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Work Search Buddy

Work Search Buddy

CareerSpawn

Get access to CareerSpawn, an AI-powered job search platform designed to help professionals streamline and manage their career search more effectively.

CareerSpawn helps candidates:

  • Tailor resumes and cover letters for specific roles
  • Establish and strengthen LinkedIn and professional brand
  • Discover new opportunities through nightly automated job searches
  • Track applications, interviews, and follow-ups in one place
  • Prepare for interviews with AI-powered guidance and insights
  • Identify recruiters and hiring managers for networking outreach
  • Stay organized throughout the entire job search process

Whether you are actively searching for a new opportunity or simply exploring what is next, CareerSpawn helps save time, improve organization, and simplify the job search experience.

As part of this partnership, receive an exclusive 5% discount on CareerSpawn subscriptions using promo code PMINJ5. Subscriptions start at $6.99 per month.

Use this link to start creating your profile:

https://my.careerspawn.com/auth?coach=PMINJ&signup=true

Watch the presentation from the Networking LCI program 5/4/26.

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Mission

The mission of the Work Search Buddy Program is to connect job seekers with a buddy to provide mutual support in their job search.

Why a Buddy Program?

With many of our chapter members in transition, we felt a need to address the feedback that job search can be a lonely process. The aim of the Buddy program is easing the ‘lonely’ aspect of the job search process by providing the ability to partner with another PMINJ member who is also in the hunt.

Benefits of participating in the Buddy program:

The main benefit of the program is having someone who can be a partner and sounding board. Please note this is not a mentoring program, and your buddy is simply there to support you, not coach or provide career guidance.

Testimonials

Did working with your Buddy enhance your job search experience?

  • It was great having mutual support, setting goals together and sharing ideas with eachother.Provided accountability that I needed.
  • It was great to support each other through the process.

Is the buddy program helping you with your job search?

  • Mutual support, setting goals together and sharing ideas with eachother.Provided accountability that I needed.
  • It was great to support each other through the process.
  • Is the buddy program helping you with your job search?
  • Having someone to share ideas and keeping me accountable has been great.
  • I have enjoyed having a buddy to keep me accountable as well as having someone to bounce ideas off of.

What was the most beneficial part of working with your Buddy?

  • Accountability.
  • Community.
  • Sharing tips and leads for potential job openings. What has worked and what has not worked.
  • Having someone to bounce ideas off has been wonderful.
  • The on-going support and accountability.
  • We were able to share suggestions and ideas with each other that the other was not aware of. Frankly, I think my buddy helped me more than I helped her, but we are both in a good place job-wise. In our weekly meetings, we even give each other support beyond work search. It's nice to have another friend, especially in the PM field.
  • Having an accountability partner.
  • Having a partner to bounce ideas off of.
  • Being able to get a new perspective on my personal collateral, I.e. resume, elevator pitch, etc. Also finding out about new tools, techniques, etc.
  • Being able to bounce my ideas / questions off of someone else who has experience in my field.
  • Having someone to bounce ideas off of as well as the weekly accountability to the goals that I had documented.
  • Getting another perspective on my resume and job search.
  • "A sense of community" - we are all in this together.
  • The meeting regularly and talking thru search plans. It was also nice to be able to talk with someone who is experiencing the same situations.

How it works?

Apply and be assigned:

  1. Complete this Form or Manage (If already submitted)
  2. A group of volunteers will review your form and find a match from other applicants.
  3. You will receive an email providing your buddy information. In the event no buddy is available, you will be placed on a wait-list.

Begin the program:

  1. You will meet with your buddy a minimum of once a week until you both decide that you have completed the program.

What is expected of you?

As a PMINJ member, you are aware of the PMI Code of Ethics and thus are expected to conduct yourself accordingly in this endeavor.  Additionally, do not share contact and other details about your buddy without his / her consent. Conversations are confidential between the buddies

How it works?

