08:24:14 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: Frankly I never understood why we were not using Zoom 08:25:17 From Adrienne to Everyone: you are welcome 08:25:21 From George "Keep" Pace to Everyone: To enable or disable Mute all participants when they join a meeting for your own use: Sign in to the Zoom web portal. In the navigation menu, click Settings. Click the Meeting tab. Under Schedule Meeting, click the Mute all participants when they join a meeting toggle to enable or disable it. 08:31:36 From David Schuchman to Gerry Peyton(Direct Message): Do you know a John Burke for our group (in the meeting waiting room)? 08:31:42 From David Schuchman to Adrienne(Direct Message): Do you know a John Burke for our group (in the meeting waiting room)? 08:31:52 From David Schuchman to Adrienne Roman(Direct Message): Do you know a John Burke for our group (in the meeting waiting room)? 08:32:03 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): no i do not 08:32:29 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: Good Morning. My name is Jim Mohan. I was a Business Intelligence Engineer with IDT in Newark until a couple of months ago when my position was outsourced to India and Latin America. Things had been very uncertain at work for quite a while and I've been expanding my skill set by learning Tableau, Looker, Python, Denodo and Kettle. I'm looking for Data, Financial and Business Analyst opportunities and I'm happy to help everyone in any way I can. Affinity Points: Originally from Glen Rock, NJ. Live in Woodbridge, NJ. BA in Economics and Spanish from Bucknell University. MBA in Finance and International Business from NYU. Fan of Beatles, Mets, Jets, Knicks and Rangers. Recorded about 50 tracks as lead singer in a professional recording studio. Name pronounced like "Mowin" the lawn Here's my contact info: email mohanjim7@gmail.com cell 7329477331 home: 7326341971 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mohan/ 08:32:32 From Gerry Peyton to David Schuchman(Direct Message): I don't know him but I believe that was a name that I saw on the GotoMeeting earlier 08:34:39 From Carol M McCullagh, PhD to Everyone: Good morning. I am Carol M McCullagh, PhD; I’m the one who gets it done!; 2021 and 2022 Beacon4Life Power Player (networking and continuous learning), looking for a President / Chief Operating Officer position in the diversified industrial sector; willing to relocate from NJ; mccullaghcarol@yahoo.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolmc ; Targets are Allegion, Trane Technologies, Johnson Controls, SPX. Any contacts appreciated – especially ex-employees, suppliers, customers. Also looking to expand network in NC, IN, WI, MA, and CT. Affinity points: AT&T Bell Labs, Stony Brook University, love cats and dogs, hiking, good food. Have worldwide network that I’m glad to share. Also have a Getting past the ATS tip sheet off my LinkedIn profile. Plus a 4/1/23 presentation on how your social media presence can be used in hiring 08:36:02 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: 2 08:36:03 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: 2 08:36:05 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: 3 08:36:12 From Carol M McCullagh, PhD to Everyone: 3 08:36:24 From Gerry Peyton to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 2 08:36:30 From George "Keep" Pace to Everyone: 4 08:36:32 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 4 08:39:20 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 1 08:39:24 From Dietmar Tietz - IT Exec to Everyone: 1 08:39:26 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: 1 08:39:26 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: 5 08:39:28 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: 5, 1 08:39:42 From Gerry Peyton to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 1, 2 08:41:26 From David Schuchman to Everyone: Ed Samuel's Contact Info Email: esamuel@samnovainc.com Phone: 610-274-8214 08:43:34 From George "Keep" Pace to Everyone: Nothing Succeeds like Success ! 08:44:40 From Carol M McCullagh, PhD to Everyone: You are invited to register for the July 15 Careers in Transition (CIT, https://www.christchurchshorthills.org/careers-in-transition); 8:30 AM ET to 10:30, we open the zoom for networking at 8:15 (no admittance after 9) free meeting with 3 parallel sessions: General discussion (PJ Dunn- Clifton Strengths aka Strengths Finder); Individualized Resume Review; and John - Open Q&A; end by 10:30. All are welcome including non-NJ folks. Must register before 7/14 4 PM ET to get the Zoom link email late 7/14 or very early 7/15: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3muBCmK-py-OMQH9RI8ne-TTlng6uwhJBHy-qtFCxGM0PgA/viewform 08:46:16 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: Joe Levinson Embedded Software / Electrical / Computer Engineer jelevinson@aol.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelevinson Do you develop new embedded computer hardware? I make the hardware and software work together. I'm the one that make your new embedded solutions work. I have come up with innovative ways to make new hardware work saving over $500K and 6 months of schedule by not having to change / re-engineer a chip in the hardware. I have worked with numerous embedded solutions with and without operating systems. What is your latest embedded problem? My ideal position would be fully remote or mostly remote (hybrid) in Northern New Jersey as an individual contributor doing software development Hobbies: Caving, Hiking, Skiing, Motorcycles, Photography (Cave photography and traditional darkroom, published in New York Times, and Exhibited in the Smithsonian) 08:47:05 From Carol M McCullagh, PhD to Everyone: 5 08:47:12 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 5 08:47:13 From George "Keep" Pace to David Schuchman(Direct Message): Valarie just texted me - she is coming in 08:47:15 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: 4 08:47:17 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: 5. 