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You Are Always Communicating By Jerrold (Jerry) Clifford
There is a story about a very pretty lady who has sharp pains in her side, and goes to the hospital. The doctor examines her and says, "You have acute appendicitis."
The woman says, "That's sweet, Doc, but I came here to get medical help."
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While this is “a cute” story, it illustrates that communication can sometimes be difficult even when a simple message is delivered. Communication plays an important role in our lives. In medicine, people expect a diagnosis to be expressed clearly by a doctor. On Valentine’s Day people look for a communication of feelings of love. In the military, officers expect their orders to be heard, understood and acted upon, while in sales, customers expect orders to be understood and fulfilled accurately. Poor communication can have serious consequences. For example, in the above examples, a battle can be lost, a patient can become more sick, or a company can suffer the consequences resulting from lost sales. Poor communication by an applicant or hiring manager can have consequences in a job search as well. It can even cause an applicant to apply for a job having nothing to do with his job desire. For example, a job posting for an “analyst” could apply to “business analyst”, “financial analyst”, “program analyst” and more. Even on a job interview, poor communication either by the applicant or the interviewer can lead to confusion. For example, If you were an individual in your late 50’s looking for a place in the forefront of technology and the interviewer told you “his company was a dynamic environment” would you think it was a place where change was the norm or interpret the remark as a cover for age discrimination and you were being told that the company was seeking younger individuals. Good communications is essential in salary negotiations. Poor communication can lead to misunderstanding of an offer. For example, if you were looking for $150,000 and were told a desired position came with “a six figure salary” would you interpret that to mean “low six figures” or a salary in your desired range? Your interpretation might result in your accepting an amount which is lower than you wish or continuing a dialogue over a point which the interviewer feels he/she has already concluded. Communicating clearly is a skill. Like all skills it takes practice to develop and needs continuous usage to develop proficiency. It starts with recognizing your audience (the doctor above did not) and speaking or writing in terms that they recognize and understand. Using the word “severe” instead of “acute” might not have been as funny (or flattering) but the doctor’s message would have been understood.
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Welcome Back! Many of you will remember a famous line from the movie Cool Hand Luke. Luke (played by Paul Newman), is captured after an escape from a chain gang. Making a point in front of the convicts for which he is responsible, the Captain (played by Strother Martin) knocks down Luke. The Captain appears saddened by his action. He addresses the other convicts in a voice filled with regret, saying, “What we've got here is failure to communicate.” There’s more to that quote, but that line is relevant to Jerry Clifford’s lead story, “You Are Always Communicating.” As Jerry points out, communicating verbally (and also through body language and facial expressions) is an important part of finding, interviewing for, and staying in a job. It’s also as important, if not more so, in that old and reliable tactic called “networking.” Networking, whether at work or in the search for work, is all about communicating. Many of Rod’s articles, reprinted here, involve networking. They each stress the importance of communicating properly and effectively. Though more subtly, poor communication does as much harm as poor performance. Communication starts with applying for a job. When bundled together, your cover letter, the way you format a résumé, and the tone and speech you use in an interview can help you climb or anchor you to the ground. Communications and networking happen everywhere, sometimes during the least-expected experiences, such as speaking with others in a long line or volunteering your services. Usually, everyone involved has either a common problem (the cashier is too slow) or a common goal (to help a good cause). Sharing a problem can release tension; sharing a goal can widen your network while helping others. A volunteer opportunity is presented by Laura and Aaron Cohen on page 3. It’s a walk to combat Multiple Sclerosis, and it’s in West Orange on April 17th at 9 a.m. It’s a chance to get out in the fresh air, meet with people, and just plain do good. Barb Daisak’s Tech Tips show various ways to use social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, this time around) to your advantage. Articles from around the World Wide Web highlight some job-search problems and some ways to overcome them. And, in the event you are looking up in the sky on March 5, you may see something that hasn’t been seen in quite a while (probably not since Tunguska, Siberia in 1908). Last, but not least, Lamplighter thanks its contributors and staff for taking the time to think about helpful subjects for us and, most importantly, sharing their ideas. After all, communication works two ways. Until next issue!
