Upcoming Events
Title: “Take Your Career Wherever You Want to Take It!”
Organization: American Society of Civil Engineers – Construction Institute Young Executive Forum
Date, Location & Time: September 25, 2010 – New York City, New York, World Trade Center Site @ 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: Engineers in the construction industry often work long hours and are faced with stressful challenges, decisions and deadlines. Often times, we as engineers our so involved in our job that we forget about our career!
This seminar is designed to remind engineers that they own their career and it is up to them to take their career wherever they want to take it! Attendees will be reminded that it is their responsibility to take the initiative to develop their careers and take advantage of every opportunity available.
At the end of the presentation, participants will be aware of the importance of following six points to their career success. They will also have information that they can take and immediately implement into their career to improve these 6 points and start to take their career wherever they want to take it!
The six points discussed are:
1. Career Goals 2. Credentials 3. Networking 4. Communication/Responsiveness 5. Organization 6. Leadership/Delegation
Registration: See ASCE webiste.
Fee: See ASCE webiste.
Title: “From Losing Your Job to Starting a New One – Everything You Need to Know In-Between”
Organization: Ridgewood Public Library
Date, Location & Time: September 26, 2010 – Ridgewood Library, Ridgewood, NJ @ 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Description: Are you doing all the right things in your job search? Seasoned recruiter Al Tretola and career coach Anthony Fasano will give you all of the tips you need to navigate the job search process and give you an edge over all of the competition.
Topics include:
- Understanding Yourself and Knowing How to Market Yourself
- Resume Presentation and Writing Techniques
- Interviewing and Negotiating Techniques
Registration: No pre-registration required
Fee: Complimentary
Title: “7 Steps to Building LinkedIn Relationships”
Organization: Ridgewood Public Library
Date, Location & Time: September 30, 2010 – Ridgewood Library, Ridgewood, NJ @ 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Description: LinkedIn is one of the most powerful business networking sites. Learn how to use this website to build a network that is filled with strategic connections that will help you take your career wherever you want to take it. LinkedIn has many different uses from finding a job to building a business. Learn to use LinkedIn groups as well as the Linkedin advanced search feature to utilize this database of more than 60 million users to your advantage. Whether you are totally new to LinkedIn or a seasoned user, this workshop is for you!
Registration: No pre-registration required
Fee: Complimentary
Title: “Take Your Career Wherever You Want to Take It!”
Organization: American Society of Civil Engineers – San Diego Younger Member Group
Date, Location & Time: October 20, 2010 – San Diego, CA, Exact Location and Time TBD
Description: Engineering companies and projects can be very demanding to industry professionals. Engineers often work long hours and are faced with stressful challenges and decisions. Often times, engineers our so involved in their job that they forget about their career!
This seminar is designed to remind engineers that they own their career and it is up to them to take their career wherever they want to take it! Attendees will be reminded that it is their responsibility to take the initiative to develop their careers and take advantage of every opportunity available.
At the end of the presentation, the attendees will have information that they can take and immediately implement into their career to take their career wherever they want to take it!
Participants will gain awareness of the importance of the following six points to their career success:
1. Career Goals 2. Credentials 3. Networking 4. Communication/Responsiveness 5. Organization
6. Leadership/Delegation
Registration: TBD
Fee: TBD
Title: “Take Your Career Wherever You Want to Take It!”
Organization: American Society of Civil Engineers – Annual Conference
Date, Location & Time: October 23, 2010 – Las Vegas, Nevada, Bally’s Hotel and Casino @ 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Description: Seminar will discuss topics similar to those in the October 20, 2010 seminar listed above.
Registration: See ASCE webiste.
Fee: Complimentary
Title: “Using Positive Energy to Improve Your Personal & Professional Life”
Organization: Essence of Self
Date, Location & Time: October 28th, Essence of Self, 52 Skyline Drive, Ringwood, NJ @ 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Description: This workshop is based on the book entitled “Energy Leadership – Transform Your Workplace and Your Life from the Core” by Bruce D. Schneider. We will discuss Energy and how it is used in all aspects of our life. We define “Energy” as your potential for success and “Success” is defined by you! The energetic self perception chart summarizing the 7 levels of Energy will be introduced to explain the different levels of energy we encounter throughout each day. Attendees will learn how to use the power of positive energy to raise their energy levels as well as the energy levels of others to enhance both their personal and professional relationships.
Registration: Contact Nancy Smith at 973-962-7688
Fee: $10 per person
Title: “7 Steps to Building LinkedIn Relationships”
Organization: Brooklyn College
Date, Location & Time: November 2nd, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York @ 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Description: LinkedIn is one of the most powerful business networking sites. Learn how to use this website to build a network that is filled with strategic connections that will help you take your career wherever you want to take it. LinkedIn has many different uses from finding a job to building a business. Learn to use LinkedIn groups as well as the Linkedin advanced search feature to utilize this database of more than 60 million users to your advantage. Whether you are totally new to LinkedIn or a seasoned user, this workshop is for you!
Registration: TBD
Fee: Complimentary
