Events

09/05/2008 09:15 am  "Move Your Stress"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Friday, September 5, 2008

PRESENTATION:
“Move Your Stress"
with Linda Glazer, President, The Playful Path

AGENDA:
9:15am-9:45am-Informal networking
9:45am-11:10am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
11:15am-12noon-Presentation

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

PRESENTATION:
11:15am-12noon: “Move Your Stress"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
It's no surprise that stress manifests in our bodies. If we don't experience
the joy of movement, stress can magnify, leading to physical and emotional
imbalance. Research shows that a sense of humor can relieve stress and be
helpful to those who take themselves too seriously, suffer from chronic
illness, or experience stress due to things like job searching, deadlines,
difficult co-workers and family members. In this presentation, Linda Glazer, a
humor and stress management expert, will use movement, stretching, relaxation
exercises, and discussion to help you unwind, feel playful, invigorated, and
relaxed.

PRESENTER:
Linda Glazer has been facilitating seminars for 20 years on a range of topics
from stress management to courses on humor and creativity. She is President of
her own company called The Playful Path. Linda has a Bachelors degree from the
University of Massachusetts and a Masters degree from Lesley University where
she studied the connection between humor and health. She is also a certified
laughter yoga leader and has trained with the Center for Nonviolent
Communication. Linda says the best thing about being a certified fun person is
that she can go to Toys R Us and take it off her taxes.


Come to WIND EAST on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 and find out how to manage your
stress and have fun too. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone!
Cheers,
Gail Birger
Career Consultant
WIND Facilitator
Email: gailb@gis.net

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the first and third Friday of each month at St. John’s
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck’s side of Mt. Auburn Street.

09/04/2008 08:30 am  You're Hired: How to Thrive On the Job!

WIND South Meeting Announcement - Thursday, September 4, 2008, 8:30 am - 12 noon
"You're Hired - Now What? - How To Thrive In Your New Job"

QUOTE: "It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human
history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve
the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends a tiny ripple of
hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and
daring those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of
oppression and resistance." - Robert F. Kennedy


WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT -
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal and formal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge and Room 203.
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in Room 103 following their agenda

Today's Topic: You're Hired - Now What? - How To Thrive In Your New Job"

If you are coming to WIND today, you are not hired yet. But we've had donuts at
WIND South for the last six weeks. Our members are getting hired, and when that
blessed event finally occurs, we breathe a sigh of relief and feel the
excitement of starting a new job.

But while it is a relief to be working again, starting a new job is not a time
to "fit-in", and "get up to speed". In fact, according to HR expert Cynthia
Shapiro, the secret no one likes to acknowledge is that during the first 90 -
180 days you are vulnerable. Many new employees believe that because they are
new, no one will expect great things of them right away. She argues that the
opposite is true: that this is a time to excel, especially if you want to keep
your job. Cynthia observes that new hires allow their excitement over the new
job to cloud their necessity to protect that job. This is not a time to relax!

The truth is, in your first 90 days, you are in the spotlight. No one will tell
you that outright, but your boss and higher ups are forming opinions about you.
And this is true no matter what the level you come into the company - individual
contributor, manager, or C level staff. Opinions are being formed. Will you be a
rising start within the company; someone who can improve the fortunes of the
company?; or someone who will be just another employee; one that they work hard,
offer few rewards to, and, when circumstances warrant, be disposed of.

Being in this spotlight is challenging but there are four things you can do to
create a positive opinion about yourself and position yourself to thrive on the
job. This presentation will review the four behaviors that Cynthia outlines in
the last chapters of her book: "44 Insider Secrets That Will Get You Hired."
You will learn how you can stand out and get on your company's A List of rising
stars. Part of her prescription involves doing your function well but that is
only a small part of your task. Part is attitudinal, coming across as positive
all the time. And part is political, i.e., your ability to develop networks and
alliances within the company. When you leave this presentation you will have a
clear sense of how to thrive on the job. Knowing what to do, will make doing it
all the easier once you land that next position. If you plan on going back to
work, plan on attending this presentation.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator
Director of Career Services
Success Associates Career Services - 617-325-4521
www.careersuccessassociates.com

Directions to the new WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, Canton,
MA, starting June 2008.

>From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

OR

To avoid the occasional traffic jam-ups where 95 enters 93/128-95, some WIND
members suggest exiting route I-95 N at exit 8 (Sharon/Foxboro). Turn right off
the exit onto Main Street, Sharon. Take Main Street to Sharon Center. Go
straight through the Center onto route 27 South. Continue on route 27 until it
intersects route 138. Turn left onto 138 heading north. Drive past the 128/93
intersection and go to the first traffic light at Blue Hill River Road. Turn
right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

OR: Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95.
Then follow General Directions, below.

>From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

09/02/2008 09:00 am  Managing the Emotions of Networking

WIND West Meeting Announcement Topic for Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - "Managing
the Emotions of Networking"

QUOTE: "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you
come alive, and then go do that - because what the world needs is people who
have come alive." Howard Thurman

Agenda:

9:00 -9:15 am - Informal Networking
9:15-9:45 - Good News, New Member Intros, Announcements, needs and Leads
9:45-11:10 - Networking tables
11:55-noon - Speaker Presentation (see below)

$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members
Coffee and refreshments. Everyone's welcome!

Today's Topic: Managing the Emotions of Networking

Almost all WIND members pay lip service to networking, nodding their heads about
how effective it can be in turning up leads, getting your resume read, and
ultimately in landing a job. A different response emerges however, when you ask
people how much time they actually spend networking compared to sitting at their
computer sending out countless resumes most of which seem to disappear into
cyberspace. The time devoted to networking is, people report, a poor second,
i.e., too little networking is getting done.

The explanation for this response lies in the emotions that are stirred up when
we begin networking. We are asked to reach out to others and to ask for help at
the very time we are feeling vulnerable due to our loss of our job. It is a
testimony to our resiliency that we do as much networking as we do but much
more can be done. This week's WIND session will focus on raising our awareness
of the mix of emotions which erupt when we start networking and more
importantly, on how to handle these emotions so that your networking moves forward.

You will learn some simple approaches to dealing with shame and embarrassment
about being unemployed; ways to manage anxiety, how to fortify the self, and
learn positive responses to the emotional challenges of networking. I will also
point out how networking can energize and stimulate you, jazz up your job search
and extend your support system, all of which will help you land a job sooner.

If you have experienced the chilling effect of unwelcome fears when you begin to
network, you will definitely want to gain the benefits of todays presentation.
It's time to put the positive, confident side of yourself in charge of your job
search!

See you at WIND!

Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator
Director of Career Services
Success Associates Career Services
For Career Services go to: www.careersuccessassociates.com

DIRECTIONS to WIND West

WIND/West:(9:00 am -12:00PM Tuesdays St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Parish Center,
70 West Main St. (Rt. 30) Westboro, MA
>From the North:
Take Rt. 495 South to Rt. 9 West (Exit 23B). Turn left onto Lyman St., then
right onto East Main St. (Rt. 30). Proceed west on Rt. 30 about ¾ mile, At the
rotary, go straight thru onto West Main St. (Rt. 30). Very shortly, turn left
onto Ruggles Street. The Parish Center and parking lot are on the right behind
the church.
*From the South: *Take Rt. 495 North to Rt. 9 West (Exit 23B). Follow above
directions to church from there.
>From the West (Worcester area): Take Rt. 290 to Shrewsbury St. (Exit 15).
Follow Shrewsbury St. about 1.3 miles to Rt. 9 East. Stay on Rt. 9 East about
6.3 miles to Milk St. (Rt. 135). Stay on Milk St. a bit less than a mile, and
then turn right onto Fisher St. Go to W. Main St. and turn left onto Ruggles Street.

08/28/2008 08:30 am  Franchising As A Career Option, with Michael Harrington

WIND South Meeting Announcement - Thursday, August 28, 2008, 8:30 am - 12 noon
"Franchising As A Career Option" with Michael Harrington, new England regional
Director, The Entrepreneur's Source

QUOTE: " The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive
of the environment in which you first find yourself." Mark Caine

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT -
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal and formal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge and Room 203.
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in Room 103 following their agenda

Today's Topic "Franchising As A Career Option"

Michael Harrington helps people to explore self-employment as a career option.
He uses education, coaching, and his knowledge of opportunities across the
country to help people identify and research franchise and other business
opportunities that match their goals, needs, and circumstances. This
presentation will discuss-

- Why many people are considering self-employment.

- Starting a business versus buying a business versus owning a franchise.

- Franchising 101

o History, Scope and Terminology of Franchising

o FTC oversight of franchising

o Typical Investment levels - from low to high

o Financing options & legal issues

o How to conduct research into franchising

o How to find a business that matches your goals, needs, & skills

- Q & A

Presenter: Michael Harrington has been associated with The Entrepreneur’s Source
since 2002, when he opened a consulting office in Beverly, MA. The
Entrepreneur’s Source, with 250 offices nationwide, is a coaching firm that
helps individuals to explore self-employment options, and works with small to
medium-sized businesses to improve their results. Prior to joining The
Entrepreneur’s Source, Michael was employed as Vice President of Prince Italian
Foods in Saugus, MA for 23 years. During his years at Prince, Michael was a
longtime member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Restaurant
Association, and helped grow Prince, with 700 seats, to become one of the
largest independent restaurants in the U.S.

Mr. Harrington is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts / Lowell, where
he earned a BS degree in Management. He serves on the Board of Directors of the
North Shore Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the Association of Career
Professionals and the New England Franchise Association. Michael is serving
this year as President of Beverly Chamber of Commerce, and is also a Board
member of Beverly Rotary Club.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator
Director of Career Services
Success Associates Career Services - 617-325-4521
www.careersuccessassociates.com

Directions to the new WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, Canton,
MA, starting June 2008.

>From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

OR

To avoid the occasional traffic jam-ups where 95 enters 93/128-95, some WIND
members suggest exiting route I-95 N at exit 8 (Sharon/Foxboro). Turn right off
the exit onto Main Street, Sharon. Take Main Street to Sharon Center. Go
straight through the Center onto route 27 South. Continue on route 27 until it
intersects route 138. Turn left onto 138 heading north. Drive past the 128/93
intersection and go to the first traffic light at Blue Hill River Road. Turn
right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

OR: Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95.
Then follow General Directions, below.

>From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

08/25/2008 09:00 am  Special Guest Rob Brown, Field Recruiting Specialist, Ameriprise Financial (not just for finance types!)

At WIND, we specialize in networking and learning for professionals in career
transitions. So if you’re in career transition, please join us this week.

