From the Editor’s Desk

NETWORKING = GOOD RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships are the most valuable thing in life!

Infants, young people, old people, and business men - all

are perfect examples to this statement. Relationships

especially good ones make you happier and healthier.

Networking is in its simplest form isgetting to know people. Networking is in-nate in all of us.

Whether you realize it or not, you

already belong to many networks (family,

friends, colleagues, fellow civic club members, etc.) and these

are your primary contacts.

You have been and are networking when:• As a baby, you establish a filial relationship with your

parents. From birth, you already network every day and everywhere you go.

• At school, you establish connection with your class-mates and soccer teammates.

• You strike a casual conversation with the person next to you in line.

• Meet with your co-workers, or assist your customers.

Networking is a give-and-take process that involves relating

to others, not a technique to getting a job or favor. All you

have to do is reach out and establish a good and honest

relationship.So, Keep networking and building good relationships!

AidaAida A. Rodriguez, PMP

ADDENDUM TO EDITORIAL PAGEIn this issue, Rod Colon (ETP- CEO) and Ali T. Curi (our

newest contributor) have given us a reality check and guidelinereminders on what NETWORKING really entails:

Ali T. Curi: “Networking Redux“ — Networking is aboutforging bonds and sharing. It’s connecting with people whohave common interests and objectives and generously give toone another.”

Rod Colon: “Become a Master Networker” — “You shouldbe intent on developing a strong, expansive network of trustedindividuals who will support you in your efforts to manage yourcareer as a business. And you must be prepared to offer othersyour support in return.”

Jerry Clifford: “Positive Negatives” — Sometimes a win cancome from a loss. Jerry offers a few ways to get on the insidetrack with employers.

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Positive NegativesBy Jerrold (Jerry) Clifford

While obtaining a desired position quickly is a goodthing, I appreciate people who look for jobs for anextended period. If companies evaluated long-timecandidates with an open mind they would realize manyhave characteristics that should make organizations want

to hire themimmediately.

For example, peo-ple often apply fordifferent jobs on lineover and over againyet usually do noteven get the courtesyof a reply. They re-peat the applicationprocess over andover again withoutany encouragementfrom prospective em-ployers. To do thisrepetitively without

positive feedback (or without any feedback) requirespersistence and focus on an objective (obtaining the de-sired job).

Job applicants often rewrite resumes based on criticalfeedback. So they are not easily discouraged and insteadof giving up try to improve their competitive position.

Every day there are media reports on jobless rates, thestate of the economy, corporate layoffs and off-shoring. Ittakes a level of toughness to listen to them or tocontinually avoid them while others listen.

Persistent, focused, not easily discouraged, tough.In addition to being qualified, these are four of the traitsthat companies look for in an excellent candidate. Sowhy aren’t these people hired? Likely answers includethat the candidate uses a process that doesn’t really work,made a mistake during the job seeking process, or isusing the wrong job search methodology.

Companies try to talk to the best candidates. So theirapplication process is intended to screen out most people.(This is a sort of oxymoron encourage people to apply soyou can screen them out).

Companies do not usually know the number of jobs towhich an applicant has applied. Even if they did, they donot have the time to perform a job search history analysisfor each candidate. Most likely it is the company’s job

screening process that is screening out the candidate.They are not necessarily screening out people based onthe number of attempts they make to get a particular job.They don’t know how persistent a candidate may be.

While a candidate may be focused on getting aparticular job, that focus may not include those specificitems the hiring company is seeking. If a companydoesn’t know an applicant has the requirements theywant they won’t be interested. One mistake candidatesmake is that they don’t always relate their skills andexperience to company requirements. Job credentialsshould present this association in a clear and directmanner.