4 08:47:22 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: Peter Lutz - Senior/Lead Business Analyst Agile Analyst Certification - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterlutz and lutzpf@gmail.com 08:47:31 From Gerry Peyton to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 3, 5 08:47:35 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: 5 08:47:47 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: I seem to select 5 every time 08:49:04 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: I'm in! Thanks George!!! 08:53:52 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: 3, 2 08:54:00 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: 1 and 2 08:54:07 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: 3 08:54:12 From Gerry Peyton to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 4, 5 08:54:16 From Adrienne to Everyone: 5,2 08:54:24 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: 1, 2 08:54:42 From Peter Carlone to Everyone: 2 08:54:45 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: Jeopardy music would be good. 08:59:13 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: I shared someone resume before looking at their formatting. I'll never do that again. If you don't know how to use TABS w/in Word then please learn. 09:02:10 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: 4, 3 09:02:13 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: 4, 2 09:02:14 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: 2, 4 09:02:16 From Carol M McCullagh, PhD to Everyone: 3 09:02:17 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: 4 and 5...what is BPW and A-Z database ? 09:02:19 From Dietmar Tietz - IT Exec to Everyone: 2 09:02:24 From Gerry Peyton to Everyone: 2, 5 09:05:12 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: https://www.atozdatabases.com/home 09:06:06 From Gerry Peyton to Everyone: Thanks Valerie 09:07:15 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: https://www.inc.com/inc5000/apply 09:08:16 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/100-best/2022 09:09:10 From Gerry Peyton to Everyone: 1,2 09:09:11 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: 5, 1 09:09:13 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: 1,2 09:09:20 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: 4, 5 09:09:20 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: 3 and 1 09:09:20 From Dietmar Tietz - IT Exec to Everyone: 3 09:09:20 From Adrienne to Everyone: 3 1 09:12:04 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: QUESTION: What happens in a tech job that requires 10 years minimum exp. in a language that has only existed for 5 years? 09:12:06 From David Schuchman to Everyone: Another "Best Places to Work..." Glassdoor https://www.glassdoor.com/Award/Best-Places-to-Work-LST_KQ0,19.htm 09:12:36 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: Question: How do you know what the min. is when they have 20 qualifications listed in the job description? Is it only when there's a number assigned like years? 09:14:37 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: QUESTION: I've seen some job seekers post on LinkedIn that they are in job search. This posting goes to all of their connections. What do you think of such a broadcast message? 09:14:38 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: https://skillsyncer.com/ 09:14:56 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: https://resumeworded.com/ 09:15:02 From Adrienne to Everyone: 5 09:15:36 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: I just created a new position indicating that I am seeking a new position, added keywords and a Powerpoint deck that has my value proposition. Thoughts ? 09:16:22 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: 5 09:16:24 From Gerry Peyton to Everyone: 4 09:16:37 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: QUESTION: What happens in a tech job that requires 10 years minimum exp. in a language that has only existed for 5 years? 09:17:06 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: https://www.jobscan.co/ 09:17:34 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: QUESTION: I've been a Looker developer for 5 years. Is there a website that would indicate what companies use Looker? One website requires a work email (I don't have one) and another charges $200. Stackshare.io/ seems to be a possibility. Thx 09:20:13 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: # 5 09:20:22 From Michele Saunders to Everyone: There is a question from Valerie above as well 09:20:28 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: https://www.newsweek.com/red-flags-job-ad-listing-work-search-business-expert-tips-advice-1807924 09:21:23 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: Reacted to "There is a question ..." with πŸ‘πŸΎ 09:21:45 From Ed Castagna to Everyone: looker - usnlx https://usnlx.com/jobs/?q=Business%20Intelligence%20Looker%20Architect%20-%20Remote 09:24:16 From David Schuchman to Michele Saunders(Direct Message): Thanks! 