ETP Manalapan

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The Jersey Shore Networking Group, founded by Thomas E. Kenny, has been renamed to ETP MANALAPAN. We provide MBA type continuing education programs in JOB SEARCH and CAREER MANAGEMENT at Monmouth County Library located at 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ, the purpose of ETP MANALAPAN is to serve as a community career management education center. Referencing proven job search and networking methodologies in our book "Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs" by Rod Colon , we help professionals land jobs quicker. Learn how to become self empowered, as the CEO of ME, Inc., by running your career as a business. To receive alerts on upcoming training sessions, subscribe to our group list. We will never sell or share your email contact information with anyone. We hate spam too.

Connect on LinkedIn with ETP MANALAPAN Faculty Leaders Michele Battista and Peter Hansen, who are also award winning members of the ETP Who's Who Hall of Fame. Our training sessions offer face to face networking opportunities with like minded business professionals to develop warm trusted mutually beneficial relationships of ongoing reciprocity as developed by Rod Colon, founder of Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) and co-host of the weekly Radio Show "YOUR CAREER IS CALLING". We are not a business leads network and no selling is permitted. As you develop long-term relationships in the group, it is quite possible that you will then develop the types of career management or business leads you seek.

Is Finding a Job a Game to You?

noreply@blogger.com (Thomas E. Kenny) — Sat, 21 May 2011 11:55:00 +0000

By Thomas E. Kenny

Many of us know that the 7 step job search process from "Win The Race for 21st Century Jobs" requires time and effort but in my experience it's very effective. Some of you may think the process is hard work, that is necessary, but not necessarily fun.

Well I've recently learned of a new beta web site named jobtactoe.com which tries to turn your job search into a fun game. Their slogan is "Putting Play into Finding Work" TM.

I believe the premise of this job search web site is for you to establish and enter your job search goals and get support from your network who is also on this web site toward achieving your goals. It also provides tips along the way and you can obtain points as you complete tasks to compete with others on the site. The pages of this site have a cartoon-ish theme which I guess is suppose to add to the fun.

Although I think the web site leverages some good principles such as, setting and tracking goals, accountability to your network, and trying to have fun. I do wonder who these job seekers are that need a game to motivate them to obtain a job. Sure job seekers are in a race to find a job, but cartoons and peer pressure by competing for unaccountable points doesn't seem to add value to a professional's job search.

I Need a Job

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 14:20:00 +0000

Our next free job search and career management training session is May 26, 2011 at 6:30PM in Manalapan, NJ - Register now

Career Insurance Makes Unemployment Insurance Look Like Child's Play

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:13:00 +0000

Carl E. Reid, Chief Operations Officer
Empowering Today's Professionals

Contact: Phyllis Shelton
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Career Insurance Makes Unemployment Insurance Look Like Child's Play

The #1 fear at work isn't loss of a job. The root cause of daily anxiety attacks at work is abrupt loss of all income associated with a job. As they walk each person being laid off to the front door, managers put their arm around people telling them "you are a valued employee". That's a frightening scenario still being played out today. Implementing a career insurance plan, which includes developing alternate sources of income, is crucial to career management survival.

New York, NY February 20, 2011 8:00AM EST—Tune into to YOUR CAREER IS CALLING, broadcast on www.1077TheBronc.com from Rider University.   Chief Savvy Intrapreneur Carl E. Reid, CSI, presents “Alternate Sources of Income and Why You Need Them”

YOUR CAREER IS CALLING radio show co-hosted by Rod Colon, author of Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs and Frank Kovacs, founder of TheBreakfastClubNJ.com will be discussing with guest speaker Carl E. Reid, CSI why the best time to develop part time supplemental income is Now.

When I left my corporate job, some people in my family could not believe it – states Carl E. Reid, Business Career Coach, Chief Savvy Intrapreneur at SAVVY INTRAPRENEUR and Chief Operations Officer at Empowering Today's Professionals. “What about job security, they asked?”…well, what about it? Who says my corporate job would be there long term? If my “day job” were to disappear, what would happen? Not much, really. I would lose a source of income, but I have other sources of income to sustain me and my family”.

