What we’re about
The Great Careers Groups (GCG) provides about 18-25 monthly online career education and networking events for career transition and career management.
As a 501(c)3 volunteer-run nonprofit, the mission is to be a lifelong educational resource for professionals who aspire to have successful careers and leave a positive impact on the world.
Although we are a meetup group, the registration info for Zoom for our events or links to affiliate events are on our website events page and social media is on our contact info page https://greatcareers.org.
Executive Director
Lynne M. Williams
484-393-2951
Email: info@greatcareersphl.org
P.S. The legal entity of this nonprofit is registered in the state of Pennsylvania as the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, but we are dba Great Careers Groups.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Tell Me About Yourself with Ed SamuelNeeds location
Register for Zoom https://greatcareers.org/events-calendar/tell-me-about-yourself-2/
This meeting is free to paid monthly or annual members https://greatcareers.org/membership
Often someone who does not know you, asks you to give them insight about who you are, your value, and to hear your story. Please join Ed Samuel, Career Coach with SamNova, Inc. to learn about why and how to answer the question, so "The Me About Yourself" can prove pivotal during an interview or even a simple networking conversation. Ed will share why a poor answer can put you in a hole and how a good answer creates a positive branded image immediately. Ed will walk you through a step-by-step process that has worked well with hundreds and hundreds of his clients. Ed has testimonials from clients that state, "It's because of this singular coaching on Tell Me About Myself was key on why I was selected and got the job."
Key Takeaways from this session:
- Learn the overarching rule and best practices in how to answer the question- Why is your story far better than your current or last job description?
- Garner access to a "real-life" example and template to put into use
- Learn the best way if asked, please "walk me through your resume" and how it parallels, so Tell Me About Yourself
- Learn "4" areas that Tell Me About Yourself applies to beyond interviews
SPEAKER BIO
Ed Samuel is a Career and Life Coach, Author, certified Career Assessment Consultant, and Ministry leader. His team provides career assessments, resume writing (two resume writers), LinkedIn coaching (two LinkedIn Coaches), and one-on-one career transition support with an emphasis on mid-senior level clients across multiple functional roles and industries. His firm specializes in growing and leveraging formal networks, targeted job searches, attaching the hidden job market, extensive interview preparation, landing a job after age 55+, and those looking to make a career pivot. Ed leads a team of 25+ career assessment consultants across the US.
Ed and his team have helped 900+ to date. He has more than 500+ documented client testimonials of which 183+ are on his LinkedIn profile. He has video testimonies on his website. Ed’s firm supports clients across the USA whether working or in job transition. He is also a career and small business coach, mentor, and consultant for Penn State University. His team also provides support to the underserved in greater Philadelphia.
Ed leads Career Professionals Networking Forum (CPENG)in Newark, DE, Believers in Business small business forum for greater KennettSquare, PA, hosts “Optimize Your Career” program on Philly radio, 1180 am WFYLon Saturday mornings at 8:00 am ET, co-hosts a weekly LinkedIn “live” on Monday’s at 5:00 pm ET on Career, Faith and Purpose as part of ThoughtLeadership Branding (TLB) on Clubhouse and teaches in-person career classes each month at the Kennett Square Library.
He is a frequent speaker at Philadelphia Area GreatCareers/BENG Group, ExecuNet, TPNG, Overcoming Job Transition (OJT), ChemPharma, Joseph’s People, Lehigh Valley Professionals (LVP), FENG, CPENG, Newtown Networking Forum, Montgomery County Networking Group, InnovativeNetworking Professionals (INP), PSG of Mercer County, NJ, and regional Chamber of Commerce Forums. Ed has been a keynote speaker at Wharton University’s annual Alumni forum, Penn State Alumni, University of Penn Alumni, University of DE, PACD, and the VOCA Center in NYC.
Ed speaks often on a regional and national basis on both radio, podcasts, and cable TV. He is often interviewed and cited by national media magazines and online sites such as AARP, SeniorExecutive.com, Newsweek, and Fox Business News.
Ed has 30 years of corporate experience at multi-billion-dollar global firms to leading-edge technology start-ups. He also has held no less than 38 unique paid positions in his career: https://www.samnovainc.com/fun-fact.htmlCONTACT LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsamuel/
esamuel@samnovainc.com
https://samnovainc.com
cell: 484-340-0211 - 2024 Tips to Build Your LinkedIn BrandNeeds location
Register: https://www.macca.net/event-5585408
Date/Time: Monday 4.29 | 12-1 PM ET
Cost: $10 non-member of MACCAWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Did you know …- LinkedIn has over one (1) billion users worldwide and welcomes three new members every second?