If a company turns down a candidate they don’t knowwhether the applicant gets discouraged. When possible,by getting back to the company with a positive responsethe candidate can dispel the discouragement concept andmay be able to keep communications lines open. Forcertain positions a company may wish to test thecandidate’s toughness. A company may ask a candidatefor sensitive information (such as desired salary) andevaluate the response. Asking if a candidate would accept(if offered) an amount below industry average is one wayof testing an applicant to see if s/he is a tough negotiator.

If a candidate who meets stated job requirements andpossesses desirable qualities still isn’t being hired, s/heshould adopt a job application process that works andreduces the opportunities for making process mistakes.One way is to utilize a process that reduces or eliminatesthe screening activities. One technique to help in thisendeavor is for the candidate to solicit the help of acompany employee (one who will be willing to act ashis sponsor). Companies value the word of theiremployees. So, if said employee can submit thecandidate’s credentials to the hiring manager, then aninterview might be facilitated for the candidate,thereby bypassing some of the screen-out process.

That interview could be a good place to demonstratequalification and the positive traits that companies areseeking.

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Career coach: Reassessing your job search midwaythrough the year

By Lenroy Jones Contributing columnist July 5, 2015

In our new economy, it's easy to get distracted and become discouraged in the job search process.

However, it's important for you to carry on with the confi-dence and determination needed to succeed.

I would like to make an appeal that you keep focused on your job search with the right attitude and use all your availableresources. That approach will be important to a successful search.

Recall that six months ago, amid the bright lights and bustling Tips (Revised)ball dropped at midnight. People nationwide and throughout the world said goodbye to the old year and welcomed 2015 with great anticipation.

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2015/07/05/3931719_car eer-coach-reassessing-your.html

Understanding the Job Search in Modern TimesPosted by Nancy Anderson • May 21

Understanding the contemporary job-search process mayseem overwhelming to some. Prospective employees mustcome up with the best job matches by employing targetedsearches, networking, keyword writing, polished resumes,engaging cover letters and the right attitude during aninterview.

With so many details to cover, remember a few basictenets about a modern job search. You need to determine howcompanies find the best talent and focus your energy on thoseaspects. Yet at the same time, you must stand out from thecrowd, as everyone else who wants a job does the same generalthings you do in order to look for work.

First, know how technology affects your job search. Mostemployers use special software called an applicant trackingsystem to weed out candidates early in the process. Thecomputer program compares keywords found in the posted jobdescription against what you post in your online resume. Donot stuff your resume with keywords,

but be sure to use terminology found in the major points of thejob description.

Read on>>http://www.beyond.com/articles/understandin g-the-job-search-in-modern-times-17377 article.html

You landed the in-person interview… now what?

Many people constantly apply for jobs and never hear anything back from the employer. Don’t get discouraged, your phone is going to ring at some point and once it does, you are going to want to be prepared for that interview. Or, maybe you have had an initial Skype interview and now the employer wants to meet you in person.

Let’s face it, first impressions are everything. While you should “be yourself” in an interview, you should also be professional:

Keep reading>> http://www.aclcareers.com/blog/2015/6/29/youve-landed-the-in-person-interview-now-what

5 LinkedIn Networking Tips for Students (&Other Slow Adopters)

By Antara Krishnamurthy

While most students probably have LinkedIn accountswith some basic information about their college and a fewcertificates they may have managed to amass, they are notsure how to make the most of the platform. “LinkedIn?” theyask “do we really need it right now?”

The answer is yes. Most students consider LinkedIn tobe the Facebook equivalent for top executives, but it is somuch more than that. LinkedIn can be thought of as aspokesperson and a brand builder. It is the first channel thatrecruiters and employers look at. It's not just a place forpeople to boast about their recent internship at IBM (that'salso allowed, of course), but it is the perfect place to build

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connections, find opportunities and most importantly, befound. LinkedIn is currently used by 9 out of 10 companiesto hire new employees.

