Upcoming Events If you know of any events that may be helpful to job seekers please let us know. Previous Events Breakfast #14 - February 21, 2010 Interview Survival Guide Irv Cantor presented "Interview Survival Guide." This was the first in a series of programs focusing on fine-tuning Job Seekers' interviewing skills. A PDF version of Irv's PowerPoint presentation may be downloaded here. (Adobe's Reader for PDF files may be downloaded here.) Breakfast #13 - January 28, 2010 Trends in the 2010 Employment Marketplace Despite the heavy snowfall, Dr. Meryl Kanner, Supervisor of JVS Department of Career Counseling and Placement Services, and Eileen Weiss, JVS Career Counselor, of Jewish Vocational Service of Metrowest (JVS) spoke on "Trends in the 2010 Employment Marketplace." They also addressed numerous questions regarding JVS services, LinkedIn, crafting a successful cover letter and resume, and engaged the brave attendees with stories, examples and an exuberant positive attitude toward the challenge of seeking and securing employment. Breakfast #12 - January 14, 2010 Networking and Me An overview of The Jewish Job Network was presented by Larry Rein. This well attended networking breakfast gave each participant an opportunity to discuss their present pursuits, past work and some experiences in job hunting. Stories of others, now employed were discussed as well. Opening oneself up to opportunities outside one's usual field engendered some interesting thoughts. A good give and take on networking and specifically using LinkedIn has lead to additional posts and discussions on the Jewish Job Network group. We are in this together, as that is what networking is all about. JJN Breakfast #11 - December 31, 2009 Andrea Goldberg, LCSW Despite the heavily falling snow outside, Andrea Goldberg, LCSW, spoke at Congregation Etz Chayim on "What to do to relax while waiting for the interview to begin." She led those present through some hands-on practical demonstrations of breathing techniques and the use of positive imagery to be done while sitting in the recruiter's or prospective employer's office waiting for the interview, and discussed the results of those actions, both physical and mental. At the conclusion, all present were both more relaxed and alert; and the snow had stopped! JJN Breakfast #10 - December 17, 2009 At SSTC, the most recent addition to the nine West Orange/Livingston organizations that participate in JJN, Rabbi Simcha Feuerman, LCSW, spoke on “Coping with Stress during your Job Search." Rabbi Feuerman serves as an executive at Ohel Children's Home and Family services and lectures extensively on psychology, religion and advocacy for persons with disabilities. His presentation was both practical and enlightening. JJN Breakfast #9 - December 3, 2009 How to Start Your Own Business A panel discussion moderated by Marc Goldberg and featuring Connie Lior, owner of CBL Fine Art, Fernand Schoppik, owner of FS Associates, Inc., Steven Loeb, corporate attorney, Mitchel Novick, patent attorney, and Gary Minkoff of Above and Beyond Marketing. This was a lively presentation where JJN Job Seekers learned from the panelists' experiences how they opened a store, developed a home-based business, created an internet business, and more as modern independent entrepreneurs. JJN Breakfast #8 - November 19, 2009After the hiatus of the holidays, this JJN Breakfast was a true networking one. All those in attendance had the opportunity to present their 30-second elevator speech and communicate what is happening with their job search. A lively discussion ensued with experiences and tips being shared. JJN Breakfast #7 - September 3, 2009 Rabbi Mordechai Becher Rabbi Mordechai Becher, renowned motivational speaker, spoke on "Dealing with Unemployment: Triumphs and Traumas How Judaism Deals with Life's Ups and Downs ". His extremely engaging style and interpersonal dynamics provided insight into coping with the ups and downs of life during this tumultuous period of job seeking. JJN Breakfast #6 - August 20, 2009 Elevator Speeches Attendees took turns giving their elevator speech (30 second pitch) to the group. Critiques and tips were shared on how to improve them. JJN Breakfast #5 - August 6, 2009 LinkedIn: One of the best networking tools Arne Salkin, an experienced speaker regarding LinkedIn, provided a hands-on tutorial on the best ways to leverage LinkedIn within a Job Seeker's job search efforts. A PDF version of Arne's handout can be found here. JJN Breakfast #4 - July 23, 2009 Speed Networking Members practiced their elevator speeches and shared their job search ideas in a series of speed networking sessions JJN Breakfast #3 - July 8, 2009 Essentials for Mounting an Effective Employment Campaign Fred Gottesman shared his lessons learned, recommendations, and creative techniques for job searching, which he learned through an outplacement service. His presentation included the best way to market yourself in a unique way to potential employers. A PDF version of Fred's slides can be found here. A PDF version of Fred's "Five Key Words to Use for Over 40" can be found here. JJN Breakfast #2 - June 25, 2009 Networking and Interviewing for Success Alex Freund of "Landing Expert - Career Coaching" spoke about "Networking and Interviewing for Success". His presentation included such subjects as résumé writing; "Networking: where, how, whom with"; and, advice on winning a job offer by interviewing well. Webcasts of Job Workshops LinkedIn and Social Networking- Avi Singer This primer on LinkedIn was presented by Avi Singer for the OU Job Board on October 1, 2009. The PowerPoint slides from this session may be downloaded here. If you don't have PowerPoint you can view the slides with the free PowerPoint Viewer available here. The Elements of the Job Search-Alex Freund Understanding the Hiring process - Ace Your Next Interview-Alex Freund 5 Minute Video on Why You Should Start a Business NOW Reverse Mortgage and Estate Planning - What YOU Need To Know How to Write a Résumé Networking in the Digital Age - Meeting People YOU Should Know Learn How to Use Sales Techniques to Enhance your Job Search Keys to Effective Networking Learn How to Take an Interview From Mainframe to Mainstream 10 Reasons Your Job Search Isn't Working There are many useful webcasts on the OU Job Board Webcast page.