We always are on the lookout for new learning opportunities for professionals
in career transition. Some of the best opportunities come from inviting
outside speakers to share their expertise with us for our speaker series. A
favorite topic of course is an opportunity for a personal visit with a
recruiter. On Monday, August 25th, we will have a visit from a recruiter to
WIND Seacoast.

Rob Brown will be our guest, and he is a regional recruiting specialist for
Ameriprise Financial in the Northern New England Territory. Rob recruits for
Financial Advisors in the investment industry, but this is not a sales
presentation just for those of you who might be considering that field or that
company. Rob will present on the following topics: First he will discuss his
8 years in recruiting and how that experience helps him assist people – and
you - with their job change decisions. Rob has significant experience in
reviewing resumes, networking, rewriting resumes, salary negotiations, and
interviewing, so he will provide some important information on those areas.
Finally, he will talk about how he recruits for career changers, what he looks
for and what specifically makes certain candidates stand out.

Ameriprise is a Fortune 300 corporation with over 11,000 advisors and over
$450 billion dollars in assets under management and ownership. Rob Brown,
Field Recruiting Specialist, is a regional recruiting specialist for
Ameriprise Financial in the Northern New England Territory. Rob specializes
in hiring Targeted Career Changers for the firm's Advisor role. Rob has over
8+ years of recruiting experience, including working for 5 years for another
fortune 500 international recruiting firm. He is based in Worcester, MA and
Bedford, NH.

About WIND: At Wind, we're experienced networkers, and we know what the
impact can be of a relationship based marketing approach to landing a new
job. WIND is a professional networking group for people in career transition
who want to help each other land new work soon. Since 1990, WIND has provided
New England professionals in work or career transition a powerful and
dependable opportunity to network, sharpen skills and stay motivated and
focused. All WIND members have access to support, resources, speakers,
presentations, workshops, e-mail list service and a diverse network of people
and work opportunities at five meeting locations.

The cost of WIND membership is nominal; a $10 per meeting contribution is
requested. New members pay a one-time $10 registration fee, in addition to
the per meeting contribution. New members only need to arrive at a meeting
and register to join. Dress is casual. Please note: New members are welcome
at the beginning of the meeting, contrary to what it may say on the WIND
website about arriving 15 minutes later.

About the Seacoast Chapter: WIND Seacoast is a service provided by Neil Wilson
Career Services LLC of Newburyport, MA. WIND is a privately run, self-
supporting organization. The WIND Seacoast chapter started meeting in late
2003 and usually meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at Franklin
Pierce University, Portsmouth Campus from 9 am to noon, 73 Corporate Drive,
Pease International Tradeport in Portsmouth, NH. Volunteer helpers or early
net workers are welcome after 8: 45 am. (Please wait for others to arrive if
you are first, of course).

Our meeting will be tentatively scheduled as follows: 9:00-9:45am Small Group
Networking, MIND Style and optional introductions; break follows, 10:30am
Speaker/topic -until approximately 11:45 (or so when we have one ). At some
point we'll have our Meeting-Good News, Needs and Leads Exchange and
Orientation for New Members; and Wrap Up by Noon. (Subject to change)

Please NOTE: Some WIND groups meet weekly. We DO NOT. We normally meet on
the second and fourth Monday of each month, with some exceptions. Meeting
dates and speakers are subject to change, and are open for topic and speaker
suggestions and volunteers.

Next Meetings and Speakers or Topics after This One: (subject to change,
ALWAYS check the website)

September 8: Janet Desaulniers, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Life Coach
and Artist

September 22: Debbie Ward, Senior Recruiter, Sales and Marketing Search,
www.smsearch.com

October 13 and 27: TBA

All are TENTATIVE DATES: Please watch/call/email for updates!

Meeting dates and speakers are subject to change, and are open for suggestions
and volunteer speakers. Please always check www.windnetworking.com for the
latest.

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Directions: From Interstate 95, take Exit 4 to the Spaulding Turnpike Route16
to Exit #1 (Pease Tradeport/Gosling Road). Turn left at the light at the
bottom of the ramp, continue straight under the overpass through another set
of lights, and enter the Tradeport. Turn left at the next light at
International Drive. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Corporate Drive.
The single red brick building campus is approximately 1/4 mile on the left.
The Redhook Brewery is next door, a landmark. We meet in Rooms 6 and 7
upstairs, which are easy to find. Parking is plentiful and free. From
Spaulding Turnpike East, take Exit #1 (Pease Tradeport/Gosling Road). At the
bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Pease Boulevard. Turn left at the light at
International Drive. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Corporate Drive.
The red brick one building campus is approximately 1/4 mile on the left.
Follow the sign to the second floor for the meeting.

Please note our Spam Policy: If you are not a subscriber to wind@blu.org or
windseacoast@yahoogroups.com, I am sending you these messages because you have
attended WIND Seacoast or inquired or I believe you may be interested and/or
can forward this to someone who may be interested

If you prefer not to receive these messages, please let me know and I will
remove you. If you receive duplicates, please let me know as well. Thank you.

Please call or e-mail if you have questions and forward this message to
friends. We welcome you to join us on meeting date Mondays. Newcomers are
always welcome.

Additional information can be found on the web at

www.windnetworking.com.

Neil Wilson, WIND Sponsor and Facilitator


Neil Wilson Career Counseling and Coaching Services: For when it's time to
plan for the career of a lifetime. Plus sponsorship of the MA/ME/NH Seacoast
area's best networking group for people in career transition, WIND Seacoast.
We meet on some Monday mornings from nine to noon at Franklin Pierce College,
73 Corporate Drive, Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth, NH. All are
welcome. For more information and schedule, see www.windnetworking.net.


Mail: PO Box 793, Newburyport, MA 01950

Office: Forrester Professional Building,
37 1/2 Forrester Street
(by appointment ONLY)

978-465-1468 (phone)
978-764-6996 (mobile)

neil@neilwilson.com or www.neilwilson.com

08/21/2008 08:30 am  An Emmy Award Winner on "Personal Branding for Job Search Success

WIND South Meeting Announcement - Thursday, August 21, 2008, 8:30 am - 12 noon
"A 'How to' on Personal Branding for Job Search Success" with Lyn Chamberlin,
Emmy-award winning producer

QUOTE: Each of us is meant to have a character all our own, to be what no other
can exactly be, and to do what no other can exactly do.

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT -
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal and formal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge and Room 203.
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in Room 103 following their agenda

Today's Topic "A 'How to' on Personal Branding for Job Search Success"

Lyn Chamberlin is President of skye|PR, Inc., an an Emmy award winning producer
and an expert on how personal branding can help you achieve your career goals.

Personal Branding is not about building an image for the outside world; it is
about understanding what is truly unique about your individual strengths,
skills, values and passions - and using that new understanding to immediately
differentiate yourself and guide your job search.

In this fast-paced session, we’ll identify and craft what makes you truly
unique, how to position yourself to your prospects, and how you can use your new
brand image – whether working for someone else or for yourself -- to
successfully market yourself and your value.

You will leave this presentation with a newfound road map to success as well as
a variety of personal branding tools that will keep you consistent, memorable
and highly visible.

Presenter: Lyn Chamberlin, founder and principal partner of skyePR, is an
Emmy-award winning television producer. She has more than twenty years of
experience in the design and execution of strategic public relations programs,
sales training and leadership coaching. She is a former Director of
Communications at Harvard University and a Vice President for Communications at
MIT. As Director of Television Programming for The Monitor Channel, she
participated in the launch of the award-winning 24-hour international cable news
channel. A television producer, writer, and corporate media consultant, she uses
her reporter’s eye for finding the stories behind the people and companies that
she represents.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator
Director of Career Services
Success Associates Career Services - 617-325-4521
www.careersuccessassociates.com

Directions to the new WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, Canton,
MA, starting June 2008.

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

OR

To avoid the occasional traffic jam-ups where 95 enters 93/128-95, some WIND
members suggest exiting route I-95 N at exit 8 (Sharon/Foxboro). Turn right off
the exit onto Main Street, Sharon. Take Main Street to Sharon Center. Go
straight through the Center onto route 27 South. Continue on route 27 until it
intersects route 138. Turn left onto 138 heading north. Drive past the 128/93
intersection and go to the first traffic light at Blue Hill River Road. Turn
right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

OR: Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95.
Then follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

08/19/2008 09:15 am  "Turn Your Intentions Into Action"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

PRESENTATION:
"Turn Your Intentions Into Action”
with Gail Birger, Career Consultant

QUOTE: “Nothing changes until something moves.”

MEETING FORMAT:
9:15am-9:30am - Informal networking
9:30am-10:00am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
10:00am-11:15am - Networking Tables with member spotlight
11:15am-12noon - PRESENTATION:

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

PRESENTATION:
11:15am-12noon: “Turn Your Intentions Into Action”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
We intend to do the right thing. So, we say to ourselves, “I’m going to
exercise 30 minutes every day starting tomorrow” or “I’ll restart my job search
right after I hear from that dream company” or “I’m going network more as soon
as I finish organizing my office, clean the house and mow the lawn” or “I’m
going to eat healthier as soon as I finish that last piece of chocolate cake”.
What’s going on? Our intentions are good, nevertheless we continue to do the
things that we really shouldn’t do, and take no action on the things we know we
need to do. What stops us? Come to WIND West on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 and
find out why we sabotage ourselves, what really gets in our way, and how to
fill in the gap between what we know we should do and what we actually do.
Takeaways:
*How to start with a plan and not obsess over it
*How to identify your competing ideas and contradictory beliefs
*How to measure what really matters
*Learn how to be kind to yourself

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career management consultant who works with professionals who
are in career transition and need help with resume and cover letter writing,
interviewing skills, networking, and salary negotiation. Her high tech business
experience enables her to work pragmatically and effectively not only with
unemployed professionals, but also with individuals who are employed and need
help with managing their boss, communicate more effectively with clients, peers
and subordinates and navigate work place politics. In addition, Gail teaches
career related courses at Brookline, Newton, and Arlington adult education
centers and delivers presentations on career management to corporations and
universities. In 2006 she was prominently featured in the Boston Sunday Globe
article, "Find the Right Job in '06". She holds an MBA from Simmons School of
Management and an MEd from Northeastern University.

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at WIND West!
Cheers,
Gail Birger
Career Consultant
Birger & Associates
Email: gailb@gis.net

LOCATION:
WIND West meetings take place at St. Luke's Catholic Church Parish Center, One
Ruggles Street (off of West Main Street. West Main is Route 30), Westboro, MA.