Read on>> http://www.websitemagazine.com/content/blogs/posts/archive/2015/07/05/5-linkedin-networking-tips-for-students-amp- other-slow-adopters.aspx

LinkedIn makeover: How to polish your profileFor some of us, LinkedIn is just a place to plop ourrésumés to confirm we have an online presence. Butto reap the benefits of the largest professional socialnetwork — whether you're job huntng or not — youneed to know how to make your profile shine.

By Kristin Burnham Computerworld | Jul 16, 2015 3:27AM PT

LinkedIn isn't just for job seekers, and people use it morefrequently than you'd think. It's the starting point for manybusiness relationships," says Refawne Acarregui, manager ofthe Seattle branch office of IT recruiting firm Robert Half Technology.

"LinkedIn isn't just for job seekers, and people use it morefrequently than you'd think. It's the starting point for manybusiness relationships," says Refawne Acarregui, manager ofthe Seattle branch office of IT recruiting firm Robert Half Technology.

Potential clients might look you up on LinkedIn andmake judgments about your capabilities before picking up thephone to call. Or if you're recruiting new team members,promising candidates might check out your profile, so youwant to be sure to impress them, says Crystal Braswell,manager of corporate communications at LinkedIn.

More>>http://www.computerworld.com/article/2943634/it-careers/linkedin-makeover-how-to-polish-your-profile.html

3 Stunningly Good LinkedIn ProfileSUMMARIES

by Andy Foote · February 7, 2013

Your LinkedIn Summary is the most important whitespace on your entire LinkedIn Profile. What you choose towrite here can make the difference between professionalsuccess or stagnation. I found 3 great examples whichdemonstrate the art of writing a powerful Summary.

Before I explain why I think the following 3 Summariesare stunningly good, I’ll let you read them first.

Continue>> http://www.linkedinsights.com/3-stunningly-good-linkedin-profile-summaries/

NETWORKING REDUX By Ali Curi

Everybody just wants to connect; it’s in our nature as socialanimals, as human beings. Our understanding of human socialbehavior has evolved but the social cues that enable effectivenetworking have not quite evolved right along with our under-standing. Enter technology. Tech has radically shifted the statusquo by empowering individuals to make connections worldwideinstead of settling for a local connection. The rise of “the-self-as-a-brand” mindset has also changed our relationship-building ef-forts from simply looking for the next qualified prospect to pro-moting ourselves as a valued resource within our communityand respective industries. The time-honored method of face toface networking has also changed, although the basics are thesame; showing up to an event, the follow up and follow throughon impulsively-made promises while at an event are much easierto keep because of technology. Let’s break these changes downand I hope this will help you evaluate your own process for ef -fectiveness.

For better or for worse, “technology everywhere” is a reality.My recent announcement to a friend that I no longer checkemail on the weekend was met with equal parts incredulousnessand horror, as he languished at the thought of being discon-nected for “so long.” Tech is the tool not the end game.LinkedIn allows us to connect with millions of individualsworldwide and many people do so indiscriminately. A decadeago, connecting for the sake of connecting was the collectivebattle cry, accumulating those contacts was a badge of accom-plishment, one that separated you from the unwashed, uncon-nected masses. Quality connections never go out of style. I typi-cally don’t connect with someone on LinkedIn who:

a.) doesn’t have a profile picture; and b.) brags on their profile description that they,

a LION connector or super connector, basi-cally someone who has more connections than common sense.

You’re not going to be helpful to someone because you’re connected to more strangers than he is. The upside is that the

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tech will facilitate the elusive follow up. After you meet some-one at an event, a meeting or a seminar, you may follow up by connecting with them on an online platform. This platform canbe LinkedIn or your company Facebook page, not your per-sonal Facebook page, they are not your friend (yet or ever). TheMillennial mindset that everyone you meet online is your friendand should have unfiltered access to the most private recesses ofyour world is misguided and unproductive for a business profes-sional. Your goal is keep that person in the loop of your profes-sional goings on and not your latest cat video uploads. Keep in mind that this person may become the conduit for the next big sale, the next big job opportunity or an invaluable mentor, so treat your relationship as such.

