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Monday, May 5, 10:30 AM PSGCNJ Virtual Meeting, PSGCNJ
Speaker: Teddy Burriss
Topic: Networking for Mutual Benefit as a Job Seeker
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Networking is an important tactic in life as well as business and during job search. However, you can take your networking to another level if you Network for Mutual Benefit. During this conversation (no slide decks), I’ll share my career journey story and how you can get better results from networking while you are in job search.
Teddy, a networker at heart because I know the power of Networking for Mutual Benefit. Beyond my business as a LinkedIn Trainer & Coach, I have also been a Career Coach and a Business Coach. Today, I am downsizing my primary business as I start a new business guiding senior citizens in overcoming the risks and fears of using technology and making snarky signs with my CNC machine.
Monday, May 5 · 5 – 6pm EDT, NYC Small Business Services Expo, Free, NY Public Library, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center, Learn about NYC Department of Small Business Services’ free business resources to help open, operate & grow your business.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM , The Mercer County One-Stop Career Center invites job seekers to our upcoming Career and Resource Fair. Pre-registration is recommended; click HERE to register. This event is in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Labor, New Jersey Courts, and the Mercer County Reentry Coalition. If you would like to attend as a hiring employer, we invite you to complete this FORM.
CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton NJ 08611. Entrance at Gate A. Parking available in Lot 2, at the intersection of South Broad Street and Bridge Street.
All job seekers are welcome. In addition to hiring employers, we will have representatives from community agencies present to share information about their programs. Justice-impacted individuals in attendance will have the opportunity to learn more about expungement.
Click HERE for more information.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM, Mercer County Career & Resource Fair,
The Mercer County One-Stop Career Center invites job seekers to our upcoming Career and Resource Fair. Pre-registration is recommended; click HERE to register. This event is in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Labor, New Jersey Courts, and the Mercer County Reentry Coalition.
Where: CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton NJ 08611. Entrance at Gate A. Parking available in Lot 2, at intersection of South Broad Street and Bridge Street.
Who: All job seekers are welcome. In addition to hiring employers, we will have representatives from community agencies present to share information about their programs. Justice-impacted individuals in attendance will have the opportunity to learn more about expungement.
Wednesday, May 7, 7:15 – 9:00 pm, Job Seekers of Montclair presents a workshop with Carol McCullagh, The topic: Developing Your Resume. All are invited. Light refreshments are served.
Topics to be covered:
- How to address areas that you have but don’t want to do again
- Handling areas outside the job description
- The message: What do I want to communicate
- Styles: functional, chronological, etc.
- Summarizing PAR’s
Job Seekers meets in the Assembly Hall of St Luke’s Church, 73 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. If you cannot come in person (the best way!) then click here to join Zoom Meeting
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Also if you would like to give back to the community and add experience to your resume, volunteer for Job Seekers of Montclair. Reply to Rachael@jobseekersofmontclair.org for details.
Saturday May 10th, at 9:30 AM
The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: Getting Interviews Through Successful Networking Presented by Marty Latman
Please share this with other groups you may be in. Join us on Meetup.com at: http://www.meetup.com/The-Breakfast-Club-NJ/ to RSVP for the meeting.
Presentation: 9:30 -10:30am – doors to facility open 9am come early to get settled in.
Facilitated Networking: 10:30 – 11:30am
- Location: Conference Center of the East Brunswick Public Library
- Address: 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ
- Fee: $10 cash will be collected at the door to pay for the cost of the room.
Note: Time & Location Change – our meetings will now begin promptly at 9:30am (doors open 9am please come early to enjoy some extra networking time and get settled in.
There is ample parking both in primary lot directly in front of library’s main entrance and a second lot to the side of the library facility, but you must enter through library’s front doors to gain access to the conference center which is to the left rear of the facility after entering.
Monday, May 12, 10:30 AM PSGCNJ Virtual Meeting
Speaker:Walt Glass
Topic: Determining Culture Fit
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Walt retired in 2012 after a 38-year IT career, including 25 years at Electronic Data Systems in roles such as systems engineer, financial analyst, and Account Manager, with industry experience in finance, retail, manufacturing, legal, and government. He later served as an Account Relationship Manager supporting over 40 Texas colleges and universities. Now, as developer of the Interview Success Workshop, he volunteers as an Interview Success Coach, helping over 1,500 job seekers improve their interview skills and presenting to multiple job-search groups.
