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[SMCNG] Digest Number 1567

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Digest #1567

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Sat Aug 20, 2016 7:56 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Peter Lutz" peter_f_lutz

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From: "Lori Sklarski" <lori.sklarski@pritechnology.com>
Date: Aug 17, 2016 6:03 PM
Subject: Benefits Coordinator Opportunity - Princeton, NJ
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Cc:

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> - 2+ years of HR Benefits Experience
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Sat Aug 20, 2016 7:56 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Thomas Donohue" donohue83



Good Morning:

There were a few last minute additions to my list below, soI am re-sending next week's list of Upcoming Networking Events for yourinformation.

Thank you,

Tom Donohue
A83td@aol.com


Ramsey JSWT Members:

Listed below are Next Week's Upcoming Networking Events. Allmeetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouragedto attend. In addition, almost all ofthese meetings are free and less than an hour's drive from your home, so theyare convenient to attend.

Try not to miss an opportunity where you canhear highly relevant and beneficial insights from experts in the marketplace,expand your network, make new friends, and share knowledge with your peers. Make it a goal to attend at least one or two meetings a week.

In traveling to these events, consider carpooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of drivingthere, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.

I created a Yahoo group for anyone to join and receive mylist of Upcoming Networking Events. It is free and easy to join. Just logon to Yahoo, search for a Group titled: Upcoming_Networking_Events,or click on the link below.

· Subscribe: upcoming_networking_events-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

· Unsubscribe: upcoming_networking_events-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

Individuals, as well as other transition support networkinggroups, are welcome and encouraged to join.

If anyone is aware of an upcoming meeting that you would like toshare with your colleagues, please let me know and I will gladly include it withmy weekly updates.

Thank you,

Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue


Next Week'sUpcoming Networking Events

Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, TheBronc, an on-campus radio station at Rider University. Host WandaEllet brings you the best career advice, no matter what stage your careeris in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a better opportunity, or evena college student, Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined bya special guest to cover a unique topic. Don't forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7The Bronc's free Android and IPhone Apps. Listeners can reach the studio with their questions at 1-877-900-1077. In addition, interesting previous episodes are available at: http://comm.rider.edu/thebronc/?page_id=356.

Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Callin your job search questions every Monday night to a liveRadio Show titled: Own Your Careerhosted by Rod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer. Dial 1-347-857-3320 withyour questions to get proven guidance from the # 1 career coach in the UnitedStates, specialized in the 7 Step JobSearch and author of the book Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs. Getfree coaching with challenges you encounter steering your career in the roughseas of the 21st century job market.

In addition tothe great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors(NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.com or www.nhnusa.org for additional meetings.

Monday, August15th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am:The Mondays @ 7 Group will host Melanie Szlucha, owner of Red Inc, who will give apresentation titled: 5 Things You Are Doing Wrong In Your Job Search, and Howto Fix Them. For further information, contact EdThomas at 1-203-981-4648 or ejjthomasjr@gmail.com, or the group's website at http://www.mondaysat7.org/ The meeting is at the Westport UnitedMethodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport, CT 06880(Exit 42 off the Merritt Parkway).

Monday, August 15th,from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will hostLarry Maglin, a career coach, who willgive a presentation titled: MatureWorkers In The Current Job Market. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, except holidays. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Monday, August 15th,from 6:00 - 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) willhost Lew Tischler, The Business Doctor, who will give apresentation titled: The Interview Pitch, Techniques that Win. You got the interview. And whether it is via Skype,an in-person meeting, or a telephone call, with solid preparation you willaccomplish three essential objectives: 1) Convey key information about yourselfthat's not apparent from any other source, 2) Differentiateyourself from the other candidates, and 3) Present interestinginformation that's pertinent to the role. Joinus for an interactive and hands-on workshop that will leave you prepared toanswer the tell me about yourself question in a way that resonates with youraudience and accomplishes what you need it to. For additional information, or to register for this event, please visitWNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com. The meeting will be at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY10520.

Monday, August 15th,from 6:30 – 8:45 pm, The Warren Financial Executive Network Group (FENG)will host a Round Table Discussion onJob Search and the Current Job Market. Comeprepared to present your 30-second introduction or elevator speech. Bring alist of target companies, and then ask who knows people in these firms. Themeeting will end early enough
to allow for networking afterwards. We invite other networking groups to attend,such as: The Breakfast Club, Careers in Transition, Career ConnectionsConsortium, Career Forum, and NJ-SENG. Register at: http://www.thefeng.org/chapters/announcement.php?ChapterID=45. The meeting is at the Morris County Library, 30 East HanoverAvenue, 1st Floor Conference Room, Whippany, NJ 07981.

Tuesday, August 16th, from10:00 am – 12:30 pm. TheProfessional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a workshop on Networking. This meeting will focus on how to usenetworking techniques, tools and resources to increase your visibility and alsouncover the hidden job market. For the schedule and to learn more about the organizationand activities visit the website at: PSGNB.org. The meetings areheld at the Kennedy branch of The Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane,Piscataway, NJ 08854.

Tuesday, August 16th, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Barry Cohen, former CUNYEmployment Coordinator, who willgive a presentation titled: Powerful FirstImpressions: How to Find and Get the Job You Really Want. Barry will discuss:1) Hidden techniques and strategies you need to ace that next job interview, 2)How to Ace Every Job Interview, Even if you are not the best candidate, and 3)How many interview have you been on, and how many offers have youreceived? The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Tuesday, August 16th from 6:00 - 7:30pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host JohnCrant, who will give a presentation titled: TheParadigm Shift in Job Search: Marketing Yourself to the Decision-Maker. JustWho Is It That Makes the Decisions? Johnoffers techniques for getting the attention of hiring managers. The discussion includes: 1) Just Who Is ItThat Makes the Decisions, 2) Finding the Decision-makers, There Are AlmostAlways More Than One, 3) Email, Voicemail, LinkedIn, and SnailMail, Oh, My, 4)Catching Attention: It Has To Be About Them, 5) It is All About The Message, ByWhich I Mean: Value, and 5) Getting the Call-back, or Actually Following Up. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Tuesday, August 16th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Open Session for External Speaker or Special Topic. Please RSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com. For moreinformation, contact the church at 1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org. The meeting is at The NewtownPresbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA18940.

Tuesday, August 16th, from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Add these 3 Key Issues to Build Resume Success. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.

Wednesday, August17th, from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Dale Favia, who will give a presentation titled: Mock Interviews, Difficult Behavioral Questions. Additional information is available at: www.psgmc.org. Themeeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 Halsey Road,Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Wednesday, August17th, from12:00 - 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: Preparing for Job Interviews, The More You Prepare the Less IntimidatingThey Become. Increase yourchances of hearing the words You are Hired by knowing how to prepare for aninterview. Too many job seekers do not place enough importance and time inpreparing for an interview; a sure way to outshine the other candidates is bybeing more prepared than they are. Tom will discuss the following: Your attireand why it is important, How body language and posture can kill an interview,Types of Interviews you can be faced with, The job application, Do you have CARStories ready to share, Can you answer the W questions, How well do you know yourresume, What you should know about the company, and What should you ask at theend of the interview. Advancedregistration is required. The meeting isat the New York Public Library - Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, New York, NY 10017.

