Monday, August 12, 2013

Jazz Concert: Lynn Randall and Friends



Lynn Randall will be performing songs from the Great American Songbook at Mount Laurel Library on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 2 p.m.   Joining her will be pianist Tom Adams, legendary cornetist Warren Vache', drummer Grant MavAvoy and upright bassist Don Moyer.   This concert is free and open to the public.  No registration is needed.  

Lynn Randall began performing professionally as a child, appearing on the Tony Grant Show on Steel Pier at age 12.  Since then she has worked as a full-time vocalist with top-40 and show bands, and performed at Atlantic City casino hotels like Caesar’s, Resorts International, and the Trump Hotels. Now she has turned her focus to the Great American Songbook doing the great classics of Mercer, Porter, Gershwin etc.

This concert is part of the Second Sunday Concert series offered at the Mount Laurel Library thanks to a generous gift from Wegmans.  Concerts are held every second Sunday of the month from 2-3 p.m.  All are welcome to attend.

Getting the Job You Want series



Kim Richmond will present a series of free programs outlining effective techniques for getting the job you want at the Mount Laurel Library on Tuesday evenings, September 10, 24, October 1 and 8  from 6:30-8:00 p.m.   Richmond is a Senior Marketing Executive and Adjunct Professor at the School of Business at Rutgers University in Camden.  No registration is needed.

Developing Your Personal Brand – September 10
* Why it is important to think about yourself as a brand
* The power of personal branding in your job search
* How to build your brand and translate it into a cover letter and resume

10 Places to Look for Your Next Job – September 24
* 10 resources to find job opportunities
* How to uncover the "hidden" job market with tips that will make your networking more effective
* How to truly leverage (not just use) LinkedIn in your job search

10 Steps to Successful Job Interviews – October 1
* How to handle the salary question
* How to set yourself apart with your career portfolio
* Which interview questions you should ask
* How to demonstrate that you are the right person for the job

How to Negotiate and Accept the Right Job Offer  - October 8
* Evaluate the elements of a job offer
* Identify which elements are negotiable
* Prepare for the negotiation
* Review an offer letter