Please stay with us 12:00–12:30 PM for a 30-minute Q&A session with Maya Ollson, career consultant and founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement.
May 12 – 6-9 p.m. (CST), Join Us For “Professional Critique” and “You Asked and Here’s Our Response: Q&A Discussion – Ageism and The Job Search”
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.: “Professional Critique” (In Person) (CST):
Receive a personalized evaluation of your professional goals, and develop a customized strategy to expedite your transition into your next professional opportunity:
St. Hubert Ministry Center
729 Grand Canyon
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
7 – 9 p.m.: “You Asked and Here’s Our Response: Q&A Discussion – Ageism and The Job Search” (CST):
This meeting will be In Person.
This meeting will also be via Zoom.
How can I tell if I’m experiencing ageism during a job search?
What are some common stereotypes about older workers?
Should I remove dates from my resume to avoid age bias?
How can I make my resume and LinkedIn profile look more “modern”?
Are certain industries or companies better for older workers?
How do I address being “overqualified” in interviews?
Can I legally challenge age discrimination? What are my rights?
How do I explain a long career history without sounding outdated?
Learn the answers to one of the most frequently asked questions about job search, ageism. Our HR professionals provide their perspective and answer your questions about how to deal with ageism in your job search.
In Person:
St. Hubert Ministry Center
729 Grand Canyon
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
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Monday May 12th at 7:30pm Presentation Career Management will be our popular session “Effective use of LinkedIn for Job Seekers”. More to come!
If you wish to join our Career Management network, or have questions at any time, just email presentation.cmm@gmail.com with your name and a brief introduction and we will be happy to assist.
Wed May 14th, 6:00-8:30CT, $25.00 NSENG’s Inaugural HYBRID Event: on Zoom & at the Northbrook Public Library (1201 Cedar Lane) for a Presentation on “RESUMES TELL BUT COVER LETTERS SELL” plus a Round of Networking, access to the presentation recording & a list of all registrants
Click HERE to register. If you have any problems with registering, just email mgilbert@nsenginc.com or text 847-732-7400 immediately.
THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT SO ANYONE WHO CANNOT ATTEND IN-PERSON, CAN JOIN VIA A ZOOM LINK FOR THE DURATION OF THE MEETING (a Zoom link will be sent to everyone prior to the event).
Because most job seekers say it takes them 1-3 hours to write a highly customized cover letter to each job and they just don’t have the time. But, what if I could show you how to write highly tailored cover letters in less than 10 minutes? Better yet, what if those cover letters were written in way that got you interviews that you aren’t getting today?
That’s what this presentation is all about and I’ll show you how it’s done. Cover letters are essential because they can do what a resume and LinkedIn profile can’t do… they let you CONTROL YOUR STORY in a very concise way. Additionally, cover letters are very effective at giving you access to the “hidden job market” by getting you interviews with companies that don’t have an advertised position. Here are a few topics I’ll be covering during my presentation:
– How to write highly customized cover letters very quickly
– How to decipher a job description to identify the most pertinent job requirements
– How cover letters can get you interviews even when you’re rejected by the ATS
– How a cover letter can give you access to the “hidden job market”
– How an effective cover letter can separate you from 100-200 other job applicants for each job
– Effective cover letter examples
The agenda is as follows:
6:00 – 6:15 Open networking
6:15 – 7:30 Presentation and Q&A
7:30-8:30 Smal group networking (those joining virtually will network with others on the Zoom link)
All registrants will also get access to a previous recording on the presentation AND a list of all registrants so that you can quickly grow your network of LinkedIn connections.
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Monday, May19, 10:30 AM PSGCNJ Virtual Meeting
Speaker: Janelle Razzino
Topic: Closing the Deal
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Janelle is the President and CEO of Razzino Associates, Inc. has proven to discover the right talent for the right companies at the right time. She is passionate about bringing big ideas to life, motivating and empowering candidates and partnering with companies to make great things happen! As a boutique firm and premier search organization, Razzino Associates, Inc. brings 30+ years of experience in corporate recruiting and management specializing in C-level, executive level, and mid-level placements for The Fortune Global 2000 marketplace. Its core disciplines are Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology. The firm also places candidates in Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, and Business Development.