08/15/2008 09:15 am  "Questions To Ask and Not To Ask At Your Interview"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Friday, August 15, 2008

PRESENTATION:
"Questions to Ask and Not To Ask At Your Interview"
with Gail Birger, WIND Facilitator and Career Consultant

QUOTE: "Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles." George
Eliot

AGENDA:
9:15am-9:45am-Informal Networking
9:45am-11:00am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
11:15am-12noon-PRESENTATION

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

PRESENTATION:
11:15am-12noon, "Questions To Ask and Not To Ask At Your Interview"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Imagine this scene: You've had a good interview. The interviewer seemed pleased
with your level of experience and with your ability to clearly explain how your
experience enables you to meet the current company's needs. You're now at the
end of the interview and the interviewer asks, "Any questions?" You get that
deer in the headlights look. The only thing you can think of saying is, "Uh,
no, not really." The interviewer sighs and says, "OK, thanks for coming." How
could you improve that interview? What are some appropriate questions you could
have asked? What do those questions signal to the interviewer? When, during the
interview, do you ask questions? What should you never ask and why? Come to
WIND East on Friday, August 15, 2008 and learn more about asking the right
questions.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career management consultant with more than a decade of
experience helping executives and professionals with resume writing,
interviewing, salary negotiation, and networking. She also works with
professionals who are currently employed and want to consult on issues
regarding work performance and navigation of work place politics. Gail's
background is in high tech business development and marketing research. She is
a sought after presenter and workshop leader who speaks on career topics
including: managing your boss, assertive communication and networking for
success. In 2006 she was prominently featured in the Boston Sunday Globe
article, "Find the Right Job in '06". She holds an MBA from Simmons School of
Management and an MEd from Northeastern University.


I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at WIND EAST on Friday, August 15, 2008!
Cheers,
Gail Birger
Career Consultant
Birger & Associates
Email: gailb@gis.net

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets the first and third Friday of each month at St. John’s United
Methodist Church, 80 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two blocks
north from Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church lot as well as
on the Starbuck’s side of Mt. Auburn Street.

08/14/2008 08:30 am  References: Deal Maker or Deal Breaker

WIND South Meeting Announcement - Thursday, August 14, 2008, 8:30 am - 12 noon
"References: Deal Maker or Deal Breaker"

QUOTE: "There are no such things as divine, immutable or inalienable rights.
Rights are things we get when we are strong enough to make good our claim on
them." Helen Keller

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT -
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal and formal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge and Room 203.
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in Room 103 following their agenda

Today's Topic: "References: Deal Maker or Deal Breaker"

Today's topic is "References: Deal Maker or Deal Breaker", an often neglected
area of the job search but one crucial to both getting hired (as anyone who has
ever heard a really positive, informed and enthusiastic recommendation will
testify) but also helpful in getting interviews and callbacks from first
interviews. Larry Elle, a Nationally Certified Career and Job Transition Coach,
will cover the following areas in his presentation:
1. Attributes of good references,
2. Sources for references (they can go way beyond your immediate supervisors)
4. What information to provide your references
5. A Professional Reference Summary
6. Sample Reference Questions employers are likely to ask references
7. What to do when you have poor references
8. How to ensure your reference says the right thing
9. Reference Thank you's.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator
Director of Career Services
Success Associates Career Services - 617-325-4521
www.careersuccessassociates.com

Directions to the new WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, Canton,
MA, starting June 2008.

>From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

OR

To avoid the occasional traffic jam-ups where 95 enters 93/128-95, some WIND
members suggest exiting route I-95 N at exit 8 (Sharon/Foxboro). Turn right off
the exit onto Main Street, Sharon. Take Main Street to Sharon Center. Go
straight through the Center onto route 27 South. Continue on route 27 until it
intersects route 138. Turn left onto 138 heading north. Drive past the 128/93
intersection and go to the first traffic light at Blue Hill River Road. Turn
right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

OR: Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95.
Then follow General Directions, below.

>From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

08/11/2008 09:00 am  Seacoast Meeting Cancelled for Monday, August 11

Please pass the word.

I'm sorry to announce that I have to cancel the next meeting of WIND
Seacoast. There will be No WIND Seacoast Meeting on Monday, August 11, 2008.
The NEXT MEETING will be for the start of the fall season on Monday August 25,
2008.


Next Meetings: (subject to change, ALWAYS check the website)

August 11: NO MEETING
August 25: TBA
September 8: TBA
September 22: Debbie Ward | Senior Recruiter, Sales and Marketing Search,
Beverly, MA, www.smsearch.com (rescheduled)


All are TENTATIVE DATES: Please watch/call/email for updates!

Meeting dates and speakers are subject to change, and are open for
suggestions and volunteer speakers. Please always check
www.windnetworking.com for the latest.
Neil Wilson, WIND Sponsor and Facilitator


Neil Wilson Career Counseling and Coaching Services: For when it's time to
plan for the career of a lifetime. Plus sponsorship of the MA/ME/NH
Seacoast area's best networking group for people in career transition, WIND
Seacoast. We meet on some Monday mornings from nine to noon at Franklin
Pierce College, 73 Corporate Drive, Pease International Tradeport,
Portsmouth, NH. All are welcome. For more information and schedule, see
www.windnetworking.net.


Mail: PO Box 793, Newburyport, MA 01950

Office: Forrester Professional Building,
37 1/2 Forrester Street
(by appointment ONLY)

978-465-1468 (phone)
978-764-6996 (mobile)

neil@neilwilson.com or www.neilwilson.com

08/01/2008 09:15 am  "How Do You Eat An Elephant?"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Friday, August 1, 2008

PRESENTATION:
"How Do You Eat An Elephant?”
with Gail Birger, Career Consultant

AGENDA:
9:15am-10:00am-Informal networking
10:00am-11:10am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
11:15am-12noon-Presentation

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

PRESENTATION:
11:15am-12noon: "How Do You Eat An Elephant?”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Here’s a riddle: How do you eat an elephant? Give up? Answer: One bite at a
time. So what’s that got to do with job hunting? Just this, when you look at
the entire job search process, that is, researching companies, networking,
writing resumes, writing cover letters, setting up informational meetings,
preparing for interviews, negotiating salaries etc. etc., it’s easy to feel
overwhelmed and even paralyzed. However, if you break your job hunting tasks
into small, achievable steps you’ll begin to feel accomplishment and success
instead of stress. In his book, “One Small Step Can Change Your Life”, author
Dr. Robert Maurer, talks about the “kaizen technique” a method used by many
corporations and individuals that enables them to recognize the many small
steps they can take in order to move toward “continuous improvement”. At our
WIND East meeting I’ll discuss the kaizen technique and how to immediately
apply it to your job search. Come to WIND East on Friday, August 1, 2008 and
learn how to eat the elephant!

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career management consultant. For more than a decade she has
been working with professionals who are in career transition and need help with
resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, networking, and salary
negotiation. Gail's high tech business experience enables her to work
effectively not only with unemployed professionals, but also with those who are
employed and need help with managing their boss, navigating workplace politics
and communicating more effectively with clients, peers and subordinates. In
addition to facilitating WIND East and WIND West, Gail teaches career related
courses at Brookline, Newton, and Arlington adult education centers and
delivers presentations on career management to corporations and universities.
In 2006 she was prominently featured in the Boston Sunday Globe article, "Find
the Right Job in '06". She holds an MBA from Simmons School of Management and
an MEd from Northeastern University.

Cheers,
Gail Birger
Career Consultant
Birger & Associates
Email: gailb@gis.net

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the first and third Friday of each month at St. John’s
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck’s side of Mt. Auburn Street.

07/29/2008 09:15 am  "How Do You Eat An Elephant?"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, July 29, 2008

PRESENTATION:
"How Do You Eat An Elephant?”
with Gail Birger, Career Consultant

AGENDA:
9:15am-9:30am-Informal networking
9:30am-10:00am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
10:00am-11:15am-Networking tables with member spotlight
11:15am-12noon-Presentation

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

PRESENTATION:
11:15am-12noon: "How Do You Eat An Elephant?”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Here’s a riddle: How do you eat an elephant? Give up? Answer: One bite at a
time. So what’s that got to do with job hunting? Just this, when you look at
the entire job search process, that is, researching companies, networking,
writing resumes, writing cover letters, setting up informational meetings,
preparing for interviews, negotiating salaries etc. etc., it’s easy to feel
overwhelmed and even paralyzed. However, if you break your job hunting tasks
into small, doable steps you’ll begin to feel accomplishment instead of stress.
In his book, “One Small Step Can Change Your Life”, author Dr. Robert Maurer,
talks about the “kaizen technique” a method used by many corporations and
individuals that enables them to recognize the many small steps they can take in
order to move toward “continuous improvement”. At our WIND West meeting I’ll
discuss the kaizen technique and how to immediately apply it to your job
search. Come to WIND West on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 and learn how to “eat the
elephant”.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career management consultant. For more than a decade she has
been working with professionals who are in career transition and need help with
resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, networking, and salary
negotiation. Gail's high tech business experience enables her to work
effectively not only with unemployed professionals, but also with those who are
employed and need help with managing their boss, navigating workplace politics
and communicating more effectively with clients, peers and subordinates. In
addition to facilitating WIND East and WIND West, Gail teaches career related
courses at Brookline, Newton, and Arlington adult education centers and
delivers presentations on career management to corporations and universities.
In 2006 she was prominently featured in the Boston Sunday Globe article, "Find
the Right Job in '06". She holds an MBA from Simmons School of Management and
an MEd from Northeastern University.

Cheers,
Gail Birger
Career Consultant
Birger & Associates
Email: gailb@gis.net

LOCATION:
WIND West meetings take place at St. Luke's Catholic Church Parish Center, One
Ruggles Street (off of West Main Street. West Main is Route 30), Westboro, MA.

07/28/2008 09:00 am  NEXT SEACOAST MEETING!WIND Seacoast Presents: What do you do when the normal job hunting methods don't work?

A WIND Member wrote me the following letter recently: Neil, I'd like to
offer a topic for the next WIND Seacoast meeting: "What do you do when the
normal job hunting methods don't work?" I've been looking for stable full-time
work for four years now. I don't seem to be any closer now than I was four
years ago. I've tried: networking via WIND and the handful of other contacts
I have, listing my resume on job search engines like Monster, answering ads
from job search engines like Monster, cold calls or emails, going to job
fairs, building new skills by taking courses at NHCTC.
Nothing has worked. I've gotten a handful of screening interviews, no second
interviews, no offers. What do I do now?

We'll continue with our topic of the last meeting, and do some real group
coaching in our MIND style - beyond the basic go around - for this meeting.
Please come ready with a real job search challenge that you have been facing.
We'll look at it from a new perspective and see if we can solve it!

I've spent close to twenty years helping people figure out new ways to work
and look for work. I can think of many answers to this question, and I'm sure
you can, too. In my daily work, I coach people through these sorts of
challenges. So I propose a MIND session of group coaching for our next WIND
Seacoast on Monday, July 14, 2008. Your meeting fee will get you a chance for
a powerful facilitated group interaction that will leave you with some new
ideas to take home and use right away. Bring a few copies of your resume for
a quick review as well.

