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SUMMARY:JobSeekers: Elements of a Winning Interview
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nAre you feeling unsure about your interviewing skills? Have you been interviewing\, but not getting to that second round of interviews? If so\, this webinar is for you. In this webinar\, Deb Krawiec will deconstruct all the elements of an interview and eliminate the mystery. She will take a deep dive into how to formulate and deliver responses to commonly asked questions to help you build confidence with the Hiring Manager that you are the right candidate for the role. You will leave this webinar with the knowledge and understanding of how to prepare for an interview and how to answer those tough interview questions. There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n There will be 20 minutes of open networking \nwith fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speaker\nDeb Krawiec \nDeborah (Deb) Krawiec\, National Certified Counselor (NCC)\, is the founder of Arrow Career Consulting\, LLC and is an insightful Career Consultant and Counselor. She has worked with all levels of employees and brings to her consulting sessions not only a knowledge of job search strategies\, but an understanding of the business world. \nDeb has worked in the field of Outplacement for over twenty years\, working for two of the top firms\, Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH) and Randstad RiseSmart. Deb is skilled at\, and passionate about helping clients manage through the experience of job loss\, while guiding the job seeker through the journey to find their next career and/or job opportunity. \nTo connect with Deb\, visit www.arrowcareerconsulting.com
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jobseekers-elements-of-a-winning-interview/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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SUMMARY:JobSeekers: How to Handle Ghosting During Your Job Search
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nThe job search can be a very frustrating experience\, especially when you believe you’re making progress with a terrific prospect\, but then\, suddenly\, things go silent. No phone call\, no email\, nothing. You have been ghosted. \nWhat should you do? Are you still in the running? Did you do something wrong? Did they lose interest in you? Are they negotiating with another candidate? \nHerein lies the issue of being “ghosted” by a potential employer. Statistics indicate that 75% of job applicants say they were ghosted after a positive interview. \nIt is insensitive. It is unprofessional. It is disappointing. Many job searchers\, including those who have completed multiple rounds of interviews\, are experiencing this issue. \nDuring this webinar\, NSENG Founder/CEO Marty Gilbert will provide you with some insight into specific actions you can take to combat ghosting. Here are some of the subjects he will discuss. \n\nWhy ghosting happens\nHow to reduce your chance of being ghosted\nWhat to do if you suspect you’ve been ghosted\n\n There will be 20 minutes of open networking \nwith fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speaker\nMarty Gilbert \nMarty Gilbert is the Founder and CEO of the NorthShore Executive Networking Group (NSENG at www.nsenginc.com)\, the largest job search organization in the US. The group is comprised of over 11\,000 members\, with more than 1 member landing a new job each day. Over the past 14 years Marty’s job search coaching\, networking meetings\, webinars and workshops have helped over 3\,000 professionals to land new career opportunities. Additionally\, his trademarked “What the Hell Approach to Job Search”® has gained significant notoriety as a unique methodology that enables individuals to accelerate their engagement with target companies and key influencers. Marty also is a frequent job search speaker at large university alumni groups including Harvard\, Yale\, Cornell\, Howard\, NYU\, Chicago\, Michigan and several others. \nMarty also spent 18 years with Motorola\, where he held several marketing\, sales and general management roles. He served as Chief Operating Officer for STATS Inc\, the nation’s leading sports data company that was also the driving force behind the book and movie\, Moneyball\, starring Brad Pitt. Marty’s career is highlighted by over 25 years of international experience that included an expatriate assignment in Tokyo with Dentsu Inc.\, the world’s largest advertising agency\, where his writing regularly appeared in Time\, Newsweek\, Business Week and Fortune magazines.
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jobseekers-how-to-handle-ghosting-during-your-job-search/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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SUMMARY:JobSeekers: Cultivating Networking Habits
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nReady to invest in yourself by creating social wealth? \nJoin Rachel Rozen\, founder of Connection Catalyst and networking expert\, who will walk us through her “How to Cultivate Strategic Networking Habits.” \nRevitalize your network with Rachel’s three I’s technique\, and boost your career trajectory by making networking habitual\, enriching your social capital reserves. \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speaker\nRachel Rozen \nRachel is a Professional Speaker and Workshop Facilitator Transforming Networking from “Icky” to “Sticky”. \nAfter transforming her own career through over 300 conversations in 1 year\, Rachel realized that many otherwise successful professionals are holding themselves back due to poor networking skills. She now dedicates herself to helping others develop the right habits to create genuine\, lasting connections and propel their professional and personal advancement.