Wednesday, August17th, from1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: AARP Back To Work 50+ Virtual CareerNetwork. Explore job strategies for50+ workers. The Virtual Career Network can help you prepareand qualify for a well-paying job and a rewarding career in Healthcare, GreenEconomy or Transit by connecting you to the education and training you need.The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, August17th, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm: The New York PublicLibrary at 53rd Street will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: The Power of LinkedIn for Job and Career Success. We have all heard thatnetworking is still one of the most powerful methods of connecting to careerand job opportunities and will most likely stay that way forever. But mostpeople do not know how to effectively build and use network to increase theirodds to connect to opportunities. Having a strong network is important foreveryone whether you're employed or in a job search. At this meeting, Tom will discuss: What isnetworking and Is it effective, What are some of today's tools to supportbuilding a network, What is LinkedIn and why is it so powerful, Understandingthe sections of a LinkedIn Profile, Tips on building a powerful LinkedInProfile, Methods to connect to people and build a strong network, and How touse your LinkedIn network for a job and career search or promotions. Advancedregistration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library, 18 West 53rd Street, in theCommunity Room, New York, NY 10019.

Wednesday, August17th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host CeliaCurrin, an executive and career coach, who will give apresentation titled: Managing the Head Gamein Your Job Search. This can bea highly challenging period in your life and the stories you tell yourself, andthe stories you tell in job search can be very powerful in managing your head,your attitude and ultimately your search. It is a balancing act between being kind to yourself without lettingyourself off too easy. This can be a highly challenging period inyour life and the stories you tell yourself, and the stories you tell in jobsearch can be very powerful in managing your head, your attitude, andultimately your search. Celia will explore the many proactivethings you can do during this stressful period that help you keep your egointact and your emotions in control. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, August 17th, from 7:00- 9:00 pm: GenY NetworkingGroup will host: David Schuchman,an Information Technology professional and ExecutiveChair of the Professional Service Group of Mercer County, who will give a presentation titled: Promoting Yourself Beyond Your Resume. This presentation will: 1) Make you awarethat no matter how great your resume is, your resume alone will not land youneeded interviews or that terrific job, 2) Explore what information your resumedoes not provide prospective employers, 3) Recommend the social media andtechnology solutions you can use to effectively promote your experience,yourself and your brand. We are veryexcited to have David join us and share his experience, knowledge, andperspectives. For additional information or to register, please contact Joe Finazzoat joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meeting is at the Library of the Chathams,214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Wednesday, August 17th, from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Job Seekers ofMontclair, will host Wilma A.Hurwitz, Business Improvement Specialist and Marketing Training Consultant,who will give a presentation titled: UnderstandingNetworking. Thefollowing topics will be discussed: 1) What is it, 2) How does it work, 3)Techniques to manage an effective network, and 4) Overcoming networkingfears. Additional information isavailable at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/. The meeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South FullertonAvenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, August 18th, from 10:00am - 3:00 pm: The Westport PublicLibrary will host Michael Shavel or Paul Fedor,who will give a special one-on-one PersonalLinkedIn Sessions. Are you making good connections with LinkedIn? Do youfeel your profile could use something extra? Get your professional profilecritiqued by LinkedIn experts Michael Shavel or Paul Fedorin a personal one-on-one workshops. Learn how you can enhance your ProfessionalHeadline, Summary, Skills, and Experience to grab the attention of employers.Update your settings to ensure you are sending the right message to reach youraudience. Learn proven strategies for getting more recommendations andendorsements and connecting with the right people in your target industry. Spaceis limited. Each meeting will last for one-half hour. Advance registration isrequired with the CT Department of Labor. Email paul.fedor@ct.gov.The meeting is at the Westport PublicLibrary, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.

Thursday, August 18th, from 2:00 -4:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host SherryNatkow, who will give a presentation titled: Critique Your Resume. Are your resumes getting you interviews? Areyou submitting the same resume for each job posting? Successful job-seekerscustomize their resume for each position in order to let hiring managers knowimmediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from a job posting into aKeyword-rich Summary. Participants must bring a current resume and 2 job postings.Pre-registration is required. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkowat snatkow@job-prep.com to enroll and receive additional information. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Thursday, August 18th, from6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library willhost Win Sheffield, a career Coach,who will give a presentation titled: StayingOne Step Ahead of the Interviewer. Youcan be in charge of your interview. The interview does not have to belike an interrogation or be a reminder of your final exam nightmares. Infact with practice, the interview can become an opportunity to shine. Career coach Win Sheffield shareseffective ways to prepare for the interview, how to convey your value in theinterview, and decisive ways to follow up to keep you in your interviewer'smind. Become master of the interview process so that it does not masteryou. Topics to be discussed include: 1) Preparing for the interview: Key itemsbeyond the annual report, 2) Making the interview work: Setting the tone of themeeting and delivering your message, and 3) After the interview: Following upto make your point. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Friday, August 19th, from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon: The ChemPharma Association'sPhiladelphia Chapter will host Lynne M. Williams,Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, who will give a presentation titled: Beatingthe Applicant Tracking System (ATS).As a job seeker, are you wondering why you are not getting any responseto your online submissions? Uncover why human eyes may never see the resumesyou submit online and discover what you need to do to optimize your resume tobeat the dreaded ATS. Homework to bringto class: 1) Bring a current advertisement for a job that you are reallyinterested in and save the link for further processing at home, 2) Bringyour current resume, and 3) Bring a highlighter and a pencil. The PhiladelphiaChapter meets on the third Friday morning of each month. You donot need to be a ChemPharma member to attend. Register early and bring a colleague or friend. For additionalinformation, contact Steve Buch at 1-267-981-6347 or email at: sbuch@frannet.com. The meeting is at RightManagement's King of Prussia Office, 630 Freedom Business Center, Suite 400,King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Friday, August 19th from 9:45am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and theProfessional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host Maria Heidcamp,Director of New Start Career Network, who will give a presentationtitled: New Start Career Network: Helping Older, Long-Term UnemployedJob Seekers. Learn about this new initiative in New Jersey to helpolder, long-term unemployed job seekers. Launched in late 2015 by RutgersUniversity's Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, the New Start CareerNetwork is designed to provide a mix of free virtual and in-person assistanceto help job seekers improve their job search techniques, includingresume-writing, mock interviews, information about job clubs, training, andother topics. This is a must-see presentation since the servicesavailable to the long term and older unemployed are both robust and free,including career counseling. Visit the PSG of Mercer County websiteto learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at thePrinceton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Friday, August 19th,from 12:00 Noon – 1:30pm:: TheNew York Science, Industry and Business Library will host Bruce A. Hurwitz, an executive recruiter and career counselor,will give a presentation titled: TheFundamentals of an Effective Job Search. Based on practical real-worldexperience, Bruce will explain how he has successfully helpedscores of career counseling clients obtain full-time employment. Ask anyand all questions pertaining to your job search. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Saturday, August 20th from 8:30 -11:00 am: Careers inTransition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech aboutthemselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, target companies (2-3),how the group can help you, and how you can help the group. This is followed bya short period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourselfto and exchange business cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for:1) Resume Assistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want itreviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A)Small group advice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help toreinvigorate their job search, or B) Large group discussion on various jobsearch related topics. CIT meets the first and third Saturday of each monthexcept holidays. The meeting is in theWinston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

