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Monday, 09/25, 10:30 am, Professional Services Group of Central New Jersey hosts,Using the ChatGPT Tool for Your Job Search. ChatGPT is a AI chatbot that generates human-like responses to user prompts. Our presenter, Chui Senanayake, will detail how ChatGPT can be used for everything from researching a company you are interviewing with to assisting with writing resumes and cover letters. Chui Senanayake is professional career coach and the CEO/founder of The Job Helpers. He has been helping job seekers optimize their resumes for over 15 years.
PSGCNJ has established a pre-registration system for Zoom meetings. Please visit https://lnkd.in/eFmwyHR 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.
Tuesday, September 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
Sep 27, 2023, (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM) (GMT-5), Refiners Fire with Alexis Walkenstein presented by Young Catholic Professionals, How to be an anchored worker in an unstable world
Join us next week on September 27th at 12:00 PM CT for this month’s virtual Refiner’s Fire episode, How to be an Anchored Worker in an Unstable World, with Alexis Walkenstein, Founder & President of AWE PR. Alexis will discuss ways to maintain your faith in the workplace, practical tips for achieving balance and peace amidst the whirlwind of change, and more. You don’t want to 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 Alexis to answer during the live Q&A portion of the interview!
Wednesday, September 27th 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, FREE, SCORE Monmouth, Google YouTube for your Small Business
A Live In-Person Event Presented By James Mahlmann
YouTube is the second most active internet search engine on the world wide web. Using short videos to promote and publicize your small business can create a visual representation of what you do and what you sell that words alone just can’t match.
Having a website with a professional appearance is essential for promoting your business. SCORE Monmouth is pleased to offer a seminar on using the resources available from Google YouTube to promote your small business. This seminar will be presented by Jim Mahlmann from NetCetra LLC.
In this seminar you will learn:
1) How to shoot a quality promotional video and how long to make it?
2) Title keywords to attract an audience?
3) Measuring analytics to optimize success?
This workshop is designed to be interactive and hands on. Bring your laptops so the presenter can work with you on your actual small business website to assist you in maximizing it’s potential.
Wednesday, September 27, 7:30 – 9:00pm, Job Seekers of Montclair presents Courtney Fitzgibbons:
Dealing With Road Blocks 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 in person at St Luke’s Church Assembly Hall, 73 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. Entrance is on the west side of the church, facing S. Fullerton.
NOTE: There are 8 steps up to the door. If this would be a problem for you, or you live far away, we offer an online way to attend the meeting:
Meeting ID: 869 6416 8449
Passcode: 005505
One tap mobile +13052241968,,86964168449#,,,,
*005505
For phone only dial 929 436 2866 and enter ID + passcode.
JVS Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop Thursday, September 28, 2023
10:00 am to 11:30 am EST Acing the Interview, Join us to learn more about behavioral interviewing:
“Tell me a time when you…”. Sound familiar? Behavioral interview questions can often catch you off guard when you aren’t prepared with your example or your story to share with the person interviewing you.
In this interactive workshop, Robin Amster will share tangible tips on how to prepare for these questions for your next interview BEFORE the interview.
In the first part of this workshop you will learn about behavioral interviewing and prepare responses to commonly asked questions. The second part will feature ROLE PLAYS (we said it would be interactive!) that will enable you to bring more confidence to your interviews going forward.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking
with fellow job seekers after the presentation.
9/28, John Hadley is giving a free webinar, “5 Secrets to Landing a 6-Figure Job.”
– How to stop being a moving target, so you avoid wasting time ineffectively chasing opportunities that take you off track
– Ways to present the unique value you bring to the table
– Common presentation errors that undermine your search
– How to build a network that catches those 6-figure opportunities
– A road map for asking the right questions in the interview process that prove you are worth that 6-figure offer
What have others said about this webinar?
“Today’s workshop was spot-on, regarding providing any enterprising professional with a guideline how to approach the job market more effectively.”
“Great outline and the topics were right on. All topics were helpful: Focus, Powerful stories, Marketing materials, Networking, and Uncovering Needs.”
Join us!
https://jhacareers.com/5-secrets-to-landing-a-6-figure-job/
Thursday, September 28, 2023, 10 am – 1 pm, Brookdale Community College, Collins Arena, Parking in Lot 6 & 7, ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS!, PLEASE JOIN US! Monmouth County, Division of Workforce Development, www.workinmonmouth.com
We look forward to seeing you!
Job Seekers will find many resources when they visit our office. Hours are 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.