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jobseekers-cultivating-networking-habits/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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SUMMARY:JobSeekers: How to Turn Interviews Into Job Offers
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nDo you consistently turn interviews into engaging conversations that get you the offer? Or do you often come close but miss the final prize? \nJoin us on Thursday\, November 21 for an interactive skill-building workshop as Job Search Strategist John Hadley: \nHelps you construct effective responses to difficult questions. \nIncreases your awareness about what to watch for and how to react to it. \nEnhances your interview skills\, leading to job offers. \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speaker\nJohn Hadley \nJohn Hadley helps job seekers who are frustrated with their search. \nAfter graduating from Stanford University\, John worked in the financial services industry for 25 years\, in roles ranging from Product Manager to Chief Actuary. He then opened a successful consulting practice which generated over $2.5 million in revenues. Two decades ago\, he started his Career Search Counseling business and has helped hundreds of professionals land the job and pay they deserve. \nJohn is a popular speaker and author on career and career search topics. In addition to editing and writing for the leadership and development magazine The Stepping Stone\, John publishes his own Career Tips Email newsletter\, bringing over 9\,000 subscribers expert advice on marketing yourself for a career search. Find out more on his website\, www.JHACareers.com.
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jobseekers-how-to-turn-interviews-into-job-offers/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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SUMMARY:JobSeekers: Managing Your Finances During a Job Transition
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nLosing a job can be extremely stressful and worrying about money is a big part of this stress. \nHowever\, there are ways you can take control of your finances and manage your budget\, even during long periods of unemployment. \nThis webinar with Gerard Raho of Edward Jones Investments is designed to help you make informed financial decisions during a time of a job transition and throughout your lifetime. \nThe webinar will include: \n1. Important financial elements to consider during a job transition. \n2. Managing cash and liquidity needs. \n3. Establishment of financial goals and priorities. \n4. Some typical investing mistakes to avoid. \n5. Overlooked job search strategies and ideas to help reduce the stress of the job search. \nNote: JVS does not provide legal\, tax or financial planning advice. There will be time for your general questions at the end of the program. \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speaker\nGerard Raho \nGerard Raho is a financial professional with 20+ years of experience in financial markets. A large focus of his practice is working with people in job transition and finding solutions to the unique challenges they face. \nPrevious to Edward Jones Investments Gerard ran a trading desk for JP Morgan and had his own NYSE floor brokerage firm with 3 partners. Gerard earned an MBA from Duke University and a BA in economics from Syracuse and he runs a job networking group for Duke University alumni. When not spending time with his family a big passion of Gerard’s is surfing.
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jobseekers-managing-finances-during-job-transition/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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SUMMARY:JobSeekers: How to Fight Ageism in Your Job Search
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nIf you are over fifty you will no doubt experience some ageism during your job search. There are strategies that you can implement to help your candidacy. \nJoin Executive Coach and Career Transition expert Charlotte Lee as she discusses how to present yourself as current and confident in interviews\, networking events\, presentations and negotiations. \nWhat you say and how you come across is just as important as the technical skills you bring to the table. \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speaker\nCharlotte A. Lee \nCharlotte A. Lee\, an Executive Coach and the Founder of Lee Work Wise\, LLC (www.leeworkwise.net) coaches executives regarding branding\, career strategy and executive presence. Prior to founding her own firm in 2022\, she was the Managing Consultant\, SVP and ICEO Advisor with LHH\, the world’s largest outplacement firm with more than 500\,000 clients each year. Charlotte ran the New York and Connecticut offices. \nPrior to LHH\, Ms. Lee worked as a management consultant specializing in strategic planning\, organizational development and marketing\, and as an investment banker. \nMs. Lee is the author of “Bring a Dead Mouse: The Secret to Finding Your Perfect Job\,” which has garnered five stars on Amazon as well as a children’s book\, “Where Are You Moon?”