09:24:34 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: Thanks Ed 09:24:36 From Michele Saunders to David Schuchman(Direct Message): Sure, no problem 09:25:51 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: 5, 4 09:30:11 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: 2 09:30:13 From Gerry Peyton to Everyone: 2 09:30:19 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: 5, 4 09:30:23 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: 2 09:30:24 From Adrienne to Everyone: 5 09:30:25 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: 1, 4 09:30:28 From Adrienne to Everyone: 5 09:30:36 From Adrienne to Everyone: 5 09:30:38 From Adrienne to Everyone: 5 09:30:39 From Adrienne to Everyone: 5 09:30:42 From Peter Carlone to Everyone: 1 2 3 4 09:31:29 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): sorry i did not mean to type it twice. my enter key was not responding. 09:32:37 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): freezing up at my end. Maybe it is just me. 09:34:33 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: I like to end an interview with asking - "If I don't hear from you in 1 week (pick a timeframe, not holidays etc.), may I call you?" 09:35:14 From David Schuchman to Adrienne(Direct Message): Might be WIFI or internet on your side? I didn't see freezing. 09:35:45 From Dietmar Tietz - IT Exec to Everyone: 2 09:35:48 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: 5 09:35:57 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: 4, 5 09:36:03 From George "Keep" Pace to Everyone: 4 09:36:03 From Peter Carlone to Everyone: 2 09:36:04 From Carol M McCullagh, PhD to Everyone: 5 09:36:05 From Gerry Peyton to Everyone: 4 09:36:13 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: 2, 5 09:36:14 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: 3 09:36:22 From Scott Boudreau to Everyone: Surveys work better 09:36:34 From Scott Boudreau to Everyone: Doesn't clog up chat 09:39:00 From Ed Castagna to Everyone: once a week response is an excellent commitment to be able to make. it's not industry standard. but would be a good target. thanks. 09:41:51 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: 1 09:41:55 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: 2 09:41:59 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: 1, 3 09:42:12 From Gerry Peyton to Everyone: 5 09:42:14 From Dietmar Tietz - IT Exec to Everyone: 2 09:42:30 From Carol M McCullagh, PhD to Everyone: 2 09:42:31 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 2 09:42:34 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 2 09:42:36 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 2 09:42:36 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 2 09:42:36 From Ed Castagna to Everyone: #2 09:42:37 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 2 09:42:37 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 2 09:42:38 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): 2 09:43:23 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: 2, 4 09:43:34 From Scott Boudreau to Everyone: 5 years is longer then the younger people will stay 09:43:51 From Scott Boudreau to Everyone: it's that cost more\ 09:45:09 From Ed Castagna to Everyone: I gave a presentation once on why companies might consider an older candidate (for reemployment services) . companies typically are just looking at a 5 year commitment. if you are the best candidate and you can envision continuing being successful for the next 5 years. go for it. how many companies are figuring on retiring their employees anymore? 09:47:18 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: 3 09:47:26 From Joe Levinson to Everyone: 1, 3 09:47:26 From Gerry Peyton to Everyone: 1 09:47:30 From Carol M McCullagh, PhD to Everyone: 4 09:47:36 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: 4, 3 09:47:53 From Peter Carlone to Everyone: 1 09:48:06 From Ed Castagna to Everyone: 3 09:48:13 From Peter Carlone to Everyone: 1 09:49:48 From Ed Castagna to Everyone: is +/- 15% ok? 09:53:04 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: Not every system will allow a range so come up w/ a hard number. 09:53:15 From Ed Castagna to Everyone: for the answer to Q:" what will it take for you to say yes" of A: 110 +/- 15% as it shows expectation and ok with taking less for initial salary... 09:55:10 From David Schuchman to Everyone: Ed Samuel's Contact Info Email: esamuel@samnovainc.com Phone: 610-274-8214 09:55:50 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: Good Morning Everyone, My name is Valerie and I'm a Project Manager in Central NJ currently working in Pharma with a strong focus on organization and support to help my team successfully complete our projects. I would love to connect and share my network. Look for me on LinkedIN as Valerie S Williams (don't forget the 'S') and please mention where we "met". https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsvaleries/ 09:56:02 From George "Keep" Pace to Everyone: What is the Wed Morning Link 09:57:29 From Dietmar Tietz - IT Exec to Everyone: Hello everyone, I am Dietmar Tietz – The Evolutionary IT Leader – with comprehensive experience in directing IT modernization and transformation programs. – Connect with me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dietmartietz/ - Thank you 09:57:49 From Michele Saunders to Everyone: Feel free to reach out - even if you are not a woman. I feel so much of this process boils down to blind spots, fears, limiting beliefs and assumptions. How you show up is super important. Michele@thrive365coach.com 09:58:46 From George "Keep" Pace to Everyone: I hold a weekly Webinar every Sunday Morning on AI and ChatGPT 09:59:11 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: https://samnovainc.com/ 09:59:35 From Peter Carlone to Everyone: Hello Everyone, I’m Peter Carlone, (Old Bridge, NJ) I'm a Technology Manager specializing in IT Change Management, Release Management, Project Management and Salesforce administration. I devise IT Process Improvements to improve IT functionality and reduce cost IT processing costs. Let’s connect and see if we can be of help to each other with our job search. pcarlone22@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcarlone 10:00:06 From David Schuchman to Everyone: Interested in AI in job search? George Pace will present "Insiders Guide to 'Keep Pace' with ChatGPT" to PSG of Mercer County on August 4: https://www.psgofmercercounty.org/p/event-calendar.html 10:01:16 From Gerry Peyton to Everyone: Ed - Impressive Presentation!!! 