About WIND: At Wind, we’re experienced networkers, and we know what the
impact can be of a relationship based marketing approach to landing a new
job. WIND is a professional networking group for people in career transition
who want to help each other land new work soon. Since 1990, WIND has provided
New England professionals in work or career transition a powerful and
dependable opportunity to network, sharpen skills and stay motivated and
focused. All WIND members have access to support, resources, speakers,
presentations, workshops, e-mail list service and a diverse network of people
and work opportunities at five meeting locations.

The cost of WIND membership is nominal; a $10 per meeting contribution is
requested. New members pay a one-time $10 registration fee, in addition to
the per meeting contribution. New members only need to arrive at a meeting
and register to join. Dress is casual. Please note: New members are welcome
at the beginning of the meeting, contrary to what it may say on the WIND
website about arriving 15 minutes later.

About the Seacoast Chapter: WIND Seacoast is a service provided by Neil Wilson
Career Services LLC of Newburyport, MA. WIND is a privately run, self-
supporting organization. The WIND Seacoast chapter started meeting in 2003
and meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month (see changes below) at
Franklin Pierce College from 9 am to noon, 73 Corporate Drive, Pease
International Tradeport in Portsmouth, NH. Volunteer helpers or early net
workers are welcome after 8: 45 am. (Please wait for others to arrive if you
are first, of course).

Our meeting will be tentatively scheduled as follows: 9:00-9:45am Small Group
Networking, MIND Style and optional introductions; break follows, 10:30am
Speaker/topic –until approximately 11:45 (or so when we have one ). At some
point we’ll have our Meeting-Good News, Needs and Leads Exchange and
Orientation for New Members; and Wrap Up by Noon. (Subject to change)


Next Meeting after This One: (subject to change, ALWAYS check the website)

August 11: Debbie Ward | Senior Recruiter, Sales and Marketing Search,
Beverly, MA, www.smsearch.com

All are TENTATIVE DATES: Please watch/call/email for updates!

Meeting dates and speakers are subject to change, and are open for suggestions
and volunteer speakers. Please always check www.windnetworking.com for the
latest.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Directions: From Interstate 95, take Exit 4 to the Spaulding Turnpike
Route16 to Exit #1 (Pease Tradeport/Gosling Road). Turn left at the light at
the bottom of the ramp, continue straight under the overpass through another
set of lights, and enter the Tradeport. Turn left at the next light at
International Drive. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Corporate Drive.
The single red brick building campus is approximately 1/4 mile on the left.
The Redhook Brewery is next door, a landmark. We meet in Rooms 6 and 7
upstairs, which are easy to find. Parking is plentiful and free. From
Spaulding Turnpike East, take Exit #1 (Pease Tradeport/Gosling Road). At the
bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Pease Boulevard. Turn left at the light at
International Drive. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Corporate Drive.
The red brick one building campus is approximately 1/4 mile on the left.
Follow the sign to the second floor for the meeting.

Please note our Spam Policy: If you are not a subscriber to wind@blu.org or
windseacoast@yahoogroups.com, I am sending you these messages because you have
attended WIND Seacoast or inquired or I believe you may be interested and/or
can forward this to someone who may be interested

If you prefer not to receive these messages, please let me know and I will
remove you. If you receive duplicates, please let me know as well. Thank you.

Please call or e-mail if you have questions and forward this message to
friends. We welcome you to join us on meeting date Mondays. Newcomers are
always welcome.

Additional information can be found on the web at

www.windnetworking.com..

Neil Wilson, WIND Sponsor and Facilitator


Neil Wilson Career Counseling and Coaching Services: For when it’s time to
plan for the career of a lifetime. Plus sponsorship of the MA/ME/NH Seacoast
area’s best networking group for people in career transition, WIND Seacoast.
We meet on some Monday mornings from nine to noon at Franklin Pierce College,
73 Corporate Drive, Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth, NH. All are
welcome. For more information and schedule, see www.windnetworking.net.


Mail: PO Box 793, Newburyport, MA 01950

Office: Forrester Professional Building,
37 1/2 Forrester Street
(by appointment ONLY)

978-465-1468 (phone)
978-764-6996 (mobile)

neil@neilwilson.com or www.neilwilson.com

07/22/2008 09:15 am  "Share Your Job Searching Knowledge"

WIND WEST MEETING:
July 22, 2007

PRESENTATION:
"Share Your Job Searching Knowledge"
with Gail Birger, Career Consultant

QUOTE: "The antidote to feeling depressed: help another person."

MEETING AGENDA:
9:15am-9:30am - Informal Networking
9:30am-10:30am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs and Leads
10:30am-11:15am - Networking tables
11:15am-12noon - Presentation

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members
Coffee and refreshments provided

PRESENTATION: Share Your Job Searching Knowledge

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
As WIND members know, WIND meetings are about
networking, asking for information and advice and offering information, help,
and advice. So, thinking about: researching companies, resume writing,
interviewing, salary negotiation, informational meetings, working with
headhunters, good points and bad points about earning certifications, let's
share what you have learned about those areas and discuss:
**What has worked for you
**Your greatest job search challenge
**Actions you took to address that challenge
**One thing you recommend to people just starting their job search

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career consultant with more than a decade of experience
helping professionals with their career search and transition, work strategies,
and work performance. Her experience in high tech business development, account
management, and marketing enables her to offer practical and proven approaches
to the challenges of career search and on the job performance. She is a
frequent presenter who speaks on career management topics including: assertive
communication, networking for success, fitting into the organization, and
managing your boss. She was prominently featured in the Boston Sunday Globe
article, "Find the Right Job in '06". Gail holds an MBA from Simmons School of
Management.

As always, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!
Cheers,
Gail Birger
WIND Facilitator and Career Consultant
Email: gailb@gis.net

LOCATION:
WIND West meetings take place at St. Luke's Catholic Church Parish Center, One
Ruggles Street (off of West Main Street. West Main Street is Route 30),
Westboro, MA.

07/18/2008 09:15 am  "Will You Be A Good Fit For The Organization?"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Friday, July 18, 2008

PRESENTATION:
"Will You Be A Good Fit For The Organization?”
with Gail Birger, Career Consultant and WIND Facilitator.

AGENDA:
9:15am-10:00am - Networking
10:00am-11:00 - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs and Leads
11:15am-12noon - PRESENTATION

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members
Coffee and refreshments

PRESENTATION AT 11:15am: "Will You Be A Good Fit For The Organization?"
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
You get hired for 3 reasons: You have the right skills for the job, you show
that you have the desire to do the job, and you "fit" into the organization.
The concept of fit is one of the most subjective of the variables that
determine whether or not you will be hired. By the time you're called in for an
interview, the interviewer already has a good idea from your cover letter and
resume that you have the necessary skills and desire to do the work. However,
the face to face interview will help the interviewer decide if you fit in. If
you want the job, what can you do to convey that you are a good fit?
Presentation Takeaways:
** Find out which hiring factors you have some control over
** Learn what you can do immediately to improve your image
** Learn appropriate answers to difficult questions
** Find out the hidden meaning behind the interviewer's questions
** Develop a list of practical things you can do to increase your
chances of getting hired

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger, principal consultant of Birger & Associates, is a career
management and organizational consultant with more than a decade of experience
helping professionals with resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiation,
work performance, and navigation of workplace politics. Gail facilitates the
WIND East and WIND West networking groups and is a sought after presenter who
speaks on career management topics including: assertive communication,
networking for success, and managing your boss. In 2006 she was prominently
featured in the Boston Sunday Globe article, "Find the Right Job in '06". She
holds an MBA from Simmons School of Management and an MEd from Northeastern
University.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!
Cheers,
Gail Birger
Career Consultant
Email: gailb@gis.net

LOCATION FOR WIND EAST:
WIND East meetings take place the first and third Friday of each month at St.
John's United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Waterown, MA. The church
is located two blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the
church lot and on the Starbuck's side of Mt. Auburn Street.

07/17/2008 08:30 am  Mix & Match: A Structured Networking Event

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal and formal networking in the Lounge Room

8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge and Room 203.

10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

Senior Executive group meets in the Library Room following their agenda

11:15 - 12 noon: Today's Topic: "Mix and Match: A Structured Networking Exercise"

Several WIND South members reminded me that it has been a while since our two
break-out groups (The Professional group and the Senior Executive group) held a
joint session. The logic for doing so is simple and convincing - a member of one
group may have a lead for a member of the other and unless we sit down together
our paths may never cross. Member feedback from the last time we jointly
collaborated was very positive especially because many members in each group
have solid industry experience in many leading firms in the area. Several
members were able to share contacts and help advance people's networking.

This time we will organize our structured networking somewhat differently. When
we all gather as a group we will match up in small groups based on shared
experiences in similar industry groupings. For example, people who work in the
Information Technology industries would sit together in groups of four or five.
Different functions within that industry will be represented and there will be a
much greater depth of knowledge about that industry. Or all WIND members who are
in Financial services would network together. The result will be greater
industry exposure for all involved. Similarly with Manufacturing or
Bio-tech/Pharmaceuticals. Certain functional areas like Sales could also sit
down together if desired or they could sit with their industry groupings.

The principal behind this approach is based on the old "Acres of Diamonds"
story. The story goes that an African farmer, tired of the hard work of farming,
was drawn to tales he heard about discoveries of diamonds in his native country.
After a particularly frustrating year behind the plow he threw down the plow and
picked up prospecting tools and began what became a severals years search for
diamonds. Finally, after years of futile searching, disappointed and broke, he
returned to his farm only to notice that scattered throughout his lands were the
kinds of rocks he had learned contained diamonds. For years the treasure he
sought laid at his own feet unrecognized and ignored. I won't bother to spell
out the moral of this tale save to say that this kind of discovery has happened
at WIND repeatedly. WIND members have gotten the leads they need from other WIND
members to help them land a job. These leads came as a complete surprise but the
jobs they produced were very real.

So, join us for some diamond prospecting this week. Bring along your resumes,
business cards and prospectors gear and you just might find a diamond in the rough!

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator
Director of Career Services
Success Associates Career Services - 617-325-4521
www.careersuccessassociates.com

STUCK IN YOUR JOB SEARCH? It happens to most job seekers. Forward momentum stops
and you're not sure why. Is it your resume? Your confusion about direction? Your
lack of a credential? Your reluctance to network? Getting stuck is compounded by
lack of feedback from employers. resumes get little response and post interview
feedback is rare. Well meaning friends offer us conflicting advise and family
grow impatient with our hours alone with the computer. One way out of this mess
is to use Success Associates' Job Search Jump Start, an hour and a half session
with Larry Elle. You will receive an experienced professional perspective on
your situation and concrete suggestions about how to move forward. In Larry's
ten years facilitating WIND he has encountered every job search problem under
the sun and helped those affected find a solution. Your issues will have a
unique feature but there is always a way forward and Larry will help you move
from neutral into high gear towards your next job. To learn more call Larry at
617-325-4521.
Directions to the new WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, Canton,
MA, starting June 2008.