Mr. Reid further explains, "This is crucial to survival, as part of a career back up plan. It makes all the difference between making a living and LIVING LIFE". "With current economic conditions students, recent grads, home makers and career professionals need creative strategies for developing alternate sources of income. This definitely provides career insurance, as a part of any career management backup plan. The result can pay continuous dividends, while providing peace of mind for families. This is way better than temporary unemployment insurance."

About SAVVY INTRPRENEUR
Combining proven professional career development techniques with success as an entrepreneur Carl E. Reid founded Savvy Intrapreneur, which teaches "career minded" professionals how to run themselves like a business. He has used his life experience and knowledge gained to assist others in achieving their own desired level of success. Carl E. Reid is active in professional organizations, networking groups and volunteers for non-profit entities. Email: CarlReid@Success4U2.net Web: www.SAVVYINTRAPRENEUR.com Tel: 646-207-2299

About Empowering Today’s Professionals
The mission of ETP is to encourage, train, support, mentor and advise fellow CEOs of ME, Incorporated in all aspects of defined responsibilities to their personal Board of Directors. ETP's proven education programs and methodologies guide each member through "HOW" to specifically land a job and develop self empowering career management goals.   Email: Membership@ETPnetwork.com Tel: 732-367-5580 Chapter Preview: Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs at www.ETPnetwork.com

About TheBreakfastClubNJ.com
Where executives of all disciplines: IT, Finance & Accounting, Communications, Human Resources get together with a common focus to assist each other in pursuing new employment opportunities, tackling the challenges of their current positions, and providing a support network to each other. We have highly qualified and dedicated.   Email: fkovacs@comcast.net Web: www.TheBreakfastClubNJ.com

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Make Your Uniqueness Work For You

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:46:00 +0000

from Rod Colon's blog

Since the right job flows directly out of all the elements of your personality type, you need to spend some time figuring out what makes you tick. By making a conscious effort to discover the “real you,” you learn how to focus your natural strengths and inclinations into a career you can love for a long as you choose to work.

This is where “type” is so helpful. It provides a systematic, effective way to evaluate both your strong points and your probable weaknesses or blind spots. Once you have these figured out, you’ll know how to make sure you are always operating from a position of strength. Read more . . .

Rod Colon on Using LinkedIn for a Job Search

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 04:01:00 +0000

Video below with Rod Colon, Founder & CEO of Empowering Today's Professionals Network (ETP) speaking to members of the Media Communications Association International, North Jersey Chapter. - Jump start your job search with LinkedIn. Replace the black hole job search methodology with a 7 Steps Job Search system - Learn how to leverage your untapped professional networkLearn how to be proactive in the job search rather than passive - Get inspiration and motivation during these difficult economic times - Discover how to adapt "Social Networking" to your work – and your search for it.

Rod's presentation begins at the 10 minute marker, if you wish to fast forward.

ETP Lamplighter Newsletter October - November 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:01:00 +0000

Our next free job search training and networking session is October 28, 2010 at 6:30PM - Register now

