Rethink and Reinvent Your Resume
This workshop is for those who are new to the WJCS Covid Relief Hub, as well as for those who have not updated their resume in a while. Join this small group to learn more about the program and to discuss the current trends in resume writing to effectively present your qualifications to potential employers. Learn about the latest techniques to help your resume stand out from the competition and be noticed. This class is a requirement before meeting individually with a career specialist. For info and to RSVP contact Lisa Morris at [email protected]. Please include a copy of your ...
LinkedIn Q&A
Join us to discuss how to use LinkedIn effectively. We will share tips and strategies to enhance your profile. Facilitated by: Naomi Koller, Career Specialist For info and to RSVP please contact Lisa Morris at [email protected].
Lions Tigers and Bears!
Let’s transform the wild beasts of our imagination (anxiety, scarcity, distrust) into things that might serve self or other: Equanimity, Resilience, Compassion, Patience, and Gratitude. Each week will be dedicated to a different middah (soul-trait) with suggested practices to try out in your daily life. In this unprecedented and challenging time, let the spiritual practice of Mussar help ground and nourish you. 5 Wednesdays, February 24 - March 24, 1:30-2:30 PM (FREE thanks to a county-wide collaboration spearheaded by UJA, the WJC, WJCS, the Westchester Board of Rabbis, JCCs and Dorot to address this period of isolation, especially amongst seniors) ...
Breath-Body-Mind Workshop
TAKE THIRTY-FIVE--a 35-minute workshop for weary moms, dads and grandparents, movement-needy kids and everyone else who may be interested in taking a half-hour break to re-energize, re-balance and release tensions. Using a series of gentle, easy and fun movements and coherent breathing practices, we will help restore balance and calm to the body and the mind. The workshop is based on the work of world-renown integrative psychiatrists, Dr. Richard P. Brown and Dr. Patricia Gerbarg, www.Breath-Body-Mind.com, who have developed safe and natural approaches to the treatment of stress, anxiety, trauma and other medical and emotional conditions. Their evidenced-based treatment ...
Parents of College Students
ZoomParents of college students are facing a unique set of challenges as they navigate the joys and stresses of having adult children living at home while dealing with their concern for their children and their own personal and professional stress. Please join us for an opportunity to connect with other parents to share your experiences and support one another. Please register by contacting Jennifer Schmelkin, LCSW: [email protected]
Job Search Strategies for the New Normal
Guest Speaker Deb Krawiec Living in the new normal requires strategies for the times. We must readjust and fine tune our skills. In this presentation Deb Krawiec, Principal Career Management Consultant, from Arrow Career Consulting, will review proven job search skills and focus on the top three success strategies job seekers implement during changing times. BIO: Deb Krawiec is the Founder and Principal Career Management Consultant of her consulting practice, Arrow Career Consulting. She has helped clients from a variety of industries successfully transition to their next career and job opportunity by drawing upon her strong career counseling skills, keen business insights and ...
Lions Tigers and Bears!
Let’s transform the wild beasts of our imagination (anxiety, scarcity, distrust) into things that might serve self or other: Equanimity, Resilience, Compassion, Patience, and Gratitude. Each week will be dedicated to a different middah (soul-trait) with suggested practices to try out in your daily life. In this unprecedented and challenging time, let the spiritual practice of Mussar help ground and nourish you. 5 Wednesdays, February 24 - March 24, 1:30-2:30 PM (FREE thanks to a county-wide collaboration spearheaded by UJA, the WJC, WJCS, the Westchester Board of Rabbis, JCCs and Dorot to address this period of isolation, especially amongst seniors) ...
Designing Your Cover Letter
A cover letter is a formal letter you send alongside your resume. Its purpose is to elaborate on the information contained in your resume. Unlike a resume, a cover letter lets you introduce yourself to the hiring manager, provide context for your achievements and qualifications and explain your motivation for joining the company. Facilitated by: Michael Weiss, Career Specialist For details and to RSVP contact Lisa Morris at [email protected].
Lions Tigers and Bears!
Let’s transform the wild beasts of our imagination (anxiety, scarcity, distrust) into things that might serve self or other: Equanimity, Resilience, Compassion, Patience, and Gratitude. Each week will be dedicated to a different middah (soul-trait) with suggested practices to try out in your daily life. In this unprecedented and challenging time, let the spiritual practice of Mussar help ground and nourish you. 5 Wednesdays, February 24 - March 24, 1:30-2:30 PM (FREE thanks to a county-wide collaboration spearheaded by UJA, the WJC, WJCS, the Westchester Board of Rabbis, JCCs and Dorot to address this period of isolation, especially amongst seniors) ...
The Empty Seat at the Seder Table
A pre-Passover gathering to share your loss with others and to discuss how to utilize the Passover seder as a healing modality. Facilitated by Gillian Rittmaster, LCSW, and Rabbi Pamela Wax. Thursday, March 25, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM For info and to RSVP contact Rabbi Pamela Wax at [email protected].
Using Meetup for Your Career Advancement
Join David Siegel for a discussion on career advancement. David will talk you through his path to becoming a CEO at the age of 40, including how he networked, set attainable goals, and sought advice to further his career. You’ll also hear about how you can use Meetup to boost your career no matter your field. A Q&A will follow. For details and to RSVP contact Lisa Morris at [email protected].