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Dear Friends and Family, Help me and the MITZVAH SQUAD in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis! The number of people living with multiple sclerosis increases every hour of every day. This astonishing rate is not going to slow down, let alone stop, until we've found a cure. Research has made some incredible advances recently, but the world can still only offer disease management drugs and therapies to the 400,000 people living with MS in America. I walk in honor of my husband Aaron and in honor of my friends Henry Oliver, Anita Riley, Marlene Wechselblatt, Shelly Schwartz, and Jason Tolpin (plus additional friends who prefer not to have their names mentioned) who stubbornly battle MS daily. The Mitzvah Squad has begun our fifteenth year as a team for Walk MS because the National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research than any other private organization. In addition to supporting studies which hope to reveal the cause and course of the disease, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society also provides much needed education, programs, and services to everyone who is affected by MS - including the diagnosed, their friends and families, and the healthcare professionals who work with them. Here’s how you can help: — Please JOIN our team and walk with us on Sunday April 17, 2016. This year we will be walking at 9:00 at the Clipper Pavilion at the Orange Reservoir in West Orange, NJ. — Mitzvah Squad—Walk MS Team is the name of our team page on Facebook. If you are a Facebook user please “like” our page to keep up with the latest team news and pics. — You can donate online by using the link below or send a check to sponsor me. If you prefer to mail a check, you may make it payable to NMSS and send it to me at 202 Chestnut Court Garwood, NJ 07027. There are so many ways to make a difference in the fight against MS, and it all begins right here. Be a part of a TOP NJ and nationally recognized Walk MS friends and family team. Again this year my brother-in-law Larry Cohen has offered to match dollar-for-dollar every pledge that I receive. For every dollar pledged by our team’s sponsors TWO DOLLARS will go to work to find a cure and improve treatment for MS. Every dollar means that we are a step closer to a cure. Whether you are a past sponsor or you are hearing from me for the first time about my efforts for Walk MS and the National MS Society on behalf of my dear ones who battle MS, you have my deep thanks for supporting this cause that is so important to me. Thank you!
Laura Cohen Click here to visit my personal page. If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=2056313&pg=personal&fr_id=27167&et=tfpemEQ2-uvxlUXvcWlEyg&s_tafId=456822 Click here to view the team page for Mitzvah Squad If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?team_id=455201&pg=team&fr_id=27167&et=J3W9z--SLL2V6hwUHv3D1w&s_tafId=456822
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Lamplighter Shines Its Light on Laura and Aaron Cohen Laura Cohen has received recognition from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater North Jersey Chapter as a recipient of the Mission Possible award, for volunteering as captain of the #1 ranked Walk MS fundraising team “The Mitzvah Squad” annually since 2002. She was Walk MS Ambassador for 2015 for the New Jersey Metro chapter along with her husband Aaron Cohen. Laura has served as co-president of Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim in Cranford, NJ. She continues to volunteer as a teacher of adult education there. Laura has served as Treasurer of the Executive Board of the YMYWHA of Union County in Union NJ and presently serves as first vice president. She is the recipient of the YMYWHA President’s Award for 2011. Laura and Aaron were 2015 recipients of the Y’s Community Leadership Award. They have been volunteers for ETP Network since 2008. Laura and Aaron Cohen are the parents of Sarah Cohen Portilla, Aviva Cohen Roland, and Jonathan Cohen and grandparents of four grandchildren.
Why This Paradigm Drives Success By Rod Colón
At first you might resist taking on the persona of a CEO. You may think it’s foolish or an unnecessary simulation that won’t produce any real results. But you would be pre-judging a powerful technique that’s worked for hundreds of thousands of individuals all over the world. The reason that the CEO of ME, Inc. paradigm drives success is quite simple: It forces you to accept responsibility for your decisions, both good and bad. Hanging out in the Black Hole might seem like a great way to convince yourself that you’re really making progress in your job search. But the Black Hole is nothing more than a mildly entertaining shell game, a ruse that leads you into believing that you’re making progress when in fact you’re wasting valuable time. Once it finally dawns on you that you – and only you – are accountable for the success (or failure) of your job search, you’ve taken the first step toward taking on the mantle of a CEO business owner. Now you will be in charge – all the time. And get used to it: CEOs work hard! They put in long hours. If you are prone to being lazy or irresponsible, being a CEO of ME, Inc. will ultimately result in a failed business venture simply because you weren’t sufficiently motivated to take action or assume responsibility.
