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  Workshop Topics  
 
  Why It's Easy to Get Stuck When Faced With Job Loss
  Key Resume Tips
  What Is Networking and Why Should You Do It?
  Effective Interviewing
  How to Get Organized to Run An Effective Search
  Getting Past Common Obstacles (Age, Salary, Education...)
  Boomers Back to Work!
 
     
  Upcoming Events  
 
  June 18, 2013 (Tuesday) 7:45AM-5PM - Leading Women's AWE Conference (Advancing Women's Excellence). Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886. I'll be speaking at two coaching sessions between 8:30-9:30AM: "Three Simple Things You Can Do to Nurture Your Career", and "Tips for Finding Your Next Job in a Changing Market." In addition, I'll be available for private career coaching sessions, and will sign copies of my first book at 3:30PM. For more information see their website.
  July 24, 2013 (Wednesday) 8-11AM - Jewish Family Services Schmoozers Job Network. The first hour is for networking, then I'll be talking about how to overcome obstacles in your job search (based on my first book, "Eliminated! Now What?") as well as issues for older workers (from my class, "Boomers Back to Work!) Meetings are held at the Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT. Free and open to the public, but register ahead of time. For more information and to register email Ellen Cartledge at ecartledge@jfshartford.org. She can also be reached at 860-236-1927 (press "O" for the operator to reach her.)
  September 19, 2013 (Thursday) 6-8PM - Bank Square Books, 53 W. Main Street, Mystic, CT. For information call 860-536-3795 or see their website. "The Essential Job Interview Handbook" with author Jean Baur. Are you ready for your next interview? In this interactive session, find out how to prepare for interviews, ways to answer questions effectively, tips for reducing nervousness, and how to find out what employers are looking for. Jean uses her extensive experience as a career coach to get recent college graduates as well as seasoned employees ready to ace their interviews. Whether it's for you or your unemployed grandchild, join us. Jean, a local author and career coach, will be signing copies of her new book.
  October 22, 2013 (Tuesday) 6-8PM - at the Russell Library, Hubbard Room (2nd floor), I'll be giving a talk based on my new book, "The Essential Job Interview Handbook", due out in September. In this interactive session, I'll cover how to answer the toughest interview questions, review the 8 basic types of interviews, and provide tips on how to find out what employers want. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Brandie Doyle at bdoyle@russell.lioninc.org or at 860-347-2528x121. Library address is 123 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 06457.
 
     
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