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Career Wake Up Call #125
July 7th is World Forgiveness Day, and I want you to use it as your permission slip. Forgive yourself for the resume you sent out before it was ready. Forgive yourself for the interview where you rambled when they asked “Tell me about yourself.” Your job search is not a report card on your worth as a human being, and beating yourself up is not a strategy.
Even the most qualified candidates get rejected for reasons that have nothing to do with them. Holding onto self-doubt and the “what did I do wrong” spiral only weighs you down when you need to be at your very best. You cannot show up confident and clear while dragging last month’s rejection behind you like a ball and chain.
This Tuesday, July 7th, join me on Zoom for a Career Wake Up Call and let’s start fresh together. No registration needed. Just show up, bring your questions, and leave the guilt at the door.
No registration required, just show up! Bring your questions, bring your frustrations, and I promise you’ll leave with a whole new outlook on your job search. See you Tuesday night!
Career Wake Up Call #125
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
5 PM PT | 6 PM MT | 7 PM CT | 8 PM ET
Please bring your best job search questions to the call.
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Looking forward to seeing you on the call!
Regards,
Absolutely Abby
Your Host for the Career Wake Up Calls
JULY 8 , 7-9PM
HILLSDALE CAREER NETWORKING GROUP
Our group is in a period of change. Our meetings will no longer be held at St. John the Baptist Church in Hillsdale, for reasons too complicated to go into here. Going forward we will have another local venue, but we do not know yet where that will be. We’re currently looking at several different options and we expect to be settled in for our August meeting.
So …
Since we don’t have our new home yet, our July meeting will be VIRTUAL, via Zoom, and this will be an OPEN MIC NIGHT, where we will talk through the issues that mean the most to you. Bring your questions, concerns, gripes, fears and best stories to share with the group and we’ll all talk it out together.
Many of you have asked us about adding a remote component to our meetings, especially those of you who live far from Hillsdale. So, for at least this meeting, this gives you an opportunity to reconnect with the group and benefit from the shared experiences of our members.
The meeting will start at 7:00 pm and you can start logging in at 6:45.
Here’s the Zoom connection information for the meeting:
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AS ALWAYS, ALL ARE WELCOME!
July 8, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Job Seekers’ next meeting is Wednesday, July 8, 7:30 – 9:00 PM. Join us online when Tony Calabrese, a Certified Career Coach, leads a workshop on Recognizing Your Accomplishments!.
- How Assessments Can Help You
- Uncovering Accomplishments and Skills
- Tips for Identifying Your Accomplishments
- Projecting Ahead On Your Career Path
Meeting ID: 869 6416 8449
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For phone only dial 929 436 2866 and enter ID + passcode.
Also, if you would like to give back to the community and add experience to your resume, volunteer for Job Seekers of Montclair. Reply to Rachael@jobseekersofmontclair.org for details.
Friday, July 10·10:15am – 12:30pm
PSG Mercer County
Kathy Vincelette – Answering Common Interview Questions with Confidence – Plainsboro Public Library
Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren St, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536, USA
Interviews can be stressful, but preparation makes all the difference.
In this session, job seekers will learn effective strategies for responding to frequently asked interview questions, highlighting their strengths, and avoiding common mistakes. Sample responses and simple frameworks will help participants craft authentic answers and make a strong impression.
Friday, July 10th at 11:00AM ET/10:00AM CT
Networking for Life Networking Group will host Talent Advisor and Executive Coach, MaryAnn Fapppiano, who will present: Today’s market perspective from a Talent Recruiter
Join us for an important and interesting discussion of the job search environment now from the perspective of an outside recruiter. This talent advisor fills permanent, temp, temp to perm and contract roles in numerous industries including financial services, real estate, retail, technology, legal and more. Learn how to find their open positions listed on their website as well as how to get your resume into their pool. We look forward to seeing you on the 10th!
To join this session, please register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xQky8SEGqa
The meeting link will be sent to those who register before 9:00AM on July 10th.
