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About Alex Freund

Alex has extensive experience with interviewing people. He has also practical training in career coaching. Consequently, he formed LandingExpert – Career Coaching services. He is prominent in a number of networking groups and has helped many job seekers with their career searches, providing them with tools, information, marketing material, and one-on-one preparation for the interview. Via his website www.landingexpert.com he offers people in transition and otherwise a comprehensive and updated list of job-search networking groups. This list is being viewed consistently by over 3000 people per month.

Job search networking group meetings starting 3-25-2024

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Happy days are here again! 

Monday, 03/25, 10:30 am, Professional Services Group of Central New Jersey hosts, 

Is It Time to Consider a Plan B? Is the time and effort you put into your job search producing the results you expect and need? If not, it may be time to closely evaluate your job search strategy. Specifically, the skills you will bring to your next employer and the skills your next employer (and the marketplace) may really need. If there is a gap between those two points, or if you no longer enjoy what you have previously done, you may need to adjust your job search strategy. Our speaker David Schuchman is an information technology professional with a passion for technology implementation, as well as applications design, development, and IT operations. He is also the executive chair and leader of the Professional Service Group of Mercer County, a networking community for professionals in career transition.

PSGCNJ has established a pre-registration system for Zoom meetings. Please visit https://psgcnj.biz/need-to-know/ and register by our 11 pm Friday deadline prior to the Monday morning meeting.

Please join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from noon-12:30 pm for our “Ask Maya” segment with Maya Ollson, career consultant, founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement and a frequent speaker for PSGCNJ. Maya facilitates the 30-minute Q&A session to answer your job-search questions.

 

Please join us on the third Monday of the month from 11:30 am until noon for a new segment on the importance of meditation in your job search. The segment is hosted by Victoria Squazzo, a certified Reiki master/teacher, holistic practitioner of Ayurveda and emotion code practitioner. Victoria has been in private practice since 2014 and completed a Yoga certification in 2022. 

 

Tuesday, March 26, 2023 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

 

Friday, March 299:45am – 12:00pm, David Schuchman – Overcome Legal Discrimination in Job Search

The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542

To discriminate against someone means to treat that person differently, or less favorably, for some reason. Employment discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, physical disability, and several other reasons. However, employers do have and use legal reasons to exclude some job applicants. In this program, we will discuss what are the legal reasons that employers use to discriminate against some candidates. And we’ll discuss & identify 5 tips to overcome those. FYI, these tips can also mitigate some illegal discrimination.

Organizer: Mercer County PSG Events

Mercer County PSG Events

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Friday, April 59:45am – 12:00pm, Terrence Seamon – The Five Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers

The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542

In this presentation, Terry takes jobseekers through five critical practices that they must use consistently in order to land the next job and achieve success including the importance of focus in their search; how to position and present themselves as a solution; and how to utilize their resources, especially relationships and time, most effectively.  Terry coaches executives and professionals who are in career transitions. He previously had a long career in the corporate world as an HR training manager in the energy, telecom, and pharma-chem industries.

Organizer: Mercer County PSG Events

Mercer County PSG Events

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APRIL 13, 2924,, 8:00 -10:00 AM  Join The Breakfast Club NJ Monthly Meeting with a presentation by Ken Lang – “How Linkedin is Using AI for Job Search”. 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/298594709/ to RSVP for the meeting.

 

April 13, 2024

Topic: “Applicant Tracking System Success”

Speaker: Cheryl Bonner

Location: In-Person at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern, PA and via Zoom

Registration link 

Registration for all events closes at 12 noon the day prior to the event.  

Seminar Description:

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are used by over 97% of Fortune 500 companies. ATS is software for recruiters and employers to track candidates throughout the hiring process. Companies use ATS capabilities to scan and filter resumes by searching for key skills and job titles to determine candidates that best meet their criteria for further consideration.

With the availability of these systems, even small companies are using them as part of their hiring process. It is estimated that there are over 60 systems and artificial intelligence (AI) will most likely contribute to the growth of products while increasing their functionality.

While these systems offer many benefits for the hiring process, they can often create a barrier for the job seeker. The good news is there are strategies for success.

Seminar Objectives:

During this presentation, participants will:

  •     learn how applicant tracking systems work,
  •     explore ways to identify keywords,
  •     gain tips on how to write resumes that will get results,
  •     discover the role networking has on this process, and
  •     know how these principles can be applied to other aspects of the job search.