The “self-as-a-brand” idea adopted in last 8 years or so, seems to stem for the “celebrity-as-a-brand” concept. You’re not just a businessman, you’re a Business, man! To become a brandin your own right isn’t about having your 15 minutes of fame. It’s about creating and maintaining a consistent message about yourself and your skills. Thus, your activities, your business rela-tionships and your online presence all serve to complement andpromote you as the individual who embodies these ideals, skills and strengths. This “branding of self” is the content you distrib-ute in your Twitter and Instagram posts, the articles you read and share with others via social media. The next step in appro-priating content in order to develop your brand is to create con-tent that supports your brand, such as writing articles or speak-ing engagements. These two methods allow you to showcase your strengths and your skills in a way that opens the door for further opportunities. It’s the ultimate humble brag. Presenta-tions don’t have to be delivered to a large audience to be effec-tive, if the content is solid, your personal branding will be too. You can be the author of the conversation of who you are in thebusiness world by the content you consume (and tell others!) and the one you create. You’re a Business, man!

We, the social animal, are built to interpret more than the words we speak. Eye contact and body language play a huge rolein deciphering the complete message when having a conversa-tion with someone. These non-verbal cues are even more impor-tant in a face-to-face networking event, where one’s misguided goal is to speak with as many people as possible in order to max-imize one’s investment of time and money. Networking is an art, one learned after many hours of conversation, tweaking your message and reading the other person’s non-verbal lan-guage as well as an acute awareness of your own. Your goal is to engage deeply and quickly while building rapport which gives you permission to follow up with them and engage online. Net-working in person takes charm and grace but also knowledge and skill. You should ask yourself:

Have I said too much? Is this too personal to be sharing with a com-

plete stranger? Is he really interested in my business or what he

can sell me?There’s no short answer to any of these, but suffice to say it

works both ways. Think of the most annoying and sometimes inappropriate conversations you’ve had at a networking function and now evaluate yourself for those same networking fails. In-person events are not the goal of the function; the goal is to meet several (1-5) people with whom you’ve connected pro-fessionally and to some degree personally and will then move tothe next step of engaging online. The most important step however is the first one: Showing up.

What Is Networking?(Rick Frishman and Jill Lublin)Networking Magic – 2004 – Adams Media

Networking is the process of building and maintainingrelationships. It’s the development of a team that will supportyour efforts and the efforts of your network teammates toreach your respective goals. The object is to build the bestpossible team.

Networking is about forging bonds and sharing. It’sconnecting with people who have common interests andobjectives and generously give to one another. Network- ingextends into every aspect of your life; it’s something you’vebeen doing all of your life without realizing it. When yourecommend a movie, a doctor, real estate agent or a personaltrainer, you’re networking.

The object of networking should not be simply to makecontacts; it should be to make the best possible con- tacts!Naturally, what constitutes “the best” is subjective and willvary with the individuals and the circumstances involved.However, seeking the best should always be your objective!

Goodwill is the foundation for making great contacts; itsupports and underlies all of your networking efforts. To

successfully network with the best you must constantly creategoodwill and then build upon that goodwill to forge bondsthat develop into close, meaningful relationships.

Implicit in networking is the understanding that there willbe a giving back, an exchange, “if you do for me, I’ll do foryou.” This unspoken swap of mutual promises underliesnetworks and keeps them together. Ironically, however, thebest networkers are those who give to others because theysincerely love to give and not because they hope to receivesomething in return. But that doesn’t mean that you don’thave to give; even the most giving and generous networkerswill eventually stop giving when they repeatedly receivenothing in return.

Networks are not built overnight. They take time,patience, and nurturing. It will also take time to discover whatyour network partners need and to continually try to findopportunities to fully satisfy those needs.