About MaryAnn Fappiano
Enterprise Sales Talent Advisor and Executive Coach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfappiano/
MaryAnn is a Certified Executive Coach, who works with high potential leaders and senior executives through firm sponsored leadership development programs. She also works with individuals at all levels to develop a roadmap of how to effectively utilize the critical strategies needed for a successful and rewarding career. Her specialties include First “90 Days” in a new role, career transition, leadership development, diversity, and relationship building.
She is also a Talent Advisor at Phyton Talent Advisors, a staffing firm offering recruiting services in Technology, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Compliance, Risk, and Administrative functions. Their expert coaches connect job seekers with full-time positions, contract engagement, or consulting services in a number of industries.
About Charlotte A. Lee
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottealee
As an Executive Coach, Charlotte coaches leaders and board members on personal branding, career strategies, communications, and executive presence. Prior to founding her own firm in 2022, she led the consultant teams in the New York and Stamford offices of LHH, coaching thousands of senior executives through career transitions in financial services, consumer products, legal, telecom, media, and professional services.
Saturday July 11, at 9:30 AM
The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: How to stop Sabotaging your interviews by John Hadley
Saturday July 11th, at 9:30 AM
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:
Many talented professionals sabotage their interviews without realizing it. Sometimes it’s obvious — weak preparation, rambling answers, or failing to connect with the interviewer. More often, it’s subtle: playing defense instead of offense, talking about responsibilities instead of impact, missing opportunities to build rapport, or failing to uncover the deeper business challenges behind the role.
In this engaging and occasionally tongue-in-cheek workshop, Job Search Strategist John Hadley will reveal the hidden habits that quietly undermine otherwise strong candidates — and show you how to replace them with behaviors that build confidence, credibility, and connection. You’ll learn how to turn interviews from stressful Q&A sessions into meaningful business conversations that position you as the candidate they don’t want to lose.
About the Speaker:
John Hadley is a Job Search Strategist who helps experienced professionals access the
“hidden” job market by clearly articulating their value and increasing their visibility with decision-makers—whether they’re in active search or positioning for their next move.
After graduating from Stanford University, John spent 25 years in the financial services industry, holding roles from Product Manager to Chief Actuary. He later built a successful consulting practice before shifting his focus two decades ago to career search and professional positioning, helping hundreds of clients land roles—and compensation—that truly fit.
John is a popular speaker and author on job search, career strategy, and self-marketing. His free Career Tips e-newsletter goes out to 9,000 subscribers each month. You can find that and a wide range of career resources at www.JHACareers.com.
About the Meeting:
- Meeting Date & Time: July 11, 2026, 9:30 – 11:30 AM (America/New York)
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 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.
- Fee: $10 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, July 13 | 10:30 AM – Virtual Meeting
Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ)
Speaker: Sam Velu
Topic: What Has Changed for the Jobseeker in the Last 90 Days in AI and How To Navigate the New Norm
Registration Here
Overview: Join Sam, an AI Enthusiast and Evangelist dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence, for an informative and up-to-date talk.
With a passion for innovation and technology, Sam specializes in strategizing and advising businesses on how to improve their operational efficiency by leveraging AI. His focus is on “Unleashing the Power of AI Automation”, a pursuit that combines cutting-edge technology with practical business applications to drive growth, enhance productivity, and foster sustainable competitive advantages.
Sam is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the IT staffing and consulting industry. He is skilled in Negotiation, Coaching, Sales, Business Development, and Strategic Planning. With a rich background that blends technical expertise with strategic insight, he is committed to helping organizations navigate the complex landscape of AI integration. Whether it’s through optimizing processes, personalizing customer experiences, or unlocking new opportunities, his goal is to empower businesses to thrive in this rapidly evolving digital era.
July 13 – 6-9 p.m. (CST)
Join Us For “Professional Critique” and “Moving Through Change With
Confidence” –
How do you move past unexpected changes in your professional and personal life?
How do you enhance your ability to move through life’s changes with
confidence and a clearer sense of direction?
Blanche Roberts, Certified Resilience Coach, will provide guidance on
how to thrive from one’s own career transition effort.