Speaker Bio:

Cheryl Clark Bonner has over 35 years in the career services field. Currently, she serves as Penn State University’s Director of Alumni Career Services, one of the many programs offered through the Penn State Alumni Association. Her team serves all alumni through in-person and online delivery methods on topics including job search training, career planning assistance, professional development support, and the provision of networking opportunities. By providing access to curated, relevant, and trusted resources and through leveraging the power and expertise of the Penn State community, her team positions alumni for professional success. As one of the founders of the Alumni Career Services Network (ACSN), Cheryl has been instrumental in leading other professionals in this growing field and has helped to shape the field of alumni career services. She has served as an adjunct professor at the undergraduate

 

Friday, April 199:45am – 12:00pm Lynne Williams – Tips to Build Your LinkedIn Brand

The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542

Description:  Did you know …

  • LinkedIn has over one (1) billion users worldwide and welcomes three new members every second?
  • LinkedIn is a database for networking and relationship building?

How can you define your value proposition, build your personal brand, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and leverage your competitive edge?

By attending this session, you’ll learn:

  • Where in your profile to effectively incorporate keywords
  • How to clearly brand yourself to be memorable
  • How to evaluate your headline and add a USP
  • Free tools and resources

SPEAKER BIO

Lynne Williams, Ed.D. Candidate, is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, which provides online career development and networking for career transition (job seekers) and career management (employed and self-employed). Lynne writes resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and LinkedIn company pages, and focuses on keywords. She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation on the topic of LinkedIn. 

Connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams and 

visit https://linktr.ee/lynnewilliams to learn more.

Organizer: Mercer County PSG Events

Mercer County PSG Events

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Friday, May 39:45am – 12:00pm  Rod Colon – The CEO of Me: Own Your Own Career

The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542

Description:  To remain competitive in the 21st century, professionals need to run their careers in the same way a CEO runs a business… with full accountability, mental discipline, a distinctive brand, and a relentless gathering of business intelligence. “Own Your Career” is more than a mantra. It is both a methodology and an all-inclusive platform designed so that everyone ‒ regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or age ‒ can have career success.

Join Coach and Career Development Strategist Rod Colón as he discusses how you can acquire the skills needed to successfully manage the stages of career transition.

Mercer County PSG Events

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May 11, 2024

Topic: Knock Out Networking for Career Search!

Speaker: Michael Goldberg

Location: In-Person at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern, PA and via Zoom

Registration link coming soon

Registration for all events closes at 12 noon the day prior to the event.  

Seminar Description:

Touch gloves and come out networking! Job search is a fight. No doubt about it. You’ll want to lace up your gloves and come out swinging. Networking, like boxing, is about the connection. And more and better connections (in or out of the ring!) means greater success. In this session, we’ll discuss what networking is, the different types, what to say (and not say!), how to stay focused, follow up, target marketing, LinkedIn, introductions and referrals, the Daily Fight Plan, and more!

Bottom line, having a KO strategy to networking will absolutely help you attract more prospects, more referrals, and more interviews to your pipeline!

Seminar Objectives

In this “main event”, you will learn how to:

  • Confidently meet and greet new people in professional settings – LIVE and virtually.
  • Further define Target Market to establish more and better connections.
  • Deliver a “knock-out” elevator speech (not a script!).
  • Generate more prospects, introductions, and referrals from current network.
  • Establish important relationships generating more career opportunities.
  • Create a daily process to stay focused and gain momentum.

 

Speaker Bio:

Michael Goldberg is a two-time TEDx speaker and the founder of Knock Out Networking, LLC, a training firm focused on helping sales producers generate more business through networking. Michael’s programs are responsible for generating hundreds of thousands of dollars of increased revenues, retention, and recruitment. Michael speaks at conferences and associations, runs sales meetings, and delivers dynamic “results driven” programs that can be implemented immediately. His programs have been licensed by organizations for use companywide. Clients include Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Chubb. Michael’s book Knock-Out Networking for Financial Advisors and Other Sales Producers is available now! For more information or to subscribe to Michael’s FREE weekly blog 3-Minute Rounds, please visit www.KnockOutNetworking.com

 

 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, an IT Technology Leader, in Partnership with TBCNJ, host a weekly LIVE Webinar every Sunday to discuss:

  •       The latest Federal / State news as it relates to the Job Market 

 

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, 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 at 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 3-18-2024

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Mon, March 18, this coming Monday James Paigo, Client Solutions Manager from Robert Half: Technology, will present “The Hidden Job Market of Gigging (Consulting).

