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A Wednesday evening workshop on personal brand image and interviewing techniques for women over 50 tops our latest compilation of low-cost and free events of interest to professionals in transition. All the following events take place in New York City.

The Transition Network offers a series of workshops for women over 50, presented by coaches from the Career Counselors Consortium.

Wednesday, July 8, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. "Present your Best Self," with Barbara Frankel. Reserve by July 5 (required). Admission: $55 per workshop. Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, 281 Park Avenue South at 21st Street. Information: Cathy Carrington, Cathy@thetransitionnetwork.org, or (212) 714-8040.

Wednesday, July 15, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. " Negotiating for the Work You Want; Strategic Salary Negotiating Techniques," with Beverly Daniel and Ruth Shapiro. Reserve by July 14 (required). Other details, same as above.

The New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) presents an all-day, members only program of career workshops and individual coaching focused on creating compelling resumes, interviewing, and other aspects of the self-marketing and job-search process.

Thursday, July 9, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Career Day. NYSSA members only; pre-registration required. Admission: $25 per workshop, $75 per session of individual coaching. NYSSA, 1177 Avenue of the Americas (between 45th and 46th Streets), 2nd Floor. Information: (212) 541-4530 or see www.nyssa.org.

NYSSA hosts a "Career Chat" panel one evening each month.

Thursday, July 16, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.: "Technology and Its Impact on Client Service Delivery: Find Out What You Need to Know to Stay Competitive." Register by July 13 (required). Admission: $25 non-members, free to members. Location and contact information, same as above.

NYSSA also hosts a "Career Coffee," one Friday morning each month.

Friday, July 17, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. " Speed Your Career Forward with Smart Networking." Register by July 14 (required). Admission: $25 non-members, free to members. Location and contact information, same as above.

The New York Public Library offers free programs on career management and job-search topics, at its various branches in Manhattan and the outer boroughs.

Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. "How to change fields when jobs are tight," with career coach Win Sheffield. Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth Avenue. Information: (212) 340-0833.

Thursday, July 16, 10:00 a.m. "Job Information on the Internet." Parkchester Branch, 1985 Westchester Avenue, Bronx. Information. (718) 829-7830.

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