The chat will be moderated by Tiffany Kochanski
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanykochanski), a member of the Holy
Archangels Parish Job & Networking Ministry, and any participants who wish to
confidentially ask a question during the presentation can send her a
private message, via the chat, to do so. These questions will then be
repeated, by one of the members of the Holy Archangels Parish Job &
Networking Ministry, to ensure that they are heard by everyone in the room.
Questions can also be sent to sainthubertjobministry@….
In Person:
Holy Archangels Parish Ministry Center
729 Grand Canyon
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
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Tuesday, July 14, Onsite 5:30 – 8 pm, Zoom 6 – 7:30 pm
Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) meeting .
Speakers: Cheryl Smith and Peggy Harris
Topic: “Never Search Alone” Method for Landing
Description:
Never Search Alone is a highly-structured volunteer-driven free program for anyone laid off, let go or looking for their next job. Learn about this program and experience some of the exercises so you can decide if this is for you!
Peggy Harris Bio:
Peggy Harris, PMP, is a project and program management leader with over 15 years of experience delivering ERP, integration, and business transformation initiatives. Based in California’s Silicon Valley, Peggy is an active member of the PMI Silicon Valley chapter, where she co-hosts a monthly networking breakfast. She joined the Never Search Alone community in 2025, completed the 11-week Job Search Council program, and continues to participate in the NSA community. She is passionate about helping professionals build meaningful connections and navigate career transitions through the power of community, accountability, and networking.
Cheryl Smith Bio:
Seasoned HR / OD professional with significant experience both as an internal and external consultant. Track record of success in talent assessment, leadership development, employee engagement, organizational surveys and change programs for organizations ranging from non-for-profits to Fortune 50. Single mom of three young adult daughters, living in Weston CT.
Friday, July 17·9:45am – 12:00pm
PSG Mercer County
Bill Amirault – Making AI Work for (Not Against) Your Job Search – Princeton
The Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ 08542
AI will never replace you as a human being—your enthusiasm, your personal experiences, and your ability to work with other team members…But, if you’re not in front of AI, it will surpass you.
This presentation will show you how you can use it to your benefit in your job search.
You’ll learn:
- Where AI currently intervenes in the job search, most notably with developing job descriptions, using AI bots to filter out resumes, etc.
- How to use AI to your advantage, in your résumé(s), LinkedIn profile, outreach and networking approach, and to develop key interview questions (to answer AND ask)
Monday, July 20 | 10:30 AM – Virtual Meeting
Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ)
Speaker: Michael Carr
Topic: Advice From Across the Table – Round 3
Registration Here
Overview: Join Mike for this presentation that is the third in a series designed to provide Job Seekers with a view “from the other side of the table,” based on Mike’s experience as both a Job Seeker and, more recently, as a Hiring Manager. He uses this unique perspective to point out some of the mistakes he has seen candidates make in their search efforts, as well as offering some practical advice to help them differentiate themselves. Rounds 1 and 2 were very well received; this will be the inaugural viewing of Round 3.
Mike Carr has extensive experience in Finance, Operations and Customer Service, both in Europe and the US, most recently as Senior Director of Global Service Operations for Dun & Bradstreet. He has led teams as large as 150. Mike is also an alumni of PSGCNJ, having served as Director of Fundraising during a period of transition following a layoff, and is delighted to be making his return.
Friday, July 24·10:15am – 12:30pm
PSG Mercer County
Keith Bogen – Branding – Plainsboro
Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren St, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536, USA
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Friday, July 24th at 11:00AM ET/10:00AM CT
Networking for Life Networking Group will host Charlotte A. Lee and Heather Maitre to present: Human science behind interviewing and common mistakes.
Companies are interviewing many more candidates than they used to and they all have the skills to do the job. The one thing that could catapult you above the others is a high EQ and stellar soft skills. Learn how to increase your EQ for better outcomes in your meetings, interviews, search and beyond. Science-based and human taught, join us to learn what you can do to better your chances.
Together, Charlotte and Heather have teamed up to help people seriously level up their job search. They bring the best of both worlds: human coaching and career visioning coupled with an AI-powered platform to customize and submit applications on your behalf. This combination is key to getting past applicant tracking systems and getting your resume in front of recruiters and hiring managers. They have also created practical courses on networking, interviewing, and EQ, concepts that actually teach you skills and techniques to help you land the job and succeed in your current and/or future role.