Saturday, August 20th from 8:30 -11:00 am: The Career Support Group atSt. Gregory the Great will host: Amy Raditz, a career transition coach, who will give a presentation titled: Getting Back on the Job Search Horse After the Summer. Getting Back into the groove a challenge? Feellike you have fallen out of the saddle and your career search is flat on theground? Reluctant or afraid to move forward? Confidence shaken or just not inthe mood? Then this month'smeeting is perfect for you. It'seasy to lose focus after a job loss, get distracted when change comes along,when you do not know where you are headed, or how to get there. We willdiscuss how to create your project plan for success, as well as how to stayfocused, positive and sustain the ups and downs of the job search process. The group meets the 3rd Saturday of themonth. Additional information isavailable at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/career-support. The meeting is at Saint Gregorythe Great' Church, in the Parish Center, O'Connor Hall, at 4680 Nottingham Way,Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.

Saturday, August 20th from 6:00 -8:00 pm: Fifth AvenuePresbyterian Church will host WinSheffield, a career Coach, who will oversee a special program for One-on-One Interview Practice. Interviewing issomething that many of us want to avoid at all costs. Yet, with practicewe can become more comfortable with it and even develop skill in conveying ourvalue and opening up the interviewer to provide information we need to make agood decision about the job. Thanks to the recruiters, career coaches and HRprofessionals who have volunteered for this event, you have an opportunity toobserve or participate in mock interviews where you can practice and masterthis important skill. The meeting is at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019.


The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary, located at 188Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers an extensiveseries of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and careeradvice. Inquiries about programs may bemade by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/events/calendar?location=65 for a detailed list of upcomingclasses. In addition to these greatin-person classes, the library also recorded some of the presentations and theyare available 24/7 on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324. Check them out, I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the amountof helpful information awaiting you.

Free Pro Bono Career Coaching. Career Coaching is a PRO BONO / FREE service available to job seekerswho wish to focus an existing job search strategy and/or gain insight on how tocraft an effective self-marketing plan. Each session is comprised of a 50minute meeting with a volunteer Job Coach at SIBL's Madison Avenue location. To make an appointment for a PRO BONO / FREEcoaching session, please visit:

http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30075466

Please provideyour name, phone number, e-mail address, and specific goals. If you do not havean e-mail address, please input noemail@email.com when prompted. Once booked, an e-mailconfirmation and follow-up reminder will be sent to the e-mail addressprovided. In addition, you may also receive a courtesy telephone callconfirming your appointment. If you haveany questions, please contact the Job Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.orgor call 1-212-592-7006.

The UnitedWay of Northern New Jersey offers Free CareerCoaching. The program providesprofessionals with an opportunity to learn techniques for success in theworkplace and shares local resources for job training. Obtain help with topics such as: Tools to brand yourself, Updating your resumeand cover letter, Career networking tips, Techniques to ace your next interview,Strategies for resume distribution, Counseling on alternative career paths,Advice on dressing for success, and Help setting and achieving short andlong-term career goals. These one-on-onesessions are by appointment only. Please click on this link for additionaldetails: UWCareer Coaching Flyer_2016.pdf. Additional information is availableat: http://www.unitedwaynnj.org/newsevents/uwevents_template0.php?event_id=1170&frm= To make an appointment,email Durelle McPherson orcall 1.973.993.1160, ext. 210. Themeetings are at United Way of Northern New Jersey, Suite 205, 60 SouthFullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042.

The Westport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search,training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/events for a detailed list of upcoming events. Inaddition, many of these informative presentations are recorded and the podcastscan be viewed 24/7, when time allows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a greatpresentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technologygreat!

Webinars Featuring Kathy Bernard, a public speaker, career coach, resumewriter, and expert LinkedIn profile optimizer who has helped thousands landsatisfying careers. Kathy is also the creator of WiserU.com, where you can findcareer and LinkedIn services and tips. Check out Kathy's numerouspresentations, such as: How to Research and Impress Hiring Companies,Strong Online Identity, Pre-Employment Personality Tests, Negotiating Salary,LinkedIn Boot Camp, Use LinkedIn to Attract Employers, Networking Into A Job,Landing a Job After 40, Business Leads from LinkedIn, Outmaneuver Online JobApplications, How to SHOW and TELL You Are the Best, Mastering Online JobApplications, Mastering Interviews, Tips for Snagging Business on LinkedIn, Transform Your Resume, and Working With Recruiters. To view Kathy's presentations, ClickHere for the Recording & Slides Kathy does a great job with her presentations, I am sure that you willfind them most helpful and very informative.

Wednesdays, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekersof Montclair, located at St.Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street),Montclair, NJ 07042. A nonsectarian job-search, career-change and support groupmeets; various speakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing youraccomplishments, resumes, and networking. For a schedule of upcomingpresentations, click on their link at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or call (973) 783-3442 for additional information.

Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:01 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Thomas Donohue" donohue83



Ramsey JSWT Members:

Listed below are Next Week's Upcoming Networking Events. Allmeetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouragedto attend. In addition, almost all ofthese meetings are free and less than an hour's drive from your home, so theyare convenient to attend.

Try not to miss an opportunity where you can hearhighly relevant and beneficial insights from experts in the marketplace, expandyour network, make new friends, and share knowledge with your peers. Make it a goal to attend at least one or two meetings a week.

In traveling to these events, consider carpooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of drivingthere, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.

I created a Yahoo group for anyone to join and receive mylist of Upcoming Networking Events. It is free and easy to join. Just logon to Yahoo, search for a Group titled: Upcoming_Networking_Events,or click on the link below.

· Subscribe: upcoming_networking_events-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

· Unsubscribe: upcoming_networking_events-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

Individuals, as well as other transition support networkinggroups, are welcome and encouraged to join.

If anyone is aware of an upcoming meeting that you would like toshare with your colleagues, please let me know and I will gladly include itwith my weekly updates.

Thank you,

Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue


Next Week'sUpcoming Networking Events

Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, TheBronc, an on-campus radio station at Rider University. Host WandaEllet brings you the best career advice, no matter what stage your careeris in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a better opportunity, or evena college student, Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined bya special guest to cover a unique topic. Don't forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7 The Bronc's free Android and IPhoneApps. Listeners can reach the studiowith their questions at 1-877-900-1077. In addition, interesting previous episodes areavailable at: http://comm.rider.edu/thebronc/?page_id=356.

Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Callin your job search questions every Monday night to a liveRadio Show titled: Own Your Careerhosted by RodColon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer. Dial1-347-857-3320 with your questions to get proven guidance from the # 1career coach in the United States, specialized in the 7 Step Job Search and author of the book Win The Race For 21stCentury Jobs. Get free coaching with challenges you encounter steering yourcareer in the rough seas of the 21st century job market.

In addition tothe great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors(NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.comor www.nhnusa.orgfor additional meetings.

Saturday, August 13th, from 7:30 - 10:15 am: The Breakfast Club will host a paneldiscussion, moderated by George Pace,on Being in Transition More Than Once. Panel members include: Haresh Keswani, Richard Notarnicola, and Benny A. Recine. In this day and age of constant technologicalchange and increased competition, the likelihood of staying with a singleemployer throughout your career is highly unlikely. It is now likely that youwill find yourself in transition more than one time. So what can you do to prepare for such animpactful event? This month theBreakfast Club will hold its 2nd Panel Format that will provide a variety ofreal life transition viewpoints which include: 1) Changes to their careerapproach based on multiple transitions, 2) The financial impact, 3) Skills theyacquired, or needed to acquire, 4) What advice or help did they get from theirnetwork, and 5) Best practices based on previous experiences, what worked andwhat did not. Be sure to tell yourfriends and bring them along. There is a $10 fee at the door to cover the costof the room. The meeting is at the Days Hotel Conference Center, 195 Rt. 18South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

Monday, August 15th, from 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Mondays @ 7 Group will host Melanie Szlucha, owner of Red Inc, who will give a presentationtitled: 5Things You Are Doing Wrong In Your Job Search, and How to Fix Them. Forfurther information, contact Ed Thomas at 1-203-981-4648 or ejjthomasjr@gmail.com,or the group's website at http://www.mondaysat7.org/ Themeeting is at the Westport United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport,CT 06880 (Exit 42 off the Merritt Parkway).

Monday, August 15th, from 10:30 am- 1:00 pm: Professional ServiceGroup of Central NJ will host LarryMaglin, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Mature Workers In The Current Job Market.Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday, exceptholidays. The meeting will be at FirstUnited Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ08876.

Monday, August 15th, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm: The Westchester Networking Organization(WNO) will host Lew Tischler, The Business Doctor,who will give a presentation titled: The Interview Pitch, Techniques that Win. You got the interview. And whether it is via Skype,an in-person meeting, or a telephone call, with solid preparation you willaccomplish three essential objectives: 1) Convey key information about yourselfthat's not apparent from any other source, 2) Differentiateyourself from the other candidates, and 3) Present interestinginformation that's pertinent to the role. Joinus for an interactive and hands-on workshop that will leave you prepared toanswer the tell me about yourself question in a way that resonates with youraudience and accomplishes what you need it to. For additional information, orto register for this event, please visit WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com.The meeting will be at the Croton FreeLibrary, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520.

Monday, August 15th, from 6:30 – 8:45 pm, The Warren Financial Executive NetworkGroup (FENG) will host a Round TableDiscussion on Job Search and the Current Job Market. Come prepared to present your 30-second introduction or elevatorspeech. Bring a list of target companies, and then ask who knows people inthese firms. The meeting will end early enough
to allow for networking afterwards. Weinvite other networking groups to attend, such as: The Breakfast Club, Careersin Transition, Career Connections Consortium, Career Forum, and NJ-SENG.Register at: http://www.thefeng.org/chapters/announcement.php?ChapterID=45. The meeting is at the Morris County Library,30 East Hanover Avenue, 1st Floor Conference Room, Whippany, NJ 07981.

Tuesday, August 16th, from 10:00am – 12:30 pm. The Professional Service Group of NewBrunswick (PSGNB) will host a workshop on Networking. This meeting will focus on how to use networking techniques, toolsand resources to increase your visibility and also uncover the hidden jobmarket. Forthe schedule and to learn more about the organization and activities visit thewebsite at: PSGNB.org. The meetings are held at the Kennedy branch ofThe Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

Tuesday, August 16th, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Barry Cohen, former CUNYEmployment Coordinator, who willgive a presentation titled: Powerful FirstImpressions: How to Find and Get the Job You Really Want. Barry will discuss:1) Hidden techniques and strategies you need to ace that next job interview, 2)How to Ace Every Job Interview, Even if you are not the best candidate, and 3)How many interview have you been on, and how many offers have youreceived? The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Tuesday, August 16th from 6:00 - 7:30pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host JohnCrant, who will give a presentation titled: TheParadigm Shift in Job Search: Marketing Yourself to the Decision-Maker. Just Who Is It That Makes the Decisions? Johnoffers techniques for getting the attention of hiring managers. The discussion includes: 1) Just Who Is ItThat Makes the Decisions, 2) Finding the Decision-makers, There Are AlmostAlways More Than One, 3) Email, Voicemail, LinkedIn, and SnailMail, Oh, My, 4)Catching Attention: It Has To Be About Them, 5) It is All About The Message, ByWhich I Mean: Value, and 5) Getting the Call-back, or Actually FollowingUp. The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, NewYork, NY 10016.

Tuesday, August 16th from 7:00 -8:30 pm: The Newtown CareerNetworking Group will offer a presentation titled: Open Session for External Speaker or Special Topic. Please RSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com. For more information, contact the church at1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org. The meeting is at The Newtown PresbyterianChurch, Reception Hall, 25 North Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.

Tuesday, August 16th, from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Add these 3 Key Issues to Build Resume Success. For moreinformation contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, August 17th, from 9:30am - 12:00 noon: The Professional Service Group of MorrisCounty (PSGMC) will host Dale Favia,who will give a presentation titled: MockInterviews, Difficult Behavioral Questions. Additional information is available at: www.psgmc.org. The meeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 HalseyRoad, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Wednesday, August 17th, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library- Grand Central Library will host TomPowner of Career Thinker Inc. who will give a presentation titled: Preparing for JobInterviews, The More You Prepare the Less Intimidating They Become. Increase your chances of hearing thewords You are Hired by knowing how to prepare for an interview. Too many jobseekers do not place enough importance and time in preparing for an interview;a sure way to outshine the other candidates is by being more prepared than theyare. Tom will discuss the following: Your attire and why it is important, Howbody language and posture can kill an interview, Types of Interviews you can befaced with, The job application, Do you have CAR Stories ready to share, Canyou answer the W questions, How well do you know your resume, What you shouldknow about the company, and What should you ask at the end of the interview. Advanced registration is required. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library - Grand Central Library, 135East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, NewYork, NY 10017.