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/how-to-fight-ageism-in-your-job-search/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T100000
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SUMMARY:JobSeekers: Strengthen Your Story Telling in Interviews
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nHaving a top-notch resume is not the only requirement you’ll need to land THAT interview you’re dying to get. \nIn today’s evolving marketplace\, how you present your career qualifications and brand narrative during an interview is crucial. This session will equip you with the best practices to excel in interviews and position yourself for success. \nIn this presentation\, you’ll learn: \n\nThe role of behavioral interviewing: Discover how hiring managers and recruiters use behavioral interviewing\, which is based on the concept that past behavior is the best predictor of future performance.\nIdentifying key soft skills: Learn how to pinpoint the soft skills and experiences essential for the role you’re applying for and how to incorporate them into your responses.\n\nWe’ll also cover: \n\nThe STAR Technique: Master this four-step method for effectively answering questions about past work experiences.\nCrafting better answers: Explore better ways to respond to the most common interview questions.\nAsking Questions with Impact: Learn how to make the most of your opportunity to ask questions\, with a new\, impactful twist.\n\nRemember – Facts Tell but Stories Sell \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speaker\nGail Tilstra \nGail Tilstra enjoyed a career as an accomplished human resources professional in the banking industry. After transitioning from banking\, Gail became an instructor for the Financial Leaders Institute\, where she shares her extensive expertise with banking professionals. She is responsible for creating and facilitating programs focused on leadership development\, performance management\, team building\, behavioral interviewing\, and onboarding. \nIn addition\, Gail volunteers as an instructor for Dress for Success and Renew Life\, where she facilitates workshops on resume development\, interviewing skills\, and change management strategies. \nGail is the President of her own human resources consulting firm\, Strategic HR Partners. Her firm specializes in assisting clients with effective hiring\, onboarding\, performance assessments\, retention strategies\, and leadership and management development.
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/strengthen-your-storytelling-in-interviews/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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SUMMARY:Take Control of Your Job Search
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nAre you feeling overwhelmed with your job search? Not sure what to do next and having difficulty staying motivated? \nOne of the most effective methods to overcome these feelings is to get organized\, stop over-thinking and procrastinating\, and start doing. \nIn this webinar Paul Cecala will discuss the various strategies to a successful job search with an emphasis on utilizing a series of worksheets to help you take control of your job search. \nPaul will discuss a series of milestones to accomplish in a job search and practical worksheets that guide the job seeker through the process of securing a job. \nTopics will include: \n\nWork search preparation phase\nBranding materials\nActive work search and interview phase\n\nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speakers\nPaul Cecala \nPaul Cecala is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator\, work search author\, and founder of Cecala Career Consultants\, LLC. Since 1999 he has assisted over 4000 job seekers ranging from C-Suite executives to college students. \nHe specializes in creating job search project plans and is recognized for his empathetic listening skills. He has been praised for networking skills\, interview techniques\, and resume writing expertise. \nHe facilitates several job seeker networking groups and has led career development programs at colleges and government workforce centers. \nPaul has his BS in Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. He is the author of the book “Take Control of Your Job Search: A Workbook of All the Tools Needed for a Successful Job Hunt”\, and numerous articles on career coaching in a variety of publications. He lives in Morris County\, NJ\, with his family. \nwww.cecalacareer.com
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jvs-job-seekers-virtual-workshop-take-control-of-your-job-search/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240902T113000
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SUMMARY:Everything to Know About Job References
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nReferences are an integral part of the job search process. You should always plan ahead of time and not wait to the last minute when you are about to receive a job offer. \nIn this webinar\, guest speaker Ruth Robbins will discuss the following topics: \n• How to select your references \n• Contacting references (particularly if you haven’t spoken in a while) \n• How to maintain connections with references \n• LinkedIn recommendations \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speakers\nRuth Robbins \nRuth Robbins\, MBA is an experienced Career Coach and Group Facilitator affiliated with two outplacement companies (Positions\, Inc. and The White Hawk Group) and her own 20 + year private practice\, where she coaches and empowers individuals to make transformative career changes and navigate successful job transitions. \nRuth presents regularly to audiences at industry and professional associations\, public venues and other organizations on job search and career management topics. She was a per-diem coach at Columbia University Graduate School of Business in their Core Leadership and Social Intelligence Program for five years. Ruth holds an MBTI Certified Adult Career Planning and Development Certification from NYU and MBA in Marketing from Fordham University.
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jvs-job-seekers-virtual-workshop-everything-to-know-about-job-references/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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SUMMARY:JVS JOB-SEEKERS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Ace the Most Common Interview Questions
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nConquer Your Next Interview: Master the Most Common Interview Questions!\nFeeling lost in a sea of interview questions? This webinar dives into the most common questions you’ll encounter at every interview stage: introduction\, core\, and closing. \nLearn powerful answering techniques with clear do’s and don’ts\, plus sample responses to help you write your own. At the end of this webinar\, you’ll be equipped to formulate confident and compelling answers\, leaving you feeling prepared and stress-free for your next interview! \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speakers\nKathy Vincelette \nKathy Vincelette has served as the Employment Specialist at The Women’s Center at County College of Morris for the past seven years\, helping individuals to successfully transition back into the workforce after an absence. She assists job seekers with acquiring the tools and knowledge they need to obtain employment including: resumes\, cover letters\, LinkedIn\, job search strategies and interviewing skills. With a background in Human Resources and Executive Search\, Kathy holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a Certified Professional Resume Writer.