- LinkedIn is a database for networking and relationship building?
How can you define your value proposition, build your personal brand, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and leverage your competitive edge?
By attending this session, you’ll learn:- Where in your profile to effectively incorporate keywords
- How to clearly brand yourself to be memorable
- How to evaluate your headline and add a USP
- Free tools and resources
SPEAKER BIO
Lynne Williams, Ed.D. Candidate, is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, which provides online career development and networking for career transition (job seekers) and career management (employed and self-employed). Lynne writes resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and LinkedIn company pages, and focuses on keywords. She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation on the topic of LinkedIn. Connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams and visit https://linktr.ee/lynnewilliams to learn more. - Take Control of Your Job SearchNeeds location
Register for Zoom https://greatcareers.org
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
This presentation looks at the various steps involved in a successful job search with an emphasis on utilizing a series of worksheets provided in our latest book, “Take Control of Your Job Search.” We have identified a series of milestones to accomplish in a job search. With each milestone are several worksheets that guide the job seeker through the process of landing a job.
SPEAKER BIO
Paul Cecala is a certified Global CareerDevelopment Facilitator, work search author, and founder of Cecala CareerConsultants, LLC. Since 1999 he has assisted over 4000 job seekers ranging fromC-Suite executives to college students.
Paul specializes in creating jobsearch project plans and is recognized for his empathetic listening skills. Hehas been praised for networking skills, interview techniques, and resumewriting expertise. Paul has experience with diverse job seekers acrossindustries like aviation, business, healthcare, biotech, project management,supply chain, and technology with expertise in DEI and ESG.He facilitates several job seekernetworking groups and has led career development programs at colleges andgovernment workforce centers. Prior to career coaching, he spent 15 years incorporate aviation sales with industry leading organizations and ending as VicePresident of Aircraft Charter Sales.
Paul has his BS in Psychology fromFlorida Institute of Technology. He haspublished a book and numerous articles on career coaching in a variety ofpublications. He lives in Morris County, NJ, with his family.
- ORGANIZATIONS
- FENG (Fin. Execs) - multiplelocations
- Jewish FamilyServices/Jewish Vocational Serv.
- Project Management Institute- NJChapter
- NJ State Public Library& 8 others
- Professional Support Group of CentralNJ
- Gay Activist Alliance ofMorris County
- County of Morris One-Stop CareerCenter
- OutProfessionals of NYC
- Great Careers Group/BENG
- Washington(DC) 40+ Job Seekers
- Massachusetts 50+ Career NetworkingGroup
- And many others
PUBLICATIONS
Cecala, P, 2020, Work Search Buddies, Finding a Jobwith a Little Help from a Friend, Cecala Career Consultants
Cecala,P.(Sept 15, 2020) Princeton’s Employment Status During Covid And How To Find AJob Today, Retrieved at www.princetonperspectives.com
Cecala,P. (Mar 24,2020). My Experiences with Depression Help Keep Me MotivatedDuring COVID-19. Retrieved at www.linkedin/in/paulcecala
Cecala,P. (Mar 17,2020). Job Seekers: Prepare for Hiring Process Changes andEconomic Realities in Wake of COVID-19. Retrieved at www.linkedin/in/paulcecala
Cecala,P. (Jan 30, 2011**). “Think like the Hiring Manager if you want land aninterview”,** The Sunday Daily Record.
Cecala,P, (January 30, 2011) “Write Your Resumeto the Hiring Manager”, The Daily Record, Morristown, NJ
Cecala,P, (March 2010) “Getting Meetings from JobFairs”, The Five O’Clock News
B.Kujan& P.Cecala, (April 2010), “How toEarn a Green Living”, Natural Awakenings – Garden State, NorthCentral Edition.CONTACT LINKS
Paul Cecala (he/him)
Chief Career Navigator
Global Career Development Facilitator certified
862.210.9562
Book Available on Amazon
pcecala@cecalacareer.com
www.cecalacareer.com
www.linkedin.com/in/paulcecala
www.calendly.com/cecalacareer