James will cover topics such as

  • Job Searches in 2024
  • Resume do’s and don’ts
  • Targeted Job Searches
  • Interview Best Practices
  • Post Interview Strategy

Register here!

Join us at the March WNO meeting!

Westchester Networking Organization (WNO)

A volunteer-run community supportive of those who are in career transition and looking for career opportunities

Email: WNO1635@gmail.com

Blog: http://wno.weebly.com/blog

Website:http://wno.weebly.com/

LinkedIn: Westchester Networking Organization (must have a profile on LinkedIn; access by request)

Groups.io: https://groups.io/g/WNO

 

Monday, 03/18, 10:30 am, Professional Services Group of Central New Jersey hosts, 

Your Interview Presence and Presentation. Virtual platforms have influenced how people see, hear and “get” you. Our guest presenter Eileen Sinett will explain how in-person interviews are rare at the beginning of the interview process and how online group interviews are more common than ever. Whether influencing one or many, on camera or in person, there are communication nuances you’ll want to hone. How people see, hear, and “get” you is critical; knowing some tools that support your presence and presentation can give you a communication advantage. Eileen’s presentation leads with some presentation basics and a brief definition of presence and invites you to share your interview experiences and questions.

PSGCNJ has established a pre-registration system for Zoom meetings. Please visit https://psgcnj.biz/need-to-know/ and register by our 11 pm Friday deadline prior to the Monday morning meeting.

Please join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from noon-12:30 pm for our “Ask Maya” segment with Maya Ollson, career consultant, founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement and a frequent speaker for PSGCNJ. Maya facilitates the 30-minute Q&A session to answer your job-search questions.

 

Please join us on the third Monday of the month from 11:30 am until noon for a new segment on the importance of meditation in your job search. The segment is hosted by Victoria Squazzo, a certified Reiki master/teacher, a holistic practitioner of Ayurveda, and an emotion code practitioner. Victoria has been in private practice since 2014 and completed a Yoga certification in 2022. 

 

March 18, 6pm-815pm.  WNO Westchester Networking Organization. This will be a virtual (on-line) 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
  • 8:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Final Announcements, Networking

Abstract: The Hidden Job Market (Consulting)

Description to be available soon.

Credentials:

James Paigo will be presenting this month.

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/

 

Thursday, March 21, 2024

10:00 am to 11:30 am EST

JVS Job Seeker Virtual workshop presents GUEST SPEAKER

Rachel Serwetz

Whether you’re searching for your next role, debating a career pivot, looking to gain confidence while networking, or engaging in any other career activities, there are often very common hesitations and feelings that arise.

In this webinar, CEO & Career Coach Rachel Serwetz will walk you through how to debunk and reframe common limiting beliefs, as well as how to stay organized, structured, accountable, and productive in your job search efforts. 

There will be 20 minutes of open networking

with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

THIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

TO REGISTER TO ATTEND, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

 

Friday, March 22⋅9:45am – 12:00pm, Joey Himmelfarb – Visualizing Yourself into Your Next Job

The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542

The only difference between you and the professional athletes you watch on TV is that they’ve practically perfected visualization.

These athletes see themselves hitting the game-winning single, sinking the 3-point outside jumper to send the game into overtime, driving the golf ball straight down the fairway to set up an easy 2nd shot to the green, serving an ace over the net and past a stunned opponent.

I believe you can, and should, see yourself achieving your dreams. You can accurately assess your skills, abilities, and talents. You can see yourself getting that big account, finishing that novel you’ve been wanting to write, finding joy with your partner, or landing that next job.

Join us for a thought-provoking, highly interactive, and entertaining program that will clarify visualization for you. You will:

  •     Learn what visualization is and how it works. (Hint: it borders on magic.)

 

  •     Be introduced to several tools and techniques you can use immediately. (So you can see your future.)
  •     Practice using these tools and techniques to improve your ability to create the future you see. (I trust you’ll find it pleasant to look at.)