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

OR

To avoid the occasional traffic jam-ups where 95 enters 93/128-95, some WIND
members suggest exiting route I-95 N at exit 8 (Sharon/Foxboro). Turn right off
the exit onto Main Street, Sharon. Take Main Street to Sharon Center. Go
straight through the Center onto route 27 South. Continue on route 27 until it
intersects route 138. Turn left onto 138 heading north. Drive past the 128/93
intersection and go to the first traffic light at Blue Hill River Road. Turn
right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

OR: Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95.
Then follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

07/15/2008 09:00 am  You Can Negotiate A Job Description

WIND West Meeting Announcement Topic for Tuesday, July 15, 2008, - "You Can
Negotiate A Job Description"

QUOTE: "There's only one real sin, and that is to persuade oneself that the
second-best is anything but the second-best." Doris Lessing, author

Agenda:
8:45-9:15 - Informal Networking 9:15-9:45 - Good News, New Member
Intros, Announcements, needs and Leads
9:45-11:10 - Networking tables 11:15-noon - Speaker Presentation (see
below)
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members
Coffee and refreshments. E
1:15 - 12 noon: Today's Topic: "You Can Negotiate A Job Description"

The genesis of this topic was my discovery from reports of WIND member landings
and in books and conversations with recruiters that many companies revise their
original job description in order to take advantage of an applicant who appears
to them to bring a special set of benefits to the firm. Sometimes the reason for
redefining the job description lies in the company realizing that they had left
out qualities which they need but weren't aware of until they interviewed the
person hired. Sometimes it's because they like the unique set of qualities an
applicant brings to the table, either their "hard' skill sets, or their "soft"
skills like personality or communication skills, or a combination of factors.
One recruiter estimated that companies revise job descriptions for candidates
they like as much as 43 percent of the time.

What this means for you is that "Jobs are negotiable." It also means that the
applicant has more power vis a vis the employer than s/he realizes. The reality
is that hiring for most companies is risky business. You need only recall when a
former company of your own hired the wrong employee or supervisor and all the
resulting turmoil that followed that event. Once you realize that job applicants
have power you can begin to use that power to your advantage. One area to use it
is to begin to rewrite the job description to your advantage.

How do you do that? That is the topic for this Tuesday's presentation. Learn why
you can negotiate an employer's job description, to change it to suit you so
that you become the top candidate. This is not an impossible dream. Come and
find out just how to achieve this goal and do away with the whole "under" and
"overqualified" labels stuck on older professionals.

PRESENTER: Larry Elle is Director of Success Associates Career Services, Boston,
MA, and facilitates WIND networking groups for professionals in transition. He
provides Career Coaching and career management trainings to Boston area
professionals. Larry is a Nationally Certified Career and Job Transition Coach
and recently produced Power Networking: The Path to Job Search Success, a DVD
available at www.careersuccessassociates.com
See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator
Director of Career Services
Success Associates Career Services - 617-325-4521

DIRECTIONS to WIND West

WIND/West:(9:00 am -12:00PM Tuesdays St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Parish Center,
1 Ruggles Street off West Main St. (Rt. 30) Westboro, MA

From the North:

Take Rt. 495 South to Rt. 9 West (Exit 23B). Turn left onto Lyman St., then
right onto East Main St. (Rt. 30). Proceed west on Rt. 30 about ¾ mile, At the
rotary, go straight thru onto West Main St. (Rt. 30). Very shortly, turn left
onto Ruggles Street. The Parish Center and parking lot are on the right behind
the church.

From the South: *Take Rt. 495 North to Rt. 9 West (Exit 23B). Follow above
directions to church from there. From the West (Worcester area): Take Rt. 290 to
Shrewsbury St. (Exit 15). Follow Shrewsbury St. about 1.3 miles to Rt. 9 East.
Stay on Rt. 9 East about 6.3 miles to Milk St. (Rt. 135). Stay on Milk St. a bit
less than a mile, and then turn right onto Fisher St. Go to W. Main St. and turn
left onto Ruggles Street.

07/14/2008 09:00 am  "What do you do when the normal job hunting methods don't work?"

A WIND Member wrote me the following letter: Neil, I'd like to offer a topic
for the next WIND Seacoast meeting: "What do you do when the normal job
hunting methods don't work?" I've been looking for stable full-time work for
four years now. I don't seem to be any closer now than I was four years ago.
I've tried: networking via WIND and the handful of other contacts I have,
listing my resume on job search engines like Monster, answering ads from job
search engines like Monster, cold calls or emails, going to job fairs,
building new skills by taking courses at NHCTC.
Nothing has worked. I've gotten a handful of screening interviews, no second
interviews, no offers. What do I do now?

I've spent close to twenty years helping people figure out new ways to work
and look for work. I can think of many answers to this question, and I'm sure
you can, too. In my daily work, I coach people through these sorts of
challenges. So I propose a MIND session of group coaching for our next WIND
Seacoast. Your meeting fee will get you a chance for a powerful facilitated
group interaction that will leave you with some new ideas to take home and use
right away. Bring a few copies of your resume for a quick review as well.

About WIND: At Wind, we’re experienced networkers, and we know what the
impact can be of a relationship based marketing approach to landing a new
job. WIND is a professional networking group for people in career transition
who want to help each other land new work soon. Since 1990, WIND has provided
New England professionals in work or career transition a powerful and
dependable opportunity to network, sharpen skills and stay motivated and
focused. All WIND members have access to support, resources, speakers,
presentations, workshops, e-mail list service and a diverse network of people
and work opportunities at five meeting locations.

The cost of WIND membership is nominal; a $10 per meeting contribution is
requested. New members pay a one-time $10 registration fee, in addition to
the per meeting contribution. New members only need to arrive at a meeting
and register to join. Dress is casual. Please note: New members are welcome
at the beginning of the meeting, contrary to what it may say on the WIND
website about arriving 15 minutes later.

About the Seacoast Chapter: WIND Seacoast is a service provided by Neil Wilson
Career Services LLC of Newburyport, MA. WIND is a privately run, self-
supporting organization. The WIND Seacoast chapter started meeting in 2003
and meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month (see changes below) at
Franklin Pierce College from 9 am to noon, 73 Corporate Drive, Pease
International Tradeport in Portsmouth, NH. Volunteer helpers or early net
workers are welcome after 8: 45 am. (Please wait for others to arrive if you
are first, of course).

Our meeting will be tentatively scheduled as follows: 9:00-9:45am Small Group
Networking, MIND Style and optional introductions; break follows, 10:30am
Speaker/topic –until approximately 11:45 (or so when we have one ). At some
point we’ll have our Meeting-Good News, Needs and Leads Exchange and
Orientation for New Members; and Wrap Up by Noon. (Subject to change)


Next Meeting after This One: (subject to change, ALWAYS check the website)

July 28: TBA

August 11: Debbie Ward | Senior Recruiter, Sales and Marketing Search,
Beverly, MA, www.smsearch.com

All are TENTATIVE DATES: Please watch/call/email for updates!

Meeting dates and speakers are subject to change, and are open for suggestions
and volunteer speakers. Please always check www.windnetworking.com for the
latest.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Directions: From Interstate 95, take Exit 4 to the Spaulding Turnpike
Route16 to Exit #1 (Pease Tradeport/Gosling Road). Turn left at the light at
the bottom of the ramp, continue straight under the overpass through another
set of lights, and enter the Tradeport. Turn left at the next light at
International Drive. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Corporate Drive.
The single red brick building campus is approximately 1/4 mile on the left.
The Redhook Brewery is next door, a landmark. We meet in Rooms 6 and 7
upstairs, which are easy to find. Parking is plentiful and free. From
Spaulding Turnpike East, take Exit #1 (Pease Tradeport/Gosling Road). At the
bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Pease Boulevard. Turn left at the light at
International Drive. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Corporate Drive.
The red brick one building campus is approximately 1/4 mile on the left.
Follow the sign to the second floor for the meeting.

Please note our Spam Policy: If you are not a subscriber to wind@blu.org or
windseacoast@yahoogroups.com, I am sending you these messages because you have
attended WIND Seacoast or inquired or I believe you may be interested and/or
can forward this to someone who may be interested

If you prefer not to receive these messages, please let me know and I will
remove you. If you receive duplicates, please let me know as well. Thank you.

Please call or e-mail if you have questions and forward this message to
friends. We welcome you to join us on meeting date Mondays. Newcomers are
always welcome.

Additional information can be found on the web at

www.windnetworking.com..

Neil Wilson, WIND Sponsor and Facilitator

07/10/2008 08:30 am  Building Confidence for the Job Hunt

WIND South Meeting Announcement -
WIND South: Thursday, July 10, 2008

Our speaker will be Dorothy Campbell on:

Building Confidence for the Job Hunt: A Job Seeker's Manual for the Subconscious
Mind

Ever wonder why some people achieve success, happiness, good health and positive
energy in their life while you’re still struggling to have even one of these?
Well stop wondering, Dorothy Campbell is going to tell you their secret! They
have unleashed the power of their subconscious mind. This power is within all
of us. However, few use this powerful tool to create what they truly want and
deserve in life. Learn the true process of the subconscious mind and how to use
its incredible power to create only positives in your life. Dot will share
easy-to-learn techniques to direct your subconscious mind to reach your full
potential and become the YOU, you truly want to be.

Presenter: Dorothy Campbell has over 30 years of business experience and in
private practice with her firm the Self-Power Center. She has presented her
programs at numerous companies, colleges and conferences throughout the country.
Dorothy has a Masters Degree in Education, is a National Guild of Hypnotists
Certified Hypnosis Instructor and a Personal Holistic Coach. She is certified
in Advanced Hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Mind Body
Therapy, is a Usui & Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Intuitive Dowser, a graduate
of the Silva Method and the Open Doors School of Energy Healing. She is a
published author and a speaker on a national level where she consistently
receives outstanding evaluations. Dorothy can be reached at 781-784-7139 or via
email at: dorothy@selfpower.net

07/08/2008 09:15 am  "Will You Be A Good Fit For The Organization?"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, July 8, 2008

PRESENTATION:
"Will You Be A Good Fit For The Organization?
with Gail Birger, Career Consultant and WIND Facilitator.

