The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: Win The Job & Thrive In A Multigenerational Workplace by Mark Beal

Saturday August 10^th, at 9:30 AM

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Presentation: In some companies today, there are an unprecedented five generations collaborating. Ranging from members of the Silent Generation in their late 70s and early 80s to Generation Z, the newest members of the workforce, the oldest of which turn 27 this year. All generations deliver measurable value in the workplace. Members of the Silent Generation, boomers and Gen X deliver vast experience, case studies, lessons learned and a substantive network of contacts. Millennials, the largest segment of today’s workforce, are effectively managing up and down while preparing to assume leadership positions, while Gen Z arrives with tech acumen, digital savviness and an unprecedented entrepreneurial mindset and approach. It is this measurable value that all job seekers, no matter their generation, must comprehend and understand as they proactively seek the next opportunity in their career.     

About the Speaker: A 30-year marketer, Mark Beal is a Rutgers University professor, author and keynote speaker. He spent the first 30 years of his career creating integrated marketing campaigns for leading brands around high-profile sports and entertainment properties including the Olympic Games, Super Bowl Halftime Show and The Rolling Stones. Mark has authored eight books including four books focused on Generation Z. Mark’s most recent book published earlier this year is titled, Win The Job & Thrive In A Multigenerational Workplace.

About the Meeting:

We are pleased to announce that The Breakfast Club NJ (TBCNJ) has returned to in person meetings effective our Saturday, August 10, 2024 meeting.

• Meeting Date & Time: August 10, 2024, 9:30 – 11:30 AM (America/New York)
  • Doors open at 9:00 am for Networking

Presentation: 9:30 -10:30am

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 for covering rental cost of room & the required insurance premium.

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. No food or drink as per library rules.

The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: How I Journeyed to Present Day by Janelle
Razzino
Saturday July 13th , Doors open at 9am mtg is at 930-1130am
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Presentation: How I Journeyed to Present Day

JANELLE RAZZINO, President and CEO of Razzino Associates, Inc. has proven to discover the right talent for the right companies at the right time. She is passionate about bringing big ideas to life, motivating and empowering candidates and partnering with companies to make great things happen!

As a boutique firm and premier search organization, Razzino Associates, Inc. brings 30+ years of experience in corporate recruiting and management specializing in C-level, executive level, and mid-level placements for The Fortune Global 2000 marketplace. Its core disciplines are Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology. The firm also places candidates in Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, and Business Development.

Clients have described Janelle as energetic, passionate, tireless, refreshingly honest, and committed. She not only closes the deal, but she opens the relationship. Janelle has built and strengthened countless relationships while promoting a diverse range of top-tier executives to the most premier positions in the tri-state and greater Metro New York areas.

With a thorough understanding of the client’s needs, Janelle personally selects the candidates delivering only the best and most qualified. She expertly understands the non-technical requirements: the body language, the personality and the cultural fit, leaving no doubt as to the candidate of choice. She has helped numerous companies that demand the best.

Featured in The New York Times and on CBS World News, Janelle continues to cultivate deep respect and long-lasting relationships in the hottest areas and most up-to-date industries. Her positive upbeat presentations and development programs enhance, inspire, and motivate the individual, the team, and overall organizational performance.

Janelle is a regular speaker at many corporate outplacement firms and networking groups. She is the founder of the Hillsdale Network Career Resource Ministry in Hillsdale, New Jersey which now includes over 2000 members.

She has also presented programs to students and professors at Mount Saint Vincent College in New York, County College of Morris and Bergen Community College in New Jersey and has been a guest on the talk radio show, Your Career is Calling, broadcast live on Sunday mornings from Rider University.

Janelle also shares her expertise though comprehensive six-week and three-week coaching programs for candidates to boost self-confidence and sharpen interview skills.

About the Meeting:

We are pleased to announce that The Breakfast Club NJ (TBCNJ) will be returning to in person meetings effective our Saturday, July 13, 2024 meeting.

Meeting Date & Time: July 13, 2024, 9:30 – 11:30 AM (America/New York)

Presentation: 9:30 -10:30am

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

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.

No food or drink is allowed in the library as per library rules.