Empowering Today's Professionals
Lamplighter Newsletter www.ETPnetwork.com ISSN: 2154-5804
	Volume 2 Issue 5 October - November 2010 Library of Congress Recognized Periodical Get Adobe Reader to READ FULL NEWSLETTER
Since 2004 Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) has helped hundreds of people successfully land jobs and business opportunities. It's a known fact Members land jobs quicker, with over 250 people landing safely in 2009 alone. Newsletter Team Adelaida (Aida) Rodriguez, Editor in Chief & Contributing Writer Eric Nilsson, Design Layout Expert & Contributing Writer Barbara (Barb) Daisak, Proofreader & Contributing Writer Inside this Issue READ FULL Lamplighter Vol 2 Issue 5 October-November 2010 Featured Writers Editor's Welcome Message Spotlight on Rod Colón Lamplighter Survey Articles The CEO of ME, Inc. Paradigm by Rod Colon Networking Trumps "Unemployed Need Not Apply" by Carl E. Reid Get Out of Your Own Way—Three suggestions for Overcoming Yourself by Jerrold (Jerry) Clifford Interactive talk-show on 107.7 The Bronc UNDER-EMPLOYED OR OVER-EMPLOYED? By Thomas E. Kenny Feature Columns Chip's Ahoy with Chip Hartman The Alchemist's Arcanum with Eric Nilsson Tech Tip with Barbara Daisak Relax a little with this month's Lamplighter Crossword Puzzle READ FULL Lamplighter Vol 2 Issue 5 October-November 2010 Upcoming Training & Events October 2010 Oct 04 FREE "CEO Corner" Training Call for Members Oct 06 Free Job Search & Career Management School Webinar Oct 15 Lehigh Valley Professionals (LVP) Oct 19 Central New Jersey Networking Group Meeting - Free Oct 25 Webinar: Tweet Your Way to Targeted Jobs Oct 26 Manhattan Networking Group Meeting - Free Oct 28 Charlotte Networking Group - Free Oct 28 Jersey Shore Networking Group - Free Back Issues of ETP Newsletter Lamplighter Vol 2 Issue 4 September-August 2010 Lamplighter Vol 2 Issue 3 June-July 2010 Lamplighter Volume 2 Issue 2 April-May 2010 Lamplighter Volume 2 Issue 1 February-March 2010 Lamplighter Volume 1 Issue 6 December 2009-January 2010 Lamplighter Volume 1 Issue 5 October-November 2009 Lamplighter Volume 1 Issue 4 August-September 2009 Lamplighter Volume 1 Issue 3 June-July 2009 Lamplighter Volume 1 Issue 2 April-May 2009 Lamplighter Volume 1 Issue 1 February-March 2009 About Empowering Today's Professionals The mission of ETP is to encourage, train, support, mentor and advise fellow CEOs of ME, Incorporated in all aspects of defined responsibilities to their personal Board of Directors. ETP's proven education programs and methodologies guide each member through "HOW" to specifically land a job and develop self empowering career management goals. Email: Membership[AT]ETPnetwork[DOT]com Tel: 732-367-5580 Purchase Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs by Rod Colon at www.ETPnetwork.com Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs By Rod Colón

Jersey Shore Networking Group History

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Our next free job search training and networking session is October 28, 2010 at 6:30PM - Register now

Thomas E. Kenny, Jersey Networking Group Founder

Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) was founded by CEO, Rod Colon. After graduating from ETP's job search and career management educational training programs, in 2008 Tom Kenny pioneered the Jersey Shore Networking Group (JSNG) located in Tom's River. As a result of his outstanding accomplishment in developing the JSNG, Tom was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award by the ETP executive committee in 2009.

Following the adage "each one teach one", ETP members Michele Battista and Peter Hansen took Tom Kenny's lead and started another Jersey Shore Networking Group in Manalapan, NJ. This expansion was also necessary, as the economy has greatly impacted the job market for many people in the Jersey Shore area. In addition to being a JSNG leader, Michele also takes photos at the training sessions. Click here to see more photos on Facebook of JSNG career management training sessions in action.

With the aggressive expansion of meeting attendees to monthly career management and job search training sessions, Tom, Michele and Peter were inducted into the membership Who's Who Hall of Fame by the ETP executive committee in 2010. "JSNG has truly been an effective, action oriented leadership team in contributing to their "community at large" states Carl E. Reid, Chief Operations Officer of Empowering Today's Professionals.

Sunday Radio Show from Rider University 107.7 The Bronc

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YOUR CAREER IS CALLING Sunday Radio Show w/Rod Colon and Frank Kovacs Broadcast from Rider University Radio Station in New Jersey
Date: 19 September 2010, Sunday 08:00 AM

Make Your Career Your Business. Tune Into 107.7 The Bronc Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 8:00 AM EST, For Your Career Is Calling

Listen Live Online!