Get Comfortable in Being Uncomfortable WhenYou Network

By Rod Colón

I have a special reverence for those occasions when Imeet a person and step into his or her life for the very firsttime. You never know what surprises await. The personyou’re about to meet may have won a Pulitzer Prize, climbedMt. Everest, or served time for bank robbery. As a person’sstory gradually unfolds before you, it will be quite easy to tellif there are sparks of mutual interest that could ignite forfuture encounters.

Whenever you first meet someone, you take a risk — butthat’s how all good relationships start. They start with anelement of chance, the chance that the other per- son mightbecome a good friend or perhaps a trusted business associatebased on common interests, shared experiences, and perhapssome good old-fashioned intuition.

But if you’re not willing to risk a first encounter, there’slittle hope of developing any relationships. Call me foolish,but I relish these opportunities because, even when theworst-case scenario does occur, I still end up learning a greatdeal about human nature. There is never any real failure inthe connection laboratory, just occasional setbacks.

In reality, first-time connections are golden opportu-nities for future relationships and in the business world,connections and relationships are everything. Just tryconducting business without them! You won't get very farand that will be especially true in the 21st century career-scape where the opportunities for business growth will beheavily dependent on the strength and abundance ofpersonal relationships.

Become a Master NetworkerBy Rod Colón

You should be intent on developing a strong, expan- sivenetwork of trusted individuals who will support you in yourefforts to manage your career as a business. And you must beprepared to offer others your support in re- turn.

For some people, the relationship represents an ob-jective achieved, a goal met, or an endpoint reached. This isgood because they've taken the process from connection torelationship to trusted relationship, to a warm trustednetwork.

But there is another group of people for whom net-working goes beyond a task that’s completed in order toexecute a job search: They insist on being able to managetheir relationships and monitor the frequency with whichcontact is maintained. These are the people who trulycultivate and value each individual relationship. This is anelite group of individuals known as master network- ers, andanyone can join this group; you just have to want it badenough.

Master networkers are well-schooled in the Seed / Feed /Weed cycle of relationship maintenance. Seeding is the earlystage connection that shows great promise. Feeding is theday-to-day maintenance of each relation- ship. Weedingrepresents those times — much as we may not like to think ofthem — that we need to prune back our network becausesome of its branches are not all that productive. Goodnetworkers recognize the value of pruning since it providesadditional nourishment to the productive branches.

Some master networkers set up spreadsheets withcolumns capturing the who/what/when/date, and everyother parameter you can think of. Some use contactmanagement software available on various web sites.

You Have a Warm, Trusted Network: NowWhat?

By Rod Colón

Members of my network always develop above-averagenetworking skills; that’s one of several personal missions Ihave. But most of them also begin to realize that effectivenetworking offers something else, too.

It offers an opportunity to gather business intelli- gence,cultivate relationships in selective areas of a partic- ularindustry, and gather valuable contact information.

What’s the value of all this? At some point, this net-work-generated information might just produce

business for you. Why on earth would you NOT want todo it?

The real value of all this intelligence-gathering willbecome clear as you progress in your CEO of Me, Inc.training.

What’s the value of all this? At some point, this net-work-generated information might just produce business foryou. Why on earth would you NOT want to do it?

The real value of all this intelligence-gathering willbecome clear as you progress in your CEO of Me, Inc.training.

OK, so you know the basics of connections, relation-ships, networks, and networking. Now What?

You need to be sure to observe the following guide- linesin all of your networking endeavors:

1. Never think about making connections be- causeof what you believe others can do for you;approach it in terms of what you can do to supportthe goals of others.

2. Never try to use networking as a means of askingfor employment. Instead, use net- working to askfor advice, guidance, or sug- gestions for what some“next steps” might be given your particularsituation.

3. If you are placed in the role of a connector (i.e.,you will, at someone’s request, be asked to connectperson “A” with person “B”), make sure youunderstand the requestor’s value proposition, i.e.,what it is that they bring to the table for the benefitof the rela- tionship.

