A networking talk for alternative investments professionals heads our updated listing of low-cost and free events in New York City.

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association offers a free presentation on networking skills, for members only:

Tuesday, March 10 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. "How to Network to a New Job," with Win Sheffield, career coach. Harvard Club, 35 West 44th Street. Members only, reservation required. info@caia.org.

Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church runs an employment support group for people who have recently lost or are worried about losing their job. It meets Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Information: Diana Kypar, (212) 247.0490; David Rogers, LCSW-R, (212) – 759 -2278; or Ann Brownhill Gubernick, LMSW, (718) 229 - 3839.

The church also has a free "career success" event coming up:

Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Career coach Beverly Daniel addresses "Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask." 7 West 55th Street (Corning Logan Room, fifth floor of the church). Information: Diana Kypar, (212) 247 - 0490 or dkypar@fapc.org

The New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) hosts a free "Career Coffee" for members only, one Friday morning each month.

Friday, March 20, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. " Broadening Your Perspective and Utilizing NYSSA Resources." NYSSA executive director Alvin Kressler's presentation is aimed at both members seeking jobs and those who are currently employed. Register by March 18 (required). NYSSA, 1177 Avenue of the Americas (between 45th and 46th Streets), 2nd Floor. Information: (212) 541-4530 or see www.nyssa.org.

Career coach Bettina Seidman offers monthly workshops on various topics related to career management and job-search strategy.

Saturday, March 21, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. "Sector Change – Making the Transition from the Corporate to the Non Profit Sector." 257 Park Avenue South, 4th floor conference room. Admission: $55. Advance registration and payment required. Information: SEIDBET@aol.com.

Career coach Win Sheffield presents a free job-search strategy workshop:

Saturday, March 28, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. "Planning And Managing A Successful Job Search." Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth Avenue at 40th Street.

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