Lamplighter Volume 5 Issue 2 April - May 2013 by Empowering Today's Professionals

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From the Editor

 “Easier Postings to ETP Job Board and Calendar” – We would like to welcome Tiana Reid, who’s volunteering as ETP’s new in-house administrative assistant.  “Let’s Be Careful Out There”- Please take heed of Eric’s warning about the LinkedIn spam and follow his specific instructions on how to avoid it.  “Please Don’t Forget to Help the Veterans.”

By: Aida A. Rodriguez, PMP

Welcome to the Lamplighter Spring issue! We “Hope” that you will enjoy reading it.  Our compositor, Eric Nilsson, gathered articles and excerpts from his productive research work. Eric put together the following columns for our additional information and guidelines for our job search, networking, and social media.  Front cover (historical dates in April) and back cover (historical dates in May).  Writer’s Block – guidelines for good grammar, cover letter and resumes.  Writings from the World Wide Web – job search, networking, and social media.  Learn valuable tips about Job search system from Coach Rod’s Messages.  Rod’s Job Search System  The Job Search: - It’s Your Decision  The Dark Side of the Job Search – The Black Hole  Rod Colon Consulting, LLC and Chatter Buzz form a New Partnership  Special features: Spotlights on Peter Hansen and ETP’s Manalapan Group  Clifford’s Notes – “Focus on Your Search” – You’ll love reading the comical analogy that Jerry used to emphasize the importance of staying focus with our job search.  Habits Die Hard - 10 Steps to Building Successful Habits  Amanda Sherman shares with us the challenges and successes of an entrepreneur in “My Own Destiny – Life as an Entrepreneur.  Barbara Daisak’s Social Media Tech Tips  Aida Rodriguez pays “Tribute to Father James Reuter, SJ”—A Great Jesuit Spiritual Director and Communicator. In this segment, Aida relates “A Friendly Intervention at a Workplace.” She also directs us to an article about guidelines in workplace communication.

I would like to thank our contributing writers, Eric Nilsson, Barbara Daisak, and Carl Reid for their help and generosity in making this issue possible. As a reminder, please help us serve you better by filling out the Lamplighter Survey on pages 5 or 10.

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From the Editor About this Issue's Front and Back Covers Hurricane Sandy Resources Rod Colon Job Search System Coach Rod's Messages Eat That Frog! Take a look at ETP's Manalapan Group Lamplighter Focus on Peter Hansen Clifford's Notes - Focus On Your Search

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Habits Die Hard

My Own Destiny – Life as an Entrepreneur

Barb Daisak's Social Media Tech Tips Writer's Block Writings From The World Wide Web

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Tribute to Father James Reuter, SJ

Easier Posting to ETP Job Board and Calendar

A Friendly Intervention at a Workplace

Let's Be Careful Out There

Lamplighter Contributors Lamplighter Staff Help The Veterans

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April 3, 1860 - In the American West, the Pony Express service began as the first rider departed St. Joseph, Missouri. For $5 an ounce, letters were delivered 2,000 miles to California within ten days. The famed Pony Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before handing the letters off to the next rider. A total of 190 way stations were located about 15 miles apart. The service lasted less than two years, ending upon the completion of the overland telegraph. April 9, 1865 - After over 500,000 American deaths, the Civil War effectively ended as General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in the village of Appomattox Court House. The surrender occurred in the home of Wilmer McLean. Terms of the surrender, written by General Grant, allowed Confederates to keep their horses and return home. Officers were allowed to keep their swords and side arms. April 18, 1775 - The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes occurred as the two men rode out of Boston about 10 p.m. to warn patriots at Lexington and Concord of the approaching British. April 28, 1789 - On board the British ship Bounty, Fletcher Christian led a mutiny against Captain William Bligh, setting him and 18 loyal crew members adrift in a 23-foot open boat. Bligh survived a 47-day voyage sailing over 3,600 miles before landing on a small island. Christian sailed the Bounty back to Tahiti, eventually settling on Pitcairn Island and burning the ship.

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May 5, 1961 - Alan Shepard became the first American in space. He piloted the spacecraft Freedom 7 during a 15-minute 28-second suborbital flight that reached an altitude of 116 miles (186 kilometers) above the earth. Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success occurred 23 days after the Russians had launched the first-ever human in space, cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, during an era of intense technological competition between the Russians and Americans called the Space Race. May 7, 1945 - In a small red brick schoolhouse in Reims, Germany, General Alfred Jodl signed the unconditional surrender of all German fighting forces thus ending World War II in Europe. Russian, American, British and French ranking officers observed the signing of the document which became effective at one minute past midnight on May 9th. Jodl was then ushered in to see Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who curtly asked Jodl if he fully understood the document. Eisenhower then informed Jodl that he would be held personally responsible for any deviation from the terms of the surrender. Jodl was then ushered away. May 20, 1927 - Charles Lindbergh, a 25-year-old aviator, took off at 7:52 a.m. from Roosevelt Field, Long Island, in the Spirit of St. Louis attempting to win a $25,000 prize for the first solo nonstop flight between New York City and Paris. Thirty-three hours later, after a 3,600 mile journey, he landed at Le Bourget, Paris, earning the nickname "Lucky Lindy" and becoming an instant worldwide hero. May 30, 1783 - The Pennsylvania Evening Post became the first daily newspaper published in America.

(source for descriptions: http://www.historyplace.com/index.html)

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Hurricane Sandy Resources

Give to The Brooklyn Tabernacle Donate to Grand St. Settlement HURRICANE SANDY RESOURCES What to Do After a Hurricane Google Crisis Response Map with Power Outages, Shelters, Weather and more Information by State CT - DE - MA - MD - ME - NC - NH - NJ - NY - PA- RI - VA - VT New York City Information NYC.gov - MTA map - Notify NYC alerts - Transit Find GAS IRS Tax Relief to Hurricane Sandy Victims FEMA Assistance for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut residents Disaster Relief Funding Assistance Hurricane Sandy Guidebook Hurricane Sandy Clean Up Jobs Small Business Administration Help United States Government Response Updates Read more: http://www.etpnetwork.org/p/mission.html#ixzz2Ct68ce46

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Rod Colon Job Search System Sequence Component 1 Networking

Function

Description

The Machinery

Make solid connections and build a warm, trusted network; then maintain it with care. Adopt the CEO of ME, Inc. mind-set to run your career as a business Design a powerful, compelling value proposition that leads to an interview. Learn, master, then execute Rod Colon’s 7-Step Job Search Methodology

CEO of ME, Inc.