Job Seekers may also contact us by phone at:
732-683-8850 x6011
Some of the services available for job seekers are:
Initial and comprehensive assessment of skills and aptitudes
Resume development
Job search assistance
Career Information
Assistance with GED-Basic Skills
Job Readiness and Occupational Skills Training
We are located at 60 North Taylor Ave, Neptune, NJ 07753
Wed Oct 4th, 12:00-12:30 Central time (a LinkedIn Live broadcast)
FREE Job Search Q&A Session, NSENG, Marty Gilbert This free session is available to anyone. You can email me your questions in advance… chat them during the event… or just listen in. Click here or on the graphic below to register and feel free to share with your network. LinkedIn will record this live event so if you cannot attend this webinar, use the link to watch it later.
October 4, 7:30pm, “Coping with Change”, Job Seekers of Montclair 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, 7:30 PM, at 73 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. All meetings are free and open to the public. Information about the upcoming meeting and links to it can be found on our website: https://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org
October 14, 2023, 8:00 -10:00 AM join The Breakfast Club NJ Monthly Meeting with a presentation by Frank Kovacs and Mark Beal “Win the job and Thrive in a Multigenerational Workplace”. 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/288989099/ to RSVP for the meeting.
October 14, 2023
Topic: Savvy Job Seekers Use Age to Their Advantage
Speaker: Ken Sher
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Location: Hybrid Event (In-Person at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern, PA and via Zoom)
Sponsor: Penn State Great Valley Alumni Society
To register for this FREE event, click here.
Age discrimination is described as “treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of his or her age.” The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids age discrimination against people who are age 40 or older.
So, it’s illegal to not offer a job because of age but we all know that the reality is that it happens. But the reality, also, is that it’s still possible, and likely, that you will find an opportunity based on your great knowledge and experience that you’ve gained throughout your career, it just might take a little longer.
This talk will focus on helping you minimize the chance that age will be an issue while showing you how to maximize the benefits that come with experience. You’ll also learn how to identify when the hidden objection of age comes up and how to handle it including:
- Identifying when your age may be an issue
- How the “TRUST Success Model” can help you overcome any challenges
- How to position yourself as the right person for the job
- What to do to take age out of the equation
- What to include, and not include, in your marketing materials and interview answers
Monday, October 16th at 7:30pm, The Church of the Presentation Career Management Group meets once a month.
It is a welcoming, low-pressure setting for those who are unemployed, under-employed or may be considering a career change.
– On “How to Tap into the Hidden Job Market”, will be presented by John Corcoran, founder of Corcoran Career Coaching .
This is our most popular session and worthwhile for anyone in the job market!
Zoom link for the presentation:
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This will also be held in-person at the Church of the Presentation, Upper Saddle River (in the Jerusalem Room).
All are welcome to come to these sessions and we hope to see you there!
Additionally, if you wish to join the parish Career Management network (for notices about local events and job opportunities) or you have any job search questions, simply email presentationcareermanagement@outlook.com with your name, email address and a brief introduction and we will be in touch.
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Saturday, November 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Christ Church • 501 Swedesford Road • Wayne PA, Cost $10
Jump Start Your Job Search Workshop,
An interactive day of information, ideas and networking to provide help and hope in your job transition and for your career.
Resume Best Practices – Ed Samuel, Executive Career Coach with SamNova Inc, will focus on key areas that will make your resume stand out including how to quantify your accomplishments. He will share what to include and exclude on your resume and why.
How to Ace the Interview and Get the Job – Michael Brenner, Founder & CEO of Right Chord Leadership, will share how to interview well including preparation, execution and follow-up. He will provide practical advice you can use immediately.
Building Relationships to Land Your Next Opportunity – Amy Dinning, Talent Development Leader, will help you develop your relationship building skills to network your way to your next role. This interactive session will allow you to apply what you have learned on the spot.
Getting Culturally Fit – Steve Van Valin, Founder & CEO of Culturology, will help you to demonstrate how your values align to an organization’s values. Making it through the culture fit gauntlet is essential to landing your next job.
Networking over lunch with fellow participants and speakers
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the workshop begins at 9 a.m. The formal part of the workshop will end at 4:00 p.m. Snacks and sandwiches will be provided; if you have special food needs, please bring your lunch.
Please register online at https://JumpStartYourJobSearch2023.eventbrite.com and pay with a credit card. We are unable to take walk-ins. Please note that online registration will close on Wednesday, November 15 at 5 pm.
Questions & Answers with a Panel of Experts – Ed, Michael, Steve and Amy
Please register online at https://JumpStartYourJobSearch2023.eventbrite.com and pay with a credit card. We are unable to take walk-ins. Please note that online registration will close on Wednesday, November 15 at 5 pm.