September 19, 2010 8:00AM EST

Your Weekly Appointment For Career Choices, Decisions And Success. Rider University Alum and founder of the TheBreakfastClubNJ, Frank Kovacs And CEO Of The Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) Rod Colon, Are Your Hosts For Sixty Minutes Of Career Coaching, Taking Your Calls, On Networking Etiquette, The Interview And More To Help Land Your Dream Job.

It’s The Only Radio Program, Designed To Help Empower Career Professionals And Students Reach Your Career Goals. Your Career Is Calling, Debuts Sunday, September Nineteenth At 8:00EST A-M Only On 107.7 The Bronc And 107.7 The Bronc Dot Com.

More information and online registration: YOUR CAREER IS CALLING Sunday Radio Show w/Rod Colon and Frank Kovacs

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Our Next Meeting is June 24, 2010 at 6:30PM

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Host / Speaker: TBA
Location: Ocean County Library Toms River Branch - Toms River, NJ
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST - REGISTER NOW - Get directions

Testimonials from previous attendees . . .

"Yesterday was the first meeting that I have attended, and I must commend you (and the rest of the group) on a very enjoyable and worthwhile meeting. Having others to support you (and to interact with at a professional level), whether you are "in between assignments" (as I like to call it), or "currently working at", is wonderful since it gives the individuals a new perspective on alternatives possibly available to them , by hearing what others are going through in their lives." - Shevi Batsheva Ph.D., Industrial / Organizational Psychology.

"Thanks very much for arranging everything. You did a fantastic job." - Michael Procopio, Web Services Developer.

"What a powerful group, and a great first meeting for me at JSNG. Thank you Rod and Tom for caring and giving so much energy and enthusiasm -- it is contagious.
To everyone: If you all have not read through Tom's LinkedIn FAQs, you probably should. Although I have been in LinkedIn for 3 or 4 years, mostly as a passive user, I have been using LinkedIn heavily the past two weeks since my position was eliminated. It is pretty intuitive, yet can be complex. For example, do you all know that you can simply ask your network a question? I did not until reading Tom's FAQs. ...
In my first meeting with ETP, I learned how to suggest ways I can help others while giving my introduction. I will have a more interesting intro for the group in October." - Bob Zimel, OD and Learning Executive.

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Best Way to Get LinkedIn Recommendations

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:57:00 +0000

Similar to a reference letter, a LinkedIn recommendation is a powerful marketing tool. Each recommendation provides you with a silent sales person telling the world about your skills, business savvy or other qualities you possess, which enhance your marketability. Hiring managers, decision makers and potential clients relish recommendations regarding a person they may be interested in hiring.

Many people scramble around LinkedIn asking associates for recommendations. The results are usually disappointing. So don't be surprised, if you do not receive as many recommendations as you expect by merely sending a invitation for one. People always do things for their reasons, never for your reasons.

Recognize a recommendation as a valuable commodity, people are cautious in providing. To get someone to willingly give you a recommendation, give him/her a reason. The best way to get a LinkedIn recommendation is to give a recommendation first. Then let LinkedIn do the selling for you. When a person receives a recommendation notification from LinkedIn, a prompt is also presented for that person to reciprocate with a recommendation.

This no different than in person networking. Power networkers are givers who receive the most dividends in being able to make withdrawals from the good will bank.

Leveraging Advocates in Your Job Search

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +0000

by Thomas E. Kenny.

You have followed the advice of career experts and have "dug the well before you're thirsty." Preparing for your next job search by continually building and strengthening the relationships of your professional network. However, now that you are in a job search, you may be wondering how to leverage that network!

Asking your network for job leads is not a best practice of professional networking. Instead you need to find and determine jobs that you are a match for and then find advocates to assist you.

There are two categories of advocates that will help you land your next position. Group A advocates are the stake holders in the candidacy and hiring process. Thus Group A will consist of recruiters, HR professionals and hiring mangers. While Group B advocates are your cheerleaders and advisers. This is important because your questions, interactions and relationship will differ between those two groups of advocates.

Once you have identified a position that you are interested in and are sure that you are a great match for, you need to identify your Group A advocates before you submit your value proposition (targeted cover letter and resume).