If you are the breadwinner in a family, you literally cannot afford to “hang out” in the Black Hole. Now you can see that the accountability factor is critical – not just to improving your overall state of well-being, but to put food on the table for those who depend on you. Being a CEO is not easy. Being a tough-minded CEO whose sole focus is success in the marketplace is even harder. But the rewards are commensurate with the effort. If you really want the reward, you’ll learn how to put in the effort. And that’s because there is really no better way to achieve success.
Pinging, Networking Management, and More By Rod Colón
Even if you took the extreme position that you had no time in the course of a typical work week to keep in touch with everyone in your network, you should carve out a minimum block of time in order to “ping” your network. In his best-selling book Never Eat Alone, Keith Ferrazzi explains the “Ping Principle.” At the very least, he claims, you should reach out to members of your network and let them know that you’re thinking about them – and do this on a regular basis. You can use e-mail, chat, the phone, or any other medium that works for you.
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Every so often, we “fall of the radar screen” with certain members of our network. It’s normal and natural and should not be a cause for any great alarm. Through “pinging”, however, you can maintain at least minimal contact regularly, enough so that vanishing from someone’s radar screen becomes much less likely. Don’t forget this, either: Pinging is good marketing. Even pinging a small number of people on a regular basis can energize your business or juice up your latest job search efforts. For others, however, pinging – as a standalone network maintenance activity – is sadly inadequate. Those who are truly committed to maintaining their network will want to invest time and money in a good “relationship manager”, i.e., software that allows you to track and organize your contacts along with providing reminders of when the next “suggested” contact should be conducted.
in fact!). It’s not about thinking you’re perfect – because nobody is – but knowing that you’re worth of being loved and accepted.
Self-Esteem By Rod Colón
Running a great enterprise called “YOU” as the CEO of ME, Inc. requires a healthy dose of Self-Esteem. I am sure the following article will help you as it did me to better align areas for improvement. To understand self-esteem, it helps to break the term into two words. Let’s take a look at the word esteem first. Esteem is a fancy word for thinking that someone or something is important or valuing that person or thing. For example, if you really admire your friend’s dad because he volunteers at the fire department, it means you hold him in high esteem. And the special trophy for the most valuable player on a team is often called an esteemed trophy. This mean the trophy stands for an important accomplishment. Self means, well, yourself! So put the two words together and it’s easier to see what self-esteem is. It’s how much you value yourself and how important you think you are. It’s how you see yourself and how you feel about your achievements. Self-esteem isn’t bragging about how great you are. It’s more like quietly knowing that you’re worth a lot (priceless,
What are the signs of lows self-esteem? • Consider themselves lost, unworthy of being cared for • Are poor risk takers • Operate out of a fear of rejection Are typically unassertive in their behavior with others • Are fearful of conflict with others • Are hungry for the approval of others • Are poor problem solvers • Are fraught with irrational beliefs and have a tendency to think irrationally • Are susceptible to all kinds of fears • Have a tendency to become emotionally drained and immobilized • Have a poor “track record” in school or on the job; conversely, they sometimes over compensate and become over-achievers • Are unable to affirm or to reinforce themselves positively • Are unable to make an honest assessment of their strengths, qualities, and good points; they find it difficult to accept compliments or recognition from others • Have poorly defined self-identities with a tendency to be chameleons in order to fit in with others • Often become overcome with anger about their status in life and are likely to have chronic hostility or chronic depression • Are easily overcome with despair and depression when they experience a setback or loss in their lives • Have a tendency to overreact and become de-energized by resentment, anger, and the desire for revenge against those whom they believe have not fully accepted them • Fulfill roles in their families of origin that are counter-productive and maladaptive; these roles carry over into adult liv
If You Build It, They Will Come By Rod Colón
Using a network of trusted relationships to advance your career may sound a bit selfish to the uninitiated. But for those who “get it”, those trusted friends will be more than happy to support you in your job search efforts. Why? Most likely, it’s because you’ve already supported them in some area of need that they’ve expressed to you. By Page 5 of 11
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being “first out of the gate”, you’ve established yourself as someone with credibility and sincerity. By maintaining the relationship over time, you’ve established yourself as someone with a solid dimension of trust and reliability. Most likely, people in your network who have been treated with this level of respect will actually LOOK for ways to help and support you in your time of need. Building a “warm, trusted network” is the key to finding your next job. In the new methodology we will be presenting in this program, you will leverage the power of your connections and relationships (and the integrity of your entire network) to advance your career.