Clients have described Janelle as energetic, passionate, tireless, refreshingly honest, and committed. She not only closes the deal, but she opens the relationship.
Please stay with us 11:30 to 12 Noon, for Meditation Coach – Victoria Squazzo, empowering your energy through meditative practices to positively impact your life.
Monday, May 26, PSGCNJ Closed for Memorial Day observance.
Friday, May 30, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (ET), Thomas Yoseloff Business Center • New York NY, NY Public Library, *IN PERSON* Library Resources for Industry Research, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-library-resources-for-industry-research-tickets-1324467250199?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite
Monday,June 2, 10:30 AM PSGCNJ Virtual Meeting
Speaker: Anne Ryan
Topic: You’re Awesome (Even If You Don’t Know It Yet)
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Overview: You bring more to the table than you realize—it’s time to own it. In this interactive 45-minute workshop, we’ll explore the skills, experiences, and qualities that make you stand out—even the ones you might be overlooking. You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on your strengths, a clear understanding of what belongs on your resume and LinkedIn profile, and the confidence to tell your career story with impact.
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneireneryan/
Cell Telephone Number: 917-443-3619
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Recurring Meetings
When: Weekly, Sundays from 9:00 – 9:30 am
What: Keeppace with George Pace – What you should know about the latest IT and AI
Where: Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/keeppace
More Information: Leading Technology speaker, Researcher / IT strategist /Enterprise Architecture / Cloud / Open Source / Kubernetes / Microservices / Docker / DevOps / Video / Social Networking / Application Rationalization
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeppace
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keeppace
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keeppace
Do you find it hard to “Keep Pace” with the never-ending stream of AI articles you encounter daily? Wouldn’t it be nice to get professional insight into those topics, so you can be prepared for how AI will impact YOU and YOUR CAREER?
That is the driver behind my weekly LIVE Webinar (30 Minutes EVERY Sunday at 9AM EST), where George provides his insights to interesting AI advances AND the changes it will drive.
When: Weekly, Mondays from 9:00 – 10:30 am
What: The Ramsey Job Search
Where: Please contact Beth Berkenfeld at bberk2@optonline.net or 201-797-4342 if interested in joining the group.
More Information: Work Team meets every Monday morning. Networking starts from 9 to 9:30am and the meeting starts at 9:30 to 10:30 while virtual. Members hold each other accountable at weekly (virtual) meetings for conducting a job search in earnest. Historically, the team has enjoyed a very high rate of “landings” by those conducting an active and vigorous job search.
Based on the Lee-Hecht-Harrison model, it’s more of a project management team made up of people committed to helping each other in the job search. By attending regularly and staying focused on key tasks, meetings serve as an advisory panel that knows you and your search and can offer answers to the questions that come up in job hunting.
Help others to help you (especially for the first few meetings) by having a prepared “elevator pitch” to introduce yourself. Jobs open up because there’s a problem to solve or a need to fill.
When: Weekly, Mondays
What: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO)
Where: virtual
More Information: The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) is a community supportive of those who are in career transition. We provide a safe environment in which to network across industries, fields and organizations. Members share best practices, experiences and job opportunities. The WNO hosts meetings featuring presentations by thought leaders in relevant topics. NO members are committed to assisting one another. WNO activities are coordinated by a committee of member volunteers. To volunteer, contact us.
Contact wno1635@gmail.com
When: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
What: Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP)
Where: Knights of Columbus building at Saint Rose Church
46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT. Also via zoom.
More Information: The Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) is a free networking group that gathers monthly to foster connections and provide valuable resources for career growth. Open to professionals from all industries and career stages, our meetings are designed to help attendees expand their networks and gain the tools they need to advance in their careers. We focus on creating mutually beneficial relationships, where members can share ideas, exchange job leads and strengthen their networking abilities.
We usually have a guest speaker discuss a topic of interest for business professionals.