The number one best source for finding Group A advocates is LinkedIn. When performing a search for these advocates the following are useful keywords: Sourcing, Talent, HR, Human Resources, Recruiter.

However, if you don't find advocates on LinkedIn there are many other sources to search such as the company's web site, Manta, and other social networking sites. Also don't forget your offline network which may consist of family, friends, neighbors and acquaintances who may have connections at the target company.

It's also important to find Group B advocates at the target company since these people can help you understand the best way to position your skills, talents and experience. Each corporation has a different culture and processes, thus business intelligence on the most effective way to navigate the system of gate keepers is valuable information. I've known qualified candidates that were great matches for positions, but they missed out on opportunities, because they didn't present their skills in the proper manner for the target company. You need to speak their language and after all isn't that what a targeted resume is about!?

Once you've identified both Group A and B advocates for a position you'll be armed with the information and support system to most effectively get through the hiring process.

In conclusion, no matter what the out come of the process, remember that your advocates have exerted time and effort in assisting you, so be sure to thank them appropriately!

ETP Network's LinkedIn In-House Experts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:06:00 +0000

Click here to download ETP Network toolbar

With over 36 million members and much media exposure, you would think by now most people would know how www.LinkedIn.com works.

Recently, I sent a LinkedIn invitation to someone I met. They wrote me back in being excited about joining my network on LinkedIn. Then the person said "what is LinkedIn and what do I do next"? The reality is the power of LinkedIn facilitating social network connections for a job search or closing business deals is a foreign thought to many people. For people who know about LinkedIn, getting started is still a daunting challenge. Using all of LinkedIn's powerful features does take some dedication in time, mixed with a little patience.

Lucky for ETP Network members, we have 2 in-house LinkedIn gurus to minimize the learning curve. Platinum member Tom Kenny has published LinkedIn "How To's" on his website and the Jersey Shore Networking blog. Jason Alba, the author of "I'm on LinkedIn Now What???" and CEO of Jibber Jobber, is also an ETP Network Platinum member.

The ETP Network toolbar, powered by Counduit, makes it easy to quickly access these LinkedIn knowledge resources provided by Tom and Jason.

From the "Tools" pull down menu in the toolbar select . . .

Job Search Resources

ETP Member LinkedIn Experts

Thomas E. Kenny

LinkedIn FAQs & Using LinkedIn to Market Your Personal Brand

Communications: Before, During and After a Transition

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +0000

by Thomas E. Kenny

Although valuable communications with your professional network should be ongoing, a career transition (change of job) provides valuable opportunities for communication!

Communications going into transition.

Announce any unplanned job search via the status message of various online social networking sites such as: LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. This is less intrusive and impersonal than broadcasting the same canned email to all your network contacts. If you have a warm trusted relationship with your social networking contacts, they will notice and respond to your change of status.

Many professionals broadcast one message to all their soon to be former colleagues. However, that doesn't help build relationships. Instead compose individual goodbye emails to those you'll no longer be working with. Assure the tone of the message is positive and thank them specifically for their unique assistance and collaboration. If appropriate offer contact information, otherwise consider just including your LinkedIn URL at the bottom of the email message. If they are interested in keeping in touch, they'll have what they need to reconnect with you via LinkedIn.

Communications during transition.

Don't just communicate with hiring managers and recruiters during your job search. Be sure to keep in touch with your professional network via in person meetings, phone, email and social networks. However, focus on REAP questions rather then questions such as: "Do you know of any X type jobs available?" Save your job listing questions for recruiters and Indeed.com.

Communications when in a new position.

Be sure to send an email message to your network when you've landed at a new position. A broadcast message to your entire network regarding your new position has great value. It is a great way to ping your entire network with good news. It let's them know where you are since not everybody reads the LinkedIn network updates. Be sure to thank your network which reaffirms the power of networking. Although thank all that assisted individually with a custom message. This email broadcast also helps to promote your brand to your network via your email signature, and you'll also find out who you really have a strong relationship with via who replies with congratulations!