The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: Leverage AI In Your Job Search by Jeff Altman

Saturday June 8^th, at 8:00 AM

This is the last planned VIRTUAL TBCNJ session:

June 8, 2024, 8:00 – 10:30 AM (America/New York)

Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/DSchuchman/tbcnj-0682024

You can also dial in using your phone:Access Code: 703-860-957

Phone: +1 (872) 240-3311

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Presentation: AI can be a valuable tool or a waste of time for your job search. In this presentation, I want to make using AI easy (or easier) and help you with basics.

About the Speaker: People hire me for No BS job search coaching and career advice globally because I make finding work and succeeding at it easier. He runs JobSearch.Community with video courses, books, guides, as well as job search coaching to help you land your next role. BTW, today is his LinkedIn anniversary—member 7653 of the more than 1 billion people on LinkedIn.

About the Meeting:

This is the last planned virtual TBCNJ session:

June 8, 2024, 8:00 – 10:30 AM (America/New York)

Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/DSchuchman/tbcnj-0682024

You can also dial in using your phone:

Access Code: 703-860-957

Phone: +1 (872) 240-3311

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The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: Take Control of Your Job Search by Paul Cecala

Saturday May 11^th, at 8:00 AM

May 11, 2024, 8:00 – 10:00 AM (America/New York)

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Access Code: 169-676-685

Phone: +1 (872) 240-3212

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Presentation: This presentation looks at the various steps involved in a successful job search with an emphasis on utilizing a series of worksheets provided in our latest book, “Take Control of Your Job Search.” We have identified a series of milestones to accomplish in a job search. With each milestone are several worksheets that guide the job seeker through the process of landing a job.

About the Speaker: Paul 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. Paul 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. Paul has experience with diverse job seekers across industries like aviation, business, healthcare, biotech, project management, supply chain, and technology with expertise in DEI and ESG. He facilitates several job seeker networking groups and has led career development programs at colleges and government workforce centers. Prior to career coaching, he spent 15 years in corporate aviation sales with industry leading organizations and ending as Vice President of Aircraft Charter Sales. Paul has his BS in Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. He has published a book and numerous articles on career coaching in a variety of publications. He lives in Morris County, NJ, with his family.

About the Meeting:

May 11, 2024, 8:00 – 10:00 AM (America/New York)

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https://meet.goto.com/169676685

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Access Code: 169-676-685

Phone: +1 (872) 240-3212

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The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: How LinkedIn is Using AI for Job Search by Ken Lang

Saturday April 13^th, at 8:00 AM

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https://meet.goto.com/DSchuchman/tbcnj-20240413

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Access Code: 432-449-893

Phone: +1 (571) 317-3112

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Presentation: With each search you do on LinkedIn, AI is suggesting connections for you, changes to your profile, and in general, what your experience should be.  It’s important to be aware of this and ensure your profile is complete.  I’ll also be discussing how many of us are being asked to engage on articles which also, in turn, affects the AI there.

About the Speaker: Kenneth Lang is the co-founder of My Networking Central, a searchable database for networking events and speakers. He facilitates an online weekly LinkedIn Live on Tuesday afternoons with guests where we discuss LinkedIn best practices. Kenneth also serves as a brand specialist for Lee Hecht Harrison, an outplacement service. He also helps small businesses owners maximize their presence on LinkedIn through North Jersey Chamber of Commerce and as a member of SCORE.

About the Meeting:

April 13, 2024, 8:00 – 10:00 AM (America/New York)

Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/DSchuchman/tbcnj-20240413

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Access Code: 432-449-893

Phone: +1 (571) 317-3112

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The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: Jump Start Your Networking by John Hadley

Saturday March 9^th, at 8:00 AM

March 9, 2024, 8:00 – 10:00 AM (America/New_York)

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https://meet.goto.com/DSchuchman/tbcnj-03092024

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Access Code: 465-758-597

Phone: +1 (571) 317-3112

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Presentation: “Networking is THE most effective method of job search – 60-70% of jobs come through networking.”

 We hear statements like this all the time, but are you seeing the results?  If not, perhaps you are falling prey to one of the many common misconceptions about career search networking.