AGENDA:
9:00am-9:30am-Informal Networking
9:30am-10:00am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs and Leads
10:00am-11:10am-Networking Tables with member spotlight
11:15-12noon-PRESENTATION

$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members
Coffee and refreshments

PRESENTATION AT 11:15am: "Will You Be A Good Fit For The Organization?"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
You get hired for 3 reasons: You have the right skills for the job, you show
that you have the desire to do the job, and you "fit" into the organization.
The concept of fit is one of the most subjective of the variables that
determine whether or not you will be hired. By the time you're called in for an
interview, the interviewer already has a good idea from your cover letter and
resume that you have the necessary skills and desire to do the work. However,
the face to face interview will help the interviewer decide if you fit in. If
you want the job, what can you do to convey that you are a good fit?

Presentation Takeaways:
** Find out which hiring factors you have some control over
** Learn what you can do immediately to improve your image
** Learn appropriate answers to difficult questions
** Find out the hidden meaning behind the interviewer's questions
** Develop a list of practical things you can do to increase your
chances of getting hired

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger, principal consultant of Birger & Associates, is a career
management and organizational consultant with more than a decade of experience
helping professionals with resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiation,
work performance, and navigation of workplace politics. Gail facilitates the
WIND East and WIND West networking groups and is a sought after presenter who
speaks on career management topics
including: assertive communication, networking for success, and managing your
boss. In 2006 she was prominently featured in the Boston Sunday Globe
article, "Find the Right Job in '06". She holds an MBA from Simmons School of
Management and an MEd from Northeastern University.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!
Cheers,
Gail Birger
Career Consultant
Email: gailb@gis.net

07/03/2008 01:00 am  WIND South: No Meeting on July 3, 2008

WIND South Meeting Announcement -

There will be NO MEETING on Thursday, July 3, 2008.

Enjoy the July 4th Holiday week.

WIND South will resume meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2008.

Our speaker will be Dorothy Campbell on

Building Confidence for the Job Hunt: A Job Seeker's Manual for the Subconscious
Mind

Ever wonder why some people achieve success, happiness, good health and positive
energy in their life while you’re still struggling to have even one of these?
Well stop wondering, Dorothy Campbell is going to tell you their secret! They
have unleashed the power of their subconscious mind. This power is within all
of us. However, few use this powerful tool to create what they truly want and
deserve in life. Learn the true process of the subconscious mind and how to use
its incredible power to create only positives in your life. Dot will share
easy-to-learn techniques to direct your subconscious mind to reach your full
potential and become the YOU, you truly want to be.

Presenter: Dorothy Campbell has over 30 years of business experience and in
private practice with her firm the Self-Power Center. She has presented her
programs at numerous companies, colleges and conferences throughout the country.
Dorothy has a Masters Degree in Education, is a National Guild of Hypnotists
Certified Hypnosis Instructor and a Personal Holistic Coach. She is certified
in Advanced Hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Mind Body
Therapy, is a Usui & Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Intuitive Dowser, a graduate
of the Silva Method and the Open Doors School of Energy Healing. She is a
published author and a speaker on a national level where she consistently
receives outstanding evaluations. Dorothy can be reached at 781-784-7139 or via
email at: dorothy@selfpower.net

07/02/2008 09:00 am  Declare Your Job-Search Independence!

At WIND North we'll jump the gun on July 4 and go for freedom on July 2 -
freedom from the various internal and external tyrannies that keep many
job-seekers chained to the same old passive methods that seldom work, causing
many to feel powerless to generate interviews or offers worth accepting.

The American Revolution was mainly a guerrilla war. When Washington had to
fight the British in set-piece battles he was outgunned, outnumbered and
defeated. The tide turned when he and his generals threw out the European
rulebook on fighting wars.

Job search independence means

- throwing out the rules that companies and recruiters would have us follow,
such as "apply on line and fill out this form. No phone calls" and "give us 6
references, your SS#, your salary history from the age of 18 and the names of
all your previous supervisors."

- breaking free of fears that employers won't like you if you follow up, ask
too many probing questions after you get an offer, negotiate for what you want, etc.

- having the courage to pick up the phone to reconnect with contacts you've had
no contact with since you were last out of work and to maintain the attitude of
"I don't need this job" even when your unemployment payments stop and the bills
pile up.

- being willing to learn and try ANYTHING legal and moral to beat the competition.

Guerrillas even the odds by knowing the territory far better than their enemies
and by building networks among the population - spies and couriers without
uniforms. Sound like WIND? You bet! So we'll also discuss how to utilize
WIND's resources to your best advantage.


Come join us on Wednesday July 2 and get a whiff of job-search independence!

-------------------------------
WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62,
Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:
9:00 Pre-meeting Open Networking
9:25 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
10:00 General Meeting: Announcements and News of Note; Member Good News;
Personal Introductions; Needs and Leads; Program
~12:30 Adjourn

post-meeting: More time for networking

1:00 Green Group - free "buddy group"-style meeting for those interested in any
of the "greenfields" - energy, construction, land use, resource conservation,
pollution prevention and control, habitat protection


*******************************************
Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND and Private Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

07/01/2008 09:00 am  NO WIND West Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2008

WIND West Meeting Announcement

There will be NO MEETING for Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Enjoy the July 4th holiday week. WIND West will resume meeting on Tuesday July
8, 2008.

Check the WIND List-serve for the topic announcement!

06/26/2008 07:30 am  Negotiate A Job Description: A How To..."

WIND South Meeting Announcement - Thursday, June 26, 2008, 8:30 am - 12 noon
"Negotiate A Job Description: A How To... "

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal and formal networking in the Lounge Room

8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge and Room 203.

10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

Senior Executive group meets in the Library Room following their agenda

11:15 - 12 noon: Today's Topic: "Negotiate A Job Description; A How To..."

The genesis of this topic was my discovery from reports of WIND member landings
and in books and conversations with recruiters that many companies revise their
original job description in order to take advantage of an applicant who appears
to them to bring a special set of benefits to the firm. Sometimes the reason for
redefining the job description lies in the company realizing that they had left
out qualities which they need but weren't aware of until they interviewed the
person hired. Sometimes it's because they like the unique set of qualities an
applicant brings to the table, either their "hard' skill sets, or their "soft"
skills like personality or communication skills, or a combination of factors.
One recruiter estimated that companies revise job descriptions for candidates
they like as much as 43 percent of the time.

What this means for you is that "Jobs are negotiable." It also means that the
applicant has more power vis a vis the employer than s/he realizes. The reality
is that hiring for most companies is risky business. You need only recall when a
former company of your own hired the wrong employee or supervisor and all the
resulting turmoil that followed that event. Once you realize that job applicants
have power you can begin to use that power to your advantage. One area to use it
is to begin to rewrite the job description to your advantage.

How do you do that? That is the topic for this Thursday's presentation. A Why
and How to Negotiate the Job Description, so that you become the top candidate.
This is not the impossible dream. Come and find out just how to achieve this
goal and do away with the whole "under" and "overqualified" labels stuck on
older professionals.

PRESENTER: Larry Elle is Director of Success Associates Career Services, Boston,
MA, and facilitates WIND networking groups for professionals in transition. He
provides Career Coaching and career management trainings to Boston area
professionals. Larry is a Nationally Certified Career and Job Transition Coach
and recently produced Power Networking: The Path to Job Search Success, a DVD
available at www.careersuccessassociates.com
See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator
Director of Career Services
Success Associates Career Services - 617-325-4521
www.careersuccessassociates.com

Directions to the new WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, Canton,
MA, starting June 2008.

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

OR

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

06/24/2008 09:15 am  "Rejected. Now What?"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, June 24, 2008

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
“Rejected. Now What?”
with Gail Birger, Career Consultant and WIND Facilitator

QUOTE: “When you learn to distinguish between what you can and cannot control,
inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.” Epictetus

AGENDA:
9:15-9:30am - Informal Networking
9:30am-10:00am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
10:00am-11:10am - Networking Tables with member spotlight
11:15am-12:00noon- Presentation

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members
Coffee and refreshments

PRESENTATION TIME:
11:15-12noon: TOPIC: “Rejected. Now What?”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Does the following scenario sound familiar? You’ve had several interviews for
your dream job at a great company. You were told the interviews went well,
you’re an excellent candidate, and that you are under serious consideration for
the position. You feel pretty certain that the job is yours. Then, a week
later, you are told that someone else got the job. You’ve been rejected, now
what do you do? In this presentation you’ll learn:

*How to detach from the experience, get past anger and fear, and move forward
*One thing to do even after you’ve been told you’re a finalist for the job
*One thing to never do after a couple of interviews
*One sure fire way to stop feeling sorry for yourself

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career management consultant who works with professionals who
are in career transition and need help with resume and cover letter writing,
interviewing skills, networking, and salary negotiation. Gail's high tech
business experience enables her to work pragmatically and effectively with
executives and professionals who are currently employed and need help with
managing their boss, navigating workplace politics, and communicating more
effectively with clients, peers and subordinates. In addition to managing a
private career consulting practice and facilitating WIND East and WIND West,
Gail teaches career related courses at Brookline, Newton, and Arlington adult
education centers and delivers presentations on career management to
corporations and universities. In 2006 she was prominently featured in the
Boston Sunday Globe article, "Find the Right Job in '06". She holds an MBA from
Simmons School of Management and an MEd from Northeastern University. Gail may
be reached at: gailb@gis.net.

Don’t miss this meeting! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday,
June 24, 2008.
Cheers,
Gail

LOCATION FOR WIND WEST:
St. Luke's Catholic Church Parish Center, One Ruggles Street (off of West Main
Street. West Main is Route 30), Westboro, MA.

06/23/2008 09:00 am  Maintaining and Exceeding Health Goals during Times of Transition and Change!

Summer is a time for thinking and dreaming. And making plans, of course.
It’s also a time for being outdoors and feeling healthy.

