Wednesday, July 30, 2014

HNG Meeting August 1, 2014: Agenda: Speaker on "Online Identity Optimization for Job Seekers"

Hello Everyone,

The agenda for this Friday's Hopkinton Networkers Group (HNG) meeting will be a speaker, Greg Page.  The facilitator for this week will be Gil Krispien, filling in for Sheri Ablaza who has a family obligation. We will devote the first hour to the following agenda: Welcome, Landings, Announcements, New Member Intros, and Needs & Leads. Important Note: Please make a serious, concerted effort to arrive before 10:00 AM. We are going to start the meeting on time at 10:00 AM.  In the second hour, Greg will talk about "Online Identity Optimization for Job Seekers."


Important Note:  On August 8th at St. Matthews in Acton, there will be a photo session conducted by William Lam, so if you would like a photo taken of yourself for LinkedIn or elsewhere, then stop by.


Greg gave this talk at St. Matthews on March 28th, and it was so well received, he was asked to give this talk at HNG.  So, for those who missed this presentation or for those who would like to hear it again, then come and visit the Hopkinton Networkers Group.


Online Identity Optimization for Job Seekers

Studies now show that anywhere from 85-95 percent of HR Departments research job candidates' online profiles via sites like Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.  This presentation covers the basic aspects of online identity optimization, including strategies for accentuating strengths, avoiding common mistakes, and downplaying negative information.  Along with recommendations about how to balance security concerns with the goal of presenting a comprehensive online presence, we mention techniques that people can use to passively monitor their online presence with minimal effort.


Greg Page

Greg has a most interesting background, having come to the topic of social media through his service as an intelligence officer in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.  He and a military colleague have founded Merrimack Analysis Group to assist both individuals and institutions to manage and optimize their online identities.  Greg has degrees from Stanford and Harvard, and is in the process of earning another at MIT.



Recap of HNG Meeting of July 25, 2014:

Our 126th meeting had 17 people,  this is 1 more than the previous meeting; 3 signed the New Member list. William Lam was our facilitator. There was 1 introduction speech.

We had an Open Forum Discussion and talked about recruiters, social media, and distributed business cards.   There was great interaction among those present.



Schedule for HNG Meetings:

August 1, 2014    Greg Page          "Online Identity Optimization for Job Seekers"
August 15, 2014    Bill Lippincott    To be defined later


General Information

The networking group meets in Hopkinton, at St. John the Evangelist Church parish hall. The meeting occurs, from 10 to 12 noon, and will meet the first and third Friday of the month. The parish hall has a capacity for 250 people and there is plenty of parking spaces in the parking lot and on the street. Around the perimeter of the parish hall are rooms to allow us to have focused network groups or for any other purpose we need. We chose the first and third Friday to allow everyone to attend the Acton Networking Group or any other networking group, if they wanted, on the Friday we do not meet.

We will maintain our close affiliation with Acton Networkers by using the same list-server to share information between the groups. Any e-mails specific to the Hopkinton Networking Group (HNG) will be indicated in the subject line either by "Hopkinton Networking Group" or "HNG"; this way anyone attending these meetings will know the e-mail is intended for them.


We will follow the following agenda items:
* Welcome
* Landings (with doughnuts)
* Announcements
* New member introductions
* Needs and Leads
* Speaker(s), Workshop, or Focus Group
* Cleanup


For those new members who give their introductions, this is what we would like to know:
* Name
* Skills and Value Statement
* Where have you been?
* Where are you going?
* Your title
* Your target companies
* Geography of search
* Name and e-mail address

If anyone wants to join our team, please let one of us know; we could always use the extra help and input for ideas.

Directions:
Take Rt. 495 North/South and get off Exit 21A. Go through three traffic lights. Colella's Supermarket is on the right at the third traffic light. The first street after the third traffic light is Church Street, take a right turn. The church is on the right. Go around to the left of the parking lot and go into the side entrance of the parish hall.


Depending upon where you live, perhaps you may want to use Mapquest for a more direct route. The address of the church is:
St. John the Evangelist
20 Church Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748


Regards,
Hopkinton Networkers Group (HNG) Coordinators:
Sheri Ablaza            sheriablaza@gmail.com
Grace Carcich          gracec814@gmail.com
Emilia Gordon          emiliagne@gmail.com   
Gil Krispien              g.krispien@verizon.net   
William Lam             wmlam508@yahoo.com       
Laura Startzenbach  laura.startzenbach@gmail.com       

Saturday, July 19, 2014

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Looking for a Job? You're in Sales Now

Hello Everyone,

The agenda for this Friday's Hopkinton Networkers Group (HNG) meeting will be featured by speaker John Courtney. The facilitator for this week will be Gil Krispien. We will devote the first hour to the following agenda: Welcome, Landings, Announcements, New Member Intros, and Needs & Leads. Important Note: Please make a serious, concerted effort to arrive before 10:00 AM. We are going to start the meeting on time at 10:00 AM. In the second hour, John will discuss “Looking for a Job? You're in Sales Now”.

Important Note: For the month of July, the Hopkinton Networkers Group (HNG) will meet on the second and fourth Fridays of the month, namely, July 11th, and July 25th.

Second Important Note: On August 8th at St. Matthews in Acton, there will be a photo session conducted by William Lam, so if you would like a photo taken of yourself for LinkedIn or elsewhere, then stop by.

Looking for a Job? You're in Sales Now

Applying sales management techniques to your job search is an important discipline. The brief workshop will help you identify specific milestones in your job search from networking to accepting an offer. We will review networking techniques and how to transform that activity into a "sales" process. We will discuss ways to enable the job seeker to maintain control of the "buying" cycle.