VIRTUAL Zoom Meeting 6:00 – 7:30 pm
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When: 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
What: William Paterson University Alumni Association
Where: Contact Linda Kavan Senior Associate Director of Alumni Relations973.720.3625
EMAIL: kavanl@wpunj.edu
More Information: Join virtually on the. via Zoom for an informative and strategic approach to landing the job you want. We are pleased to launch a series of career workshops to help support you in your career search. Whether you’re in a current job search, considering a career transition or looking to take your career to the next level, these sessions are for you! Over the next 5 months, you’ll have an opportunity to learn the key elements of a job search strategy and a step-by-step approach to landing the job you want. We’ll take the guesswork out of the job search, so you will always know what to do next.
When: Every Wednesday at 9:30 am
What: PSGMC (Professional Services Group Morris County) Via Zoom Online
Where: email Dale at dfavia@optonline.net for Zoom Meeting ID and Password.
More Information: PSGMC presents a virtual meeting each week. They provide relevant speakers to help with your job search, as well as provide a forum to networks. If you would like to attend our meetings, please email Dale at dfavia@optonline.net for Zoom Meeting ID and Password.
When: virtually on alternate Tuesdays from 10-11:30am ET with rare exceptions
What: Career Conversations with Tony
Where: Zoom webinars
More Information: we offer a wide variety of highly interesting, informative, and interactive free webinars for those who are un/underemployed, in/considering a career transition. Q & A will follow. Zoom login info will be emailed the day prior to the session and registration officially closes at 8am the day of the session. Check our 2025 calendar for a list of webinar dates, topics, and descriptions: bit.ly/careerconversationswithtony2025. All are welcome, so please encourage folks in your network to join us. To subscribe to our listserv for occasional webinar announcements and reminders (including Zoom login info), volunteer or recommend a thought-leader or topic, or if you have any questions, please email Tony at: tony@absolutetransitions.com. Sessions are typically hosted by Tony Calabrese, founder of Absolute Transitions, LLC and Certified Get Five Career Coach, specializing in job search and career change. He’s certified by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC) and integrates career and life coaching in his practice. Tony also works with REA – Partners in Transition, assisting spouses relocating to the NJ / NY area. In 2023, he joined Careerminds as an outplacement coach after Get Five’s acquisition, as well as provides outplacement coaching for the White Hawk Group. Previously, he spent 30 years at Prudential Financial, advancing from Programmer to Director of Financial Systems. Tony lives in Maplewood, NJ with his wife, Carolina.
When: Wednesdays at 7:30 PM
What: Job Seekers of Montclair is a free, job search training and support group open to all.
Where: We meet at the Assembly Hall of St. Luke’s Church on 73 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ and online.
More Information: 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.
Meetings and workshops are in person and on Zoom at 7:30 pm. Information about the upcoming meeting can be found on our website, https://jobseekersofmontclair.org. While you are there, you can join our weekly e-mail list where we send announcements of upcoming meetings or helpful information. Just click on Subscribe on the home page. You may also view our schedule and you have access to lots of resources. Our self-help group has been helping people in New Jersey and elsewhere get through the job search process and find new careers for the last forty years. For more information contact us at Richard@jobseekersofmontclair.org
When: Every Friday morning at 10:00 am
What: Professional Service Group (PSG) of Mercer County
Where: Princeton Public Library
More Information: The Professional Service Group (PSG) of Mercer County is a community program providing enrichment seminars for professionals in transition who are seeking new employment opportunities or exploring new career paths. Meetings are always free, open to all, and do NOT require you to register in advance. Please check the PSG of Mercer County website Event Calendar for upcoming programs: https://www.psgofmercercounty.org/p/event-calendar.html.
All PSG of Mercer County meetings are in-person only without streaming or recording.
No Signup or Registration Required.
Starting in May 2025, PSG of Mercer County will have 2 alternating weekly meeting locations:
- 1st, 3rd and (occasional 5th) Fridays of each month at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ.
- 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at the Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren St, Plainsboro Township, NJ.
When: Meets virtually the first and third Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM EST
What: Careers in Transition
Where: Virtual
More Information: Each meeting offers: (1) various speakers and topics related to job search and career development (2) Resume Review.