The Mind-Set

Value Proposition

The Magnet

The Methodology

Students and professionals who learn and absorb this system significantly shrink the time between the initial discovery of a suitable job description and the call for an interview. To cite just one example of how this is accomplished, I teach students and professionals how to build a powerful case for their candidacy with bulletproof relevance and memorable impact. I also train them to build value propositions that are so compelling that they practically require decision-makers to keep an extra interview slot open; after all, how can they refuse to interview someone who meets or even exceeds the published requirements? In adopting this methodology for the job search, students and professionals begin to view their role in the process as gradually shifting from an “employee mind-set” (i.e., dependence on traditional corporate hierarchies) to a “CEO of ME, Inc.” mind-set (i.e., an independent business owner), complete with all necessary adjustments to develop a positive mental attitude and a continuous supply of mental toughness. Own your career … You can do it! Coach Rod

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Coach Rod's Messages

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nothing to them. You’re just another name on another resume. I’ll bet that your plumber has more name recogThere are two ways to conduct a job search in the 21st nition with you than you do with the nameless, faceless century. One has a dismal track record. The other one, people on the other side of the SUBMIT button. a newcomer to the job search landscape, has been specifiAs you can probably guess, this type of job search leads to cally engineered for both short- and long-term success. extended periods of waiting, worrying and wondering. In Whichever method you choose is entirely up to you. You most cases, you end up with woefully little information can stay with the traditional method if you don’t mind regarding status and updates. Your patience wears thin extended periods of frustration and emotional distress. while your blood pressure climbs. You get no response, no Or you can take charge of your own career with a bold feedback, no status of any kind. You’re left completely in the dark. It’s as if your resume has just been sucked into new system that: some enormous black hole in space.

The Job Search: It's Your Decision

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places full accountability for success on your own And for all practical purposes, it has. For more details conshoulders tact me at Rod@RodColon.com or www.RodColon.com. demands the best you have to offer — nothing less; and requires you to have mental toughness and a positive mental attitude.

The Dark Side of the Job Search "The Black Hole"

This bold new system and provides a plan for winning the Don’t get me wrong about those people on the other side race for 21st century jobs. of the SUBMIT button. I’m sure they are very nice, friendLet’s set the stage. The so-called “traditional” approach to ly, and perform their work honestly and ethically. They may belong to the same civic organizations, read the same the job search goes something like this: books, shop at the same stores, and browse the same web First, you tidy up your resume, slap a cover letter on top, sites as you. But nothing changes the fact that they don’t know you and you don’t know them … are you beginning then check the Internet job boards for a position that to see the problem? There is no human-to-human interaclooks like a good fit. Sometimes there’s a form you need tion here. You are conducting your job search in a connecto fill out with some personal information. As a final tionless environment. step, you’ll probably need to attach your documents then click the SUBMIT button. Easy, quick, and effective. The people who handle Internet-based resume submissions are part of a nebulous region of the business universe that I Well, not quite. Easy? – yes. Quick? – yes. Effective? – call The Black Hole. When you send your resume and No way! cover letter into The Black Hole, it almost always ends up in exactly the same place: nowhere. Did you ever stop to think about what actually happens on the other side of that SUBMIT button? Who actually There’s another disturbing aspect to the Black Hole. When gets your resume anyhow? Are they dutifully passing your we solve problems, human nature typically drives us to find paperwork up the line to an appropriate decision-maker the shortest distance between two points. Call me a skepfor review? Or are they making paper airplanes out of it? tic, but I’m highly suspicious of an approach that requires so little effort to achieve as formidable a goal as landing a And by the way, how would you ever know? new job. In my mind, this is a perfect example of the GIGO Principle: Garbage In … Garbage Out. Hardly any One thing is certain: Since you don’t know them and effort in … hardly any value out. If you ask me, that’s a they don’t know you, it’s a safe bet that they will have little interest in helping you. Why should they? You mean Page 6 of 23

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"Black Hole" pretty flimsy model on which to pin any hopes for securing an income for you and your family. While it’s true that some individuals will luck out and find a job using The Black Hole, the majority will not. The majority will endure disappointment, frustration, and heartache because they will wait endlessly for a response that — when you really stop to think about it — has no rational reason for ever being sent. Over the past few years, I’ve collected some disturbing statistics about job seekers who rely on The Black Hole approach:    

85% get absolutely no response – at least not from the client. 10% get a generic response – “Don’t call me, I’ll call you.” 3% get a “discount store special” – companies looking to undercut value. 2% get a client telephone screen, i.e., some type of contact with a client.

Let’s put things in perspective. Most people use The Black Hole for two reasons: 1. It’s easy; and 2. There are no other options. I won’t deny the seductive simplicity of Reason # 1. But I have a lot to say about Reason # 2 – a whole lot. In fact Reason # 2 is the very reason I wrote this book. So if you’re thinking about staying with a job search methodology simply because it’s easy and convenient, just remember: It’s “Click and Wooooosh!” — off your resume goes — off into The Black Hole — probably forever!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 20, 2013

Rod Colón Consulting, LLC Unveils New Website for 2013

RCC Teams Up with Mentee’s Company, Chatter Buzz Media, for New Partnership JACKSON, NJ — Rod Colón Consulting will be sporting a brand new online image in 2013 thanks to a partnership with Chatter Buzz Media, an Internet marketing company based in Florida.