It's a small world so if you are returning to a company you've worked at before be sure to send email to former associates to announce that you are back and would like to reconnect over coffee or lunch! If this is a new company for you, look through the corporate directory and org charts. You may be surprised to find names of people you may know as well as be on the lookout for familiar faces!

It is a very busy time during a job search as well as starting a new position. However, you don't want to miss opportunities to keep in touch with and expand your professional network!

REAP Benefits from Your Network!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:10:00 +0000

by Thomas E. Kenny.

REAP is a concept I learned thanks to Jason Alba's JibberJobber Career Management radio show.

Many people get into networking and think it's just a matter of collecting names and contact info for reference later on. Or if you are in a job search adding to the list of people you can nag or beg for a job.

However, that's not what quality networking is about! To me professional networking is about a fair exchange of information and assistance by both parties.

When I heard about REAP I realized this is some thing I've been doing but didn't have a catchy acronym to share with others so here it is!

So how do you REAP benefits from your network? It's all a matter of asking the following questions.

1 - What books, blogs, magazines and podcasts should I be Reading (or listening) to, to advance my career or job search?
2 - What Events such as job fairs, trade shows, conferences and professional association meetings, should I be attending?
3 - What Activities should I be performing to be more successful?
4 - What People should I get to know to achieve my goals?

So the next time you connect with somebody while you are in a job search. Don't ask them if they know of any good jobs for you. Instead ask for REAP actions and return the favor by advising those in your network what REAP actions they may want to consider!

LinkedIn Applications

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:50:00 +0000

by Thomas E. Kenny.

The LinkedIn (add-on) applications feature was added on October 28th, 2008. Although LinkedIn applications have been available for a while many may not be aware of them. There are currently 10 applications and I have grouped them into 5 categories below.

In-person networking:

My Travel - provides a way to let your network know your travel plans. Using this feature may help you determine when and where you can meet in person.

Sharing opinions and interests:

Reading List - permits you to share what books you've read, found interesting and recommend.
Polls - you can poll your network with a multiple choice question. To see poll results you need to answer the poll however individual responses to the poll are not displayed. Thus your answers are not known to any one.
Company Buzz - allows you to see what people are saying about a company on twitter.

Sharing Blogs:

Blog Link - permits you to attach your blog to your LinkedIn profile to enhance your personal online brand.
WordPress - same as Blog Link however, only if you are using WordPress for your blog.

Sharing presentations:

Google Presentation - allows you to associate presentations and portfolios to your LinkedIn profile to enhance your personal branding.
SlideShare Presentations - same as Google Presentation however sharing the presentations that you have on SlideShare.

Collaboration:

Huddle Workspaces - offers file sharing and editing services from Huddle to groups of individuals you estblish of your LinkedIn connections. You can establish different groups for different collaborative projects.
Box.net Files - is much like Huddle Workspaces but this application developed by a different service provider known as Box.net.

To add an application to your LinkedIn account, visit http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=application_directory, click on the icon of the application you want to add and then click the blue "Add application" button.

Before adding any of these applications to your LinkedIn profile, you need to consider how it will impact your personal branding! Since one of the first things that recruiters and hiring managers do regarding a candidate is to check their LinkedIn profile.

Although not a separate "application", don't forget about LinkedIn's Answers feature which is very useful for both learning a new topic as well as demonstrating your subject matter expertise. If you are interested in learning more about LinkedIn Answers please review the article titled "LinkedIn Questions and Answers."

Upcoming JSNG meetings

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:54:00 +0000

by Thomas E. Kenny.

ETP Network's Jersey Shore Networking Group typically meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. On even numbered months we meet in Toms River, NJ. While on odd numbered months we meet in Manalapan, NJ.

Our meetings offer career management and job search educational programs as well as networking opportunities for professionals interested in building a warm trusted network.