For more information or questions, contact Amy Dinning at amydinning@juno.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
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
- Updates related to Unemployment
- Discuss proactive job search activities
To access the webinar, visit:www.facebook.com/keeppace. In the left-hand column, click on Videos, then click on the video that says LIVE. If you don’t see the LIVE button, it hasn’t started yet. For questions, please contact George Pace at: keeppace@gmail.com.
The Ramsey Job Search Work Team meets every Monday morning. Networking and meeting starts at 9:00 to 10:30. 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.
The WNO (Westchester Networking Organization) meets the third Monday of each month. During the COVID pandemic, we are meeting via Zoom at 5:45 p.m. The WNO is a community that is supportive and welcoming to those who are in transition and that fosters career fulfillment for all professionals, including those fully employed. We provide an opportunity to network across industries, fields and organizations. Our monthly meetings include networking time as well as a presentation on a topic relevant to job search and career development. The contact e-mail ID for the WNO, wno1635@gmail.com.
Executives in Job Transition (formerly Morris County Executives in Transition) meets the 3rd Monday of the month from 10-12 noon through the Zoom link below. The group is a great opportunity to network for new contacts and job search ideas. Please feel free to share this with other job seekers you feel can use our assistance.The format is the same as always, everyone gets equal time to present their introduction and job search successes and challenges, then ask the group for assistance with the challenges. All are welcome
Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 652282
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Join Zoom Meeting (we use the same Zoom info each meeting)
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Meeting ID: 912 5451 6371
Password: mceit
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Mondays at 4:30 – Win Sheffield offers 1 hour workshops each Monday at 4:30, open to all covering use of stories in pitches, interviews and resumes. On the first Monday of the month they are free (other weeks $20). For details and to register: https://www.winsheffield.com/events/weekly-stories-workshop-conveying-your-value-20/
Take a page from Hollywood’s playbook and communicate your value effectively using stories. We are hardwired for stories and can learn to use them to get results for our careers quickly.
Welcome to the Milford JETS networking group that meets every Monday at 6:30p.m. (except holidays to be announced). Co leaders Craig Cunningham, HR Leader and Diana Champagne, Total Rewards leader are cc’d.
STEP 1 ~ ZOOM DETAILS
The Zoom details for the meetings are below. Please save these details to your calendar – I do not change the link.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/98862890863?pwd=VDUxUUNjVWwrbjM4aHZQbDZNOUVrZz09
Meeting ID: 988 6289 0863
Passcode: 755309
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Resuming 1/10/23 on alternating Tuesdays from 10am-12pm with rare exceptions, Northern NJ Professionals in Transition (#NNJ_PIT) is pleased to offer free Zoom meetings hosted by longtime group facilitator and Career Coach, Tony Calabrese, of Absolute Transitions, LLC. Q & A will follow. Be sure to check our webpage for: dates, topics, presenters, webinar descriptions, and the registration link at: bit.ly/NNJ-PIT2023schedule, as well as join our email list for occasional announcements, reminders, and updates at: NNJPIT2020+subscribe@groups.io. Login info will be emailed the day prior to each webinar. Registration closes at 8am the morning of each webinar. If you or someone you know is a thought-leader interested in becoming one of our esteemed guest presenters, 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) virtual meetings will resume on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7:00pm. More information regarding the NhN career transition group may be found at www.nhnusa.org along with an updated meeting schedule. 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, Facebook group and a large network of members and volunteer leaders built over the past 12 years. Resources, virtual weekly meetings and guest presentationsare offered over the internet and video conferencingn platforms to help our members with theitr careers. The group’s culture is based on a pay it forward model with a focus on networkingand support. The meetings are designed to help anyone in career advancementand career transition by offeringadvice in job search strategies, techniques, tools, support, motivation, leadership, and networking opportunities. Google Meet based sessions are held every other Tuesday between 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Meeting dates and access links are provided on the front page of ther Neighbors-helping-Neighbors’ website.
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.
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.
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month Careers in Transition (CIT, read about us at https://www.christchurchshorthills.org/careers-in-transition/ ) meets – CIT is back to virtual!
Careers in Transition is changing our meeting schedule for September 2023. We will have 1 meeting on September 23rd, the 4th Saturday. This meeting will feature a modified agenda that will be announced along with the registration link soon.
We will not meet on September 2nd, or September 16th to enable everyone to celebrate the holidays on those days..
The New York Science, Industry and Business Library, located at 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers an extensive series of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and career advice. In addition, the library has numerous training classes on Microsoft Office, including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Check it out; you will be glad that you did. Inquiries about programs may be made by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: https://www.nypl.org/locations/snfl/yoseloff-business for a detailed list of upcoming classes. In addition to these great in-person classes, the library also recorded some of the presentations and they are available 24/7 on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324 Check them out; I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the amount of helpful information awaiting you.