The new website will feature all of the career management and job search advice Colón is known for, plus video testimonials, free coaching mini courses, photos and more. In response to high demand for speaking engagements and media interviews, the all new RodColón.com will have sections catered to events planners and journalists alike. Information about Colón’s expert speaking topics, frequently asked interview questions, plus a new downloadable press kit will also be available. Colón has a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in today's global economy — offering 25 years of experience as a corporate HR management insider, outside agency recruiter, professional networker and career coach. He wrote Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs, and co-hosted a weekly call-in radio program entitled “Your Career is Calling” broadcasted on Rider University’s 107.7 FM. Colón is partnering with mentee, Ashley Cisneros, a professional writer and co-founder of Chatter Buzz Media, in construction of the new website. As a result of Colón’s coaching, Cisneros won the UNITY Journalists’ national New U business competition and received a $10,000 startup business investment prize. Chatter Buzz Media specializes in website design and development; content creation and marketing; search engine optimization and social media marketing. In 2012, Colón and Cisneros unveiled a coaching package enhanced with professional career branding services, namely professional résumé reconstruction and optimized LinkedIn profiles, to empower job seekers. “Today, every professional and business owner must have a strong web presence online to enhance relationship- building and boost credibility,” Colón says. “A comprehensive website complete with social media sharing features serves as an essential storefront and personal branding hub for professionals. I’m excited to unveil the new website to my network. To learn more about Colón’s coaching and speaking services, or to schedule a media interview, call 732-367-5580 or visit www.rodcolon.com. About Rod Colón Consulting, LLC Leveraging 25 years of experience as a corporate HR management insider, outside agency recruiter, professional networker and career coach, Rod Colón advocates an unusual yet common sense approach to career management.

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An in-demand executive coach and professional speaker, "Coach Rod" Rod demonstrates the power of networking as a giving and sharing activity. He aggressively challenges professionals to be relentless in managing their careers as a business — the CEO of ME, Inc. The author of Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs, Rod co-hosted a weekly call-in radio show entitled “Your Career is Calling” on Rider University’s 107.7 FM. Archives of the show are available online at 1077TheBronc.com. Rod has been featured on ABC-TV “Tiempo” with Joe Torres, NEWS12 New Jersey “It’s Your Money” with Eric Landskroner, BRONXNET “Open” with Dr. Bob Lee, LatinTRENDS, Newark Examiner, Princeton Review, among other media outlets. For more info, visit www.rodcolon.com. About Chatter Buzz Media Chatter Buzz Media LLC, an Orlando-based Internet marketing company, helps companies and organizations engage with the target markets that matter most to them by leveraging the power of permission-based inbound marketing via the Internet. Founded by a senior engineer who was recruited by Google and an award-winning journalist, Chatter Buzz Media is a full-service digital marketing firm specializing in website design, search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing and content creation. Chatter Buzz won the Social Madness competition for the Orlando small business market. For more information, visit www.chatterbuzzmedia.com.

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These online courses focus on general workplace capabilities as well as selling, customer service and productivity skills. A course titled "Win the Job War" is designed to help unemployed people compete in a tough job market. For unemployed individuals these free online courses can: • Keep skills sharp as their job search progresses • Help them stay motivated and engaged • Provide them with completion certificates to present during job interviews Here is the link to learn more and register to receive the free courses: http://frontlinelearning.com/Giving-Back.html Thanks in advance, for your willingness to forward this message on to anyone who might benefit. Best Regards, Dan Rust 763.443.9557

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July 22, 2008 – Thomas Kenny’s 1st meeting of the Jersey Shore Networking Group (JSNG) in Toms River.

May 26, 2011 – JSNG Faculty leaders Peter Hansen & Michele Battista listen to Ken Eisenberg give a talk on “How to Leverage the Immediacy of the Telephone in Your Job Search.”

The goal of the Empowering Today’s Professionals - Manalapan Group, formerly known as the Jersey Shore Networking Group is to “Educate and Empower Students and Professionals Globally to Manage Their Career as a Business.”

Empowering Today’s Professionals (ETP), is a non-profit organization that helps professionals manage their careers by helping members in their job search by referencing proven job search and networking methodologies from ETP Founder, Rod Colon’s book, “Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs.” Learn how to become self empowered, as the CEO of ME, Inc., by running your career as a business. In each meeting, an educational topic is included for discussion to improve self-management of each member’s career. Just some history of the group, Thomas E. Kenny formed the group in July 2008 at the Ocean County Library Headquarters in Toms River. The largest attended meeting with 43 professionals was given by Charlie Gross of the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library in January 2009. ETP Manalapan now holds its monthly meetings at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan, NJ. (Please check ETP calendar for up-to-date information)

Its Faculty leaders, Rod Colon, Thomas E. Kenny, Michele Battista, and Peter Hansen are all awardees of ETP Who’s Who Hall of Fame. The meetings offer face-to- face networking opportunities with like-minded business professionals to develop warm, trusted, mutuallybeneficial relationships of ongoing reciprocity.

For more information, please contact:

Rod Colon: rod@rodcolon.com Michele Battista: mybattista@verizon.net Peter Hansen: peterjhansen@yahoo.com

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Peter Hansen currently works as Client Business Executive at WaveCreste, handling sales and delivery of professional engineering services for WaveCreste. Peter also has enjoyed the opportunity to help many find their next career step in placing individuals on his projects at WaveCreste, building a team of 180+ engineers since his start in 2008. Prior to WaveCreste, Peter was an employee of AT&T for 23 years, with positions ranging from satellite communications engineering at Bell Labs, to managing crossmarketing partnerships in AT&T Consumer. Peter has been a member of the Empowering Today’s Professionals Network (ETP) since 2007. Peter has worked with Tom Kenny and Michele Battista in running the Manalapan section of ETP’s Jersey Shore Networking Group. Peter and Michele have served as ETP meeting facilitators in Manalapan, NJ. Peter has enjoyed sharing his experience with new members of the ETP Network, helping them find their own empowerment in managing their careers. Peter has worked one-on-one with many individuals both inside and outside the ETP in educating them on the 7-Step Job Search approach.