The following are the details of our up coming meetings:

Registration closed since this event is sold out to maximum capacity!
The February meeting is on the 26th in Toms River where Rod Colon will be speaking on "The 7 Steps of the Job Search",

The March meeting is on 26th in Manalapan with Keith Bogen discussing "The Value of Networking" where he'll share his experiences and value of being a network leader,

Please note the a date change to the fifth Thursday of April when we'll be meeting on the 30th in Toms River with Kate Moore covering "Quick Tips on Getting the Job YOU want."

If you wish to be added to the invitation list please send email to JerseyShoreNetworkingGroup@gmail.com

Pink Slip Parties = Job Fair + Networking

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:57:00 +0000

by Thomas E. Kenny.

Have you heard about Pink Slip Parties? It seems the mass media has latched on to this catchy phrase and it's spreading like wild fire.

Pink slip parties are basically a new form of Job Fair integrated with a networking event. Rather then being at a hotel or conference center, pink slip parties are held at more relaxed venue such as a bar or restaurant.

Recruiters and hiring managers may decide to have a booth or mingle among the job seekers. One of the novelties of these events is the use of glow in the dark bracelets who's color indicates your status and purpose for being there. However, it's not only about the job search, since job seekers and sponsors may also donate toward a charity, at the event.

About 400 people attended a recent Wall Street Pink Slip Party. The New York Post published a video about a the Wall Street Pink Slip Parties last year. Also these parties are not exclusively a NYC affair as there have been pink slip parties in other cities such as Philadelphia and there is talk about organizing them in London and Tokyo.

I thank, executive recruiter Daniel Arbeeny who is an ETP Network Platinum member for sharing his time and experience about these events.

How to find your LinkedIn profile URL

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:58:00 +0000

by Thomas E. Kenny.

Prior to meetings of the Jersey Shore Networking Group, the registered attendees are provided with a list of attendees planning to attend. This practice comes from the Conference Commando chapter of Keith Ferrazzi's book "Never Eat Alone." Since you are investing time and money in attending an event it is wise to maximize your effectiveness by planning which professionals you want to connect with most at the event.

To formulate this list, I search LinkedIn for the profiles of new members and some times have difficulty finding their profile. I may not have found their profile either due to a variation in their name or due to them having a very common name. Thus I'll ask them for their LinkedIn profile web address (aka URL) and often they are unsure how to find it.

It's very simple to find your LinkedIn profile URL. First login into your LinkedIn account and then click on the "Edit My Profile" link, which is on the left side of the page. You'll find your LinkedIn profile URL to the right of "Public Profile."

If you find that the address has a cryptic string of numbers and letters, you may want to click the "Edit" link to create a vanity URL. It's best to use some combination of your first and last name for your vanity profile name. Also by setting your public profile URL, you'll more easily be found on Google, which enhances your personal brand!

Finally, it's a good idea, whether you are in a job search or not, to add your LinkedIn URL to your E-mail signature. Doing such is a subtle way of informing the people that you are corresponding with, that you are on LinkedIn. If they're on LinkedIn, they'll have what they need to easily connect with you or if they are unaware of the value of LinkedIn, they may ask you about it!

How I created my HTML E-mail signature

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:43:00 +0000

by Thomas E. Kenny

I started composing my HTML E-mail signature via LinkedIn. At the bottom of the LinkedIn screen click on “Overview” which is to the right of Tools. Then click the “Try it now” to the right of E-mail signatures. I selected the "Plastic Curve - Cool" layout. However, you can click “view gallery” to see other styles to select the one you like best. Enter the information in the various text boxes. Once you click outside of an updated text box the example will reflect what the signature will look like. Then click on "Click here for instructions" toward the bottom of the page and select the E-mail client you are using for instructions.

Since LinkedIn didn't set up my signature exactly the way I wanted it. Thus I used a free WYSIWYG HTML editor by the name of Kompozer which permitted me to customize the signature further.

The issue of how to get an HTML signature into GMail is a separate topic which requires the use of the Firefox browser and an add-on program.

One last thing worth noting. If you want to assure the signature appears exactly as intended such as the appearance of your paper business card an image file can be used. HOWEVER, none of the text would be searchable and besides not everybody automatically displays images on read E-mail. So I think using an HTML signature is the best of both worlds to add some visual image components to the signature but still have text searchable.