To join this session, please register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2za199jyjx
The meeting link will be sent to those who register before 9:00AM on July 24th.
About Charlotte A. Lee
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottealee
As an Executive Coach, Charlotte coaches leaders and board members on personal branding, career strategies, communications, and executive presence. Prior to founding her own firm in 2022, she led the consultant teams in the New York and Stamford offices of LHH, coaching thousands of senior executives through career transitions in financial services, consumer products, legal, telecom, media, and professional services.
About Heather Maitre
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather
Heather Maitre is the CEO and Founder of RocketJob. Her company pairs coaches with jobseekers and leverages generative AI and automation to simplify and accelerate networking, surface opportunities, and customize high-impact applications at scale so professionals land roles faster.
Monday, July 27 | 10:30 AM – Virtual Meeting
Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ)
Speaker: Al Smith
Topic: You Finally Got an Interview, Don’t Blow It
Registration Here
Overview: Join Al for this information-packed talk directly from the interview chapter of his Amazon #1 Bestselling book, HIRED! Every Employment Method. Al’s presentations communicate complex material in readily understandable terms.
This talk includes methods to get & “win” informational interviews, how to use a hiring manager’s stress to your advantage, the best ways to phrase questions to elicit better information, phone interview techniques, handling salary questions, “planned spontaneity” & STAR Stories, preparing for and winning video interviews, tips for face-to-face interviews, uncovering & overcoming hidden objections, youth & older-worker bias tactics, hints on overcoming internal candidates, thanks or no thanks, and negotiating a better package…all with real life examples!
Al is author of the Amazon #1 Best Selling job search manual HIRED! Every Employment Method and was the predominant co-author of the #1 Top Rated, HIRED! Paths to Employment in the Social Media Era.
Al has helped in excess of 1,000 people with their job search. His proprietary “Words-to-Work” LinkedIn page-1 keyword methodology is the surest way to exponentially increase profile views for the elusive Hidden Job Market and make it through the “Black Hole” of online resume submissions. “If you don’t have the right words in the right quantity, you won’t get found for work!”
Friday, July 31·10:15am – 12:45pm
PSG Mercer County
Alex Freund – Tell Me About Yourself – Princeton
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542, USA
A job interview is not just a conversation. It is a performance.
In this live, interactive session, Alex Freund, The Landing Expert, will conduct mock interviews with volunteers and demonstrate what really happens when a candidate is “onstage” with an interviewer.
This will not be a traditional presentation. You will see real examples, real-time coaching, and practical techniques for improving answers, body language, confidence, and overall interview presence.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Answer to the Tell me about yourself question
- Make a stronger first impression
• Understand what interviewers are really listening for
• Answer common questions with more clarity and confidence
• Manage nervousness under pressure
• Present themselves as the candidate the employer wants to hire
Come prepared to watch, learn, and maybe even volunteer.
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:3rd Monday of each month, 10am – Noon ET
What: Executives in Job Transition
Where: Via Zoom (contact Paul Cecala at pcecala@cecalacareer.com for link)
More Information: No cost. Open to any job seeker nationwide. Each person has 10 minutes to introduce themselves and a primary issue holding them back from job search success (up to 2 minutes). The remaining 8 minutes are spent by the entire group collaborating on brainstorming solutions and best practices. Participants share their job search knowledge while gaining the benefit of the others’ expertise as well. As a way of giving back to the local community, Paul Cecala (certified career coach) and Gerard Raho (Business coach and financial advisor) facilitate the meetings. To obtain the Zoom link, please contact Paul Cecala at pcecala@cecalacareer.com. No information is shared with other organizations. No sales pitches to attendees allowed.
When: WNO meets once a month, on the third Monday of the month.
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. WNO 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: Weekly, Mondays from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Virtual)
What: Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ)
Where: psgcnj.biz → Click “Zoom Meeting Registration Here”. Register by 11 PM Friday and save the emailed link for access.
More Information: Join us Monday mornings for expert speakers, job-hunting insights, and networking with peers.