Wednesday, August 17th, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will offer a program titled: AARPBack To Work 50+ Virtual Career Network. Explore job strategies for 50+ workers. The Virtual CareerNetwork can help you prepare and qualify for a well-paying job and arewarding career in Healthcare, Green Economy or Transit by connecting you tothe education and training you need. The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Wednesday, August 17th, from 4:00- 6:00 pm: The New York Public Library at 53rd Street will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. whowill give a presentation titled: The Power of LinkedIn for Job and Career Success. We have all heard thatnetworking is still one of the most powerful methods of connecting to careerand job opportunities and will most likely stay that way forever. But mostpeople do not know how to effectively build and use network to increase theirodds to connect to opportunities. Having a strong network is important for everyonewhether you're employed or in a job search. At this meeting, Tom will discuss: What is networking and Is iteffective, What are some of today's tools to support building a network, Whatis LinkedIn and why is it so powerful, Understanding the sections of a LinkedInProfile, Tips on building a powerful LinkedIn Profile, Methods to connect topeople and build a strong network, and How to use your LinkedIn network for ajob and career search or promotions. Advanced registration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library, 18 West 53rd Street, in the Community Room, New York, NY10019.

Wednesday, August 17th, from 6:00- 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Celia Currin, an executive andcareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Managing the Head Game in Your Job Search. This can be a highly challenging periodin your life and the stories you tell yourself, and the stories you tell in jobsearch can be very powerful in managing your head, your attitude and ultimatelyyour search. It is a balancing act between being kind to yourself without lettingyourself off too easy. This can be a highly challenging period inyour life and the stories you tell yourself, and the stories you tell in jobsearch can be very powerful in managing your head, your attitude, andultimately your search. Celia will explore the many proactivethings you can do during this stressful period that help you keep your egointact and your emotions in control. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, August 17th, from 7:00- 9:00 pm: GenY NetworkingGroup will host: David Schuchman, an Information Technology professional and ExecutiveChair of the Professional Service Group of Mercer County, who will give apresentation titled: Promoting YourselfBeyond Your Resume. This presentationwill: 1) Make you aware that no matter how great your resume is, your resumealone will not land you needed interviews or that terrific job, 2) Explore whatinformation your resume does not provide prospective employers, 3) Recommendthe social media and technology solutions you can use to effectively promoteyour experience, yourself and your brand. We are very excited to have David join us and share his experience,knowledge, and perspectives. Foradditional information or to register, please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com.Themeeting is at the Library of theChathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Thursday, August 18th, from 10:00am - 3:00 pm: The Westport PublicLibrary will host Michael Shavel or Paul Fedor,who will give a special one-on-one PersonalLinkedIn Sessions. Are you making good connections with LinkedIn? Do youfeel your profile could use something extra? Get your professional profilecritiqued by LinkedIn experts Michael Shavel or Paul Fedorin a personal one-on-one workshops. Learn how you can enhance your ProfessionalHeadline, Summary, Skills, and Experience to grab the attention of employers.Update your settings to ensure you are sending the right message to reach youraudience. Learn proven strategies for getting more recommendations andendorsements and connecting with the right people in your target industry.Space is limited. Each meeting will last for one-half hour. Advanceregistration is required with the CT Department of Labor. Email paul.fedor@ct.gov.The meeting is at the Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT06880.

Thursday, August 18th, from 2:00 -4:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, whowill give a presentation titled: CritiqueYour Resume. Are your resumesgetting you interviews? Are you submitting the same resume for each jobposting? Successful job-seekers customize their resume for each position inorder to let hiring managers know immediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from ajob posting into a Keyword-rich Summary. Participants mustbring a current resume and 2 job postings. Pre-registration isrequired. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkow at snatkow@job-prep.comto enroll and receive additional information. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Thursday, August 18th, from 6:00 -7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Win Sheffield, a career Coach, who will give a presentation titled:Staying One Step Ahead of theInterviewer. You can be in charge ofyour interview. The interview does not have to be like an interrogationor be a reminder of your final exam nightmares. In fact with practice,the interview can become an opportunity to shine. Career coach Win Sheffield shareseffective ways to prepare for the interview, how to convey your value in theinterview, and decisive ways to follow up to keep you in your interviewer'smind. Become master of the interview process so that it does not masteryou. Topics to be discussed include: 1) Preparing for the interview: Key itemsbeyond the annual report, 2) Making the interview work: Setting the tone of themeeting and delivering your message, and 3) After the interview: Following upto make your point. The meeting is atthe New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.

Friday, August 19th, from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon: The ChemPharma Association'sPhiladelphia Chapter will host Lynne M. Williams,Director of the PhiladelphiaArea Great Careers Group, whowill give a presentation titled: Beating the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). As a job seeker, are you wonderingwhy you are not getting any response to your online submissions? Uncover whyhuman eyes may never see the resumes you submit online and discover what youneed to do to optimize your resume to beat the dreaded ATS. Homework to bring to class: 1) Bring acurrent advertisement for a job that you are really interested in and save thelink for further processing at home, 2) Bring your current resume, and 3)Bring a highlighter and a pencil. The Philadelphia Chapter meets on thethird Friday morning of each month. You do not need to be aChemPharma member to attend. Registerearly and bring a colleague or friend. For additional information, contactSteve Buch at 1-267-981-6347 or email at: sbuch@frannet.com. The meeting is at Right Management's King ofPrussia Office, 630 Freedom Business Center, Suite 400, King of Prussia,PA 19406.

Friday, August 19th,from 12:00 Noon – 1:30pm:: The New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library will host Bruce A. Hurwitz, an executiverecruiter and career counselor, will give a presentation titled: The Fundamentals of an Effective Job Search. Based on practical real-world experience, Bruce willexplain how he has successfully helped scores of career counseling clientsobtain full-time employment. Ask any and all questions pertaining to yourjob search. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Saturday, August 20th from 8:30 -11:00 am: Careers inTransition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech aboutthemselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, target companies (2-3),how the group can help you, and how you can help the group. This is followed bya short period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourselfto and exchange business cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for:1) Resume Assistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want itreviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A)Small group advice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help toreinvigorate their job search, or B) Large group discussion on various jobsearch related topics. CIT meets the first and third Saturday of each monthexcept holidays. The meeting is in theWinston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

Saturday, August 20th from 8:30 -11:00 am: The Career SupportGroup at St. Gregory the Great will host: Amy Raditz, a career transition coach, who will give a presentationtitled: Getting Back on the Job SearchHorse After the Summer. Getting Backinto the groove a challenge? Feel like you have fallen out of the saddle andyour career search is flat on the ground? Reluctant or afraid to move forward?Confidence shaken or just not in the mood? Thenthis month's meeting is perfect for you. It's easy to lose focus after a job loss, get distractedwhen change comes along, when you do not know where you are headed, or how toget there. We will discuss how to create your project plan for success, aswell as how to stay focused, positive and sustain the ups and downs of the jobsearch process. Thegroup meets the 3rd Saturday of the month. Additional information is available at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/career-support. The meeting is at Saint Gregory the Great' Church, in theParish Center, O'Connor Hall, at 4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ08690.