4. If you believe their value proposition is weak orinadequate, politely decline the request to makethe connection on the grounds that you, as theconnector, have the most to lose if the relationshipdoesn’t work out well.

5. Get comfortable with small talk; you’ll need it togrease the wheels of first-time connec- tions.

6. Carefully manage the trusted networks you build.Treat each relationship as if it’s the most importantlink in your chain. Ping your network regularly.

7. Follow up or fail. Soon you’ll be thinking of yourcareer as a business owner (the CEO of ME, Inc.),and so this is now a “corporate re- sponsibility”,not an idle task on a “to do” list.

8. Build your network before you need it. Nev- erbecome complacent; when you find your- self intransition, have the network already in place tohelp support you and guide you to your nextposition.Networking (as part of the business ofmanaging your career) NEVER STOPS.

10 Common Email MistakesUsing Email Effectively

By Keith Jackson

How many hours do you spend communicating by email every day? Most of us would answer, "Too many!"

According to a study by McKinsey® & Company , peoplespend 28 percent of their working week reading and replying to emails. However, despite the risk of be- coming overloaded with messages, it remains one of themost powerful and efficient communication tools.

Using email is a quick and easy way to stay connect- ed with your team members, customers and stakeholders, particularly those who are geographically dispersed . However, it can be very easy to send ineffective emails, create the wrong impression, or even damage your reputa- tion with sloppy practices.

In this article, we'll look at 10 common mistakes that people make when they send emails, and explore what you cando to avoid these.

Continue: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/10- common-email-mistakes.htm

Writing Effective EmailsGetting People to Read and Act on Your MessagesBy Ruth Hill

Email is a widely used tool for businesscommunications, but a 2013 survey bySendmail, Inc., found that it has causedtension, confusion, or other negative conse-quences for 64 percent of workingprofessionals.

So, how can you avoid your emails

doing this? And how can you write emails that get theresults you want? This article looks at strategies you can use toensure that your use of email is clear, effective, and successful.

Writing Effective EmailsThe average office worker receives . With that volume of

mail, individual messages can easily get overlooked. Followthese simple rules to get your emails noticed and acted upon.

·1 Don't overcommunicate by email.·2 Make good use of subject lines.·3 Keep messages clear and brief.·4 Be polite.·5 Check your tone.·6 Proofread.

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The Exhausting Work of Simply Trying to Find Work!

By Ron Damato Systems Automation Engineer at The Marketing Store

Never in my life have I wanted or needed to work worse than I do right now.

I have a wife and a child, about $3000 saved up, and it'sgoing fast. I get calls from recruiters all day but not one hasmanaged to come through. By allday I mean it-- my phone is onlyused for "job calls" and I have nearly2,200 minutes of voice use--so farthis month (and 26GB of data use--thank you Sprint for letting meabuse you guys)-- all used in myattempt to find work--ANY work. Ihave been working as a LinuxSystem Administrator for the past eleven years andabsolutely LOVE the work--there's nothing on this Earth thatI'd rather do. I'm good at it too--I have yet to be stymied by acomputer problem that I could not fix--usually within the spanof a few hours. I run Linux at home, I run it in the car, I buildthings with it embedded inside them to control them.

Still, at this point in the game I think that I would literallytake anything--but the jobs just aren't there for the taking. Andif they are, you are up against a minimum of 25 othercandidates who want that same job. When you are a 45-year-oldIT guy competing against a kid out of college with three years ofexperience...well, you can guess that it isn't even a contest. Theysay age doesn't matter but in so many cases--not just mine butIT contractors older than me--it makes all the difference in theworld. Not only are the young'uns perceived as being more up-to-speed on the newest tech (a huge misconception)--employers

know that they can offer less money. It's sad but true and it's ametaphor for America itself today. Why hire the best and mostexperienced from your own country when you can get it donealmost as good and a heck of a lot cheaper if you outsource thework to a foreign country--or a guy with an H1B who just wantsto come to the US to escape the crushing poverty of theirmother country (which will be here in the U.S. soon enoughif you believe some economists). The "real" unemploymentrate in this country is a st a g g e ri n g 1 2 . 6%--and that's notcounting the millions of people who have just "given up"trying. 30 MILLION Americans are out of work or severelyunder- employed--as a very conservative estimate. I think thatthis is where the severe shortage of quality IT positions stemsfrom.