What is ETP Network?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:25:00 +0000

If you've ever wanted a bird's eye view of the ETP Network, your eagle has landed. Now you can answer the question friends and associates ask; What is ETP Network?

Brand new and hot off the press, the ETP Network introduces its newest publication, "The ETP Network: An Organizational Overview" designed, written, and compiled by Editor-in-Chief Chip Hartman and his creative team.

Quick, grab your copy right now through the ETP Network toolbar > CEO Tools > What is ETP Network?

Think of the Organizational Overview as the ETP Network's elevator speech, condensing all of the most important information about the organization into one easy-to-read online document, designed for ease of use with just one topic per page.

If you're new to the ETP Network, here is your guidebook, your road map, your orientation package, and your pocket reference all rolled into one.

So get to know the ETP Network from the ground up. Download your copy of "The ETP Network: An Organizational Overview" today. It's available at an ETPNetwork.com web site near you.

Share a copy with everyone in your network - Do it Now, before you forget!!

Value of trusted connections on LinkedIn

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:20:00 +0000

by Thomas E. Kenny

The ETP Network has free weekly teleconference calls to help professionals improve their job search and career management skills. For details please view http://www.etpnetwork.com/

On last night's call during the Q&A segment Rod Colon discussed the importance of advocates during your job search and how to utilize LinkedIn relating to introductions to potential advocates. If you missed the call, a recording is available to CEO members of the ETP Network.

Rod has often discussed the importance of having a warm trusted network. This morning I was really pleased to find that the experts at LinkedIn agree with this ETP principal.

There is a very good NetworkWorld article titled "LinkedIn tips: How many connections is too many?" which is available at http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/101508-linkedin-tips-how-many-connections.html

The article contains three points as to why a trusted network is important:
1 - linking with any and every body may devalue your endorsement value during introductions,
2 - who you connect to may contribute or devalue your professional credibility,
3 - when in a job search your warm trusted connections are the individuals that you can truly depend on for assistance.

Do you have multiple accounts in LinkedIn?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:58:00 +0000

Have you searched for your name on LinkedIn to assure you don't have multiple profiles?

I've found that about 1% of my first degree connections have duplicate LinkedIn profiles. It is very easy for this to happen when you are new to LinkedIn and have not added all your valid email addresses to your first account.

Below is a link to an excellent blog post regarding how to eliminate multiple LinkedIn accounts:
http://www.coherentsalesconsulting.com/blog/do-you-have-multiple-accounts-in-linkedin/

JSNG October meeting will be in Toms River

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:32:00 +0000

You are cordially invited to the October meeting of ETP's Jersey Shore Networking Group!

This free event is open to both ETP Network (www.etpnetwork.com) members and non-members.

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Time: 7:00-8:30PM

Location: Toms River, NJ

Our meetings offer face to face networking opportunities with like minded business professionals. The networking principals of our group is for each professional to develop warm trusted relationships which will be of mutual benefit as a result of ongoing reciprocity.

Rod Colon the founder and CEO of the ETP Network and the leadership has based many of our principals from Keith Ferrazzi's book "Never Eat Alone", as well as, other classic works and our own experiences.

Although we are not a business leads network and no selling is permitted. Such results may occur for those that are willing to invest in long term relationships via this group.

There will be a brief educational presentation and a round table discussion on how the group may help each attendee. There will also be an opportunity for extended social networking at a near by coffee shop after 8:30 PM for those interested.

To receive an invation for this event from eVite.com please send email to JerseyShoreNetworkingGroup@gmail.com requesting an invitation. We manage the RSVPs via eVite.com to assure we do not overflow maximum capacity of our meeting room.

Space is limited so please request and invite and RSVP by Friday October 17th to avoid disappointment! Please note that all of our past meetings had been reserved to capacity. So if you wish to attend please respond now before it is too late.

If you have any questions please contact us via E-mail at JerseyShoreNetworkingGroup@gmail.com