Saturday, August 20th from 6:00 -8:00 pm: Fifth AvenuePresbyterian Church will host WinSheffield, a career Coach, who will oversee a special program for One-on-One Interview Practice. Interviewing issomething that many of us want to avoid at all costs. Yet, with practicewe can become more comfortable with it and even develop skill in conveying ourvalue and opening up the interviewer to provide information we need to make agood decision about the job. Thanks to the recruiters, career coaches and HRprofessionals who have volunteered for this event, you have an opportunity toobserve or participate in mock interviews where you can practice and masterthis important skill. The meeting is at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019.


The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary, located at 188Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers an extensiveseries of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and careeradvice. Inquiries about programs may bemade by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/events/calendar?location=65 for a detailed list of upcomingclasses. In addition to these greatin-person classes, the library also recorded some of the presentations and theyare available 24/7 on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324. Check them out, I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the amountof helpful information awaiting you.

Free Pro Bono Career Coaching. Career Coaching is a PRO BONO / FREE service available to job seekerswho wish to focus an existing job search strategy and/or gain insight on how tocraft an effective self-marketing plan. Each session is comprised of a 50minute meeting with a volunteer Job Coach at SIBL's Madison Avenue location. To make an appointment for a PRO BONO / FREEcoaching session, please visit:

http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30075466

Please provideyour name, phone number, e-mail address, and specific goals. If you do not havean e-mail address, please input noemail@email.com when prompted. Once booked, an e-mailconfirmation and follow-up reminder will be sent to the e-mail addressprovided. In addition, you may also receive a courtesy telephone callconfirming your appointment. If you haveany questions, please contact the Job Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.orgor call 1-212-592-7006.

The UnitedWay of Northern New Jersey offers Free Career Coaching. The program provides professionals withan opportunity to learn techniques for success in the workplace and shareslocal resources for job training. Obtainhelp with topics such as: Tools to brandyourself, Updating your resume and cover letter, Career networking tips,Techniques to ace your next interview, Strategies for resume distribution,Counseling on alternative career paths, Advice on dressing for success, andHelp setting and achieving short and long-term career goals. These one-on-one sessions are by appointmentonly. Please click on this link for additional details: UWCareer Coaching Flyer_2016.pdf. Additional information is availableat: http://www.unitedwaynnj.org/newsevents/uwevents_template0.php?event_id=1170&frm= To make an appointment,email Durelle McPherson orcall 1.973.993.1160, ext. 210. Themeetings are at United Way of Northern New Jersey, Suite 205, 60 SouthFullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042.

The Westport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search,training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/events for a detailed list of upcoming events. Inaddition, many of these informative presentations are recorded and the podcastscan be viewed 24/7, when time allows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a greatpresentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technologygreat!

Webinars Featuring Kathy Bernard, a public speaker, career coach, resumewriter, and expert LinkedIn profile optimizer who has helped thousands landsatisfying careers. Kathy is also the creator of WiserU.com, where you can findcareer and LinkedIn services and tips. Check out Kathy's numerouspresentations, such as: How to Research and Impress HiringCompanies, Strong Online Identity, Pre-Employment Personality Tests,Negotiating Salary, LinkedIn Boot Camp, Use LinkedIn to Attract Employers,Networking Into A Job, Landing a Job After 40, Business Leads from LinkedIn,Outmaneuver Online Job Applications, How to SHOW and TELL You Are the Best,Mastering Online Job Applications, Mastering Interviews, Tips for SnaggingBusiness on LinkedIn, Transform Your Resume, and Working With Recruiters. To view Kathy's presentations, ClickHere for the Recording & Slides Kathy does a great job with her presentations, I am sure that you willfind them most helpful and very informative.

Wednesdays, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekersof Montclair, located at St.Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street),Montclair, NJ 07042. A nonsectarian job-search, career-change and support groupmeets; various speakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing youraccomplishments, resumes, and networking. For a schedule of upcomingpresentations, click on their link at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or call (973) 783-3442 for additional information.

Sat Aug 20, 2016 7:29 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Thomas Donohue" donohue83



Ramsey JSWT Members:

Listed below are Next Week's Upcoming Networking Events. Allmeetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouragedto attend. In addition, almost all ofthese meetings are free and less than an hour's drive from your home, so theyare convenient to attend.

Try not to miss an opportunity where you canhear highly relevant and beneficial insights from experts in the marketplace,expand your network, make new friends, and share knowledge with yourpeers. Make it a goal to attend at least one or twomeetings a week.

In traveling to these events, consider carpooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of drivingthere, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.

I created a Yahoo group for anyone to join and receive mylist of Upcoming Networking Events. It is free and easy to join. Just logon to Yahoo, search for a Group titled: Upcoming_Networking_Events,or click on the link below.

· Subscribe: upcoming_networking_events-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

· Unsubscribe: upcoming_networking_events-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

Individuals, as well as other transition support networkinggroups, are welcome and encouraged to join.

If anyone is aware of an upcoming meeting that you would like toshare with your colleagues, please let me know and I will gladly include itwith my weekly updates.

Thank you,

Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue


Next Week'sUpcoming Networking Events

Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, TheBronc, an on-campus radio station at Rider University. Host WandaEllet brings you the best career advice, no matter what stage your careeris in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a better opportunity, or evena college student, Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined bya special guest to cover a unique topic. Don't forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7The Bronc's free Android and IPhone Apps. Listeners can reach the studio with their questions at 1-877-900-1077. In addition, interesting previous episodes are available at: http://comm.rider.edu/thebronc/?page_id=356.

Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Callin your job search questions every Monday night to a liveRadio Show titled: Own Your Careerhosted by Rod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer. Dial 1-347-857-3320 withyour questions to get proven guidance from the # 1 career coach in the UnitedStates, specialized in the 7 Step JobSearch and author of the book Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs. Getfree coaching with challenges you encounter steering your career in the roughseas of the 21st century job market.

In addition tothe great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors(NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.com or www.nhnusa.org for additional meetings.

Monday, August 22nd,from 7:00 am - 9:30 am:The Mondays @ 7 Group will host SimoneMorris, who will give a presentation titled: The Power of Leadership. Attendeeswill have the opportunity to: 1) Learn best practice behaviors of influentialleaders and how they effectively leverage their skills as tools to besuccessful, 2) Learn strategies to evaluate and strengthen their leadershipstyle, and 3) Learn about audacious leadership. For further information, contact Ed Thomas at 1-203-981-4648 or ejjthomasjr@gmail.com, or the group's website at http://www.mondaysat7.org/ The meeting is at the WestportUnited Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport, CT 06880(Exit 42 off the Merritt Parkway).

