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Young Business Leaders Event
Posted by: Frank Ableson in General Business, Company News, Business Networking, Social Media, Social Networking, Sussex County, Community on April 13, 2010
MSI's President, Frank Ableson, participated in a panel of Young Business Leaders gathered in the Atrium of the Performing Arts Center at Sussex County Community College to discuss a variety of marketing and public relations topics. Other panelists include Rich Zeoli, Jim Ferguson and David Fink. Attendance was moderate, but with a nice cross section of Sussex County Chamber of Commerce members.
David shared content related to brand strategy. Jim discussed the challenges faced by Newton Hospital in the constantly changing healthcare market. Rich shared some insights on how to become an "expert" in your field. Frank shared some best practices of leveraging your Social Networks.
The event was covered by the New Jersey Herald.
The event was sponsored by the Young Business Leaders Committee of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce and moderated by Steve Skorski.
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MSI unveils new seminars for Vocational Program
Posted by: Frank Ableson in Education, Career Resources, General Business, Company News, Social Media, Social Networking, Sussex County, Community on October 30, 2009
MSI is pleased to announce the addition of four new seminars available for enrolled students in our Vocational Programs.
The first seminar is entitled "Supercharge your Search". This program not only hits the "basics" of resumes, cover letters and interviewing, it also walks participants through some of the larger-picture questions.
Who are you and what kind of job do you really want?
Are you an effective communicator?
Can you explain to someone in 30 seconds or less a convincing statement of who you are and what you are looking for?
Are you networking with friends and professional peers to make sure that everyone in your sphere of influence knows what a good opportunity looks like for you?
What is the title of the person you want to work for?
How far are you willing to drive to your new job?
Do you know how to effectively use Linked In and other social networking tools and communities to aid you in finding your next opportunity?
These and many other key questions are raised and discussed in the seminar. Students spend time working together to practice their "30 second commercial". It makes a difference.
We also cover the essential steps you need to do before, during and after the Interview.
Each student receives a complete Career Notebook, including class notes, worksheets and key reference materials.
Our second seminar is entitled "Your Communication Style".
In this seminar each student takes an in-class, certified communication-style assessment. Once we have taken this assessment, we go through the different styles of communication and relate that to students' personal and professional experiences. There are a lot of "Ah-Ha" moments as students gain a keener insight into how they communicate with their peers - both personal and professional.
Equipped with this new self-knowledge, students are better prepared to navigate a challenging interview, including all of those "hard interview questions". We even review job postings and work together to determine what communication style would be a good fit for each. Having a good job usually starts with picking the right job -- and how you communicate has a large impact on this decision. Know yourself and be equipped!
Each student receives a complete Career Notebook, including class notes, worksheets and key reference materials.
Our third seminar is entilted "Bookkeeping in the real world". This seminar is targeted towards our QuickBooks students, however all enrolled students are welcome to attend and participate.
In this seminar, our facilitiator walks students through the ins and outs of bookkeeping based on decades of experience in the financial industry. In particular, the use of QuickBooks in a modern office setting is discussed including "key skills to have". And yes, students can even ask their "debit vs credit" questions. Our QuickBooks instructors are experienced, professional book keepers.
Our fourth seminar is entitled "Using LinkedIn to supercharge your Job Search". In this seminar our facilitator walks particpants through the process of creating and/or enhancing their LinkedIn profiles. Going well beyond the basics of setting up a LinkedIn profile, this seminar teaches students how to research LinkedIn for possible job opportunities in their target market, networking with former co-workers, and getting engaged in the numerous and active LinkedIn groups. To navigate LinkedIn successfully, you must engage -- we show you how!
Our aim in providing these seminars to our students it to help them in any and every way we can. We want to help our students become gainfully employed, however it goes well beyond that ambitious objective.
At MSI, we want to be an organization that provides value today, and for the future, to everyone we come into contact with -- a company of value. If you have an interest in learning more about our seminars, or education program or about our company in general, please do not hesitate to contact us at 973.448.0070, email us at info@msiservices.com, or visit our website.
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Sussex County One Stop Annual Fall Career and Job Fair - this Thursday, 10/15 11am-3pm
Posted by: Jason Matyas in Education, Career Resources, Sussex County, Community on October 13, 2009
Be sure to visit the Fall Job Fair at the Sussex County One Stop in Franklin this Thursday. Bring your friends and be sure to visit the MSI Education Services table to say hi to us and let others know about the training opportunities available at MSI (and grants available for those that qualify).
Event details:
Thursday, October 15, 2009
11:00 A.M. Through 3:00 P.M.
Location: Sussex County One Stop Career Center
Senator Littell Center
12 Munsonhurst Road
Franklin, NJ 07416
Phone-973-209-1217
What to Bring: Employers should rsvp for a table and bring applications for job seekers or their related web sites. Job Seekers should bring 40 to 50 resumes as the Fair typically draws 50 to 90 companies.
Event Details: Sussex County One Stop Career Center Annual Job and Career Fair is always a big draw for employers, and those seeking work. Interested employers should reserve tables by calling Bill Weightman at 973-209-1217 or via his email at William.Weightman@dol.state.nj.us. The Fair runs from 11AM to 3PM with employers arriving at 10:00. A light lunch and beverages will be provided to employers participating in one of the premier job fairs.
Directions to Event: From the East take Rt. 80 to Rt. 15 North and get off at Rt. 517 North and make Right onto Munsonhurst Road (Mexican Restaurant- and go to end of street. From Rt. 3 or Rt 287 take Rt. 23 North and make right turn onto Munsonhurst Road and the Littell Center. Similar directions would occur, if coming from Rt. 80 West by following Rt. 15 pass the arsenal.
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MSI President named to Sussex County’s “20 under 40”
Posted by: Frank Ableson in General Business, Company News, Sussex County, Community on September 28, 2009
Twenty area business leaders under the age of 40 were highlighted in the Newton based New Jersey Herald newspaper. MSI's Frank Ableson was privileged to be among the group.
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Sussex County Magazine
Posted by: Frank Ableson in Economy, General Business, Business Networking, Sussex County, Community on August 25, 2009
This year's Sussex County Magazine was recently published and is available on the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce website. Thanks to Tammie and her staff for the opportunity to share some thoughts on leadership in this edition.
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Fieldhouse Fun
Posted by: Frank Ableson in General Business, Sussex County, Community on August 05, 2009
We are working with Jenny and Troy at the Fieldhouse at Sparta on some exciting new features. Stay tuned -- if you're into soccer, flag football, or just need a place for your softball team to practice next winter, give them a call.
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