Organizer: Mercer County PSG Events

Mercer County PSG Events

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Monday, 03/25, 10:30 am, Professional Services Group of Central New Jersey hosts, 

Is It Time to Consider a Plan B? Is the time and effort you put into your job search producing the results you expect and need? If not, it may be time to closely evaluate your job search strategy. Specifically, the skills you will bring to your next employer and the skills your next employer (and the market place) may really need. If there is a gap between those two points, or if you no longer enjoy what you have previously done, you may need to adjust your job search strategy. Our speaker David Schuchman is an information technology professional with a passion for technology implementation, as well as applications design, development and IT operations. He is also the executive chair and leader of the Professional Service Group of Mercer County, a networking community for professionals in career transition.

PSGCNJ has established a pre-registration system for Zoom meetings. Please visit https://psgcnj.biz/need-to-know/ and register by our 11 pm Friday deadline prior to the Monday morning meeting.

Please join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from noon-12:30 pm for our “Ask Maya” segment with Maya Ollson, career consultant, founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement and a frequent speaker for PSGCNJ. Maya facilitates the 30-minute Q&A session to answer your job-search questions.

 

Please join us on the third Monday of the month from 11:30 am until noon for a new segment on the importance of meditation in your job search. The segment is hosted by Victoria Squazzo, a certified Reiki master/teacher, holistic practitioner of Ayurveda and emotion code practitioner. Victoria has been in private practice since 2014 and completed a Yoga certification in 2022. 

 

Friday, March 29⋅9:45am – 12:00pm, David Schuchman – Overcome Legal Discrimination in Job Search

The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542

To discriminate against someone means to treat that person differently, or less favorably, for some reason. Employment discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, physical disability, and several other reasons. However, employers do have and use legal reasons to exclude some job applicants. In this program, we will discuss what are the legal reasons that employers use to discriminate against some candidates. And we’ll discuss & identify 5 tips to overcome those. FYI, these tips can also mitigate some illegal discrimination.

Organizer: Mercer County PSG Events

Mercer County PSG Events

Creator: Created by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.comCreated by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.com

 

Friday, April 5⋅9:45am – 12:00pm, Terrence Seamon – The Five Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers

The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542

In this presentation, Terry takes jobseekers through five critical practices that they must use consistently in order to land the next job and achieve success including: the importance of focus in their search; how to position and present themselves as a solution; and how to utilize their resources, especially relationships and time, most effectively.  Terry coaches executives and professionals that are in career transitions. He previously had a long career in the corporate world as a HR training manager in the energy, telecom, and pharma-chem industries.

Organizer: Mercer County PSG Events

Mercer County PSG Events

Creator: Created by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.comCreated by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.com

 

aPRIL 13, 2924,, 8:00 -10:00 AM  join The Breakfast Club NJ Monthly Meeting with a presentation by Ken Lang – “How Linkedin is Using AI for Job Search”. 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/298594709/ to RSVP for the meeting.

 

 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, an IT Technology Leader, in Partnership with TBCNJ, host a weekly LIVE Webinar every Sunday to discuss:

  •       The latest Federal / State news as it relates to the Job Market 

 

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, 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 at 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 starting 3-11-2024

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Monday, 03/11, 10:30 am, Professional Services Group of Central New Jersey hosts,  State of Non-Profit Word and How to Transition to Non-Profit. Our presenter Tim Domini spent the past 25 years working in the not-for-profit industry in a senior financial role. For the past 12 years, Tim has moderated a monthly networking group for not-for-profit financial executives. After more than 30 years of full-time work, he has transitioned to a flexible work schedule based around finding and supporting not-for-profits that need a helping hand through outside services.

PSGCNJ has established a pre-registration system for Zoom meetings. Please visit https://psgcnj.biz/need-to-know/ and register by our 11 pm Friday deadline prior to the Monday morning meeting. Please make sure to save the link you are emailed so you have it for Monday’s meeting.

Please join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from noon-12:30 pm for our “Ask Maya” segment with Maya Ollson, career consultant, founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement and a frequent speaker for PSGCNJ. Maya facilitates the 30-minute Q&A session to answer your job search questions. 

Please join us on the third Monday of the month from 11:30 am until noon for a new segment on the importance of meditation in your job search. The segment is hosted by Victoria Squazzo, a certified Reiki master/teacher, a holistic practitioner of Ayurveda and an emotion code practitioner. Victoria has been in private practice since 2014 and completed a Yoga certification in 2022. 