Read more>> https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exhausting-work-simply-trying-find-ron-damato

10 Interview Tips to Help You Land the Jobby Vault Careers | July 13, 2015

Ever wondered why you can't get the company to callyou back after an interview? Or felt like there's nothingyou can do except wait for an answer?

Here's the good news: you're not alone.According to career coach, speaker and author Ford R.

Myers, those are common complaints shared by manyjobseekers after completing a job interview.

The better news: Myers—author of "Get The Job YouWant, Even When No One's Hiring," (John Wiley &Sons, http://www.getthejobbook.com/)—says that, while"There is no 'secret trick' or 'magic bullet' that will get theemployer to offer you the job, there are some strategiesyou can use to influence the employer's decision andfinesse the process. Changing many of your small actionscan actually make a big difference in the outcome of yourinterviews."

Read more>> http://www.vault.com/blog/interviewing/10-interview-tips-to-help-you-land-the-job

Lamplighter Contributors and Staff

Contributor Brief Description

Jerry Clifford is a Project and Program Manager experienced with all aspects of software project development. As both employee and consultant he worked with some of the nation’s premier companies including AT&T, Cisco Systems, and Merck. He holds a graduate degree in mathematics, earned certifications in project management and information systems auditing (CISA) and was elected to two terms as President of the EDP Auditors Association, New Jersey Chapter. He is the published author of several technical and non-technical books on topics ranging from computer math to car repair and carpentry.

Rod Colón — ETP FounderMaster Networker, Professional Development, Executive Coach, Speaker, Author Weekly Co-Host of Radio Show "YOUR CAREER IS CALLING"Rod Colón Consulting, LLC 732-367-5580http://www.rodcolon.com/Rod is the author of the book Win the Race for 21st Century Job

ALI T. CURI Ali Curi is the founder and president of the Hispanic Professionals Networking Group (HPNG).Founded in 2003, HPNG is a networking and conference organization serving Latino business leaders, corporate professionals and entrepreneurs in New York and Miami. Mr. Curi spearheads HPNG’s flagship conference, the highly acclaimed HPNG Latino Leadership Conference which first launched in 2008 in New York.

Carl E. Reid, CSI — Executive Director http://www.carlereid.com/ Chief Operations Officer| Running the Business of "ME"Tel: 201-222-5390Empowering Today's Professionals - http://www.ETPNetwork.org/Carl is Foreword Author in book Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs

Staff Member Brief Description

Adelaida (Aida) Rodriguez is the Editor-in-Chief and Contributing Writer of the Lamplighter Newsletter. She is a Project Manager Professional (PMP), Business Analyst/ Consultant at the Warranty Recovery Specialist, LLCadelaida.rodriguez1@verizon.net 732-404-0255

Barbara Daisak is the Lamplighter Contributing Writer & Proofreader. In addition, she is a Learning, Training, & Development Specialist and Microsoft Certified Master Instructor. Barb is also an Instructor Adjunct with the County Colleges of New Jersey with specialties in the Technology Training Divisions and Corporate Training Programs.Phone Numbers:732.863.4948 ? 732.616.2397-mobile Email Barbara at: bndaisak@verizon.net

Eric Nilsson is the Compositor and Contributing Writer for Lamplighter. Eric enjoys the art and science of newspaper layout. He has been an IT consultant at the Professional ServiceGroup of New Brunswick and previously worked for North Jersey Media Group (Bergen Evening Record) as a Project Manager and Programmer/Analyst. Interests include economics, history, and journalism.Email: ericnilsson@earthlink.net; LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsnilsson