helping-Job Search Groups and ClubsThe 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.
The sessions offer advice in job search strategies, techniques and tools, support, motivation, leadership and networking opportunities. Developing the skills of conducting a job search campaign and career advancement. NhNUSA one-on-one sessions and special events are led by trained and approved community volunteers to deliver our very successful NhNUSA organizational model. One on One sessions are available with the founder John R. Fugazzie 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 13 years. As of October 27, 2023, NhNUSA moved to a new one-on-one networking, coaching and mentoring model. John R. Fugazzie is one of the country's leading jobs advocate and advisers on solving America's unemployment crisis. He founded and serves as president of Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA, (www.nhnusa.org) a free, volunteer-led job search and networking support group that is responsible for helping members finding gainful employment for 2000+ unemployed and underemployed individuals in a little over three years, making it the most rapidly successful job search group. John is a tireless force who cares more about people than percentages. His daily efforts help solve the unemployment crisis, one American at a time, while his intelligence and experience have earned him valuable insights that are helping shape future employment policies on state and federal levels. John and Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA have received coverage from the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, Business Insider, Al Jazeera, Fox Business, CBS News, and USA Today. He has created The Institute of Career Education Employment and Career Development. I am now offering Licensed Partnerships with Workforce and Economic Development Organizations, to partner with me and add our very successful program to your current offerings. Our first partnerships are underway with several in different phases of development. Contact me if your organization or company is interested in learning more about these partnerships. NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, USA Website: https://www.nhnusa.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/144420372286477 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3892534/ Job Search Groups: https://www.nhnusa.org/job-search-groupsclubs.html Helping-Careers 2024: https://www.nhnusa.org/helping-careers.html Career Pathways: https://www.nhnusa.org/career-pathways.html Career Transition: https://www.nhnusa.org/career-transition.html Job Search Checklist: https://www.nhnusa.org/job-search-checklist.html helping Generation Z: helping Millennials Generation Y: helping Generation X: Boomers – Helping – Boomers: helping-Barriers to EmploymentHelping with Employment Barriers: l Additional Info: Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors, established in River Edge, NJ, on January 27, 2011, by John R. Fugazzie, initially fostered a "pay it forward" culture through weekly in-person meetings. However, adapting to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization shifted to virtual gatherings. Currently, it offers personalized support through volunteer-approved mentorship and coaching for career advancement, job searches, and navigating support services. The organization actively seeks volunteer leaders to aid its members and emphasizes a strong community-based culture. Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors also mobilize rapid response initiatives to assist large groups suddenly facing unemployment. Most recently the Federal Workers who were recently laid off. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13178166/ LinkedIn Group visit the group to see these positions: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3892534/ 
Irene is a leader member of NhNUSA and has worked with Gerald to create a series of Guides of lists/memos of various job search resources for your free use. Irene is currently under an active job search so any leads would be appreciated click on her LI profile and connect with her on LI click here
Gerard has been a volunteer leaders for years connecting job search groups across the country with our members and job seekers from around the country to NhNUSA. He also puts in significant time posting job opportunities in our LinkedIn Group Following list is updated regulary by Adrienne RomanThanks To Adrienne for keeping up this list Adrienne Roman <[email protected]>
Networking Meetings 2/23/2025
Members of the Tri State Transition Community: Asking for your assistance with the information contained in these announcements: I would like to ask for your help in the Recurring Meetings Section. I would like groups to review their information, for accuracy. And if you know that a group is no longer meeting, I would like to delete that information. Additionally, if any new groups have formed, whose main goals pertain to job search/networking, please send me their contact info, so I can include their scheduled meetings in the future. TIA. Feel free to share this Networking Meetings email with anyone, or any group, that can benefit from the information. If your group’s updates are not included in this email, please have one of the organizers reach out to me ([email protected]) and add me to their distribution list for your upcoming events. This publication does not get sent out to individuals, only groups. So, you must join one of the groups that sends this publication out, to become a subscriber. Upcoming meetings for 4 weeks will be included in the email, and event information received by midnight on Saturday will be included in the upcoming week’s email. Announcements should include date, time, group name/host, speaker, topic, registration information, cost, and a short description. I will shorten descriptions if they are too long. Specify if there are any fees or special registration requirements. Stay safe and have a great week! Adrienne Roman 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: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. What: Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) Where: Knights of Columbus building at Saint Rose Church (hybrid) 46 Church Hill Road Newtown, CT 06470 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. 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: 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] for Zoom Meeting ID and Password. 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. 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 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 5P M 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/events/297707709/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events 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 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. 2025 Transition Support Meetings Monday, February 24, at 10:00 AM, the Monday Financial Group presents: Top Ten Resume Tips with Charlotte A. Lee For those who don’t know, Charlotte is an executive coach with decades of experience helping senior executives differentiate themselves for success in a job search. Prior to founding her own firm in 2022, she was the Managing Consultant at Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH) in New York. Now, she provides services through her own firm, Lee Work Wise, LLC. Every conversation with Charlotte is insightful, generous, and sometimes even challenging. Join the session on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82968804958?pwd=ybSNKen00vkZFJBiTt1b7YkvcbJqan.1 Meeting ID: 829 6880 4958 Passcode: 203206 Monday, February 24 | 10:30 AM (Virtual Meeting) Group: Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) Speaker: Marty Latman Topic: “How to Develop a Powerful Elevator Pitch" Registration: Visit psgcnj.biz and click "Zoom Meeting Registration Here" at the top of the page. PSGCNJ now requires pre-registration for Zoom meetings. Be sure to register by 11 PM on Friday before the Monday morning meeting. After registering, save the link emailed to you for access to Monday’s meeting. You step into an elevator. After you, a well-dressed person also enters. You recognize the person as the President of the Company you always wanted to work at. The person hits the 7th floor elevator button and says “hello” to you. Can you tell the President who you are, what do you do and the benefits companies get from your work and leave a lasting impression before the elevator door opens on the 7th floor? With a well-crated and practiced elevator pitch you sure can. Please join Marty Latman, FENG Co-Chairman, as he presents “How to Develop a Powerful and Rememberable Elevator Pitch”. During this presentation, Marty will discuss the following things you need to know about an elevator pitch: 1. What it really is and what is its purpose? 2. What are the basics of the pitch? 3. How you should construct and deliver it? Marty Latman, called by many people, the “Best Networker” they know, is a People Helper and Match Maker. He is the Managing Partner of Latman Advisory Services LLC. In addition to providing business consulting services to organizations, he trains, teaches, advises and support individuals in different industries with various disciplines in techniques to help them successfully execute their job search campaign. Marty takes a collaborative approach as he works closely to meet the unique needs and goals of each client. Marty has been a guest speaker at many networking groups where he has discussed various career development topics including networking, interviewing techniques and advance career planning strategies. He has spoken to numerous local and national organizations at their local and National meetings and conferences. "Ask Maya" Q&A Segment: Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 12:00–12:30 PM for a 30-minute Q&A session with Maya Ollson, career consultant and founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement. A frequent PSGCNJ speaker, Maya will address your job search questions and provide valuable insights to support your career journey. February 24 - 6-9 p.m. Join Us For "Professional Critique" and "The First 10 Days of Your New Job" Please Note: In the case of inclement weather, the "Special Notice" that is sent out, no later than 3 p.m. (CST) of the day of the St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry meeting, will state whether the meeting will be both "in person" and "via Zoom" or just "via Zoom". 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.: "Professional Critique" (In Person): 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.: "The First 10 Days of Your New Job": This meeting will be In Person. This meeting will also be via Zoom. What active steps should you take to make the right first impression with your new employer?How do you establish a reputation and build a strong and lasting connection to the company? Denis Curtin, a member of the St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry, will present this presentation, written by Bob Podgorski, which will provide strategies to implement during the first 10 days of your new job to maximize your success at a company. In Person: St. Hubert Ministry Center 729 Grand Canyon Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169 Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88359760676?pwd=Y2t4a2dVbjhqSlBmaDFFSEVaTTVaUT09 Meeting ID: 883 5976 0676 Passcode: 190359 To Join By Phone: +13126266799,,88359760676#,,,,,,0#,,190359# US (Chicago) +13017158592,,88359760676#,,,,,,0#,,190359# US (Germantown) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 883 5976 0676 Passcode: 190359 For More Information*: Email: [email protected] Phone: (708) 232-6535 Tues Feb 25th, 6:00-8:30pm CT In-Person Meeting on "HOW TO NETWORK TO YOUR NEXT JOB" plus a Round of Networking & access to a presentation recording. This event is limited to the first 75 registrants-- our last event sold out within 2 weeks. If you have any problems with registering, just email [email protected] immediately. Networking” plays a significant role in over 75% of the jobs that are acquired. Unfortunately, it's also an activity that most job seekers don’t enjoy doing and, consequently, many individuals don’t network very well. Effective networking requires a combination of online research (to identify the individuals) and offline human interaction techniques that engage your audience and provide them with ways in which to help you. It's a fact that when you are networked into a company, you have a 60% better chance of getting an interview. During this webinar I'll discuss several techniques that you can apply immediately and I'll share specific scripts that you can use to turn your network into a sales channel that accelerates your job search. Here are a few of the topics that I will cover: - Where most job seekers fail in their networking efforts and why - How to prepare for networking opportunities - How to find valuable networking contacts on LinkedIn - How to make it easier for your network to help you with key introductions - How to access the "hidden job market" through your network - How to create advocates inside a company that’s of interest to you. The presentation will be followed by a round of networking where you will have an opportunity to share your background with other attendees who may be in a position to make valuable introductions into companies that you are targeting. Please bring 10 copies of your handbill or resume with you for this exercise. Each registrant will also receive access to a previous recording of the presentation. Click HERE to register. And if you can't attend this live event, you can get access to a previous webinar recording of it by clicking HERE. View Details & Register Here 2/26 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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 February 26, 9:30 am. Check out the recruiter panel at the next PSG Morris County meeting. Join us every Wednesday at 9:30 AM Eastern on Zoom! We open the call at 8:00 AM for Breakfast & BS – a great chance to network in a relaxed setting. To get the Zoom Meeting ID & Password, email Dale at [email protected] If you're in the job market or just looking to grow professionally, these sessions are for you! Join us, share with your network, and let’s navigate the job search together! hashtag#CareerGrowth hashtag#JobSearch hashtag#Networking hashtag#ProfessionalDevelopment hashtag#PSGMorrisCounty Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 PM, Deb Krawiec, a Principal Career Management Consultant, presents a webinar on Cover Letters, Thank You Letters and Phone Etiquette. The event is online only. Click here to join the Zoom 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. 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 [email protected] for details. Thursday, February 27, 2025, 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST JVS Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop 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. GUEST SPEAKER Robin Amster 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. February 28, 2025, PSG of Mercer County Ed Samuel Preparing for Tough Interview Questions Doors open by 9:45am Meeting time: 10:00am - noon Princeton Public Library, Community Room 65 Witherspoon Street Princeton, NJ 08542 Click HERE to make an Accommodation Request to the library for this program. Monday, March 3, 10:30 AM (Virtual Meeting) Group: Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) Speaker: Gail Tilstra Topic: Strengthen Your Story Telling in Interviews Registration: Visit psgcnj.biz and click "Zoom Meeting Registration Here" at the top of the page. PSGCNJ now requires pre-registration for Zoom meetings. Be sure to register by 11 PM on Friday before the Monday morning meeting. After registering, save the link emailed to you for access to Monday’s meeting. "Ask Maya" Q&A Segment: Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 12:00–12:30 PM for a 30-minute Q&A session with Maya Ollson, career consultant and founder of Kokopella High Touch Outplacement. A frequent PSGCNJ speaker, Maya will address your job search questions and provide valuable insights to support your career journey. Meditation Coach and Reiki Master – Victoria Squazzo Rejoining PSGCNJ on March 17th, - 11:30 to 12 Noon. Victoria will lead you on an empowering journey through her Meditative Practices To Positively Impact Your Life. Please join us every 3rd Monday. Saturday March 8th, at 9:30 AM The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: Conquering Job Transition - A Panel Discussion (w/ US Army Ret. Lt Col. Don Weyler, Ellen Polansky, Haresh Keshwani) Led by Frank Kovacs and Mark Beal 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: Conquering Job Transition is the third book in trilogy that Mark Beal & Frank Kovacs have authored to help those in Job Search. In this book a unique approach of identifying TBCNJ members by gender, age, level, profession, industry & type of transitions faced were carefully selected to provide a breadth of experiences that are presented through inspirational stories that have insights & lessons learned that will help the reader while leaving them with hope that they too can successfully conquer job transitions. We will have authors from 3 of the chapters on a panel and discuss different aspects of their personal journeys. About the Speakers: Frank Kovacs has been a technology business executive for more than 30 years leading and directing large, complex, global operations and transformations for some of the largest Fortune 100 firms as well as NASA. Frank has been recognized as recipient of the Gartner CIO Choice Award, Visionary Award from Business Finance Magazine & Internet World, and the Ovation Award at Comnet. Frank was named a visionary for his 12 years of work at AT&T Bell Labs and has a patent for Smart Card Technology. Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, Frank wanted to help those who lost their jobs due to the tragedy and formed a group, The Breakfast Club NJ (TBCNJ). More than 24 years later, TBCNJ has grown to more than 6,000 members and is the premier job search and career networking group in the New York/New Jersey region. As TBCNJ extensively leverages social media, many of the job posts and career transition advice routinely go viral and TBCNJ has helped more than 9,000 individuals secure jobs all with a “pay-it-forward” volunteer approach. Frank is very proud to capture many of the learnings from 24 years of leadingTBCNJ and share them through this book in hopes that even more people will be helped with their respective job search as we all work through the challenges of today’s digital disruption and reskilling. For more than 25 years, Mark Beal served as a public relations practitioner and marketer for one of the nation’s leading consumer public relations agencies developing and executing marketing and public relations campaigns for leading companies and brands around such major sports and entertainment properties as the Olympic Games, Super Bowl, World Series, US Open Tennis and The Rolling Stones. Today, he collaborates with Gen Z as a full-time professor of practice, communication in the Rutgers University School of Communication and Information. Mark’s ongoing research of Gen Z has led to keynote speeches to the American Marketing Association, Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) It was Mark’s Rutgers students who inspired him to author his first book in 2017, 101 Lessons They Never Taught You In College, which provides tips to college students preparing for their transition to a career. Media and readers nationwide responded so positively to the book that Mark authored 101 Lessons They Never Taught You In High School About Going To College which was published in 2018. Mark’s book, Decoding Gen Z: 101 Lessons Generation Z Will Teach Corporate America, Marketers & Media, was published in 2018 and captured the attention of media, marketers and employers nationwide as Gen Zers were starting to become a focus of corporations and brands. In 2020, Mark co-authored Engaging Gen Z with Harvard University student Michael Pankowski. In 2022, Mark authored Gen Z Graduates To Adulthood. Mark’s latest book, ZEO, was published in 2023 as more Gen Zers transitioned from college to their career. The Gen Z books have led to invitations from conferences, corporations, brands, agencies, universities, industry associations and pro sports leagues and teams for Mark to deliver keynote speeches featuring his Gen Z research and insights. Mark has also co-authored a trilogy of job search/career transition books with Frank Kovacs including Career In Transition, Win The Job & Thrive In A Multigenerational Workplace, and Conquering Job Transition published in 2025. To learn more, visit www.markbealspeaks.com. About the Meeting: · Meeting Date & Time: March 8, 2025, 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 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 libraries front doors to gain access to the conference center which is to the left rear of the facility after entering. Monday, March 10, 2025 7:30pm at Church of the Presentation, Career Management Session The Career Management Group is for those who are unemployed, under-employed, looking to enhance their career or considering a career change. We meet monthly in a welcoming, low-pressure setting. Our Next Session is this Monday, March 10th 2025 at 7:30pm. Q&A and Group Discussions: Bring your Career and Job Search Questions This will be at the Church of the Presentation, in the Jerusalem Room. Our experienced volunteers are there to provide: - Tables with support with networking and contacts, resumes, interviews, job-related social media, job situations AI tools, etc. - We can arrange one-on-one follow-up time for assistance. All are welcome. You need not have specific questions to attend this session!! …you will be hearing a lot of great tips and meeting others too. 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. |
Department of Labor’s Job Clubs Evaluation. USDOL commissioned study on Job Clubs NhNUSA was a participant in this study along with 17 others 
Grouping for Job Search
5 Reasons You Need A Community When Job Searching The LinkedIn Official Career Advancement Blog As we pursue our careers, each of us relies on mentors, teachers, parents, and colleagues for advice, motivation and support. Every member we met in our “Every calling is great if greatly pursued” series was lifted up by the people in their lives. As we build our network, it’s important to nurture them along the way. Below are a few important lessons we heard from our members about how to surround yourself with people who will cheer you on: Choose your connections wisely Articles on Job Clubs and Job Search Groups Grouping for job search offers an advantage over going it alone.The Role Of Job Clubs In A Job Search - John R. Fugazzie contributor to Aol Jobs Job clubs offer accountability and a chance to share leads About Terrence Terrence has just published on LinkedIn another article on Forming job search groups The Guide for Starting Your Own Job Search Support Group Terrence Seamon did an interview on Job Clubs on jeff Altman's show which is a great recap. http://www.examiner.com/article/the-power-of-job-search-support-groups Terrence Seamon, author of the guide for transitioners "To Your Success!" the leader's guide to engagement "Lead the Way" and the change agent's guide to improvement "Change for the Better" Facilitating Change - Achieving Results! http://about.me/terrenceseamon Organization Development & Training http://www.facebook.com/FacilitationSolutions Guide to Starting a Job Search Support Group Grouping for Job Search Support in Today’s Down Economy By Janice Lee Juvrud and Terrence H. Seamon Networking groups have been around for over a hundred years. Rotary Clubs began in the early 1900’s. Women’s Clubs formed during the late 1800s. While the primary goal of such groups was service to others, you can be sure that relationships formed benefited everyone involved. So what’s new? Due to the economic calamity unfolding since last year (2008), with huge job losses and downsizings, the primary goal of networking has become finding a job and helping others find a job. This has created an interesting surge in micro-groups: small, local, often church-based groups, started in many cases by people who are themselves looking for work, staffed by committed volunteers, operating on tiny or zero budgets, but with hearts overflowing with concern for others. We are part of this movement. We are members of such groups. (See our brief bios at the end of this article) Knowing that many of these groups are quite young, and knowing that many more are about to pop up like mushrooms, we gathered together the following wisdom. Think of this as a set of guidelines we hope will be helpful to you when you join, or start, a local support group. Let us know if this helps you. Our contact info is at the end. GUIDELINES TO CREATE JOB SEARCH SUPPORT GROUPS Purpose First things first, right? Why do you want to form yet another job search support group? Don’t get us wrong: we are NOT trying to talk you out of it. Rather, we want you to think first, then decide. Types of Groups Surveying the many groups that are out there, we have identified several “types,” and offer the following as a way to think about your purpose. Networking Groups: The primary focus of such groups is networking, i.e., providing gatherings designed for connecting with other people for the purpose of expanding your network. Job Leads Groups: The primary focus of such groups is sharing job leads, typically around a specific industry sector such as HR. Accountability Groups: The primary focus of such groups is mutual support of the members through weekly reporting on progress. Job Search Skills Groups: The primary focus of such groups is training and reinforcement on the essential skills for conducting an effective job hunt, including writing a resume, writing cover letters, preparing for interviews, building a network, etc. In reality, many groups are blends of the above types. Some Points About Groups Bringing people together for a support group during a job search can reduce the stress and feelings of isolation that come with being “in transition.” In some cases, being part of a group actually helps to make job search a positive experience. In the best of circumstances, new friendships are forged. But, before we go further, there are some things to keep in mind about groups. Anytime a group comes together around a common goal, you get “group dynamics.” In other words, you get some very predictable forms of human behavior that occur in groups. Here are a few of special relevance to the early stage of group formation. What’s Going On Here? – Have you ever been in a small group and suddenly people are asking questions like, “Who put her in charge?” “I didn’t agree to that. How did that happen?” “Every meeting he’s talking about everything except what’s important.” “Would you please get him to stay on topic?” How Do I Fit In? - When new to a group, we are figuring out if we fit. Once we decide we fit, our attention turns to concerns about leadership, decision-making, distribution of power, procedures. You’re thinking, “Am I comfortable with my level of power, responsibility and influence?” Can I Be ‘Me’ Here? - Once fit and compatibility are ‘settled’ for me, the question is, How open do I want to be in this group? Shall I be open and express my feelings or shall I keep my relationships superficial and task-oriented? Can I find a comfortable middle ground? Who’s In Charge? - There is an inclination for small groups to come together without a leader thinking that equal participation and responsibility is appropriate for a group of accomplished professionals. However, a leader can provide direction and focus to support the group’s purpose and mission. Setting a caring, positive tone goes a long way to contain anxiety common for those in search. This will minimize the possibility of a stress in the group and increase the likelihood of successful landings for each group member. How Much Am I Willing to Commit To This Group? – Because this group is a volunteer activity, each group member is thinking some variation of the commitment question. The success of the group hinges on the commitment of the members. A common question is, “Am I required to attend every meeting?” These questions, and others in the early phases of becoming a group, occur naturally even if you’re not aware of it. Our suggestion - Balance your