Teri M. Harvey, MBA, PMP, Director - Sales Operations Automation, AT&T “Peter Hansen is an outstanding business leader who has excellent leadership and problem solving skills. During my tenure in the Sales Operations organization, Peter demonstrated his ability to successfully direct the development and implementation of several key global automation initiatives that were critical to the success of the business.” Atul Moghe, Director, Sales Automation Program Management, AT&T Labs “Peter is an excellent team player and motivator. He always led by example and took charge of difficult issues and resolved all obstacles and problems that prevented success. His attention to detail and his ability to bring a cohesive leadership to a diverse team of project managers and technical leads is admirable.” Dean Colantino, Vice President Sales, Melbourne IT CBS “Peter worked on my team as Strategic Partnership Director, AT&T Worldnet Service. Peter was a key contributor to the success of our program signing relationships with Marriott,Yahoo, Lycos, Excite and Sega. In addition, he managed a team that brought in new business while maintaining existing accounts such as AT&T Wireless and HP. Peter’s degrees in MS & BS in Electrical Engineering and BS in Computer Science helped him cross over from product management to a career in Business Development/Sales.”

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money. All the effort he spent planning the caper was in support of this end. How the bath was really supposed to help was tangential to this focus.

Focus on Your Search By Jerrold (Jerry) Clifford I would like to tell you a story about a bank robber. He planned for every detail related to the heist. He didn’t just decide to pick any bank. He chose one that would have plenty of money on hand. It was on a street that wasn’t too busy and yet would have enough pedestrian traffic so he could blend into the crowd and not be noticed. It was in a neighborhood of diverse people so he didn’t have to worry about fitting in. He chose a suitable time of day and a get-away vehicle. Then he put his plan into action. He waited until the perfect time. He went to the bank and took control, getting the bank employees to put money in a bag.

Conducting a job search can be tedious and full of negativity and rejection. We may spend considerable time preparing value propositions only to find that companies don’t even bother acknowledging their receipt. Conducting a job search contains so much uncertainty and negativity, and usually they aren’t fun. We use their “importance” as a rationale to avoid the tedium, negativity, and frustration associated with job searching. Unconsciously, we may be looking for excuses to avoid this chore. Thus, when everyday life requires attention to everyday activities, we use unrelated task “importance” to them and hence spend more time than necessary to accomplish them. We lose focus. This loss of focus takes time away from executing our job search plan and can affect the time it takes to obtain a position. Staying focused is not easy. It takes discipline and practice. It requires developing job search skills, and accomplishing tasks we may not wish to perform when we would rather be doing something more enjoyable. It may seem funny but to get good at focusing you really need to focus!

Habits Die Hard 10 Steps to Building Successful Habits

In the middle of all this he decided to take a bath. This gave the authorities the opportunity they were waiting for and they were able to arrest him. When they asked him why he stopped to take a bath in the middle of a robbery he told them he wanted to make sure he could have a clean getaway! While a humorous story, this joke reminds us that for successful completion of any plan it is important to maintain focus on the objective. This is certainly true for the job search. While things did not go exactly as he had planned, it wasn’t the bath itself that led to his downfall. It was that he misinterpreted how an activity (taking a bath) could help accomplish his result. He had lost focus on his objective. After all, he really robbed the bank to get lots of

Here's a little test to understand the power of our habits. Cross your arms as you normally would, and look down to see which one is on top. When I speak and do this exercise with audiences, invariably about half of the audience members will have their right arm on top (I do) and the other half will have their left on top. When you crossed your arms for the very first time, you might have been still in your playpen, and you've been crossing your arms the same way ever since. Now, cross your arms again, but this time put the wrong arm on top. It feels extremely weird! If I were to challenge you to cross your arms the "wrong" way for the rest of your life, could you do it? Probably. Would it be difficult? You bet it would! Here's the point: Habits—good or bad—are difficult to break. Aristotle said it best: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act...it's a habit." See this article here: http://store.simpletruths.com/habitsdie-hard-p2997.aspx

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My Own Destiny – Life as an Entrepreneur By Amanda Sherman

When you first start realizing that what you have been doing is really not your career but a regular JOB, ask yourself, “What do I really want to do with my life?” I have struggled with that question throughout my working years.

think was any major issue. “Oh, what a different song I sang.” I was hospitalized for almost a week, right before a major business event in another city and state. Our event had to be canceled. Before my hospitalization, I just thought I was going to get a shot, a pill, and told to go home, take a bed rest for a day or so… ha-ha- the joke was on me. Having a small business, I had to rely on the help from my family, friends, and support team (those vendors, suppliers, and new future clients).

In trying to get answer to this question, I have listened to several professionals by attending seminars, reading books, taking courses, and listening to the advice of family and friends. And yet, I’m still in a dilemma about what I want to do with my career. Well, I finally came to a decision that . . . I want to be in charge of my own destiny! I chose life as an Entrepreneur!

For the past few years, I have been striving to create life as an entrepreneur. It has been a long and hard journey. Statistics show that for you to be a successful entrepreneur, you have to be in business anywhere from 3 to 5 years, that is, to see your first profit. I, on the other hand believe that it would take 7 to 10 years to be profitable. I spent the last 8 years being an event specialist, both parttime and full- time. It has been a long struggle but what kept me going was my strong desire to succeed whatever it takes. In this economy, it is hard for a small business to succeed but you have to continue reaching out to prospective clients and look for a great event, whether it’s a wedding, anniversary party, birthday party, a corporate function or a family reunion. Creating successful events is an exciting job but for a small business it’s a rough one. At the beginning of the year, I had a major wake-up call, “Rest & Relaxation” was knocking at my door but I ignored it. I had a setback, “a hospital bed” and a major life change with my health which at that time; I didn’t

My daughter invited me to visit her in San Diego because I was supposed to have some “Rest and Relaxation” but, as an entrepreneur, I started planning on how I could make this trip a profitable business venture. I saw myself setting up appointments, to do site visits, and meet the manager or sales coordinator of the venues. My daughter’s biggest concern was for me to get a rest. I told her that as an entrepreneur, wherever I am; I have to think of ways and means to look for business opportunities and keep myself well-informed. As an entrepreneur you have to always make sure that you do not forget about your spiritual nourishment, make sure your health is always together, your family is behind you, you have everyone’s best interest at heart, your business is strong, and you treat your employees like family. I may not be one of the rich and famous; nor has my company gone public on the stock exchange, but when I look back at the wonderful events that I have done successfully for my satisfied clients, I know I have reached my own destiny - life as an entrepreneur. I will always strive to make my business successful and enjoyable!