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jvs-job-seekers-virtual-workshop-ace-the-most-common-interview-questions/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T113000
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SUMMARY:JVS JOB-SEEKERS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Informational Interviewing — Your Path to Job Search Success
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nEveryone says I should be doing more informational interviewing\, but what exactly is this and how do I get started? And why is it so important? \nIn this webinar\, Deb Krawiec will delve into the art of the informational interview. Deb will share valuable information on how to engage and establish networking connections. \nIf you have been hesitant in reaching out to individuals you know\, or may want to get to know\, this is the webinar for you! You will learn how to re-establish former connections and build new connections. This dynamic webinar will also include a wide variety of sample scripts to help build your confidence. \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speakers\nDeborah (Deb) Krawiec \nDeborah (Deb) Krawiec\, National Certified Counselor (NCC)\, is the founder of Arrow Career Consulting\, LLC and is an insightful Career Consultant and Counselor. She has worked with all levels of employees and brings to her consulting sessions not only a knowledge of job search strategies\, but an understanding of the business world. \nDeb has worked in the field of Outplacement for over twenty years\, working for two of the top firms\, Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH) and Randstad RiseSmart. Deb is skilled at\, and passionate about helping clients manage through the experience of job loss\, while guiding the job seeker through the journey to find their next career and/or job opportunity. \nTo connect with Deb\, visit www.arrowcareerconsulting.com
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jvs-job-seekers-virtual-workshop-informational-interviewing-your-path-to-job-search-success/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T113000
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SUMMARY:JVS JOB-SEEKERS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Ask the Expert: The LinkedIn Guru
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nHow do you leverage LinkedIn for maximum results? What are the latest features and how are they used? \nIn this webinar\, LinkedIn expert Jeff Young will answer these questions and many more. \nYou will have the opportunity to ask “how-to” questions and see behind the scenes of LinkedIn to obtain a better understanding of its functionality. \nYou will learn how to move beyond just collecting contacts\, how to use LinkedIn to build your network and search for a job. \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speakers\nJeff Young \nJeff is a former Director and Account Manager with Intellinex\, an eLearning venture of Ernst & Young\, LLP. He has helped manage and mentor thousands of people in many different organizations. Since his retirement from OCLC\, where he worked as an Enterprise Project Manager\, Jeff has been volunteering for and helping manage several local non-profit organizations. \nJeff’s focus has been devoting his time to being a Professional Networker/LinkedIn Guru and teaching networking and LinkedIn skills and best practices.
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jvs-job-seekers-virtual-workshop-ask-the-expert-the-linkedin-guru/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T113000
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SUMMARY:JVS JOB-SEEKERS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Building Emotional Resilience and Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nLosing your job and searching for a new opportunity\, or working at a job where you are not happy can be stressful. \nIn this webinar\, Kelly Sachter\, LCSW\, will discuss the emotional toll of searching for a job. She will share skills and resources that can help you cope with job loss. \nBuilding emotional resilience can help you navigate the ups and downs of a transition in your career and cope with the stress. \nKelly will discuss the importance of self-care including creating your own self-care plan and will take us through a mindfulness exercise. \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speakers\nKelly Sachter\, LCSW \nKelly Sachter is a licensed LCSW\, and Director of Learning at Family Connections in East Orange\, NJ where she oversees learning growth for the agency\, generating new development and business opportunities. \nFamily Connections is a leading provider of professional counseling and educational services to individuals\, children\, and families. Established in 1879\, they are a private\, non-profit agency that is committed to delivering accessible\, quality care.