awareness between the Task (your goal) you have set for yourselves, with the Relationships (variables mentioned above). Both are going on simultaneously in the group. Both interact. Your group experience will be more enjoyable and successful when the relationships are strong and productive. COMPONENTS TO CONSIDER WHEN FORMING YOUR GROUP Design Team When thinking of starting a group, chances are you are collaborating with one or more friends or colleagues. Collectively, you all are the Design Team! Whether you realize it or not, you are designing the blueprint, so to speak, for an organization to become a successful support group that will help many people. Mission One of the first things to work out is your Mission: What do you want your group to do, and Who will you do it for? Scope After Mission, the most important early decision is about the boundaries around your group and its activities: What will you do and What will you NOT do. Another common concern is about the boundary between sharing the personal strains of being in transition vs. keeping to the task of finding a job. Note about Mission and Scope: While these are among the earliest decisions you’ll make, once made, they are not over. Both will continually evolve as members and experiences change. Values There are many groups like yours already operating in the greater NY, NJ, PA and CT area. What will distinguish yours? Some focus on networking. Some dedicate themselves to the skills of the job search. Some that are church-based make an explicit link to their sponsor; for example, the St Matthias Employment Ministry in Somerset NJ says “You may be the answer to someone’s prayers.” Name Your Group Agree on a name for the group that conveys the purpose of your group. This will support your outreach efforts, will help to attract people with similar goals of your group and attract folks who are more likely to fit in with the group. Location Another decision to tackle early on is: Where will your group be located? Will you have a home base? Will you float? OnLine Component In today’s wired world, may groups also have an online component or meet exclusively online such as a Yahoo group where job leads are posted, as well as notices about events like job fairs, workshops, webinars, conferences, etc. Schedule When will you meet? Will yours be a regular recurring meeting, e.g. every second Saturday morning? Outreach Depending on several variables: the size, type and longevity of your group; it may be important to have plans for outreach efforts. Consider outreach upfront as you clarify your purpose and mission. Show Me the Money Chances are if your group is like most others, you are operating in a zero budget situation. Still, ask yourselves, what kinds of things would you like to offer your future members? Might you want to offer coffee? Water? Bagels? In the future, would you want to invite a guest speaker? If you do, you might want to give them an honorarium of some modest amount. Creating the Right Mix of Members Look at your Design Team. Do you have enough people to launch this group? If you need additional people, think about the sorts of skills, personalities and work experience of folks you want to work with. Later, once you are up-and-running, you may want to invite subject matter experts to be guest speakers from time to time. People Will Come and Go Though we may seem out-of-place to mention this here, be ready for turnover. It’s natural. Things change in the lives of your members. Some will drop out. You’ll be sorry to see them go, but bid them farewell. And leave the door open for their return. On the flip side, once your group gets going, others will want to join you. While it’s exciting when a prospective member is interested in your group, be thoughtful about who to include. Suggest they come to one of your meetings to see meet everyone. This will give the group and prospective member the opportunity to determine fit. Getting Started Sooner or later, with all the planning you’ve been engaged in, you’ll need to launch. It’s exciting. It’s also scary. Who will show up? How needy will they be? Will you be able to help them? Learning Fast Because many other groups have arrived on the scene before yours, you do not have to reinvent the wheel. In fact, a good way to learn fast is to find an ongoing group or two and meet with them. Ask questions. Pick their brains. Find out what pitfalls they encountered. Ask them,What works? Getting Feedback After your debut event, and then periodically, it’s important to check in with group members for feedback. Is the group helping them? Do they feel they can contribute? What do they like? Dislike? What programming would they like to see? Renewing As your first year of operation comes to a close, it’s important to take stock of what you have experienced, what went well, what did not go so well, what you learned, and what you’ll do differently next year. Take time to celebrate. Plan a retreat just for the team. The Authors Janice Lee Juvrud is an Organization Development Consultant and Executive Coach based in West Milford, NJ. When downsized in 2006 she joined the Professional Services Group (PSG) in Dover, NJ. To reach her: [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/janicejuvrud http://www.linkedin.com/in/janicejuvrud Terrence Seamon is a Training & Organization Development professional based in New Brunswick, NJ. As a veteran of corporate downsizings, Terry has joined many job search support groups, including PSG, the Breakfast Club, the CIT Group, and the Princeton HR Group (aka the “Dick Stone Group”) Plus he has started a couple: The St Matthias Employment Ministry in Somerset, NJ, and the virtual Yahoo group called the Human Resources Development Networking Group, designed