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How to List LinkedIn Groups on a Résumé By Susan Ireland Is it okay to list your LinkedIn groups on a resume? Do employers really care if you're a member of these online groups? Here are my thoughts on which LinkedIn groups are worth putting on your resume and how to list them. What LinkedIn Groups Say About You I believe LinkedIn groups can add value to your resume. Like your off-line professional memberships, your list of LinkedIn groups tells the employer:  You keep up on the latest in your field.  You add value to your professional community.

Welcome to Spring – outdoor season and Smartphone Savy…read on for more! Have a social media or great know-how article to read and share? Email me! We will publish it in upcoming issues... bndaisak@verizon.net And many continued Thanks to Eric for continual news to use! Your posts are always welcomed! Check our next issue for another great Tech and Social Media Tip!

How To Get A Job By Using Your Smartphone February 14th, 2013 By Debra Auerbach If you’re like most people, your phone has almost become an extra limb. It’s always with you, and without it, you’d feel incomplete. It’s your communicator, your scheduler, your alarm clock, your meal planner, your TV remote control, and everything in between. For a growing number of people, it’s also becoming an increasingly big part of their job searches: Over the last 10 months, mobile job searching has grown 108 percent*. Yet there are still job seekers who are skeptical about what really can be accomplished on a smartphone. Never fear, cynical cellphone users — below you’ll find three effective ways to use your phone to help you get a job. See this article at this link: http://www.theworkbuzz.com/news/get-a-job-using-yoursmartphone/

Unlike your off-line groups, your list of LinkedIn groups can:  Encourage a recruiter to visit your group (with just a few clicks) and read what you've been saying online.  Open the door to contact with the recruiter / employer if he's also on LinkedIn. Read more: http://susanireland.com/job-lounge/list-linkedingroups-on-resume/

5 Myths (And Truths) About Social Media And Your Job Search There is a lot of discussion about how, where, and why one must use social media in today’s digital economy. It can be a bit overwhelming for some. The following myths and truths are intended to demystify some of the ways in which you can utilize social media as a job search resource.

Myth: You Must Use Social Media To Find A Job Truth: Despite what many experts tell you, social media is not an absolute requirement for all jobs and careers. There are many fields where traditional job boards and resumes are still effective tools for finding your next job. Generally speaking, social media tends to be most effective as a job search tool in ‘corporate’ roles and careers where you have a cubicle, desk, or office.

Myth: You Must Build Your Personal Brand Read more: http://www.careerealism.com/social-mediajob-search-myths/

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Write instead: "Just keep this matter between you and me." And: "She and Tom will run the meeting." The rule, very simply, is that I, we, he, she, and they are subjects of clauses â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as in "Leslie and I were delighted to work with you." Me, us, him, her, and them are objects of either verbs or prepositions: "You might want to consult with Leslie and me." In the compound phrasings, try leaving out Leslie and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and you'll know the correct form immediately.

We should not write so that it is possible for the reader to understand us, but so that it is impossible for him to misunderstand us. Quintilian (Marcus Fabius Quintilianus), rhetorician (c. 35-100) Young children used to play a game called "Telephone." This has probably been updated to "Blog" or "Cell-phone," but the concept is the same: The last child passes a message to the first. Most children will pass the message as they hear it, and it will eventually arrive at its destination almost exactly as the original; some children will cause mischief, intentionally distorting the message. Job seekers today are in a position similar to that of the young children: They have a message for someone who will hire them. Sadly, that message, whether in speech or written form, is often unclear when it reaches the recipient, the "first child in the telephone line." This section -- Writer's Block -- will present articles from various sources designed to enhance the clarity of your messages; by being clear, you can avoid being misunderstood.

Those Grammar Gaffes Will Get You by Bryan A. Garner | 12:00 PM March 12, 2013 People see your language as a reflection of your competence. Make lots of mistakes in your e-mails, reports, and other documents, and you'll come across as uneducated and uninformed. Others will hesitate to trust your recommendation to launch a resource-intensive project, for example, or to buy goods or services. They'll think you don't know what you're talking about. Consider pronouns. Certain errors will predictably get you in trouble: "Just keep this matter between you and I," for instance, and "Tom and her will run the meeting."

Here are two other common problems to watch out for: 1. Subject-verb disagreement. . . . . 2. Double negatives. . . . Read more: http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/03/yes_you_should_nitpick_a bout_g.html

Good Grammar Should Be Everyone's Business by Brad Hoover | 2:30 PM March 4, 2013 Today is National Grammar Day, a reminder that good grammar is instrumental in conveying ideas with clarity, professionalism, and precision. Even so, the informality of e-mail, texting, and tweeting has crept deep into company communications. It is not uncommon to hear a coworker make a grammatical faux pas such as "There's new people you should meet." Even former Yahoo! CEO Jerry Yang was known for ignoring capital letters in his e-mails. Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit, wrote in a blog post for HBR that he refuses to hire people who use poor grammar. He asserted that good grammar is a sign of professional credibility, attention to detail, and learning ability. In the process, he started a nearly 4,000-comment debate (on this website alone) about the audaciousness of his stance. Some people criticized Mr. Wiens for his hiring approach, accusing him of being harsh or even elitist. Ultimately, this was a debate that had no data and reached no conclusion. In an effort to add evidence to the commenters' anecdotes, my company, Grammarly, reviewed 100 LinkedIn profiles of native English-speakers in the consumer pack-

aged goods industry. Each professional had worked for no more than three employers over the first 10

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years of his or her career. Half were promoted to director level or above within those 10 years, and the other half were not. Read more: http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/03/good_grammar_should_be _everyon.html

Tailoring your CV and Cover Letter By Mary Everley

Should I customize my cover letter and CV for each job application? Absolutely! While tailoring your cover letter and CV for each job is time consuming, it's necessary. Reviewers report they can immediately spot (and sometimes toss) form letters. Each college or university is unique so the same letter and CV can't possibly work for every institution. Personalize each letter by including statements that show you've done your homework on the institution and department. For example, if College Y emphasizes service learning, note how you structure courses to give students real-world experiences. If the department is known for preparing students for international work, cite how you use international examples in your case studies. If the institution serves a large population of non-native English speakers, mention how you adapt your pedagogy to better reach these learners. When you write in generalities or use language that is vacuous, it's a giveaway that you're being indiscriminate in your applications. Institutions, like people, need to feel special. Your application materials should communicate the reasons why this particular position is appealing and why you’re a good fit.