Apply and be assigned:

  1. Complete this Form or Manage (If already submitted)
  2. A group of volunteers will review your form and find a match from other applicants.
  3. You will receive an email providing your buddy information. In the event no buddy is available, you will be placed on a wait-list.

Begin the program:

  1. You will meet with your buddy a minimum of once a week until you both decide that you have completed the program.

What is expected of you?

As a PMINJ member, you are aware of the PMI Code of Ethics and thus are expected to conduct yourself accordingly in this endeavor.  Additionally, do not share contact and other details about your buddy without his / her consent. Conversations are confidential between the buddies

Career Search Networking Groups

George Pace, an IT Technology Leader, in Partnership with TBCNJ
S
undays from 9:00 – 9:30 am:, to discuss:
The latest Federal / State news as it relates to the Job Market
Updates related to Unemployment
Discuss proactive job search activities
To access the webinar, visit:www.facebook.com/keeppace. In the left-hand column, click on Videos, then click on the video that says LIVE. If you don't see the LIVE button, it hasn't started yet. For questions, please contact George Pace at: keeppace@gmail.com.

The Ramsey Job Search Work Team
Monday morning. 9 to 10:30 while virtual.
Members are expected to hold each other accountable at weekly (virtual) meetings for conducting a job search in earnest. Historically, the team has enjoyed a very high rate of "landings" by those conducting an active and vigorous job search.  Based on the Lee-Hecht-Harrison model, it's more of a project management team made up of people committed to helping each other in the job search. By attending regularly and staying focused on key tasks, meetings serve as an advisory panel that knows you and your search and can offer answers to the questions that come up in job hunting.
Help others to help you (especially for the first few meetings) by having a prepared "elevator pitch" to introduce yourself. Jobs open up because there's a problem to solve or a need to fill.  Contact Beth Berkenfeld at bberk2@optonline.net or 201-797-4342 if interested in joining the group.

The WNO (Westchester Networking Organization)
Third Monday of each month.  5:45 p.m
During the COVID pandemic, we are meeting via Zoom. The WNO is a community that is supportive and welcoming to those who are in transition and that fosters career fulfillment for all professionals, including those fully employed. We provide an opportunity to network across industries, fields and organizations.  Our monthly meetings include networking time as well as a presentation on a topic relevant to job search and career development. The contact e-mail ID for the WNO, wno1635@gmail.com.

Ken Lang, NJ Career Network Job Seeker Community
Mondays, 1 pm, weekly LinkedIn and networking Zoom event.  Find out more info here

Ken Lang for his weekly LinkedIn Live! event
Every Tuesday 1-2:00pm Register here or you can watch the broadcast live from Ken's LinkedIn profile and you can watch the rebroadcasts by subscribing to his You Tube channel

Morris County Executives in Transition
3rd Monday of the month from 10-12 noon through the Zoom link below. The group is a great opportunity to network for new contacts and job search ideas.  Feel free to share this with other job seekers you feel can use our assistance. The format is the same as always, everyone gets equal time to present their introduction and job search successes and challenges, then ask the group for assistance with the challenges. All are welcome.
Join Zoom Meeting (we use the same Zoom info each meeting)
https://ups.zoom.us/j/91254516371?pwd=VkpzMEhTNStPS1RKLy9mMmNTZVZaZz09
Meeting ID: 912 5451 6371
Password: mceit
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA
Tuesday 7:00 pm to 7:40 pm
A grassroots, volunteer, networking organization that is widely respected and recognized for its work in career advancement and job search support.  Zoom based meetings are held every week.  Registration is required through NhN’s website (www.nhnusa.org).

William Paterson University Alumni Association
Fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom for an informative and strategic approach to landing the job you want.  We are pleased to launch a series of career workshops to help support you in your career search. Whether you’re in a current job search, considering a career transition or looking to take your career to the next level, these sessions are for you! Over the next 5 months, you’ll have an opportunity to learn the key elements of a job search strategy and a step-by-step approach to landing the job you want. We’ll take the guesswork out of the job search, so you will always know what to do next.