ASSESS THE STRENGTH OF YOUR NETWORK
Find the trends, patterns and peculiarities of your network. Since you will be depending on the depth and integrity of your personal network to help you “network your way” to your next position, it’s a good idea to see what kind of shape it’s in right now. Examine the categories of network health below and then assign yourself a number which, in your view, captures an honest assessment of your strength (or deficiency) in that area.
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The One Word You Really Need to Add to Your Resume "Which" Can Transform Your Resume If You Know How to Use it. BY ERICA SEIDEL
our creations. Will they like it? Are they sharing my thoughts, photos and videos? It also gives us a voice. Read more at: http://www.jeffbullas.com/2016/02/08/79-social-media-facts-thatreveal-how-our-world-is-changing/
There's one word that can transform your resume Facebook’s free internet: Fighting a losing and help put you ahead of the pack. Know which battle? one it is? Here's a hint: We use it in our everyday Posted by Dan Swinhoe on January 15 2016 lives all the time. Here's a second hint: I've already used it once in this article. Though it has noble intentions, Mark Zuckerberg’s InThe magic word: which. ternet.org project (also Introduce "which" known as Facebook Free into your resume and it Basics) has always struggled with public percepwill instantly gain tion. And this week, the depth and substance. World Bank became the Why? Because the exWelcome to Barb Daisak’s Tech Tips and latest, and probably most planations that follow high profile critic of Mark the New Year! from "which" put all Zuckerberg’s pet project. As First Quarter marches on…time for a resume redo! your accomplishments Why is there a history Read on for more on a simple but effective fix! and responsibilities of distrust of this project? And many continued Thanks to Eric and Aida for contininto context. They Upon its launch in ual news to use! show off your unique 2013, Zuckerberg’s plan Your posts are always welcomed! approach to your work to bring free internet serCheck our next issue for another great and, perhaps most imvices to billions of people Tech and Social Media Tip! in emerging markets was portant of all, the relabelled by many as a way sults they bring. to merely expand FaceHere are some examples of which-craft in pracbook into new markets after reaching saturation point in tice: the Western world.
See the article (and some good links) here: http://www.fastcompany.com/3056080/hit-theground-running/the-one-word-you-really-needto-add-to-your-resume
79 Social Media Facts That Reveal How Our World Is Changing Written by Jeff Bullas Social media is an addiction. Well, it is for many of us. Most people can’t walk straight these days as they have their head in the mobile phone and one eye on the pavement. If someone from 100 years ago was transported to 2016, they would think we were mad as we talk to ourselves with white wires hanging from our ears! So why are we so captivated? It’s about human connection at scale that networks us to billions of people. We are curious about the impact of
Read more at: http://www.idgconnect.com/blogabstract/11828/facebook-free-internet-fightinglosing-battle
The Facebook test: does it really work? What can scientists really tell about your personality from your Facebook "likes"? We investigate whether a social network can really know you better than [yourself]... By Sarah Rainey7:00AM GMT 14 Jan 2015
A video of a labrador puppy having a bath. A photograph of a Monster Munch sandwich. Waitrose; Neighbours; a friend’s spare room for rent; a colleague’s travel updates from Australia. This motley list makes up the things I have “liked” on Facebook in the past few days. Clicking the blue thumbsup beside a post on the social network is something many of us do without a second thought. Sometimes it’s because we genuinely like it. Sometimes it’s a shortcut to saying Back to Index Page 7 of 11
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hello to an old acquaintance. Other times it’s simply something to do. It’s an absent-minded act, as transient and inconsequential as the changing stories in our news feed. Read more at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/facebook/11343466/The-Facebook-test-does-it-reallywork.html
60 Simple Ways to Increase Your Twitter Followers Do you need to get more followers on Twitter? Most businesses are on Twitter these days, but many still scratch their heads trying to find actionable ideas to increase their Twitter followers. In this article, I’ll give you 60 simple tips (in 7 categories) to get you more connected with your followers, and increase your genuine Twitter numbers. Read more at: http://blog.wishpond.com/post/60766975982/60-simple-ways-toincrease-your-twitter-followers