A Well-Crafted Letter Still Gets the Job Done by Bryan A. Garner | 12:00 PM February 6, 2013 Business letters aren't a quaint thing of the past. Write them well, and you'll create a lot of goodwill with clients, partners, and vendors. You'll increase your profits, too — by getting key customers to renew large orders, for example, or persuading service providers to charge you less for repeat business. Here are some pointers to help you get those kinds of results with your letters: Focus on the reader. Motivate people to act by giving them reasons that matter to them. And try not to begin with the word I; make it you, if possible (You were so kind, You might be interested, and so on). Keep the reader in the forefront because — let's face it — that's what will hold her interest. Not: "I just thought I'd drop you a note to say that I really enjoyed my time as your guest last week." But instead: "What a wonderful host you were last week." Use direct language. Write simply. Think of Olympic diving: neatly in, no splash, soon out. And if you're writing on behalf of your firm, use we. It's much warmer and friendlier than the passive voice (It has been decided vs. We have decided) or the impersonal third person (this organization vs. we). You see canned phrases like enclosed please find and as per all the time in letters. They're high-sounding but lowperforming. Your letters will be much clearer and more engaging without them. Some examples:

Your CV should be revised and organized based on the orientation of the institution and the requirements for the job. If you're applying at a liberal arts college or community college, your teaching experience and related awards should be listed immediately after your education Read more: http://hercjobs.siteexecutive.com/jobseeker_tools/jobseek er_blog/Customizing_your_CV_and_cover_letter_is_key_

Read more: http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/02/writing_good_letters_still_g et.html

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You were told you were a finalist. The HR person thought it was looking good for you…; And yet, they gave the job to someone else. After all that effort and waiting and wondering. After joking with the receptionist about being a “regular” in the lobby. After establishing what seemed like a genuine rapport with the executive in charge of the department. After what the HR person said about it looking good…; Read more: http://www.careerealism.com/job-dont-get/

Interview Q&A Why Should We Hire You Question:

Five Myths About Personal Brands

I have been unemployed for over a year. I am highly skilled and qualified but cannot seem to get hired. My question is how do I respond to the final question, "why should we hire you?"

By Cat Miller | Dec 21, 2011 Personal branding has been around for a while, but there’s often confusion about what it is and the best way to use it to your benefit.

I cover my extensive background and skills that apply to the position but to date, remain unemployed.

A strong personal brand and value proposition are integral to achieving your career goals. So it’s time to debunk the most common myths about your personal brand.

Thank you in advance for your time and reply.

I’m Cat Miller and this is Dice TV.

Answer:

Myth number one: “Having a personal brand is optional.”

Read more: CrossRoads - Interview Q&A Why Should We Hire You http://www.nettemps.com/careerdev/crossroads/index.htm?op=view&id=4 961&newsletter_id=1154&archive=1#ixzz2KAaNF88F

Not so.

3 Must-Dos When You Don’t Get The Job By Jenny Yerrick Martin You polished your resume and sent it to the right person, along with a stellar cover letter.

Everyone has a professional reputation or value proposition. Just ask your boss or co-workers. So it’s better to conduct your own market research, discover your brand and promote an image that’s consistent with your goals, than to leave it to chance. Watch the Dice TV video here: http://news.dice.com/2011/12/21/personal-brand-myths/

You got a call.

9 Ways to Lose the Trust of Your Audience

You aced the interview. You were brought back in – twice!

Know. Like. Trust.

You sent thank you notes after each interview, to each interviewer. Your follow-up was polite and appropriate.

You know the formula by now. When you accomplish that holy trifecta, you’re well on your way to earning a paying customer. You might even win that customer’s loyalty.

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But your readers have very sensitive slime radars. You don’t even need to be a complete slimeball to discredit your character. Your readers’ trust issues may not trace back to the words you say or write — they could even be inflamed by the stuff you don’t say. Here are nine ways you might be losing your customers’ trust (without even realizing you’re doing it). Article continues at this link: http://www.copyblogger.com/how-to-lose-trust-online/

VIDEO: Acre of Diamonds Right now we all live in a time of infinite abundance and a wealth of possibility. Each of us is right in the middle of our own "Acre of Diamonds", if only we would realize it and develop the ground we are standing on before charging off in search of greener pastures. Watch Acres of Diamonds >>

Be Optimistic, It Builds Your Self-Confidence By Bud Bilanich

Success Tweet: Choose optimism. It builds your confidence. Believe today will be better than yesterday, and tomorrow will be better yet. I’m a big believer in the power of optimism. I think it is the foundation of all self-confidence. You can’t be selfconfident if you’re not optimistic. And, optimism is a choice. I get up every day believing good things will happen – and then I go about making them happen.

Researching a Prospective Employer How To Do It Effectively. Researching a prospective employer is an often missed step when applying for work. It easy to get excited when you find a dream career and the perfect job. But not digging deep into an employer’s current situation and past reputation can prove to be a costly mistake. You bet your bottom dollar that employers are checking your references, online profile, digital dirt, and credentials before extending an offer. You would be mistaken to not do the same with any prospective hiring organization. So before you rev-up your resume and complete your cover letter, let’s take a closer look at why you should research employers, what to look for, and how to sleuth like Sherlock. See the full article at this link: http://internsover40.blogspot.com/2009/10/researchingprospective-employer-how-to_23.html

Passionate, Creative Thinker Seeks Job: How To Fix A Personal Brand That's A Total Cliché By Nacie Carson A quick spin around LinkedIn proves it: Everyone is a passionate, hard worker and creative thinker. Time to try some new adjectives to stand out from the crowd. Bad news: The descriptive terms you use to describe your competitive differentiation are cliché and forgettable. Good news: By asking yourself some tough questions, you can differentiate yourself and refocus your business model.