Professional Services Group Morris County
Every Wednesday at 9:30, psgmc presents a virtual meeting.  They provide relevant speakers to help with your job search, as well as provide a forum to network. If you would like to attend the meetings email Dale at dfavia@optonline.net for Zoom Meeting ID and Password.

NSCN Resilience Circle
Every other Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm From tools and techniques from wisdom teachers that will provide job seekers with alternative. This has provided an opportunity for people to share their frustrations and anxieties about job loss and subsequent job search with their peers. These sessions are only open to members of NSCN.  Expectations: We ask the following of each member: Commit to being willing and open to explore and take action from the wisdom thought leaders and various self-care activities, and actively participate in all group discussions and study topics that are presented.  If you are interested in participating, please email Michele Martin at mmmartin@rutgers.edu.

Northwest New Jersey Career Club (NWNJCC)
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month  Nancy Mackowiak, will conduct an ONLINE ZOOM Meeting regarding current job search issues and challenges. This group previously met at the Mount Olive Public Library. To join the meeting, join the Facebook group 'Northwest New Jersey Career Club' and a Zoom invitation will be sent to you, a day before the meeting.

The New Start Career Network (NSCN)
Every Thursday at 1:30pm, join for an hour of open discussion and support with Michele Martin, Marc Strano, and Maria Heidkamp. The agenda is based on your needs and questions. To learn more, visit the NSCN website or email us at 'Ask NSCN' nscn@ejb.rutgers.edu if you have questions.

The Professional Service Group (PSG) of Mercer County
Each Friday morning at 10:00am A community program providing enrichment seminars for professionals in transition who are seeking new employment opportunities or exploring new career paths. Meetings are always free, open to all, and do NOT require you to register in advance. Please check the PSG of Mercer County website Event Calendar for upcoming programs.

Become a New Start Career Network Member!
New Start Career Network (NSCN) provides free assistance to NJ residents over age 45 who have been out of work for at least 6 months. Membership includes:
Information and advice about the labor market and job search strategies, including over 100 webinars on all aspects of the search.
Free access to premium job search services such as Jobscan, Vault, and Big Interview.
One-on-one and group virtual coaching provided by trained volunteer coaches.
Resume & LinkedIn profile reviews and practice interviewing with coaches.
Referrals to a broad range of services through NSCN's partners, including education, training, mental health support, and financial advising.

To become a member, please visit www.newstartcareernetwork.org. For more information, please email nscn@rutgers.edu.

Career Search Networking Groups

George Pace, an IT Technology Leader, in Partnership with TBCNJ
S
undays from 9:00 – 9:30 am:, to discuss:
The latest Federal / State news as it relates to the Job Market
Updates related to Unemployment
Discuss proactive job search activities
To access the webinar, visit:www.facebook.com/keeppace. In the left-hand column, click on Videos, then click on the video that says LIVE. If you don't see the LIVE button, it hasn't started yet. For questions, please contact George Pace at: keeppace@gmail.com.

The Ramsey Job Search Work Team
Monday morning. 9 to 10:30 while virtual.
Members are expected to hold each other accountable at weekly (virtual) meetings for conducting a job search in earnest. Historically, the team has enjoyed a very high rate of "landings" by those conducting an active and vigorous job search.  Based on the Lee-Hecht-Harrison model, it's more of a project management team made up of people committed to helping each other in the job search. By attending regularly and staying focused on key tasks, meetings serve as an advisory panel that knows you and your search and can offer answers to the questions that come up in job hunting.
Help others to help you (especially for the first few meetings) by having a prepared "elevator pitch" to introduce yourself. Jobs open up because there's a problem to solve or a need to fill.  Contact Beth Berkenfeld at bberk2@optonline.net or 201-797-4342 if interested in joining the group.