So if you’re in career transition and near the NH Seacoast region, and
available on Monday morning, June 23 for our next meeting, come inside for a
few hours and join us at WIND Seacoast in Portsmouth. (Note: NO Meeting June
16)

On Monday, June 23, 2008, you won’t want to miss our special wellness guest
speakers, Doctors Cassie and Brian McCracken of In Motion Chiropractic of
Dover, NH. Our topic will be Maintaining and Exceeding Health Goals during
times of transition and change. This is a very hot topic in healthcare today
and especially in the circles of alternative medicine.
Doctors Cassie and Brian McCracken have been licensed Chiropractors since
2005. After getting married in June of 2007, they moved to Dover, NH to start
their own Chiropractic practice, In Motion Chiropractic. It is their vision
to create a community of individuals and families seeking to improve their
lives by taking and maintaining responsibility for their own health. Through
community education, like here at WIND Seacoast, and by providing an
environment of growth and healing, Dr. Cassie and Dr. Brian are passionate
about...Keeping You Healthy Through the Motions of Life!
You’ll see their new office if/when you drive through Dover, and you can find
out more about these outstanding chiropractic professionals (who will win some
sort of “best of… award” soon - I’m sure) at www.inmotion-chiro.com.
About WIND: At Wind, we’re experienced networkers, and we know what the
impact can be of a relationship based marketing approach to landing a new
job. WIND is a professional networking group for people in career transition
who want to help each other land new work soon. Since 1990, WIND has provided
New England professionals in work or career transition a powerful and
dependable opportunity to network, sharpen skills and stay motivated and
focused. All WIND members have access to support, resources, speakers,
presentations, workshops, e-mail list service and a diverse network of people
and work opportunities at five meeting locations.
The cost of WIND membership is nominal; a $10 per meeting contribution is
requested. New members pay a one-time $10 registration fee, in addition to
the per meeting contribution. New members only need to arrive at a meeting
and register to join. Dress is casual. Please note: New members are welcome
at the beginning of the meeting, contrary to what it may say on the WIND
website about arriving 15 minutes later.

About the Seacoast Chapter: WIND Seacoast is a service provided by Neil Wilson
Career Services LLC of Newburyport, MA. WIND is a privately run, self-
supporting organization. The WIND Seacoast chapter started meeting in 2003
and meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month (see changes below) at
Franklin Pierce College from 9 am to noon, 73 Corporate Drive, Pease
International Tradeport in Portsmouth, NH. Volunteer helpers or early net
workers are welcome after 8: 45 am. (Please wait for others to arrive if you
are first, of course).

Our meeting will be tentatively scheduled as follows: 9:00-9:45am Small Group
Networking, MIND Style and optional introductions; break follows, 10:30am
Speaker/topic –until approximately 11:45 (or so when we have one ). At some
point we’ll have our Meeting-Good News, Needs and Leads Exchange and
Orientation for New Members; and Wrap Up by Noon. (Subject to change)


Next Meeting after This One: (subject to change, ALWAYS check the website)

July 14: Our Summer Planning for a Landing Extravaganza, plus maybe a walk on
the beach!

July 28: TBA

All are TENTATIVE DATES: Please watch/call/email for updates!

Meeting dates and speakers are subject to change, and are open for suggestions
and volunteer speakers. Please always check
www.windnetworking.com for the latest.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Directions: From Interstate 95, take Exit 4 to the Spaulding Turnpike
Route16 to Exit #1 (Pease Tradeport/Gosling Road). Turn left at the light at
the bottom of the ramp, continue straight under the overpass through another
set of lights, and enter the Tradeport. Turn left at the next light at
International Drive. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Corporate Drive.
The single red brick building campus is approximately 1/4 mile on the left.
The Redhook Brewery is next door, a landmark. We meet in Rooms 6 and 7
upstairs, which are easy to find. Parking is plentiful and free. From
Spaulding Turnpike East, take Exit #1 (Pease Tradeport/Gosling Road). At the
bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Pease Boulevard. Turn left at the light
at International Drive. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Corporate
Drive. The red brick one building campus is approximately 1/4 mile on the
left. Follow the sign to the second floor for the meeting.

Please note our Spam Policy: If you are not a subscriber to wind@blu.org or
windseacoast@yahoogroups.com, I am sending you these messages because you have
attended WIND Seacoast or inquired or I believe you may be interested and/or
can forward this to someone who may be interested

If you prefer not to receive these messages, please let me know and I will
remove you. If you receive duplicates, please let me know as well. Thank
you.

Please call or e-mail if you have questions and forward this message to
friends. We welcome you to join us on meeting date Mondays. Newcomers are
always welcome.

Additional information can be found on the web at

www.windnetworking.com..

Neil Wilson, WIND Sponsor and Facilitator

Neil Wilson Career Services LLC: Career Counseling, Training and Coaching
Services: For when it's time to plan for the career of a lifetime. Ask me
about special summer coaching packages and discounts for WIND Members!

Mail: PO Box 793, Newburyport, MA 01950
Office: Forrester Professional Building,
37 1/2 Forrester Street
(by appointment ONLY)

978-465-1468 (phone)
978-764-6996 (mobile)
978-477-8300 (fax)

neil@neilwilson.com or MY WEBSITE AT www.neilwilson.com

06/20/2008 09:15 am  "Rejected. Now What?"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Friday, June 20, 2008

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
“Rejected. Now What?”
with Gail Birger, Career Consultant and WIND Facilitator

QUOTE: “When you learn to distinguish between what you can and cannot control,
inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.” Epictetus

AGENDA:
9:30am-10:00am - Informal Networking
10:00am-11:10am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
11:15am-12:00noon- Presentation

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members
Coffee and refreshments

PRESENTATION TIME:
11:15-12noon: TOPIC: “Rejected. Now What?”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Does the following scenario sound familiar? You’ve had several interviews for
your dream job at a great company. You were told the interviews went well,
you’re an excellent candidate, and that you are under serious consideration for
the position. You feel pretty certain that the job is yours. Then, a week
later, you are told that someone else got the job. You’ve been rejected, now
what do you do? In this presentation you’ll learn:

*How to detach from the experience, get past anger and fear, and move forward
*One thing to do even after you’ve been told you’re a finalist for the job
*One thing to never do after a couple of interviews
*One sure fire way to stop feeling sorry for yourself

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career management consultant who works with professionals who
are in career transition and need help with resume and cover letter writing,
interviewing skills, networking, and salary negotiation. Gail's high tech
business experience enables her to work pragmatically and effectively with
executives and professionals who are currently employed and need help with
managing their boss, navigating workplace politics, and communicating more
effectively with clients, peers and subordinates. In addition to managing a
private career consulting practice and facilitating WIND East and WIND West,
Gail teaches career related courses at Brookline, Newton, and Arlington adult
education centers and delivers presentations on career management to
corporations and universities. In 2006 she was prominently featured in the
Boston Sunday Globe article, "Find the Right Job in '06". She holds an MBA from
Simmons School of Management and an MEd from Northeastern University. Gail may
be reached at: gailb@gis.net.

Don’t miss this meeting! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday, June
20, 2008.
Cheers,
Gail

LOCATION FOR WIND EAST:
WIND East meetings take place the first and third Friday of each month at St.
John’s United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Waterown, MA. The church
is located two blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the
church lot and on the Starbuck’s side of Mt. Auburn Street.

06/19/2008 08:30 am  Job Search Time Management: Or "Where did the day go and why didn't I get more done?"

WIND South Meeting Announcement - Thursday, June 19, 2008, 8:30 am - 12 noon
"Where Did the Day Go (and Why Didn't I Get More Done." with Maryann Murphy

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal and formal networking in the Lounge Room

8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge and Room 203.

10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

Senior Executive group meets in the Library Room following their agenda

11:15 - 12 noon: Today's Topic: Job Search Time Management: Or "Where did the
day go and why didn't I get more done?"

Having trouble keeping on schedule during your job search? Learn the most
effective strategies for taking control of your time, becoming more effective in
your job search, and maintaining the right balance between the job search and
all those other things you need to fit into your busy life! Think about where
and how you get distracted and have your questions ready. Also remember, being
busy does not mean being productive. Job search tasks need to be prioritized and
then evaluated for the results they produce. This is a topic engineers and
non-engineers will love! Join us and bring along your day planner.

Presenter: Maryann Murphy has a Masters degree in Social Work and over 20 years
experience in human services, with a specialty in behavior management. She has
worked as a therapist with adults, children, families & groups, and has managed
programs in business, human services and government.

Her presentation on Time Management includes handouts to help you make the most
of every day, including specific solutions to the most common time management
problems. Bring your "To Do" list and your calendar, or just bring yourself,
and be prepared to find a little more time and a lot more
effectiveness in every day! - Maryann Murphy mmdwk@highstream.net


See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator
Director of Career Services
Success Associates Career Services - 617-325-4521
www.careersuccessassociates.com


Directions to the new WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, Canton,
MA, starting June 2008.

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

OR

To avoid the occasional traffic jam-ups where 95 enters 93/128-95, take route
I-95 N to exit 8 (Sharon/Foxboro). Turn right off the exit onto Main Street,
Sharon. Take Main Street to Sharon Center. Go straight through the Center onto
route 27 South. Continue on route 27 until it intersects route 138. Turn left
onto 138 heading north. Drive past the 128/93 intersection and go to the first
traffic light at Blue Hill River Road. Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on
the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

06/16/2008 09:00 am  No Meeting at Seacoast

Next Meeting June 23!

06/12/2008 08:30 am  The Rapid Planning Method for Job Search Progress

WIND South Meeting Announcement - Thursday, June 12, 2008, 8:30 am - 12 noon
"Roadblock Removal: Moving Forward in Your Job Search"

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT -
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal and formal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge and Room 203.
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Library Room following
their agenda

NOTE: TODAY'S MEETING IS THE SECOND TO BE HELD AT WIND SOUTH'S NEW LOCATION. WE
NOW MEET AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1 BLUE HILL RIVER ROAD, CANTON, MA. SEE
DIRECTIONS BELOW.

11 - 12 Noon: The Rapid Planning Method to Produce Job Search Results
Imagine what would happen to your rate of progress in your job search if you
began to make your job search goal very specific so that it described what you
do well and what you enjoy doing. Considerable research today supports the idea
that the more specific you make your career goal the more motivated you are, the
more responsive you are to networking and labor market opportunities and, best
of all, the more attractive you are to employers. This is counterintuitive to
many people who believe that it's best to keep yourself open to a variety of job
opportunities. Evidence will be presented for the first perspective with Larry
Elle discussing the Rapid Planning Method of job search..

This approach focuses on three things: What do you really want as your next job,
i.e., What specific outcome are you committed to achieving? 2.Why do you want
it?, i.e., how motivating is your goal? and 3. What specific actions do you need
to take to achieve your goal? Three exercise will allow you to respond to each
of these three questions. the result will leave you with a more defined,
motivating and actionable plan to move your job search forward. No, this
planning method will not eliminate the challenging parts of a job search. It
will when carried out help you find your position sooner rather than later.
Check it out!

PRESENTER: Larry Elle is Director of Success Associates Career Services, Boston,
MA, and facilitates WIND networking groups for professionals in transition. He
provides Career Coaching and career management trainings to Boston area
professionals. Larry is a Nationally Certified Career and Job Transition Coach
and recently produced Power Networking: The Path to Job Search Success, a DVD
available at www.careersuccessassociates.com
See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator
Director of Career Services
Success Associates Career Services - 617-325-4521
www.careersuccessassociates.com

Directions to the new WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, Canton,
MA, starting June 2008.

