Professional Service Group of Central NJ PSGCNJ

Ed Samuel joins the Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey on Monday, July 29 at 10:30 am to discuss, “Networking Gone Wrong.” We all love networking when it comes to a job search. We know it’s mission-critical, and we work really hard at it. But mistakes in networking can slow the job search process down and, in some cases, it can make be the difference in landing a job and/or making the job search far more efficient. In this presentation you will discover the four Tiers of Networking: Learn who you should and should not include in your network using the 90% Rule; Revisit win-win versus win-lose and the downside of bait and switch; Learn the two things you should always have handy while in a job search; Learn one key thing that can truly damage a networking opportunity out of the gate; and Learn how to salvage a lost opportunity using networking.

Ed Samuel is a career, life and executive coach, author, public speaker, certified career assessment and DiSC team leader and leads a non-profit stewardship ministry. His firm, SamNova, Inc. is based in Kennett Square, Pa. SamNova supports clients who are working, in job or life transition with emphasis on mid to C-level executives (65%), but also works with early graduates up to mid-level individuals. He leads the Career Professionals Networking Forum (CPENG) for greater Wilmington, De, Believers in Business (BIB) small business forum for greater Kennett Square, Pa., and hosts a “Optimize Your Career” program on Philly radio, 1180 am WFYL on Saturday mornings. He has 30 years of experience in operations, human resources, and finance at multi-billion-dollar global firms to leading edge technology start-ups.

Chad Betz joins the Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey on Monday, August 5 at 10:30 am to discuss, “You Can’t Get Nordstrom Results with Walmart Efforts - Presenting Yourself in the Best Light.” Winning by a nose is a term from horse racing, indicating how close the difference between winning and losing can be. Enhancing your employability is like the tight margins of victory observed in horse racing. The smallest advantage can determine your success. In the competitive job-hunting landscape, minor adjustments to your approach can significantly impact outcomes. This workshop offers an interactive platform that will provide you with actionable strategies, enabling you to refine your job search techniques effectively. Join us to gain practical insights that will propel you closer to securing the job you want.

Chad Betz is a financial services executive with over 30 years of experience. He is also a keynote speaker and author of several books related to successful careers and job hunting. He advises CEOs and coaches businesspeople and holds a degree in economics. Chad is also a martial artist with black belts in two nontraditional styles. His books include “The Second Mouse Gets the Cheese!” and “Late Bloomer: It’s not too late to succeed!” as well as a contributor to the newly released “Your Deck of Success.” Chad holds a master’s degree in economics.

Jan Goodman joins the Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey on Monday, August 12 at 10:30 am to discuss, “Align Your Potential by Identifying Your Natural Abilities with Multiple Natures.” Each person has a unique set of traits which provides a predisposition towards different types of work and activities. Multiple Natures assists individuals in their quest for self-improvement and finding the flow to fulfill their true potential. To help understand yourself and make better decisions for your life, attend this workshop with Multiple Natures Practitioner Jan Goodman. Unlock the secret of your unique natures so you can identify and engage your natural abilities to the highest level.

Jan Goodman is a community outreach specialist and career coach with the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services. She assists with career discovery, job transition, recruitment and life coaching assessment. Jan’s career began in corporate marketing and business development within the training industry. Later, she was the program lead for a statewide public health network at Rutgers University.

Chui Senanayake joins the Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey on Monday, August 19 at 10:30 am to discuss, “How to Use ChatGPT Effectively to Build Your Cover Letter.” In this presentation, Chui will guide attendees through leveraging ChatGPT to craft compelling cover letters. We will cover how to gather necessary information, outline the cover letter, and use specific prompts to generate each section with ChatGPT. Additionally, we'll discuss best practices for reviewing and editing drafts to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with job descriptions. By the end of the session, participants will have a step-by-step approach to creating tailored, professional cover letters that stand out to employers.

Chui Senanayake is a professional career coach and the president/founder of The Job Helpers and JobProMax. Eighteen years ago, he was 19 and homeless. Today, he is an MBA graduate leading a successful business. With over 15 years of experience, he has optimized resumes for countless job seekers. The business has 50,000 plus client success stories, have crafted over 25,000 job-winning resumes, and helped over 15,000 senior leaders land their dream jobs.