The WNO (Westchester Networking Organization)
Third Monday of each month.  5:45 p.m
During the COVID pandemic, we are meeting via Zoom. The WNO is a community that is supportive and welcoming to those who are in transition and that fosters career fulfillment for all professionals, including those fully employed. We provide an opportunity to network across industries, fields and organizations.  Our monthly meetings include networking time as well as a presentation on a topic relevant to job search and career development. The contact e-mail ID for the WNO, wno1635@gmail.com.

Ken Lang, NJ Career Network Job Seeker Community
Mondays, 1 pm, weekly LinkedIn and networking Zoom event.  Find out more info here

Ken Lang for his weekly LinkedIn Live! event
Every Tuesday 1-2:00pm Register here or you can watch the broadcast live from Ken's LinkedIn profile and you can watch the rebroadcasts by subscribing to his You Tube channel

Morris County Executives in Transition
3rd Monday of the month from 10-12 noon through the Zoom link below. The group is a great opportunity to network for new contacts and job search ideas.  Feel free to share this with other job seekers you feel can use our assistance. The format is the same as always, everyone gets equal time to present their introduction and job search successes and challenges, then ask the group for assistance with the challenges. All are welcome.
Join Zoom Meeting (we use the same Zoom info each meeting)
https://ups.zoom.us/j/91254516371?pwd=VkpzMEhTNStPS1RKLy9mMmNTZVZaZz09
Meeting ID: 912 5451 6371
Password: mceit
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA
Tuesday 7:00 pm to 7:40 pm
A grassroots, volunteer, networking organization that is widely respected and recognized for its work in career advancement and job search support.  Zoom based meetings are held every week.  Registration is required through NhN’s website (www.nhnusa.org).

William Paterson University Alumni Association
Fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom for an informative and strategic approach to landing the job you want.  We are pleased to launch a series of career workshops to help support you in your career search. Whether you’re in a current job search, considering a career transition or looking to take your career to the next level, these sessions are for you! Over the next 5 months, you’ll have an opportunity to learn the key elements of a job search strategy and a step-by-step approach to landing the job you want. We’ll take the guesswork out of the job search, so you will always know what to do next.

Professional Services Group Morris County
Every Wednesday at 9:30, psgmc presents a virtual meeting.  They provide relevant speakers to help with your job search, as well as provide a forum to network. If you would like to attend the meetings email Dale at dfavia@optonline.net for Zoom Meeting ID and Password.

NSCN Resilience Circle
Every other Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm From tools and techniques from wisdom teachers that will provide job seekers with alternative. This has provided an opportunity for people to share their frustrations and anxieties about job loss and subsequent job search with their peers. These sessions are only open to members of NSCN.  Expectations: We ask the following of each member: Commit to being willing and open to explore and take action from the wisdom thought leaders and various self-care activities, and actively participate in all group discussions and study topics that are presented.  If you are interested in participating, please email Michele Martin at mmmartin@rutgers.edu.

Northwest New Jersey Career Club (NWNJCC)
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month  Nancy Mackowiak, will conduct an ONLINE ZOOM Meeting regarding current job search issues and challenges. This group previously met at the Mount Olive Public Library. To join the meeting, join the Facebook group 'Northwest New Jersey Career Club' and a Zoom invitation will be sent to you, a day before the meeting.

The New Start Career Network (NSCN)
Every Thursday at 1:30pm, join for an hour of open discussion and support with Michele Martin, Marc Strano, and Maria Heidkamp. The agenda is based on your needs and questions. To learn more, visit the NSCN website or email us at 'Ask NSCN' nscn@ejb.rutgers.edu if you have questions.

The Professional Service Group (PSG) of Mercer County
Each Friday morning at 10:00am A community program providing enrichment seminars for professionals in transition who are seeking new employment opportunities or exploring new career paths. Meetings are always free, open to all, and do NOT require you to register in advance. Please check the PSG of Mercer County website Event Calendar for upcoming programs.