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jvs-job-seekers-virtual-workshop-building-emotional-resilience-and-self-care/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T113000
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SUMMARY:JVS JOB-SEEKERS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: The One-Minute Me
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nThis is THE question that is often asked first in an interview. It’s also one of the first things people ask when they meet someone new. Every encounter is an opportunity to network. So\, crafting your elevator pitch to be succinct\, relevant\, and interesting takes practice. \nIn this webinar we will discuss how to structure your “One Minute Me” for various scenarios including interviews\, informational interviews\, unplanned casual encounters and more. \nWhat do we want others to know about us in 60 seconds? How do we write a follow up email or LinkedIn message after meeting someone for the first time? \nHaving a well-practiced elevator pitch is a great strategy for preparing for interviews and expanding your network. \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speakers\nMalka Bendor \nMalka Bendor is a Workshop Facilitator/Career Consultant at Jewish Family Services in Columbus\, Ohio. Malka brings 10+ years experience enabling Job Seekers to achieve economic self-sufficiency by providing Job Search Strategy tools and infusing positive energy to their job search. In her capacity as a Workshop Facilitator/Career Consultant Malka has worked with multiple generations and ensured their journey would be filled with emotional and professional support. Malka is part of the Project EM Columbus\, Ohio team. Prior to JFS\, Malka worked for The Printing Network as an Account Executive in a female owned small business. Malka is always practicing\, refining\, and polishing her Elevator Speech or “One Minute Me” as you never know who you will “bump” into whether you are in Job Search or not. \nElizabeth Enck \nElizabeth Enck is the Manager of Training and Development at Jewish Family Services in Columbus\, Ohio\, where she oversees workforce training programs. In addition\, she develops virtual trainings and services\, and oversees the digital equity and inclusion efforts. Prior to this role\, she provided career coaching and education as a Career Consultant. Elizabeth has 18 years of career development experience primarily in higher education. Prior to JFS\, she was the Director of the Career Development Center at the University of Central Oklahoma and at the University of Tennessee. She has a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology\, with an emphasis in Career Counseling from the University of Missouri.
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jvs-job-seekers-virtual-workshop-the-one-minute-me/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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SUMMARY:JVS JOB-SEEKERS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Ways to Get Unstuck in Your Job Search
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nIf you have been job searching for a few months and getting few results\, you may be feeling deflated\, discouraged\, and just plain stuck. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn some ways to become unstuck including: \n\nReviewing your personal brand\nRewriting your resume\nPracticing your pitch with other job seekers\nCreating a job search tracker\nExpanding your network\nTapping into the hidden job market\nThinking outside the box for fresh ideas\n\nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speaker\nAmy Geffen\, PhD \nAmy is a career coach with over thirty years of work experience in various fields including nonprofits\, finance\, engineering\, economics and academia. For the last nine years she has been a career coach for private clients and several outplacement companies including GetFive\, The White Hawk Group and Careerminds. \nAmy has presented webinars for The New York Public Library\, Scarsdale Adult Center\, Greater Philadelphia Careers\, Middlesex County government and Monmouth County government.
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jvs-job-seekers-virtual-workshop-ways-to-get-unstuck-in-your-job-search/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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SUMMARY:JVS JOB-SEEKERS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Job Search Mindset — Staying Positive\, Accountable and Productive
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nWhether you’re searching for your next role\, debating a career pivot\, looking to gain confidence while networking\, or engaging in any other career activities\, there are often very common hesitations and feelings that arise. \nIn this webinar\, CEO & Career Coach Rachel Serwetz will walk you through how to debunk and reframe common limiting beliefs\, as well as how to stay organized\, structured\, accountable\, and productive in your job search efforts. \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speaker\nRachel Serwetz \nThroughout her career\, Rachel has helped hundreds of professionals with career path exploration. For the past 6 years she has been building her company\, WOKEN\, which is an online career exploration platform to coach professionals through the process of clarifying and pursuing their ideal job and career path. \nRachel is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Binghamton University and has served as a Career Coach through the Flatiron School/WeWork\, Columbia University\, Slate\, and Project Activate. \nLearn more about WOKEN here: iamwoken.com.
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jvs-job-seekers-virtual-workshop-job-search-mindset-staying-positive-accountable-and-productive/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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SUMMARY:JVS JOB-SEEKERS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Interview Strategies — More Than Words!
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this event is virtual and advance registration is required.\nSelling your value in an interview is not only in what you say – but it’s also in how you say it. \nFor example\, did you know that your facial expressions\, gestures and eye gaze can make a significant impact on how you are perceived as a fit for the position and the company? \nThis webinar will teach you how to: \n• Assess your non-verbal cues.\n• Adjust and strengthen your communication skills.\n• Read the room.\n• And interview with confidence! \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation. \n\nGuest Speaker\nDeborah (Deb) Krawiec \nDeborah (Deb) Krawiec\, National Certified Counselor (NCC)\, is the founder of Arrow Career Consulting\, LLC and is an insightful Career Consultant and Counselor. She has worked with all levels of employees and brings to her consulting sessions not only a knowledge of job search strategies\, but an understanding of the business world. \nWith over twenty years of experience Deb continues to remain passionate about helping her clients manage the experience of job loss\, while guiding them through their journey to find their next opportunity. \nTo connect with Deb\, visit www.arrowcareerconsulting.com
URL:https://jvsnj.org/event/jvs-job-seekers-virtual-workshop-interview-strategies-more-than-words/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job-Seekers Virtual Workshop
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