Monday, August 22nd, from10:00 am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJ Professionals in Transition will host Mallory Jones, a Learning andDevelopment professional, and MaureenCorbeski, owner of Stand and Speak, who will give a presentation titled: The Confident Public Speaker. Thisworkshop will cover essential techniques that job seekers can use to improvetheir public speaking skills. The workshop's aim is to have participants: buildpublic speaking presence, increase confidence, and appreciate the importance ofpreparation. Specific attention will be paid to developing responses to commoninterview questions. At the conclusion of this workshop participants will: 1) Understandthe importance of developing strong public speaking techniques, 2) Identifycharacteristics of effective and non-effective public speakers, 3) Use thetechnique to develop powerful responses to questions and, 4) Pitch unique skillsto others. A schedule of upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT1. Thegroup meets on generally alternating Mondays, except on library holidays.The companion online discussion forum/information archive/bulletin board/eventcalendar is available at: www.bit.ly/NNJ_PIT2. For additional information,please contact NNJ_PIT-owner@yahoogroups.com . The meetings are at Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St,Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Monday, August 22nd, from10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will host Jennifer Smith, CEO and Founder of thePassionate Leader Institute, who will give a presentation titled: Using Executive Presence to Get Hired. Are you sending mixed signals during the interview? What presence areyou projecting when you respond to interview questions? This session willdiscuss executive presence techniques that can be used during an interview tohelp you be seen as the ideal candidate. No, we will not be talking about whatyou wear, even though looking presentable is important. We are going to diveinto the behaviors that draw an interviewer in wanting to learn more or causethem to decide they are ready to end the interview early. Come prepared tolearn some powerful and commonly overlook tips that can make a world ofdifference. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday,except holidays. The meeting will be atFirst United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville,NJ 08876.

Tuesday, August23rd, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. TheProfessional Service Group of New Brunswick (PSGNB) will host a workshop on LinkedIn. For the scheduleand to learn more about the organization and activities visit the website at: PSGNB.org. The meetings areheld at the Kennedy branch of The Piscataway Public Library, 500 Hoes Lane,Piscataway, NJ 08854.

Tuesday, August23rd, from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm: The New York Public Library - Grand Central Library willhost Tom Powner of Career ThinkerInc. who will give a presentation titled: Writinga Winning Resume that Brands and Markets YOU. Whetheryou are actively searching for a job, just thinking about a new job or careeror you want to be prepared, invest in yourself and attend our resume writingworkshop to help make your resume a winning one that brands you to your targetcareer. Tom will discuss: The true 5 purposes of your resume,Understanding branding and marketing in your resume, Putting Jane Doe's beforeresume to the test, What really happens with your resume when applying toonline job postings, Tips on getting your resume through Applicant TrackingSystem, Why a typical Jane Doe resume does not work, Understanding resumekeywords and how to find them, How to show your Return on Investment value onyour resume, Formatting tips for your resume, Putting Jane Doe's new winningresume to the test, and Top do's & don'ts for resumes. Advancedregistration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. Themeeting is at the New York Public Library - Grand CentralLibrary, 135 East 46th Street, 2nd floorcommunity room, New York, NY 10017.

Tuesday, August23rd, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Marty Latman, President of Latman AdvisoryServices, who will give a presentation titled: Do I Need A Career Coach. Formore information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.

Wednesday, August24th, from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Dale Favia, who will give a presentation titled: Mock Interviews, Bizarre Behavioral Questions. Additional information is available at: www.psgmc.org. Themeeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 Halsey Road,Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Wednesday, August24th, from1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: AARP Back To Work 50+ Virtual CareerNetwork. Explore job strategies for50+ workers. The Virtual Career Network can help you prepareand qualify for a well-paying job and a rewarding career in Healthcare, GreenEconomy or Transit by connecting you to the education and training you need.The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, August 24th,from 2:00 - 4:00 pm: The New York Public Library - 53rd Street will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. who will give a presentationtitled: Job Searching Skills Workshop. The internet has definitely added many optionswhen it comes to searching for a job, but you should never depend on only onemethod. Use the internet as a tool not as the end all. This seminar isfilled with guidance, tips and advice to increase your results of finding yournext dream job and understanding the un-tapped job market. Tom will discuss the following topics: 1) Howhas searching for a job changed, 2) Tapping into the hidden job market, 3)Traditional methods are still alive, 4) Job searching online, 5) Targetingcompanies, 6) The Importance of Networking, 7) Job and career fairs, and 8)Recruiters and Headhunters. Advancedregistration is required at: http://events-careerthinker-.eventbrite.com/. The meeting is at the New YorkPublic Library, 18 West 53rd Street, in theCommunity Room, New York, NY 10019.

Wednesday, August 24th,from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Win Sheffield, acareer Coach, who will give a presentation titled: Caterpillar To Butterfly: How To Discover and Move On To Your NextCareer. The job market is constantlychanging, and so are we. As a result we are often interested in changing, orrequired by circumstance to change. Yet without exposure to other areas, it iseasy to assume there is no way for us to do a different job. Join coach WinSheffield to learn how we can bringvalue to a new industry or to a new field. Learn how breadth of experience canbe a competitive advantage in a changing marketplace. The discussion includes:1) Approaches to discover what we want to do, 2) How to research options we areconsidering, 3) Why ads demand prior experience and how to change anyway, 4) Howto adapt our experience to new fields, and 5) Set priorities for the careeroptions you will pursue. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, August 24th,from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. JobSeekers of Montclair, will host WilmaA. Hurwitz, Business Improvement Specialist and Marketing TrainingConsultant, who will give apresentation titled: Making Networks Work, A Practical Workshop. Keytopics include: A) Networking, How to Do (Part II), Making those calls, Informationinterviews, Keeping in touch during the search and after you land the job, B) Managingyour networking campaign, augment and refresh your contact sheet, C) Keep inMinds, and D) Case studies and demo role plays. Additional information is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/. The meeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South FullertonAvenue (corner of Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, August 25h, from 1:15 - 2:30pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: Career Resources. Explorejob/career resources available at the Science, Industry and Business Library(SIBL) and other public sites; Find industry and career advice, resumeguides and more. The meeting is at theNew York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.

Friday, August 26th from 9:45am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and the ProfessionalService Group of Mercer County will co-host Glenn Pasch, an author and motivational speaker, whowill give a presentation titled: Digital Marketing Strategies for the JobSeeker. Learn about some digital marketing strategies you caneasily and effectively apply to your job search. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resourcesavailable there. The meeting is at the Princeton Public Library, 65 WitherspoonStreet, Princeton, NJ 08542.


The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary, located at 188Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers an extensiveseries of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and careeradvice. Inquiries about programs may bemade by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/events/calendar?location=65 for a detailed list of upcoming classes. In addition to these great in-person classes,the library also recorded some of the presentations and they are available 24/7on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324. Check them out, I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the amountof helpful information awaiting you.

Free Pro Bono Career Coaching. Career Coaching is a PRO BONO / FREE service available to job seekerswho wish to focus an existing job search strategy and/or gain insight on how tocraft an effective self-marketing plan. Each session is comprised of a 50minute meeting with a volunteer Job Coach at SIBL's Madison Avenue location. To make an appointment for a PRO BONO / FREEcoaching session, please visit:

http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30075466

Please provideyour name, phone number, e-mail address, and specific goals. If you do not havean e-mail address, please input noemail@email.com when prompted. Once booked, an e-mailconfirmation and follow-up reminder will be sent to the e-mail addressprovided. In addition, you may also receive a courtesy telephone callconfirming your appointment. If you haveany questions, please contact the Job Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.orgor call 1-212-592-7006.