Here Are The Reasons Why Twitter Is The Best Social Media Platform For Your Start-up Business By Edmund Ingham CONTRIBUTOR “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half”, said John Wanamaker, a department store merchant, back in the early twentieth century. If Wanamaker had been alive today, he would have been forced to eat his words. It’s never been easier to measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign in today’s ultra-connected world. Television and radio audiences can be broken down by demographic to the nearest 100 listeners or so, whilst YouTube and Facebook are turning targeted video advertising into a science, which takes into account time of day, viewer profile, even the mood the watcher might be in and the weather outside Read more at: http://www.forbes.com/sites/edmundingham/2015/05/31/here-are-the-reasonswhy-twitter-is-the-best-social-media-platformfor-your-start-up-business/#3a83751f7991
The Elephant in the Room: Cell Phone Use and Social Media By Michelle Green, Spanish and Communication Studies Major at Keene State College Since the fall semester of my freshman year, I have noticed an interesting phenomenon among my classmates as well as in myself: it appears that we have forgotten how to hold a conversation. I walk into classrooms full of people I know and am greeted by the tops of their heads, not even looking up long enough to see who else is in the room. Surrounded by even my closest friends, our phones seem to multiply the number of people in the room. Yet it gets quieter the more phones we add to the mix. With social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat so integrated into our daily lives, it seems impossible to put our phones down long enough to talk to one another. After all, can't we find out the same information by simply scrolling through our news feed? Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michelle-green/cell-phone-useand-social-media_b_9133704.html
How To Create The Best Instagram Photos -Without Editing In a word? Angles. By Lisa Capretto First, let's get this out of the way: Instagram filters and editing options are great. They can enhance a photo, camouflage imperfections and even help your entire feed look more cohesive and well put-together. But there are things that even a good editing tool can't do. Drew Scott, a popular blogger and Instagram superuser, seems to have mastered the art of taking compelling pictures. As he knows personally, getting that perfect shot often comes down to one thing: knowing how to use angles. It's something you can do even when you're the subject of the photo, rather than the photographer. Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/best-instagram-photostips_us_56b12af7e4b04f9b57d7b2de
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One of the pieces of evidence Krugman cites is an experiment that involved resumes of 4,800 fictitious workers which were sent off in response to jobs listings. The result was that those with more than six months of unemployment got very few calls back, even when their qualifications were better than those who were not as qualified. So what can you do about it? What course of action can increase your chances of getting that call back for an interview? Two categories of those who have been laid off come to mind. In which category are you? (1) Those who have been recently laid off. (2) Those who have been unemployed for more than six months.
Privacy vs. Visibility for Successful Job Search February 2, 2016 By Susan P. Joyce
Appropriate online visibility is required for successful job search today. Unfortunately, too many job seekers are avoiding any and all online visibility in an effort to protect their privacy. Very bad idea! Today, this lack of good, positive visibility makes a job search much longer for too many people.
Visibility Is NOT Optional for Job Search Today We all do research online when we are considering renting or purchasing something, even going to a restaurant or a movie. We are protecting our investment. Not surprisingly, recruiters and employers do the same thing. They research job applicants and job candidates to see what they can find out. Countless studies, going back as far as 2010, have shown that the vast majority of employers and recruiters research individuals for two main reasons: See more: http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2016/02/02/job-search-visibility-vsprivacy/
There’s more here: http://internsoverforty.com/2013/04/are-you-unemployable/
Job Seekers: What To Do If You Don't Have The Necessary Job Experience By Lisa Quast CONTRIBUTOR
“How do I apply for a job even though I don’t have all of the right experience?” I hear this question frequently from coaching clients of all backgrounds and with varying levels of experience. Whether I’m working with a just graduated college student, someone who wants a promotion or to change careers entirely, or a stay-at-home mom or dad who is returning to work after taking years off to raise kids, there are three simple solutions to this problem. See the steps here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaquast/2016/01/18/job -seekers-what-to-do-if-you-dont-have-the-necessaryjob-experience/#2715e4857a0b348a0117224b
Let Others Do the Hard Work For You Posted By: Lindsey McCoy January 14, 2016
Are You Unemployable? Scary Stuff About Unemployment … and what you can do about it! By Lawrence M. Light, eJoboach.com
In the New York Times, an article entitled “The Jobless Trap” by the Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman, says: “The key question is whether workers who have been unemployed for a long time eventually come to be seen as unemployable, tainted goods that nobody will buy.” This is strong stuff. It is, indeed, scary!