When I was a kid, I participated in the local Optimist International chapter’s oratory contest. I won my section, and finished third in the state. The topic that year was “Optimism, Youth’s Greatest Asset.” That’s hard enough for a ninth grader to say (think Joe Pesci in My Cousin Vinnie) let alone write and deliver a ten minute talk.

A quick spin around LinkedIn proves it: Everyone is a "good communicator" or a "hard worker"; "creative thinkers" and “results-oriented consultants” are a dime a dozen. And to see the number of professionals who claim they are “passionate,” “inspired,” or “committed” to their field or role, you would think the entire workforce spent everyday [sic] joyfully twirling around a mountaintop a la Julie Andrews.

Optimist International is a great service organization. They help kids build self-confidence and become more optimistic.

Read more: http://www.fastcompany.com/3006043/passionate-creativethinker-seeks-job-how-fix-personal-brand-thats-total-cliche

Read more: http://www.careerealism.com/optimisticbuild-self-confidence/

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A Tribute to a Great Jesuit Spiritual Director and Communicator By: Aida A. Rodriguez

FATHER JAMES B. REUTER, S. J. – New Jersey’s Biggest Gift to the Filipinos "Father Reuter was a Jesuit priest, chiefly known as a spiritual director and prominent communicator of the Catholic Church in the Philippines (his adopted country). He served seven decades of priestly ministry after he arrived in the country in 1938 as a 22-year-old missionary. He spread the Gospel with the use of the different media --- radio, television, stage, and print. He played many roles, that of spiritual director, teacher, counselor, friend, sports coach, dramatist, author, singing coach-and enjoyed them all." Father Reuter was all of the above and more. But, for me and my family, he was a very dear friend and a great influence in our lives. He taught at the Ateneo de Manila University (where my husband is an alumnus) and at St. Paul University (where I am an alumna). My family and I will always nurture a lasting communication with Father Reuter. In his lifetime, Fr. Reuter touched and inspired many lives. "Father, thank you for being an integral part of ours." We have known Father Reuter and his long-time assistant, Sister Sarah Manapol (a St. Paul nun) for many years. The St. Paul sisters were Fr. Reuter's co-workers in media, especially Sister Sarah who assisted him in his work in radio and theatre. " James B. Reuter was born on May 21, 1916 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. From a young age, he already wanted to be a missionary. Fr Reuter entered the Society of Jesus on September 7, 1934, and he was assigned as a missionary in the Philippines in 1938." "On December 8,1941, World War II broke out in the Pacific. The Japanese arrested Father Reuter and other Americans and sent them to concentration camps. After the war, he returned to the United States and on March 24, 1946, he was ordained a priest." "In 1948, he returned to the Philippines. The seed of Fr Reuter's future Communication and Media apostolate was sown at this time. This also paved Father Reuter's long-lasting love affair with the Philippines and the Filipino people." "Fr. Reuter's most lasting contribution to Philippine history was the setting up of "Radyo Bandido," the underground radio station that bolstered people's spirits and kept the country and the world informed about the "1986 People Power Revolution. " For all his work and contributions, he received numerous outstanding awards and citations --- Just to cite a few of them:  "In 1981, during the papal visit, Pope John Paul II gave him a special award for his outstanding service to the Catholic Church in the field of mass media.  "In 1989, The Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature and Creative Communication Arts. In recognition of his work in theatre, print, and the broadcast media.  "In 2006, he was given honorary citizenship by the Philippine Congress." " Fr James B Reuter SJ passed away at the age of 96 in Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Manila on December 31, 2012. The Jesuit Communications in the Philippines owes a debt of gratitude to Fr. Reuter for founding the Jesuit Communications Foundation and for championing Jesuit and Church presence in the mass media in the Philippines. He is buried in Sacred Heart Novitiate Jesuit Cemetery in Manila."

* References: 1 Home » News » Remembering Fr James Reuter SJ 2 With Inquirer Research First posted 2:16 pm | Monday, December 31st, 2012 Read more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/332809/reuter-1986-edsa-bandido-legendary-jesuit-dies-at-96#ixzz2OOKsgzVS

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Easier Posting to ETP Job Board and Calendar Thank you for all you continue to do supporting ETP members in their quest for CEO of ME, Inc. success in the job market and business adventures. Even a simple comment posting to articles on the ETPnetwork.org web site supports ETP members. Thank you. I would like to introduce Tiana Reid, volunteering as our in-house Administrative Assistant. In addition to supporting a few ETP leaders on various projects, Tiana manages the ETP Calendar, monitors the Member Services mailbox and publishes opportunities to the ETP Job Board. Tiana is also helping me write the ETP Operations manual, so I can pass the COO baton to another person.

Please send any community / networking events, training sessions and opportunities for the ETP Calendar and Job Board publishing to Membership@etpnetnetwork.org Tiana will take care of publishing it for you.

Carl E. Reid, CSI - | Direct Tel: 724-472-8894 Executive Director, Empowering Today's Professionals - www.ETPnetwork.org Use code HR43G to Get a FREE copy of Carl's NEW book

10 Powerful Networking Tips Using Business Cards Global Extended Edition Connect with Carl: www.CarlEReid.com | Facebook | LinkedIn

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A Friendly Intervention at a Workplace by: Aida A. Rodriguez

John went to work not feeling well. Today was one of those heavy workload days. John started fielding out the assignments to his people. One mechanic, Larry, was in a very uncooperative mood. He refused to do what was assigned to him because he claimed that he had no training to do the task. John was furious and accosted Larry, “I assigned this job to you personally because I know I trained you well on this particular task.” They started to argue furiously and their temper flared up. Everybody was watching on and didn’t know what to do. Sizing up the situation, Tom, one of the managers, approached John and put an arm around his shoulder and asked him, “John, why don’t you take a walk with me?” John quietly went with Tom and the two of them walked together. They walked and talked for a while and after several minutes; they came back to the yard. John looked relaxed and he approached Larry in a friendlier manner. The two of them discussed the task amicably. At the end of the day, John approached Tom, shook his hands, smiled and said simply, “Tom, thank you.” These three simple words carried a multitude of emotions. With his sensitivity towards interpersonal relationships, Tom provided a friendly intervention that diffused an awkward and volatile situation from escalating further. For guidelines on workplace communication, please click on this link: Six Steps Towards Effective Communication at Work 6/12/2005 Effective communication is essential in any line of work. Follow these six keys to effective communication, and your day will flow more smoothly. Skylar Hamilton Burris, Yahoo! Contributor Network Jun 12, 2005 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here." Return to Index