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

OR

To avoid the occasional traffic jam-ups where 95 enters 93/128-95, take route
I-95 N to exit 8 (Sharon/Foxboro). Turn right off the exit onto Main Street,
Sharon. Take Main Street to Sharon Center. Go straight through the Center onto
route 27 South. Continue on route 27 until it intersects route 138. Turn left
onto 138 heading north. Drive past the 128/93 intersection and go to the first
traffic light at Blue Hill River Road. Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on
the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

06/10/2008 09:15 am  "Powerful Confidence Building Techniques For Your Job Search"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, June 10, 2008

PRESENTATION:
"Powerful Confidence Building Techniques For Your Job Search"
with Ruth Hegarty, Certified Law of Attraction Coach and founder and CEO of
the Center for Heart Based Communication

QUOTE: "It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan." Eleanor
Roosevelt

AGENDA:
9:15am-9:30am-Informal Networking
9:30am-10:00am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
10:00am-11:10am-Networking Tables
11:15am-12:00noon-Presentation

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members
Coffee and refreshments

PRESENTATION TIME:
11:15-12noon: "Powerful Confidence Building Techniques For Your Job Search"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Finding yourself out of work in uncertain times is a recipe for high stress and
leaves you vulnerable to fear and self-doubt which can diminish your chances of
successfully landing that perfect job. Learn how to feel confident and project
that confidence during interviews, networking and all the times in between.
Adopt these simple and powerful techniques to rev up your confidence quotient
and get the job you want.

PRESENTER:
Ruth Hegarty is a Certified Law of Attraction Coach and founder and CEO of the
Center for Heart Based Communication, a one stop shop for coaching, resources
and products to radically improve how you interpret ideas and information and
convey them to others. Ruth's work is based on her ten years of experience as
an educator and professional coach, working with individuals and groups to
improve individual and interpersonal well-being. In creating Heart Based
Communication, Ruth has synthesized the principles of the Law of Attraction,
traditional communication theory and her extensive experience to offer people a
simpler and more effective process for presenting their ideas, reducing
conflict, building confidence and clarifying meaning. Ruth may be contacted at:
The Center for Heart Based Communication, http://www.coachruth.com,
Tel: 617-846-3824.

LOCATION:
WIND West meetings take place at St. Luke's Catholic Church Parish
Center, One Ruggles Street (off of West Main Street. West Main is
Route 30), Westboro, MA.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at this important meeting on Tuesday,
June 10, 2008!
Cheers,
Gail Birger, WIND Facilitator and Career Consultant
Email: gailb@gis.net

06/09/2008 09:00 am  Is my resume good enough? Am I good enough?

How many times have you wondered if the resume you're using is good enough to
land a great job? Is my resume good enough? Am I good enough? You probably
wonder about these questions every day, if you're like most active job
seekers. And maybe it's time for better answers?

Well that's one of the reasons to participate in a networking group. Come to
WIND Seacoast, the area's best networking group for people in career
transition, on Monday, June 9 to learn and share the things that make a
terrific resume. First we’ll make sure that you haven’t missed something
important on your resume, using a quick accomplishment review and summary
process. Then we’ll learn how to use the resume as a launching point for
telling better stories about your achievements. Finally, we’ll talk about
a “one pager” option.

This week our supportive group will help you learn to be more polished,
presentable and persuasive on paper as we get to know each other better in
person. Sharing resumes is a great way in a networking group to get to know
each other, to share and tell our best stories, and to be supportive. Bring a
few extra copies of your resume to share this week and get a quick small group
mark up and critique (optional). Leave some impressions and extra resumes
with your networking buddies.

We’ll also consider summer networking plans, if there’s time. What will you
do this summer to keep your job search moving forward? How will you deal
with your need to take some time off while still keeping the momentum moving
forward for a landing - as soon as possible?

One of my bios: Neil Wilson is Facilitator of the newest chapter of WIND, WIND
Seacoast, which meets in Portsmouth, NH. Neil started his career in business
but returned to his passion for helping others through career counseling and
teaching work. Neil believes that he has been a career counselor and teacher
for most of his life. Neil's professional work includes over fifteen years of
professional work in career management
counseling, coaching and training, including as Director of Career Services at
New England College and as a consultant for DBM, one of the world's largest
outplacement and career management firms. Neil has a graduate degree in
Counseling Psychology and extensive coaching training. Neil's business is Neil
Wilson Career Services LLC in Newburyport, MA.

Wondering how you’ll help your son or daughter get working? Bring along a new
high school or college graduate this week!

Next Meeting after This One: (subject to change, ALWAYS check the website)

June 23: Special Guest: Dr Brian McCracken, In Motion Chiropractic of
Dover, NH www.inmotion-chiro.com

All are TENTATIVE DATES: Please watch/call/email for updates!

Meeting dates and speakers are subject to change, and are open for suggestions
and volunteer speakers. Please always check
www.windnetworking.com for the latest.

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Directions: From Interstate 95, take Exit 4 to the Spaulding Turnpike
Route16 to Exit #1 (Pease Tradeport/Gosling Road). Turn left at the light at
the bottom of the ramp, continue straight under the overpass through another
set of lights, and enter the Tradeport. Turn left at the next light at
International Drive. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Corporate Drive.
The single red brick building campus is approximately 1/4 mile on the left.
The Redhook Brewery is next door, a landmark. We meet in Rooms 6 and 7
upstairs, which are easy to find. Parking is plentiful and free. From
Spaulding Turnpike East, take Exit #1 (Pease Tradeport/Gosling Road). At the
bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Pease Boulevard. Turn left at the light
at International Drive. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Corporate
Drive. The red brick one building campus is approximately 1/4 mile on the
left. Follow the sign to the second floor for the meeting.

Please note our Spam Policy: If you are not a subscriber to wind@blu.org or
windseacoast@yahoogroups.com, I am sending you these messages because you have
attended WIND Seacoast or inquired or I believe you may be interested and/or
can forward this to someone who may be interested

If you prefer not to receive these messages, please let me know and I will
remove you. If you receive duplicates, please let me know as well. Thank
you.

Please call or e-mail if you have questions and forward this message to
friends. We welcome you to join us on meeting date Mondays. Newcomers are
always welcome.

Additional information can be found on the web at

www.windnetworking.com..

Neil Wilson, WIND Sponsor and Facilitator

Neil Wilson Career Services LLC: Career Counseling, Training and Coaching
Services: For when it's time to plan for the career of a lifetime. Ask me
about special summer coaching packages and discounts for WIND Members!

Mail: PO Box 793, Newburyport, MA 01950
Office: Forrester Professional Building,
37 1/2 Forrester Street
(by appointment ONLY)

978-465-1468 (phone)
978-764-6996 (mobile)
978-477-8300 (fax)

neil@neilwilson.com or MY NEW WEBSITE AT www.neilwilson.com

06/06/2008 09:15 am  "I Have A LinkedIn ID, Now What?"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Friday, June 6, 2008

PRESENTATION:
“I Have A LinkedIn ID, Now What?” with John Amico, senior executive

QUOTE: “Ask yourself: Are you spending your time on the right things?”
“The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch

MEETING AGENDA:
9:15am-10:00am - Networking
10:00am-11:10am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs and Leads
11:15-12noon- Presentation

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members
Coffee and refreshments. Everyone's welcome!

PRESENTATION TIME:
11:15am-12noon – “I Have A LinkedIn ID, Now What?”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
At this point I’m sure that just about everyone has heard about LinkedIn, the
networking site that is used mainly by professionals for business purposes. How
comfortable and skilled are you in actually using LinkedIn? As you may know,
once you become a registered user you will be able to maintain a list of
contacts that you know and trust as well as invite new people to become part of
your contacts. If you need to become more savvy about how to use LinkedIn, come
to WIND East on Friday, June 6, 2008 to hear John Amico, our resident LinkedIn
guru, WIND member, and senior executive talk about how to use LinkedIn
effectively and find jobs, employers, business opportunities, and people. Don’t
miss this very important presentation!

PRESENTER:
John Amico is a customer focused senior executive consistently delivering 30%
profit margins. He uses his talents to introduce and grow new, mission
critical products for complex customer settings. John is a strong customer
advocate who builds products and delivers services that meet customer needs.
Most recently he was the COO and GM of VistaSource, makers of Appliware, and a
former division of Applix Inc. John is a member of a number of networking
groups and venture forums as well as an active member of Wind West and WIND
South.

Come to WIND East on Friday, June 6, 2008 and learn how to use LinkedIn! I’m
looking forward to seeing everyone.

CHEERS,
Gail Birger
Career Consultant, WIND Facilitator
Birger & Associates
Email: gailb@gis.net

DIRECTIONS:
WIND East meets the first and third Friday of every month at St. John's United
Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA. The church is two blocks
north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking lot and
on the Starbuck's side of Mt. Auburn Street.

06/04/2008 01:30 pm "Beating the Age Rap" - Workshop

Recently, several news reports and blogs have focused on the difficulties faced
by job-seekers over the age of 50. Quoting federal statistics, Seniors4Hire.com stated that
the percentage of those mature workers who have been laid off or fired
increased from 32.2% in April, 2007 to nearly 42% this past April.

The real question for job-seekers, though, is:

"What can I do to overcome ageism so they'll hire me?"

The good news is that you can fight it, often neutralize it completely, by understanding
- why it exists (i.e. what are the stereotypes of mature workers),
- how to read the signals and anticipate the stereotypes, and
- how to use Pre-emptive Positioning to show that they don't apply to you.

This highly interactive workshop, first presented to great acclaim in late April, will give you
that understanding and those skills, so that you can "beat the rap" and land the job.

You'll learn:

- the hidden concerns and fears behind the stereotypes
- how to determine which ones they may have of you even before you talk with them
- the tactics, techniques and behaviors you can use to undermine and destroy the
impression that you are "one of those old people."

You'll PRACTICE in simulated situations actual techniques and communications
you'll use in your search.

The Presenter:

Fred Nothnagel is Executive Director of WIND with 13 years experience as a
professional Career Consultant and Coach. The vast majority of his clientele are
middle-aged, mid-career professionals at mid-to-senior levels. He has helped
clients as old as their mid-60's beat the age rap.

The Workshop:

Date/Time: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday, June 4
Location: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt. 62, Wilmington, MA
(see www.windnetworking.net for directions)
Cost: $40 if registered by 5:00pm Tuesday, April 22; $45 if later(walk-ins OK)
Preparation: Come with your issues and questions
To register: e-mail fnothnagel@windnetworking.net

05/29/2008 07:30 am  Roadblock Removal: Moving Forward In Your Job Search

WIND South Meeting Announcement - Thursday, May 29, 2008, 8:30 am - 12 noon
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