 

Monday, March 11th, 2024 at 7:30 pm Church of the Presentation Career Management Ministry, features more “Actionable Advice for Enhancing your Career – Whether you are Working or Looking for Work”    

We will discuss the following topics:

– Building Skills & Experiences, Preparing for Transition, and Career Change / Doing Something New

This session will have something for everyone – whether you are working and hoping to advance, thinking about a career move or actively searching for a job.  Our team of coaches, executives, HR professionals and entrepreneurs will be covering topics that are focused on your career growth.  We hope you’ll join us.

This hybrid session will be:

In Person:

Church of the Presentation (in the Jerusalem Room)

271 W. Saddle River Rd.

Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

 

We will also be on-line:

Zoom Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85401823225

All are welcome to come to these sessions and we hope to see you there! 

 

If you have concerns or questions at any time about your job, a search for a job, networking, assistance with interviews, etc. simply email presentation.cmm@gmail.com with your name, email address and a brief introduction and we will be happy to assist.

 

Tuesday, March 12th at Noon ET, Lisa Rangel – Chameleon Resumes

How To Design A Powerful Executive Resume and a Fail-Safe Job Search Strategy

It’s on  During this live 60-minute session, you will learn:

  • How to brand yourself on your resume so hiring managers and recruiters can instantly establish your value
  • Why the resume is only worth 25% of your job search efforts and where else you should put your focus
  • What the actual goal of a resume is (it’s not what you think it is)
  • How to handle ageism when you’ve been in the game 25 plus years
  • Why the ATS could be the downfall of your job search
  • And so much more solid and proven executive-level job search advice. 

Register now and create your personalized job search plan:

 freeexecresumetraining.com

 

Tue Mar 12th, 12:00-12:30 Central time (a LinkedIn Live broadcast),  NSENG, FREE Webinar: “7 Ways to Improve Your Resume. Marty Gilbert.  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 and feel free to share with your network.

This free session is available to anyone. LinkedIn will record this live event so if you 

do miss it!

 

Click below to register and ensure we are on your calendar. To find more details about the episode, please visit our event page. Don’t forget to prep some questions for Tim to answer during the live Q&A portion of the interview!

Register Now!

 

Tuesday, March 12 from 5:00-6:00 pm ET, Virtual (Zoom)  How to come across as knowledgeable/current to your boss/hiring manager.

Join us for an engaging talk with Executive Coach and Career Guru, Charlotte A. Lee of Lee Work Wise, LLC and award-winning portfolio manager, Frederick A. Brimberg, Chief Investment Officer of Banksville Holdings.

The world is ever-changing, and the geopolitical environment is unprecedented. There are things you need to know to appear current and knowledgeable to your colleagues, boss, and hiring managers. In this session, we will discuss what you need to know and share a simple list you can use your whole career!

  • Space is limited; first come, first served.
  • A summary sheet will only be shared with the attendees.
  • The Zoom information will be emailed only to those who register for the session.
  • This Networking Event will not be recorded nor repeated.

Register here: https://howtocomeacrossknowledgeable.splashthat.com

 

Tuesday, March 12th, 6-7:30 , Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) meeting – How to use LinkedIn to Generate Interviews

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) Zoom meeting from 6:00 – 7:30 pm  on Tuesday, March 12th.

Please see the zoom link below. 

Our guest speaker is Graham Riley.   Graham will present on “How to use LinkedIn to Generate Interviews” 

Please feel free to invite other professionals to participate that are interested in professional development or looking for a new opportunity.

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

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.

 Attendance to NFP meetings remains free

Topic:

The idea of Building a Brand has been around for a while. For career professionals, LinkedIn is the most critical and effective place to build it.

While many people have advice, one organization effectively builds and manages successful brands for businesses and individuals every day for the past 12 years. It’s replicable and has positively impacted hundreds of careers.

 This webinar will show you how it’s done, and how you can create a brand that will help you secure interviews, land a new job, and enhance your career far into the future!

 Speaker:

Graham Riley Is the founder of CareerToolboxUSA. His team of experts create career stories for top professionals and elevate their visibility to be found and land new opportunities. For nearly 12 years, he has been a top voice in the career search and career development space. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from his proven expertise! 