Read more about us: https://www.christchurchshorthills.org/careers-in-transition/
Link to sign up: : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3muBCmK-py-OMQH9RI8ne-TTlng6uwhTo 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.
When: 2nd Saturday of the month, except we skip December and August
What: Penn State Great Valley Presents My Career Transitions My Career Transitions
Where: Penn State Great Valley campus in Malvern, PA
More Information: 2nd Saturday of the month, except we skip December and August. Penn State Great Valley Presents My Career Transitions My Career Transitions has returned to in-person meetings at the Penn State Great Valley campus in Malvern, PA. Attending in-person allows you to get the most from the meeting by interacting with the speaker My Career Transitions is presented by Penn State Great Valley and our events are sponsored by the Penn State Great Valley Alumni Society. You do not need to have any affiliation with Penn State to attend and benefit from our meetings and speaker. We welcome everyone. * For those outside the greater Philadelphia region or otherwise not able to attend in-person, you will be able to join by Zoom, starting with virtual networking before joining the classroom live. We do not record the meetings for viewing later.All events now start promptly at 10:00 AM and end by 12:15 PM. Please arrive by 10:00 when doors open. We start with the MCT networking session – a fun way to meet people and grow your network by 2-3 people – even before the speaker starts.Note: Registration for all events closes at 12 noon the day prior to the event.
Dress Code: We suggest dressy casual. No one wears suits or ties. The norm is slacks and a collared shirt for men and the equivalent for women.
When: 2nd Saturday of each month
What: The Breakfast Club NJ. In Person Meetings
Where: Conference Center of the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ
Fee: $10 cash only will be collected at the door to pay for the cost of the room
Why: Join one of the premier and longest running networking groups in New Jersey, founded in 2001 to help you with your career search
Website: https://thebreakfastclubnj.com/
Register at: https://www.meetup.com/The-Breakfast-Club-NJ/
More Information: Please share this with other groups you may be in. Join us on Meetup.com at: https://www.meetup.com/The-Breakfast-Club-NJ/ to RSVP for the meeting.
Join The Breakfast Club NJ where people of all disciplines: IT, Finance & Accounting, Communications, Human Resources get together with a common focus to assist each other in pursuing new employment opportunities, tackling the challenges of their current positions, and providing a support network to and networking with the volunteers and other attendees that may be able to help you.
The Breakfast Club NJ (TBCNJ) has returned to in person meetings!!! Our meetings will now begin promptly at 9:30am & end 11:30am (The Library doors open 9am please come early to enjoy some extra networking time and get settled in). The presentation will be 930-1030am then facilitated networking 1030-1130am then meeting will conclude but you can follow up on leads in room until noon. The new location is the Conference Center of the East Brunswick Public Library – address is 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ and Directions can be found at https://ilove.ebpl.org at bottom of home page under hours & directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JAudegdMQJX1ktbh8
There is ample parking both in primary lot directly in front of library’s main entrance and a second lot to the side of the library facility, but you must enter through libraries front doors to gain access to the conference center which is to the left rear of the facility after entering.
Please help us by extending invites to anyone you know who is in transition. We will be collecting $10 Cash per attendee (exact change is appreciated) at door as we must pay to rent the room and are required to have insurance to use the facility. Looking forward to seeing everyone and welcoming you and the new members. No food or drink is allowed in the library as per library rules.
RSVP via Meetup – https://www.meetup.com/home/ By RSVPing on Meetup, we can plan to have appropriate seating, and you will be able to contact other meeting attendees, and they will be able to contact you, as well. Additionally, any meeting changes will be sent out to members who register on Meetup. To receive our job listings, and timely job search and career updates, JOIN our pay it forward group at www.thebreakfastclubnj.com.
When: On Demand – see below
What: Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN)
Where: Go to: www.nhnusa.org
More Information: The has now changed its operating model from virtual meetings, face-to-face meeting to a one-on-one mentor/coach model. Our leaders and others who volunteer and are vetted by founder will offer one on one sessions with our membership information and a large amount of resources for NhNUSA may be found at www.nhnusa.org. There is both a registration for members needing help, along with a registration for applying to be a coach/mentor. Please feel free to use the free career resources on this site and join their Linked-In group.