Special Recurring Sessions:
- • 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 12:00 PM – Job Search Q&A with Maya Ollson, founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement (30-minute session).
- • Every 3rd Monday @ 12:00 PM – Meditation Session to energize and refocus through meditative practice with Coach Susan Wilk (even-numbered months) or Coach Kathy Vandenburg (odd-numbered months).
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 2026 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: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. onsite and 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. via zoom.
What: Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP)
Where: Knights of Columbus building at Saint Rose Church,
46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT. Also, via zoom, please email johnbarryitech@gmail.com for the zoom link
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.
The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month, both onsite and via Zoom. Meetings typically feature a guest speaker whose presentations are geared toward business professionals, focusing on topics relevant to the job search and ongoing career development.
We also usually include a “Landed Talk,” where a former NFP attendee briefly shares their job-search success story and insights from their journey.
The NFP LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/ has information on the speaker and topic.
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.
When: 2’nd Wednesday of the month – 10am – 10:40AM ET
What: Job Search ‘Tips at 10:00’ webinar series
Where: Via Zoom. Register through Arrow Career Consulting. Here is the link: https://www.arrowcareerconsulting.com/events
More Information: Please contact Deb Krawiec at deb@arrowcareerconsulting or register to receive Deb’s quarterly newsletter. https://arrowcareerconsulting.myflodesk.com/newsletter
The Job Search ‘Tips at 10:00’ FREE monthly webinar series is designed to reignite your job search efforts and equip you with the tools needed to revitalize your approach to finding that dream job. Open to any job seeker nationwide.
Webinar duration: 40 minutes (10:00am ET – 10:40am ET)
When: Wednesdays 12-1(Virtual Job Search webinars)
Virtual Job Search Webinars Monthly the 3rd Tuesday of the month 6:30 – 8 pm
What: Penn State Alumni Career Services Presents My Career Transitions
Where: virtual webinars monthly, in-person networking quarterly
More Information: My Career Transitions has partnered with Penn State Alumni Career Services to offer virtual meetings and in-person networking events
Please join us at our monthly meetings every 3rd Tuesday of the month to gain knowledge to support your career search and transition. Our meetings are virtual, with 3 in-person events a year in the Philadelphia area.
To review our upcoming schedule of events, you can visit our event page or join our LinkedIn group.
With our new partnership with the Penn State Alumni Career Services, our members now have access to the following resources.
- Job Search Webinars every Wednesday from 12 – 1 pm EST on Resumes, Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn, and Networking.
- Alumni Expert Series is a monthly webinar series on a variety of career-related topics.
- Alumni Career Services Networking Events are offered throughout the year in locations on the East Coast.
- Access to the interview practice tool Interview Prep
We hope you will continue to join us and spread the word so we can assist other job seekers in their job search journey.
My Career Transitions: A regional program by Penn State Alumni Career Services for Alumni and Community Members.
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: Wednesdays 12-1, 3rd Tuesday of the month
What: Penn State Great Valley Presents My Career Transitions My Career Transitions
Where: Penn State Great Valley campus in Malvern, PA
More Information: My Career Transitions has partnered with Penn State Alumni Career Services to offer virtual meetings and in-person networking events.
Please join us at our monthly meetings every 3rd Tuesday of the month to gain knowledge to support your career search and transition. Our meetings are virtual, with 3 in-person events a year in the Philadelphia area.
To review our upcoming schedule of events, you can visit our event page or join our LinkedIn group.
With our new partnership with the Penn State Alumni Career Services, our members now have access to the following resources.
- Job Search Webinars every Wednesday from 12 – 1 pm EST on Resumes, Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn, and Networking.
- Alumni Expert Series is a monthly webinar series on a variety of career-related topics.
- Alumni Career Services Networking Events are offered throughout the year in locations on the East Coast.
- Access to the interview practice tool Interview Prep
We hope you will continue to join us and spread the word so we can assist other job seekers in their job search journey.
My Career Transitions:
A regional program by Penn State Alumni Career Services for Alumni and Community Members.
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
More Information: Fee: $10 cash only (exact change appreciated), 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/
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 the library’s 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 atwww.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.
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