As you get going on your plans for 2016, its [sic] a great time to let others do the background research for you. All year, but often more towards the end of the year, “Best of” and award lists are produced. These are great resources to check out the competition, find the next company you want to work for, or consider your options for relocation. Read more: http://www.medcareernews.com/let-others-do-the-hard-work-for-you/
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Improving the First Contact The impression you give when you first meet people can make or break your career opportunities. Saundra Loffredo provides tips for ensuring the former. February 1, 2016 By Saundra Loffredo
Career exploration and looking for a job can be a long process. Of course, interviewing and networking are high on the list of required activities to identify and locate that great career opportunity -- and meeting new people is an integral part of those activities. In fact, every time you meet someone face-to-face for the first time, you are experiencing what I call first contact. The first 30 to 60 seconds of first contact are crucial, because the person you are meeting forms first impressions of you during that brief period. His or her gut instinct or intuition may also kick in. Did that person get a warm and friendly first impression, or did he or she perceive you as insecure, unfriendly or unpleasant? Read more: https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2016/02/01/ensuring-you-make-good-first-impression-job-seeker-essay
Ace Your Next Interview Posted by John Krautzel in Career Advice • Jan 12
Employers who have dozens of job candidates may use a hiring tactic that weeds out applicants before the all-important face-to-face interview. Thanks to the advent of cellphones, the phone interview has become a weapon of choice for human resources managers as a way to gauge the personality of a candidate before spending time and resources to talk to them in person. Therefore, you should prepare for a phone interview before worrying about face time. Luckily, much of the preparation for talking on the phone remains the same as showing up at the office. However, you do have some unique challenges that you should not ignore as you get ready for a phone call that leads to the next step of the job search process. Keep reading: http://www.beyond.com/articles/aceyour-next-interview-18347-article.html
It Comes From Outer Space (on March 5) Back in 1951, Howard Hawks directed and produced the movie, The Thing from Another World. At the movie’s end, as he speaks through a short-wave radio from the top of the world, the reporter “Scotty” Scott urges: “I bring you a warning: Every one of you listening to my voice, tell the world, tell this to everybody wherever they are. Watch the skies. Everywhere. Keep looking. Keep watching the skies.” In keeping with Scotty’s warning, an asteroid could very well be within 11,000 miles of Earth on March 5, 2016. For more information, here’s a link for you: http://phys.org/news/2016-02-small-asteroid-earth.html. And you might also want to look at upcoming celestial events at NASA’s web site: https://www.nasa.gov/asteroid-and-comet-watch/. Remember: “Watch the skies. Everywhere. Keep looking. Keep watching the skies.”
EMPOWERING TODAY’S PROFESSIONALS (ETP) MISSION Encourage, train, support, mentor and advise fellow CEOs of ME, Incorporated in all aspects of defined responsibilities to their personal Board of Directors.
ETP was established specifically to help individuals in transition find jobs. ETP CORE VALUES ETP has a special concern for the advancement of professionals worldwide and is committed to delivering its core values of INTEGRITY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and COMPASSION to its members.
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Lamplighter Contributors Jerrold (Jerry) Clifford is a project/program Management, PMO management and strategic Project planning specialist with advanced expertise in managing multiple, concurrent, highly visible projects and rescuing troubled projects. He is the author of several books including Computer Mathematics Handbook, Modern Electronics Math, Handbook for Electricians, Complete Car Owners Manual, and Basic Woodworking & Carpentry. He is also the recipient of the President’sVolunteer Service Award from President Obama.
Laura Cohen Senior Credit Analyst/Hewlett Packard Enterprise Financial Services Company 908 898-4554 / laura.cohen@hpe.com / http://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraabrahamscohen Laura Cohen is a Senior Credit Analyst at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Financial Services Company underwriting global leasing transactions. She holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers Graduate School of Management, BA from Simmons College and a Bachelor of Jewish Education from Hebrew College, Boston.
Rod Colon Career Strategist, Corporate Train-er, Motivational Speaker, Radio Show Host, Author and Master Networker. Professional Training & Coaching - Greater New York CityArea Current: Rod Colon Consulting, LLC, InclusionINC, Wolters Kluwer Health
Carl E. Reid, CSI Chief Savvy @Intrapreneur Empowering People to Achieve EXTRA-ORDINARY RESULTS Greater New York City Area – Management Consulting Current: Empowering Today's Professionals, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
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
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 ― 732.616.2397-mobile Email Barbara at: bndaisak@verizon.net
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
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