In this workshop, John Hadley will share with you best practices in building a spiderweb of contacts that catches opportunities.  He will show you specific techniques and strategies that have helped his own clients land great jobs, and progress within their current companies.  You will walk away equipped with skills and confidence to dramatically improve the results of your own networking activities.  If you want to make the most of your networking efforts, you won’t want to miss this workshop.

About the Speaker: John Hadley (www.JHACareers.com) is known as The Job Search Strategist, and specializes in helping job seekers who are frustrated with their search. 

After 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 consulting practice that generated over $2.5 million in revenues.  Two decades ago he opened his Career Search Counseling practice, and has helped hundreds land the job and pay they deserve. 

A popular speaker and author on every aspect of the job hunt, John offers a FREE Career Tips Email newsletter to 9,000 subscribers, each month bringing valuable advice on marketing yourself for a career search. You can find that and a variety of other career resources on his website at www.JHACareers.com. 

About the Meeting:

March 9, 2024, 8:00 – 10:00 AM (America/New_York)

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https://meet.goto.com/DSchuchman/tbcnj-03092024

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Phone: +1 (571) 317-3112

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The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: Enterprise Agile Career Opportunities from Specialist to Senior Executive by Sharon Bussey

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https://meet.goto.com/DSchuchman/tbcnj-02102024

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Access Code: 727-046-981

Phone: +1 (312) 757-3121

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Presentation: Why are so many employers implementing Enterprise Agile? According to the leading Enterprise Agile framework, SAFe®, the average results of SAFe® implementation include 1) 50% increase in speed to market, 2) 50% increase in quality, 3) 35% increase in productivity, and 4) 30% increase in employee satisfaction. To be competitive, employers are embarking upon this complex journey of transitioning or expanding to Enterprise Agile creating a wide array of career opportunities. To achieve these results, employers must expand Agile beyond technology to other functions including finance, governance, human resources, legal, manufacturing, marketing, operations, PMO, portfolio/product/program/project management, procurement, R&D, sales, and strategic planning.

In this webinar we will discuss:

1) Enterprise Agility and trends

2) Possible organizational changes and how your job may evolve

3) Exciting new job roles and career paths in various functions

4) How to prepare and position yourself for these new roles

5) Challenges you and your employer may face

About the Speaker: Sharon Bussey, MBA, PMI-ACP, PMP, RTE6, SPC6 is an innovative Change Agent, Business Transformation Leader, Career Coach, and experienced Instructor. After many years in senior leadership and roles at top companies, Sharon founded BTII Institute/BTII Consulting (BTII). The initial training focus was to provide PMP certification preparation to professionals in transition to help them regain employment and advance in their careers. The initial consulting focus was to process improvement and PMO implementations to companies. BTII expanded its training and consulting services to specialize in Product, Portfolio, Program and Project Management using Agile, SAFe®, and Hybrid. BTII’s clients include Consumer Goods, Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Technology companies; as well as Federal, State and Local government agencies.

Prior to BTII, Sharon was a lean portfolio manager at Pfizer in her role as Business Technology-Organizational Process Alignment Leader where she was a change agent that conceived and led large global initiatives with teams of 100+ Senior Managers, Managers, and technology professionals. The initiatives included executive dashboards, knowledge management, global market analytics and reporting, performance management, PMO implementations, vendor management, and workflow applications creating transformational change in the way work was performed and enabled through technology. Before Pfizer, Sharon was a Senior Management Consultant at Deloitte Consulting where she led large process reengineering and technology initiatives in their Healthcare and Government practices. Sharon has an MBA in Marketing and Operations from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and an MS in Computer Science from Pace University.

About the Meeting:

February 10, 2024, 8:00 – 10:00 AM (America/New_York)

Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/DSchuchman/tbcnj-02102024

You can also dial in using your phone:

Access Code: 727-046-981

Phone: +1 (312) 757-3121

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Saturday January 13^th, at 8:00 AM

Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/DSchuchman/tbcnj-20240113

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Access Code: 637-283-853

Phone: +1 (571) 317-3122

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Presentation: In 2023, it is likely you heard about a Generative AI (GenAI) platform called ChatGPT – from a company called OpenAI.   While ChatGPT captured the lion’s share of the attention, there were numerous other GenAI based solutions announced (such as Microsoft CoPilot, Salesforce Einstein, Google Gemini, BloombergGPT and Meta Llama).   It is safe to say, this technology is NOT a passing fad – and is in fact starting to impact the “Future of Work”.  