to assist Training & OD folk who are looking for work. To reach him: [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/thseamon The job search is a challenge unlike any other when it comes down to the variety of emotions and experiences you are faced with. While relatively wholesome in nature, a challenging job search–on its hardest day–can knock even the most confident and sane individual off their feet. But similar to the variety of challenges we face in life, the challenge of seeking employment is far easier to tackle when surrounded by a beneficial and unique group of individuals. These are people who will help lift you up on your worst days, challenge you to better yourself in areas where you’re weak, and even guide you toward your career goals. In an overarching context, this may be considered a support system, but I believe it takes far more than support to complete a successful job hunt. Inspiring a successful job hunt often comes down to the individuals you choose to surround yourself with. Here are five kinds of people you need during your job search: 1. The Supporter This person is your go-to for seeking out the necessary strength needed to succeed. Oftentimes this individual is a close friend, family member, or even your significant other. It’s not necessary for this person to have any job search expertise or even work within your chosen career field, their only duty is to lend an ear and the necessary encouragement to help you “keep on, keepin’ on”. 2. The Mentor The relationship you share with this person is generally of a professional nature. Mentors are often previous or current co-workers, managers, or professors who are willing to act as a sounding board for all that you’re faced with during your job search. They can provide you with sound professional advice, as well as insight into their own personal trials and tribulations. When seeking out a mentor, choose someone who isn’t afraid to be critically honest with you–this isn’t a place for a “yes” man or woman. 3. The Friend While many of the people necessary to the success of your job search may fall into the friend category, this person is strictly in place to help you do more than just search for jobs. That’s right–your job search needs someone who forces you to get out of your house to go see a movie, get a drink, or even just someone who keeps you laughing. Consider having an agreement where you must refrain from talking about your woes when you’re out and about. 4. The Motivator Every job seeker needs a cheerleader. There’s really no specifications for this person, other than their unending ability to send good energy and motivational phrases in your direction. For some, this may be a parent, while others may find their strongest motivational confidant to be someone also immersed in the job search. 5. The Expert Having a professional relationship–often considered to be network-based–with an expert can do wonders for your job search. This individual will act as your industry-insider and is likely to be a beneficial connection when it comes to finding job openings and expanding your network. Sometimes a successful job search comes down to who you surround yourself with. While having these five kinds of people will be key to your success, there may be one person in your support system who plays a multifaceted role. Who have you been surrounding yourself with during your job search? You might also enjoy:
The advantages of group problem solving can include: Greater output. Simply because of the number of people involved, each with differing experience, knowledge, points of view and values, a larger number and variety of ideas for solving a problem can be produced. Cross fertilization The exchange of ideas can act as a stimulus to the imagination, encouraging individuals to explore ideas they would not otherwise consider. Reduced bias The shared responsibility of a group in arriving at decisions can. encourage individuals to explore seemingly unrealistic ideas and to challenge accepted ways of doing things. Individual biases and prejudices can be challenged by the ,group, forcing the individual to recognize them. Group pressure can also encourage individuals to accept that change is needed. Increased risk taking Shared responsibility makes individuals more willing to take risks. The discussion of different points of view also helps the group to be more realistic in assessing the risks associated with particular courses of action. Higher commitment When goals are agreed it gives a common purpose to the group, within which individuals can gain a feeling of self-determination and recognition through their contribution. Individuals who have contributed to finding a solution feel a greater commitment to its successful implementation. Improved communication When .people who are affected by a problem or who will be involved in implementation are involved in finding a solution, they will know how and why that particular solution was chosen. Also, people with knowledge relevant to the problem can communicate that knowledge directly if they participate in solving the problem. Better solutions Groups of individuals can bring a broad range of ideas, knowledge and skills to bear on a problem. This creates a stimulating interaction of diverse ideas which results in a wider range and better quality of solutions. Article by Brittany Schlacter Brittany Schlacter graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in public relations and a minor in fashion. Before joining Come Recommended as a content creator trainee, she gained valuable experiences in public relations, community management, blogging, integrated marketing, and business operations. [email protected] | ||
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