John Barry is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86288997801?pwd=VWtCWUsvNWZqTmdsNENTUEFQNzA3QT09

 Meeting ID: 862 8899 7801

Passcode: 316243

One tap mobile

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Wednesday, March 13, 7:30 – 9:00 PM Job Seekers’ next meeting.. Norma Tassy presents a strategic workshop on Dealing with Roadblocks and Setting Goals.

  • Recognizing common blocks
  • How to move beyond the blocks or avoid them
  • Where to find motivation and support
  • Long and short term goal setting

We meet at the Assembly Hall of St. Luke’s Church on 73 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair. Check our website, https://jobseekersofmontclair.org, for directions and additional information. The entrance faces South Fullerton Ave.

The event will also be available online. Click here to Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 869 6416 8449

Passcode: 005505

 

One tap mobile +13052241968,,86964168449#,,,,

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

 

Paul Cecala Speaker, Our next NJSENG meeting will be on March 14,2024 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Our speaker will be Paul Cecala. Paul will discuss “Taking Control of Your Job Search”. Please reserve your seat by emailing me at MartyLatman@gmail.com Include in the email Subject Line – “Reserve My Seat for 3-14-24 NJSENG Meeting”. Below is further information on the presentation. 

Take Control of Your Job Search

This presentation looks at the various steps involved in a successful job search with an emphasis on utilizing a series of worksheets provided in our latest book, “Take Control of Your Job Search.” We have identified a series of milestones to accomplish in a job search. With each milestone are several worksheets that guide the job seeker through the process of landing a job.

Paul Cecala is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator, work search author, and founder of Cecala Career Consultants, LLC. Since 1999 he has assisted over 4000 job seekers ranging from C-Suite executives to college students.

Please reserve your seat by emailing me at MartyLatman@Gmail.com. Include in the email Subject Line – “Reserve My Seat for 3-14-24 NJSENG Meeting”. 

 

Friday, March 15⋅9:45am – 12:00pm, Tamarra Causley Robinson – How to Deal with Impact of Job Loss on Family/Relationships

The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542

When job loss occurs, one of the first things we think to do is to triage the situation. Most activities that take place are external: Update your resume, Update your LinkedIn profile and dust off your interview skills. It’s time to tell the world about who you are and what you can do for them. Oftentimes, we don’t talk about the emotional and psychological affects of job loss for the individual and secondarily about its affect on everyone else in the household (immediate and extended family & friends).  This discussion will focus solely on steps one can take to take better care of themselves during this time of transition and how to increase the awareness around how to preserve and potentially strengthen our relationship at home.

Organizer: Mercer County PSG Events

Mercer County PSG Events

Creator: Created by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.comCreated by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.com

 

Monday, 03/18, 10:30 am, Professional Services Group of Central New Jersey hosts, 

Your Interview Presence and Presentation. Virtual platforms have influenced how people see, hear and “get” you. Our guest presenter Eileen Sinett will explain how in-person interviews are rare at the beginning of the interview process and online group interviews are more common than ever. Whether influencing one or many, on camera or in-person, there are communication nuances you’ll want to hone. How people see, hear and “get” you is critical; knowing some tools that support your presence and presentation can give you a communication advantage. Eileen’s presentation leads with some presentation basics and a brief definition of presence and invites you to share your interview experiences and questions.

PSGCNJ has established a pre-registration system for Zoom meetings. Please visit https://psgcnj.biz/need-to-know/ and register by our 11 pm Friday deadline prior to the Monday morning meeting.

Please join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from noon-12:30 pm for our “Ask Maya” segment with Maya Ollson, career consultant, founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement and a frequent speaker for PSGCNJ. Maya facilitates the 30-minute Q&A session to answer your job-search questions.

 

Please join us on the third Monday of the month from 11:30 am until noon for a new segment on the importance of meditation in your job search. The segment is hosted by Victoria Squazzo, a certified Reiki master/teacher, holistic practitioner of Ayurveda and emotion code practitioner. Victoria has been in private practice since 2014 and completed a Yoga certification in 2022. 

 

March 18, 6pm-815pm.  WNO Westchester Networking Organization. This will be a virtual (on-line) 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
  • 8:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Final Announcements, Networking

Abstract: The Hidden Job Market (Consulting)

Description to be available soon.

Credentials:

James Paigo will be presenting this month.