The UnitedWay of Northern New Jersey offers Free CareerCoaching. The program providesprofessionals with an opportunity to learn techniques for success in theworkplace and shares local resources for job training. Obtain help with topics such as: Tools to brand yourself, Updating your resumeand cover letter, Career networking tips, Techniques to ace your nextinterview, Strategies for resume distribution, Counseling on alternative careerpaths, Advice on dressing for success, and Help setting and achieving short andlong-term career goals. These one-on-onesessions are by appointment only. Please click on this link for additionaldetails: UWCareer Coaching Flyer_2016.pdf. Additional information is availableat: http://www.unitedwaynnj.org/newsevents/uwevents_template0.php?event_id=1170&frm= To make an appointment,email Durelle McPherson orcall 1.973.993.1160, ext. 210. Themeetings are at United Way of Northern New Jersey, Suite 205, 60 SouthFullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042.

The Westport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search,training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/events for a detailed list of upcoming events. Inaddition, many of these informative presentations are recorded and the podcastscan be viewed 24/7, when time allows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a greatpresentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technologygreat!

Webinars Featuring Kathy Bernard, a public speaker, career coach, resumewriter, and expert LinkedIn profile optimizer who has helped thousands landsatisfying careers. Kathy is also the creator of WiserU.com, where you can findcareer and LinkedIn services and tips. Check out Kathy's numerouspresentations, such as: How to Research and Impress HiringCompanies, Strong Online Identity, Pre-Employment Personality Tests,Negotiating Salary, LinkedIn Boot Camp, Use LinkedIn to Attract Employers,Networking Into A Job, Landing a Job After 40, Business Leads from LinkedIn,Outmaneuver Online Job Applications, How to SHOW and TELL You Are the Best,Mastering Online Job Applications, Mastering Interviews, Tips for SnaggingBusiness on LinkedIn, Transform Your Resume, and Working With Recruiters. To view Kathy's presentations, ClickHere for the Recording & Slides Kathy does a great job with her presentations, I am sure that you willfind them most helpful and very informative.

Wednesdays, from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekersof Montclair, located at St.Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of Union Street),Montclair, NJ 07042. A nonsectarian job-search, career-change and support groupmeets; various speakers deliver on topics such as: recognizing youraccomplishments, resumes, and networking. For a schedule of upcomingpresentations, click on their link at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or call (973) 783-3442 for additional information.

Sat Aug 20, 2016 7:59 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Begin forwarded message:

> From: Robert Hopson <robert_hopson@yahoo.com>
> Date: August 11, 2016 at 1:14:32 PM EDT
> Subject: Project Manager II (Hands-on SAP FICO w/ MM in Production environment, SOX validation and FDA desired) for Pharmaceutical in Bridgewater NJ
>
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: Alan Naroden <alan.naroden@aequor.com>
>> Date: August 11, 2016 at 10:29:21 AM EDT
>> To: robert_hopson@yahoo.com
>> Subject: Project Manager II (Hands-on SAP FICO w/ MM in Production environment, SOX validation and FDA desired) for Pharmaceutical in Bridgewater NJ
>>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> Project Manager II (Hands-on SAP FICO w/ MM in Production environment, SOX validation and FDA desired) for Pharmaceutical in Bridgewater NJ
>>
>> Title: Project Manager II
>> Company: Global Pharmaceuticals
>> Primary Recruiter: Alan Naroden
>> Start Date: 08/29/2016
>> End Date: 12/31/2016 and possibly extended
>> # of Openings: 1
>> Position Type: W2 Contract
>> Location: Bridgewater, NJ 08807
>>
>> NEEDS:
>> Project Manager for functional Business Requirements, Processes, and solutions for SDLC (ABAP; BAPI)
>> Hands-on SAP FICO in MM Production environment with SOX and FDA desired validation
>> Hands-on Configuration, Testing, Debugging and Troubleshooting
>>
>> Description:
>>
>> Possess understanding of the business objectives and operations of the Finance business functions.
>>
>> Demonstrates proficiency for standard SAP configuration and internally developed solutions or custom programs.
>>
>> Performs detailed analysis of moderate to complex business process requirements and provide appropriate system solution; assists with the collection, interpretation, validation and documentation of customer requirements.
>>
>> Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, debugs, maintains and supports custom programs.
>> Partners with peers when integrating functionalities across applications and/or modules.
>>
>> Develops end-user security profiles and authorizations within the application.
>>
>> Develops and delivers application training to customers.
>>
>> Proactively identifies and proposes business process and/or technical enhancements.
>>
>> Works self-directed and independently; may act as subject matter mentor to more junior members!!

>>
>> Follows applicable client standards, policies, procedures, and best practices in the implementation and/or maintenance of applications or application modules. Demonstrates required competencies on a consistent basis ? Demonstrates company values on a consistent basis. Performs other duties as requested.
>>
>> Skills:
>> Must have hands on configuration experience in most of the following areas - General/Special Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Treasury, Controlling PC, PCA, COPA and MM & Purchasing. Heavy in MM & FI/CO integration experience desirable? Familiarity with SAP ABAP and BAPI. Candidates must be able to read, understand and trouble-shoot ABAP development and have demonstrated ability to design custom programs and interfaces.
>>
>> Must have hands-on experience creating and supporting validations, substitutions, CATT and LSMW. ? Experience working in Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliant processes.
>>
>> Experience with SAP Enterprise Portal technology and workflow needed.
>> Design, Development & Analysis of Functional Specifications and propose SAP solutions.
>> Must have demonstrated ability to perform all facets of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
>>
>> Must have demonstrated ability to understand business processes from a customer perspective, identify technical enablers, procedural re-engineering solutions and process improvements that meet business needs across the organization. Must know what satisfies customers and make customer satisfaction a high priority for self and team ? Must have the ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others. Must conform to and promote policies and procedures to ensure adherence to FDA and other regulatory requirements. Must be results oriented, and demonstrate a ?can-do? attitude ? adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness ? Must demonstrate a commitment to company values .
>>
>> Minimum of 7 years related professional experience; Minimum of 5 years related SAP experience with configuring and supporting most of the following functions: General/Special Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Treasury, Controlling PC, PCA, COPA and Purchasing. SAP Certification in FI / CO is strongly recommended.
>>
>> Experienced with interactions between FI and CO other SAP modules SD, MM.
>> Participated in 2 or more ERP implementations and/or upgrades. Must have strong production support experience.
>> Strong understanding of Finance and Controlling business processe.
>>
>> Pharmaceutical / FDA industry experience desirable.
>>
>> Education: BA/BS with Accounting and technical IS emphasis Also CPA, CMA or MBA a plus.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Alan Naroden – Staffing Manager
>> AEQUOR Technologies
>> 377 Hoes Lane, Suite 300
>> Piscataway NJ 08854
>> (732) 781 – 2937 Direct
>> Alan.naroden@aequor.com
>> www.aequor.com
>>
>>
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