10:01:32 From Michele Saunders to Everyone: Excellent presentation Ed. Thank you. 10:01:54 From David Schuchman to Everyone: Ed Samuel's Contact Info Email: esamuel@samnovainc.com Phone: 610-274-8214 10:02:06 From Mark Schwartz to Everyone: Good Morning everyone - Mark Schwartz. I am a business and technology leader and currently the Director of Facilities, Fleet and Technology for a Design/Build Construction firm. I have an extensive background and hands on experience in IT, Accounting/Financial, Fleet, Facilities and Risk Management. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-markschwartz/ 10:02:10 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: Great presentation Ed ! Thank you ! 10:02:13 From Peter Carlone to Everyone: Have great weekend!! Informative presentation!! 10:02:20 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: Thank you Ed! Great tips/info! 10:03:12 From Ed Castagna to Everyone: Thanks. 10:03:14 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: Thank you Ed. Great presentation! 10:03:28 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): Thanks Ed for a great presentation! 10:05:32 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: That happened in a Zoom meeting that I was in but yes Zoom has a better way to block them. 10:05:33 From Dietmar Tietz - IT Exec to Everyone: Thank you, Ed - Lots of good advice 10:05:44 From Carol M McCullagh, PhD to Everyone: Thanks ED- great as always! 10:06:02 From Ed Samuel to Everyone: Thanks everyone. Ed 10:06:52 From Adrienne to David Schuchman(Direct Message): I am leaving because it is very choppy for me. I am at my son's house and I am not sure how reliable his wifi is. 10:06:53 From Jim Mohan to Everyone: Have a great weekend everybody! 10:12:33 From Michele Saunders to Everyone: Thanks all - have to run. Happy weekend! 10:13:09 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: I would advocate for a hybrid format 10:13:16 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: since I am in Atlanta now 10:13:21 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: Keep Pace with GPT - 20 Slides in 20 Minutes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKDrMUKtk80 10:16:16 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: Reacted to "since I am in Atlant..." with πŸ˜ƒ 10:16:25 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: Reacted to "I would advocate for..." with πŸ˜ƒ 10:16:48 From Ed Castagna to Everyone: i have some recent experience i could share working with younger workers. 10:16:50 From Scott Boudreau to Everyone: in the companies george mention it's expected 10:17:01 From Scott Boudreau to Everyone: there's usually no signs 10:17:06 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: @John is right. As soon as you see changes be on the lookout, i.e. leadership changes, stock changes, market changes, etc. 10:17:27 From Scott Boudreau to Everyone: smaller companies where you don'r expect it, but often provide signs 10:17:58 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: They stop buying things for the office. 10:18:04 From Scott Boudreau to Everyone: Gonna go. Have a great week everyone, and a better month. 10:18:26 From Scott Boudreau to Everyone: *gotta 10:18:30 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: Can you tell these are some of the warning signs that I saw? πŸ˜‰ 10:18:39 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: Reacted to "Gonna go. Have a gr..." with πŸ‘πŸΎ 10:18:58 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: https://www.modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6288/AI-in-Business-Analysis-Engaging-Stakeholders-with-ChatGPT.aspx 10:19:24 From Peter Lutz to Everyone: Just found this 10:21:50 From Ed Castagna to Everyone: skillism needs to include relationship-building with those who are on the teams, doing the relationship every second of the interactions as you are suggesting technical solutions. imagine you come up with a solution and the other team members feel threatened that you can come up with a solution and they can't. ageism allows the ability to develop and deliver solutions which are beyond the newbies until they have the experience. trainings on LinkedIn might include communication through disagreements; team-building; tact and diplomacy in interactions... without that the younger generation might not know what to do with you... 10:24:10 From Ed Castagna to Everyone: my grandma used to tell a bedtime story about building a nuclear bomb... 10:24:52 From Ed Castagna to Everyone: I just do eyes... 10:25:03 From George "Keep" Pace to Everyone: author.ai 10:25:22 From George "Keep" Pace to Everyone: https://www.arthur.ai/ 10:28:05 From Mark Schwartz to Everyone: Thank you everyone. See you next time! 10:28:13 From Valerie Williams to Everyone: Thank you!