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/

 

Friday, March 22⋅9:45am – 12:00pm, Joey Himmelfarb – Visualizing Yourself into Your Next Job

The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542

The only difference between you and the professional athletes you watch on TV is that they’ve practically perfected visualization.

These athletes see themselves hitting the game-winning single, sinking the 3-point outside jumper to send the game into overtime, driving the golf ball straight down the fairway to set up an easy 2nd shot to the green, serving an ace over the net and past a stunned opponent.

I believe you can, and should, see yourself achieving your dreams. You can accurately assess your skills, abilities, and talents. You can see yourself getting that big account, finishing that novel you’ve been wanting to write, finding joy with your partner, or landing that next job.

Join us for a thought-provoking, highly interactive, and entertaining program that will clarify visualization for you. You will:

  •     Learn what visualization is and how it works. (Hint: it borders on magic.)

 

  •     Be introduced to several tools and techniques you can use immediately. (So you can see your future.)
  •     Practice using these tools and techniques to improve your ability to create the future you see. (I trust you’ll find it pleasant to look at.)

Organizer: Mercer County PSG Events

Mercer County PSG Events

Creator: Created by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.comCreated by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.com

 

Monday, 03/25, 10:30 am, Professional Services Group of Central New Jersey hosts, 

Is It Time to Consider a Plan B? Is the time and effort you put into your job search producing the results you expect and need? If not, it may be time to closely evaluate your job search strategy. Specifically, the skills you will bring to your next employer and the skills your next employer (and the market place) may really need. If there is a gap between those two points, or if you no longer enjoy what you have previously done, you may need to adjust your job search strategy. Our speaker David Schuchman is an information technology professional with a passion for technology implementation, as well as applications design, development and IT operations. He is also the executive chair and leader of the Professional Service Group of Mercer County, a networking community for professionals in career transition.

PSGCNJ has established a pre-registration system for Zoom meetings. Please visit https://psgcnj.biz/need-to-know/ and register by our 11 pm Friday deadline prior to the Monday morning meeting.

Please join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from noon-12:30 pm for our “Ask Maya” segment with Maya Ollson, career consultant, founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement and a frequent speaker for PSGCNJ. Maya facilitates the 30-minute Q&A session to answer your job-search questions.

 

Please join us on the third Monday of the month from 11:30 am until noon for a new segment on the importance of meditation in your job search. The segment is hosted by Victoria Squazzo, a certified Reiki master/teacher, holistic practitioner of Ayurveda and emotion code practitioner. Victoria has been in private practice since 2014 and completed a Yoga certification in 2022. 

 

Friday, March 29⋅9:45am – 12:00pm, David Schuchman – Overcome Legal Discrimination in Job Search

The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542

To discriminate against someone means to treat that person differently, or less favorably, for some reason. Employment discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, physical disability, and several other reasons. However, employers do have and use legal reasons to exclude some job applicants. In this program, we will discuss what are the legal reasons that employers use to discriminate against some candidates. And we’ll discuss & identify 5 tips to overcome those. FYI, these tips can also mitigate some illegal discrimination.

Organizer: Mercer County PSG Events

Mercer County PSG Events

Creator: Created by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.comCreated by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.com

 

Friday, April 5⋅9:45am – 12:00pm, Terrence Seamon – The Five Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers

The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542

In this presentation, Terry takes jobseekers through five critical practices that they must use consistently in order to land the next job and achieve success including: the importance of focus in their search; how to position and present themselves as a solution; and how to utilize their resources, especially relationships and time, most effectively.  Terry coaches executives and professionals that are in career transitions. He previously had a long career in the corporate world as a HR training manager in the energy, telecom, and pharma-chem industries.

Organizer: Mercer County PSG Events

Mercer County PSG Events

Creator: Created by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.comCreated by: psgofmercercounty.cc@gmail.com

 

aPRIL 13, 2924,, 8:00 -10:00 AM  join The Breakfast Club NJ Monthly Meeting with a presentation by Ken Lang – “How Linkedin is Using AI for Job Search”. 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/298594709/ to RSVP for the meeting.

 

 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, an IT Technology Leader, in Partnership with TBCNJ, hosts a weekly LIVE Webinar every Sunday to discuss:

  •       The latest Federal / State news as it relates to the Job Market 

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

 

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: tony@absolutetransitions.com

 

Every Tuesday 1-2:00pm, 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 at 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.