Become a New Start Career Network Member!
New Start Career Network (NSCN) provides free assistance to NJ residents over age 45 who have been out of work for at least 6 months. Membership includes:
Information and advice about the labor market and job search strategies, including over 100 webinars on all aspects of the search.
Free access to premium job search services such as Jobscan, Vault, and Big Interview.
One-on-one and group virtual coaching provided by trained volunteer coaches.
Resume & LinkedIn profile reviews and practice interviewing with coaches.
Referrals to a broad range of services through NSCN's partners, including education, training, mental health support, and financial advising.

To become a member, please visit www.newstartcareernetwork.org. For more information, please email nscn@rutgers.edu.

2019
Anil Salem Masters New York University
Austin Altman Rutgers University
Kimberly Bieksha University of Delaware
Olivia Contratto Columbia University
Matthew Ferioli Loyola University Maryland
Rebecca Gudzy Barnard College
Julianna Kovacs Seton Hall University
Matthew Mancuso The College of New Jersey
Jillian Michales Susquehanna University
Aparna Ramani University of Pittsburgh
Tara Wattal Wellesley College
2016
Christian Boujaoude Monmouth Columbia University
Annmarie Brown Middletown South The College of New Jersey
Travis Chan MontgomeryJohns Hopkins University
Samantha Salem Colts Neck/Freehold Rutgers University
Daniel FarrellHillsboroughPenn State University
Emily Fuchs Ridge Penn State University
Caroline RankinBishop George Rutgers University
Alyssa SchilkeMount Saint MaryLoyola (MD) University
Samiksha Vittalraj Scotch Plains/Fanwood University of Rochester
Mira Wattal Hillsborough Johns Hopkins University
2015
Yarimel Rodgers Masters University of Management and Technology
Tyler BeaudetRidge Northeastern University
Matthew DurikMontgomery Villanova University
Matthew FishmanWayne Hills Virginia Tech
Owen France HunterdonCentral Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Mathangi Ganesh West Windsor Wellesley College
Zohair Hasan ParsippanyHills RutgersUniversity
Anna KintasRidge Tulane University
Alexis PaolellaWest MorrisStevens Institute
David SchwabNorth HunterdonRutgers University
Jessica ZhangBernards University of Michigan
2014
Joseph LaGanga Masters Capella University
Dana Cavanaugh Parsippany HillsBoston College
Trevor Edwards North Hunterdon Cornell University
Daniel Fitzpatrick West Windsor-PlainsboroTulane University
Emily Gagliostro Verona Fordham University
Kelly Lozo MiddletownRutgers University
Vivan Lu Metuchen Villanova University
Tania Singh Edison George Washington University
Nina Tamashunas Academy of Allied Health &ScienceNortheastern University
Stephen Wood High Technology Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Yili Wu Governor Livingston University of Miami
2013
Isi Dwyer Piscataway John Hopkins University
James Farrell Hillsborough University of Delaware
Avni Mittal Rutgers Preparatory Tufts University
Meera Murti Freehold Regional Rutgers University
Yaw Owusu-Boahen West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Princeton University
Austin Pruitt Academy for Engineering and Design Technology Princeton University
Desta Pulley North Hunterdon Swarthmore College
Ebo Acheampong Quansah Lenape Regional Princeton University
Caroline Tkachuk Allentown Lehigh University
Linda Zhuang Bridgewater-Raritan Central St. Martin's College of Arts and Design
2012
Susanne Galanek Masters Drexel University
Vinay Ayyala High Technology Princeton University
Sreya Basuroy Lawrence Princeton University
Cara Cavanaugh Academy of St. Elizabeth Princeton University
Celeste Cirillo-Penn Bridgewater-Raritan Regional Cornell University
Sarah Cunningham Monroe Township University of Georgia
Ethan France Hunterdon Central Regional Yale University
Madeleine HartNotre Dame Lafayette College
Pooja Malhotra Hillsborough Lehigh University
Karthik RamakrishnanJohn P Stevens New York University
Divya Seshadri Lawrenceville School Princeton University
Carlie Skellington Hunterdon Central Regional Lehigh University
2011
Ashwina Keertikar Masters Boston University
Cara Beirne Ridgewood Johns Hopkins University
Lavanya Ganesh West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Wellesley College
Christopher Gonzalez Lawrenceville School Brown University
Matthew Kim Bergen County Academy for the Advancement of Science & Technology Columbia University
Akash Mittal Rutgers Preparatory Tufts University




