilitator and Career Coach, Tony Calabrese, of Absolute Transitions, LLC, or an esteemed guest presenter. Login info will be emailed the day prior to the webinar, but registration officially closes at 8am the morning of each webinar. All are welcome. Q & A will follow. Be sure to check our webpage for: dates, topics, presenters, webinar descriptions, and the registration link at: bit.ly/careerconversationswithtony2024. To receive an invite to join our listserv for occasional announcements and reminders, volunteer or recommend a thought-leader or topic, or if you have any questions, please email Tony at: career-conversations-with-tony@groups.io

Every Tuesday 1-2:00pm, before 4/30, Join Ken Lang for his weekly LinkedIn Live! event. Register here at https://www.meetup.com/Weekly-LinkedIn-Lunch-and-Learn/ or you can watch the broadcast live from Ken’s LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/langk 

 

The Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN) 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 amounts 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.  

 

Neighbors-helping Neighbors USA ) www.nhnusa.org) founded on January 27,2011, is supported by an award winning web portal site, LinkedIn group, https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3892534/ Facebook group and a large network of members and volunteer leaders built over the past 12 years.

 

Join William Paterson University Alumni Association virtually on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. 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. 

 Every Wednesday at 9:30, psgmc (Professional Services Group Morris County) presents a virtual meeting.  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.

Wednesdays – Job Seekers of Montclair is a free, job search training and support group open to all. We have professional speakers on a variety of job search topics including recognizing your accomplishments, developing your resume, networking, interview preparation, and dealing with road blocks.

Job Seekers of Montclair meets every Wednesday in person and on Zoom at 7:30 pm. All meetings are free and open to the public.

Information about the upcoming meeting can be found on our website.

While you are there, you can join our low volume e-mail list where we send announcements of upcoming meetings or helpful information. Just click on Subscribe on the home page.

You may also link to an Internet-friendly version of our schedule from our website. 

There is no meeting of Job Seekers this week. The next meeting is in person (with additional Zoom access) on January 3. Join Dr. Mark Arnowitz, adjunct professor at Caldwell University and counselor for life changing events, who will conduct a workshop on Coping with Change.

 

1st and 3rd Thursday of the month The Northwest New Jersey Career Club (NWNJCC) led by Nancy Mackowiak, will conduct an ONLINE ZOOM Meeting regarding current job search issues and challenges. This group previously met at the Mount Olive Public Library. To join the meeting, join the Facebook group ‘Northwest New Jersey Career Club’ and a Zoom invitation will be sent to you, a day before the meeting.

Free Computer Classes at Neptune Public Library. Registration required:

Thursday, June 29 5:30p-7:30p [PowerPoint]

 The basics class is discontinued and being done on an individual basis through diagnostic testing modules.

 To register, contact:

 Laura Myers

Neptune Public Library

732.775.8241

 

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. PSG of Mercer County meets each Friday morning at 10:00am. 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.

 

Careers in Transition meets virtually the first and third Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM EST except for July 6, 2024. 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/

To ensure the security of our virtual meetings, invitations will be emailed directly only to members who register for the meeting.  Registration will be open until 5PM EST Friday before each meeting.

Link to sign up: : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3muBCmK-py-OMQH9RI8ne-TTlng6uwhJBHy-qtFCxGM0PgA/viewform

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 and networking with the volunteers and other attendees that may be able to help you.  * 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.

Monthly schedule: 2nd Saturday of the month, except we skip December and August. See below. 

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.