Career Events in NYC
Workshops on finding a job when you're over 40 and transitioning to the non-profit sector head our updated listing of low-cost and free events for professionals in transition, slated for the next few weeks. All the following events take place in New York City.
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Career coach Bettina Seidman offers monthly workshops on various topics related to career management and job-search strategy.
Saturday, Feb. 21, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. "Job Search for Professionals Over 40," focuses on identifying and attaining the job you want. 257 Park Avenue South, 4th floor conference room. Admission: $55. Advance registration and payment required. Information: SEIDBET@aol.com.
Saturday, March 21, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. "Sector Change - Making the Transition from the Corporate to the Non Profit Sector." (Details, same as preceding item.)
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Last autumn saw the birth of a new form of networking: the "pink slip party." The latest installation comes this Wednesday:
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wall Street Pink Slip Party. Candidates network with recruiters and career coaches. The Public House, 140 E 41st Street between Lexington and Third Avenues. Admission: $20 donation to the Ronald McDonald House of New York. Register at https://www.wallstreetpinkslip.com/rsvp/rsvp.php
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Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church has a free "career success" event coming up:
Tuesday, Feb. 3: "Skills Assessment: Play to Your Strengths," led by career counselor Aileen Sharaga. Information: Diana Kypar, (212) 247 - 0490 or dkypar@fapc.org
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The New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) hosts a "Career Chat" panel one evening each month.
Thursday, Feb. 12, 5:30 p.m. networking; panel discussion 6:15 -7:45: "Practical Guide To Starting A Firm." NYSSA, 1177 Avenue of the Americas (between 45th and 46th Streets), 2nd Floor. Admission: $20 non-members, free to members. Register by Feb. 9 (required). Information: (212) 541-4530 or see www.nyssa.org.
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