And while you may have previous experiences with “disruptive” technologies – this time IS different:

• The “hype-cycle” IS off the charts – with predictions ranging from “world domination” to “job elimination”.    
• The expectations ARE significant – Specific to the range of capabilities and the cost savings 
• The speed at which the GenAI ecosystem is evolving is unlike any previous technology 
• The confusion as to where to start learning more about GenAI
• Where YOU can apply GenAI today (such as job search) 

The reality is EVERYONE needs to “Keep Pace” with GenAI in some way/shape/form.  That reality was the driving factor behind this BRAND NEW presentation for 2024 – where George will:

• Visualize the Generative AI Ecosystem 
• Introduce a starting GenAI vocabulary
• Discuss GenAI “threats”
• Introduce his AI Job Search Map
• Highlight GenAI job search tools/platforms 
• Propose ideas as to where to start YOUR GenAI journey 

About the Speaker: George Pace is an IT technology leader, focusing on how to extract business value from the latest technologies. He now focuses on how to “Keep Pace” with Generative AI, and the associated impacts of that technology.

George shares his GenAI journey LIVE every Sunday morning at 9:00AM EST – and his history of previous videos is on his YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/keeppace) – so stop by and subscribe!   George holds a bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science from Seton Hall University and an MBA from the Rutgers Business School

About the Meeting:

January 13, 2024, 8:00 – 10:00 AM (America/New_York)

Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/DSchuchman/tbcnj-20240113

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Access Code: 637-283-853

Phone: +1 (571) 317-3122

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December 9, 2023, 8:00 – 10:00 AM (America/New_York)

Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/DSchuchman/tbcnj-20231209

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Access Code: 807-354-109

Phone: +1 (224) 501-3412

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Presentation: This presentation will cover a number of strategies to consider to help with cash flow during a career transition.  The focus will be on those strategies that may not be well known or understood.  Topics will include:  Medical Insurance through the Affordable Care Act, strategies to take advantage of shifting marginal tax rates during a transition including impact of new tax laws, and advantages/disadvantages of 401k/403b rollovers.

About the Speakers: Bill LaChance is an independent financial advisor.  His firm offers a unique flat fee program that combines financial planning, portfolio guidance, tax planning and tax preparation. Prior to launching his financial planning practice, Bill spent twenty-two years in corporate finance in the retail industry and before that was a CPA with a large accounting firm.  Bill has a B.S. in Accounting from Bryant University and an MBA in Finance from Indiana University. Bill is a Certified Financial Planner as well as an Enrolled Agent authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS.

Prior to joining WJL in 2021, Sudha has had a long career in Global Markets – Investment banking working in India HK, and Singapore covering Asia and global markets. Sudha is a Chartered Accountant from India and has also passed the CPA and CFP exams in the US. She is also an Enrolled Agent.

About the Meeting:

December 9, 2023, 8:00 – 10:00 AM (America/New_York)

Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/DSchuchman/tbcnj-20231209

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The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: The Five Habits of Highly Effective Job Hunters by Terrence “Terry” Seamon

Saturday November 11^th, at 8:00 AM

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https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84229783256?pwd=wXdYDWcC1ZqKot09dZoO8bt29HePYy.1

In this highly interactive session, Terry will show you the way to become an organized and proactive job seeker or career changer.  

Don’t miss an event where you can expand your network, make new friends, share knowledge with your peers, and hear highly relevant and beneficial insights and perspectives from experts in the marketplace. 

Please feel free to forward this note to anyone that you think would benefit from joining us. Or, better yet, just bring them with you

About the speaker: Terrence “Terry” Seamon is an executive career transition consultant with The Ayers Group where he coaches executives and professionals that are in career transitions. He previously had a long career in the corporate world as an HR training manager in such industries as energy, telecom, and pharma-chem. The author of three books, Terry is also active as a leadership development consultant. Terry also moderates the St. Matthias Employment Ministry, founded in 2007

About the Meeting:

November 11, 2023, 8:00 – 10:00 AM (America/New_York)

Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84229783256?pwd=wXdYDWcC1ZqKot09dZoO8bt29HePYy.1