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"Let's Be Careful Out There!" You've got mail! The mail's in! As a member of LinkedIn, you have email forwarded to your personal account. You get a message from a Louise Hill, someone with whom you are unfamiliar. The email states: "Louise Hill has sent you a message," and the sender is LinkedIn. You assume Louise Hill is someone who has looked at your LinkedIn profile and decided to contact you. Big mistake! The LinkedIn email in Outlook looks like this:

While this looks real, the only real address is the email address at the bottom -- ericnilsson@earthlink.net. How can that be? Quite simple and, to test it, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Select the address beginning with "http://" and right-click. Select "Copy hyperlink: from the drop-down menu. Open a text editor; I use TextPad, but NotePad is just as good. Position the cursor and left-click; this will usually be the top left-most byte in a new document. Select "Paste" from the drop-down menu.

In this instance the hyperlink displayed and the hyperlink pasted to the text document (not shown for safety reasons) do not match. In fact, the pasted link has nothing to do with LinkedIn at all. In other words, what looks like a completely innocent email is potentially damaging -- who wants to have his or her email address available to all kinds of spam and scam artists? What can be done? Depending on your ISP (Verizon, AT&T, EarthLink, Sprint), you may be able to forward the offending email to the ISP's fraud division; there's not much else that can be done unless you actually click on the link. LinkedIn has more information about this at this site: http://help.linkedin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5342. At the bottom of that link is this advice: "Learn more about account security or contact us if you're suspicious of a message you get through LinkedIn. " As Sergeant Phil Esterhaus (Michael Conrad) advised on Hill Street Blues, "Let's be careful out there."

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Lamplighter Contributors Jerry Clifford is a Project and Program Manager experienced with all aspects of software project development. As both employee and consultant he worked with some of the nation’s premier companies including AT&T, Cisco Systems, and Merck. He holds a graduate degree in mathematics, earned certifications in project management and information systems auditing (CISA) and was elected to two terms as President of the EDP Auditors Association, New Jersey Chapter. He is the published author of several technical and non-technical books on topics ranging from computer math to car repair and carpentry.

Rod Colón — ETP Founder Master Networker, Professional Development, Executive Coach, Speaker, Author Weekly Co-Host of Radio Show "YOUR CAREER IS CALLING" Rod Colón Consulting, LLC 732-367-5580 www.rodcolon.com Rod is the author of the book Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs

Carl E. Reid, CSI — Executive Director www.carlereid.com Chief Operations Officer| Running the Business of "ME" Tel: 201-222-5390 Empowering Today's Professionals - www.ETPNetwork.org Carl is Foreword Author in book Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs Amanda Sherman — CEO & Founder, AtUrBest Special Events 704-502-0312 Email: aturbestspevents@gmail.com http://AtUrBest2.blogspot.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/amandasherman http://facebook.com/AtUrBest Do you Own your Career? www.etpnetwork.com http://etpcharlotte.blogspot.com

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Lamplighter Staff Adelaida (Aida) Rodriguez is the Editor-in-Chief and Contributing Writer of the Lamplighter Newsletter. She is a Project Manager Professional (PMP), Business Analyst/ Consultant at the Warranty Recovery Specialist, LLC adelaida.rodriguez1@verizon.net 732-404-0255 Eric Nilsson is the Compositor and Contributing Writer for Lamplighter. Eric enjoys the art and science of newspaper layout. He has been an IT consultant at the Professional Service Group of New Brunswick and previously worked for North Jersey Media Group (Bergen Evening Record) as a Project Manager and Programmer/Analyst. Interests include economics, history, and journalism. Email: ericnilsson@earthlink.net; LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsnilsson Barbara Daisak is the Lamplighter Contributing Writer & Proofreader. In addition, she is a Learning, Training, & Development Specialist and Microsoft Certified Master Instructor. Barb is also an Instructor Adjunct with the County Colleges of New Jersey with specialties in the Technology Training Divisions and Corporate Training Programs. Phone Numbers:732.863.4948 â&#x20AC;&#x2022; 732.616.2397-mobile Email Barbara at: bndaisak@verizon.net

ETP and You To Help Veterans Please share this with your network. We are also looking for other volunteers and partner organizations to help with this initiative to get more military veterans employed. Non-profit, Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) is on a mission to help as many military veterans as possible land jobs in the next 90 days. SIGN UP is free at www.ETPnetwork.org - Since 2004 proven job search training, career management education programs and our book "Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs" by ETP founder Rod Colon, ETP has inspired thousands to safely land jobs. As Chief Operations Officer [pro-bono] at Empowering Today's Professionals, I remember what it was like transitioning out of the United States Marine Corps and being on unemployment. I felt embarrassed, I had low self esteem and it hurt that my military service did not seem to matter much to non-military citizens. I would not wish those feelings on anyone. Leveraging my experience, I'm spearheading this initiative for those who served in the military as an ETP priority. With a global support network, Empowering Today's Professionals is doing it's part to get America back to work. In your SIGN UP application Please type "VETERAN" and credit the person who sent you this email as the referrer. I'll be on the look out for your application to connect with you and provide a personal job search /career game plan. We are also looking for other volunteers and partner organizations to help with this initiative to get more military veterans employed. SIGNUP free at www.ETPnetwork.org - Empowering Today's Professionals Carl E, E Reid, CSI (USMC 1979/1980) Chief Operations Officer Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP)

Tel: 201-222-5390 Web: http://www.etpnetwork.org/ Carl is the author of the book: Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs)

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