Vaidhyanath Murti Freehold Regional Princeton University
Charles Scully Mahwah Northeastern University
Ali Shaikh East Brunswick Rutgers University
Pierre-Francois Wolfe Warwick Valley Skidmore College
Lauren Zarsky Summit Villanova University
2010
Mathew Bitters Voorhees American University
Dominic DeSocio Biotechnology Columbia University
Ingred Feustel Bridgewater-RaritanIndiana University
Catlin Foster Red Bank Regional Gettysburg College
Daniel Fung Academy of AlliedHealth and Science Rutgers University
Naveen Galla West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Cornell University
Andrew Seidorf North Hunterdon Marist College
Sahara Sumpter Somerville University of Miami
Alison Wien Hanover Park New York University
Patricia YehMagnet High School for Science, Mathe matics and Technology Princeton University

2009
Elizabeth Connolley Hillsborough Brown University/ Rhode Island School of Design
Pritha Dasgupta West Windsor-Plainsboro Princeton University
Carolynn Gaut Mahwah Boston University
Ariel Glickman Millburn Brandeis University
Andrew Hampton Bridgewater-Raritan Virginia Tech
Marc Personick Bernards Syracuse University


Ian Vlahovic Mahwah Rutgers University
Jacqueline Yen Mount Saint Mary Bentley University
Alyssa FederoffJames CaldwellDuquesne University
2008
Brian Goodcare Seton Hall Preparatory Rutgers University
Robert Goodacre Seton Hall Preparatory Rutgers University
Ankit Goyal Bridgewater Raritan Georgetown University
Meera Jagannathan Montgomery University North Carolina
Jacquelin Scully Mahwah Lehigh University
Grace Taylor Piscataway University of Maryland

Justin Yeh Governor Livingston Princeton University
Prakirthi Yerram Parsippany Rutgers University
Brandon Zarsky Summit Northeastern University
2007
John P Bufe III
St. Joseph (Metuchen) Georgetown University
Kristen Cousino Montgomery University of Delaware
Tanya Dainoski Bernards
St. John's University
Stephen Fung
High Technology
New York University
Jennifer A. Gaglioti Scotch Plains-Fanwood
Loyola College
Julia Juska
Red Bank Catholic
Boston College
Reema Khanchandani South Brunswick Goucher College
Anand Parikh Monmouth County Villanova University
Kristen Recine Notre Dame Dickinson College
Stephanie Spelman
Academy for Math,Science, and Engineering
for Morris County
Stevens Institute of
Technology
PMI Pathfinder Award

Mary Devon O'Brien was recently appointed into Pathfinder Inc.'s 1998 "Pathfinder Wall of Fame" in recognition of her significant long-term contributions to the project management profession. A wall plaque will be displayed in the main lobby of Pathfinder and will read "Pathfinder Inc. Proudly Recognizes the Following Exemplary Career Professionals for Their Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Project Management Technology."

PMI President Award

Again, the Outstanding President of the Year was awarded to Mary Devon O'Brien at PMI's Seminar/Symposium on September 7, 2000, in Houston.The Outstanding President of the Year was awarded to Mary Devon O'Brien at PMI's Seminar/Symposium on October 8, 1999, in Philadelphia.

The Outstanding President of the Year was awarded to F. Nelson Woomer (NJ's Past President) at PMI's Seminar/Symposium on October 4, 1996 in Boston. PMI VP David Pells, PMP, acknowledged Nelson's leadership, organizational and management initiatives while leading the NJ Chapter.

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