John "JC" Courtney

JC is a veteran of information technology sales with a focus on indirect selling, or channel sales, and strategic alliances. He initiated channel programs with Intel Corporation, SteelCloud and PKWARE, inventor of the Zip file format, where he generated $5M in east region sales during the first two years of the program. As an early leader at Monster.com, he created the "Powered by Monster" network of co-branded strategic partnerships. JC is trained on CustomerCentric Selling techniques and was selected as an internal trainer at PKWARE and was responsible for mentoring his sales team on implementing the CCS process.

Recap of HNG Meeting of June 20, 2014:

Our 124th meeting had 44 people, this is 10 more than the previous meeting; 8 signed the New Member list. Grace Carcich was our facilitator. There were 8 introduction speeches.

One landing:
Brad Fenn Started Monday, June 23, 2014, at UniBank to be their Electronic Banking Technology Manager

We had a Panel of IT Professionals who have a wide range of diverse experiences and knowledge in the job search and hiring: an HR Director and a Personal Coach, a former Sales and Marketing Executive who has his own business, a Recruiter for (General) Executives, a Program Manager for a software provider and a Personal Coach and a State Career Advisor and Coach.

The Panel consisted of Robert Dandrade, Lyn Baird, Rick Frazier, Angie Grant, Kristin Rode, and Donelle Wright.

The Panel answered many questions from those attending and it was an enlightening experience.

Schedule for HNG Meetings:

July 11, 2014 John Courtney "Looking for a Job? You're in Sales Now"
July 25, 2014 Open Forum Workshop

General Information

The networking group meets in Hopkinton, at St. John the Evangelist Church parish hall. The meeting occurs, from 10 to 12 noon, and will meet the first and third Friday of the month. The parish hall has a capacity for 250 people and there is plenty of parking spaces in the parking lot and on the street. Around the perimeter of the parish hall are rooms to allow us to have focused network groups or for any other purpose we need. We chose the first and third Friday to allow everyone to attend the Acton Networking Group or any other networking group, if they wanted, on the Friday we do not meet.

We will maintain our close affiliation with Acton Networkers by using the same list-server to share information between the groups. Any e-mails specific to the Hopkinton Networking Group (HNG) will be indicated in the subject line either by "Hopkinton Networking Group" or "HNG"; this way anyone attending these meetings will know the e-mail is intended for them.

We will follow the following agenda items:
* Welcome
* Landings (with doughnuts)
* Announcements
* New member introductions
* Needs and Leads
* Speaker(s), Workshop, or Focus Group
* Cleanup

For those new members who give their introductions, this is what we would like to know:
* Name
* Skills and Value Statement
* Where have you been?
* Where are you going?
* Your title
* Your target companies
* Geography of search
* Name and e-mail address

If anyone wants to join our team, please let one of us know; we could always use the extra help and input for ideas.

Directions:
Take Rt. 495 North/South and get off Exit 21A. Go through three traffic lights. Colella's Supermarket is on the right at the third traffic light. The first street after the third traffic light is Church Street, take a right turn. The church is on the right. Go around to the left of the parking lot and go into the side entrance of the parish hall.

Depending upon where you live, perhaps you may want to use Mapquest for a more direct route. The address of the church is:
St. John the Evangelist
20 Church Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748

Regards,
Hopkinton Networkers Group (HNG) Coordinators:
Sheri Ablaza sheriablaza@gmail.com
Grace Carcich gracec814@gmail.com
Emilia Gordon emiliagne@gmail.com
Gil Krispien g.krispien@verizon.net
William Lam wmlam508@yahoo.com
Laura Startzenbach laura.startzenbach@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Job Search Workshop - Employer point of view

Hello Folks:
Have you ever wondered whatever happened to the resume or applications I send out to companies, that I never hear from?  It feels like there is a "Black Hole" for resumes!!  If you are having these "job Search blues!"  come to the "Job Search – Employer point of view" workshop scheduled on Monday July 14th from 9:30am – 12noon.  We have limited seats and anyone interested should call 508.478.4300 and sign up right away.

We have scheduled two phenomenal speakers who will help speed up your landing a job prospects!!  Be there!!!!

Here are comments from job seekers who have attended these workshops in the past:

Question:  What was most useful to you in this workshop?

1.       Combination of presenters was great.  Complimented well.  Best investment of my time.  Thank you
2.       Staffing Agencies (ethical/reputable) are/can be valuable resource in job search.  One change I'm going to implement in my search strategy.
3.       I have always wondered "How to handle gaps in my job experience".  Thank you for addressing that.  I am Not afraid or worried about gaps in the work history as long as I can explain it.  Recommend that everyone who is looking for a job should attend this workshop.
4.       Getting view point from employers/staffing recruiter.  I recommend this type of session to everyone who is serious about their chances of landing a job.
5.       Focus on Ability.  Changed my perspective on my strategy.; "ask questions and listen" – great tip.
6.       Connecting Strategies.  I was in the right place at the right time!
7.       Overall very good.  Glad I came.
8.       I could have listened to both the speakers for another three hours.  It was very very useful listening to the guest speakers and their recommendations.
9.       How using staffing agencies will help with job search
10.   Recruiter screening tips, resume style tips, general enthusiasm & encouragement.
11.   Information on recruiters – what questions to ask them to partner with?  Never knew it.  Thank you for opening that avenue for me!
12.   The seminar provided very useful information to improve my job searching.
13.   Having recruiter and employer to the seminar.
If you want pointers that will help you move forward, call (508.478.4300 ) right away to save your seat.  Don't wait and lose out on this opportunity!!!

See you all there!  JULY 14th from 9:30am – 12noon.














With warm regards,
 

Hari Narayanan
Business Service Representative

Workforce Central Career Center
425 Fortune Blvd. - Suite 201
Milford MA 01757


MA Dept of Workforce Development
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