This is a part of a weekly series of career events in the NY area found on the site of our friends at efinancialcareers.com.

A coaching session Tuesday evening on staying upbeat while job-hunting heads our latest compilation of free events of interest to professionals in transition. All the following events take place in New York City.

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Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church presents an advice-laden pep talk from career coach Win Sheffield.

Tuesday June 16, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. “Keeping your Morale up for your Job Search,” with Win Sheffield. 7 West 55th Street (Corning Logan Room, fifth floor of the church). Information: Diana Kypar, (212) 247 - 0490 or dkypar@fapc.org.

The church also hosts Thursday evening networking “meet-ups” for members and friends in job transition, called “Operation Re-launch.” Contact: Doug Bennett (DouglasMBennett@gmail.com) or David Liu (dliu@fapc.org).

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The Structured Products Association and eFinancialCareers are hosting a half-day career-themed event for professionals in derivatives, structured products, commodities and alternative investments.

Thursday, June 24, 1:00 – 6:30 p.m. “Careers in Derivatives, Structured Products, Commodities and Alternatives.” Princeton Club, 15 West 43rd Street. Admission: $125. Registration and information: (203) 856-0789 or structured.products.events@gmail.com.

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The Penn Club offers a members-only career planning session.

Wednesday June 17, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. “Developing Plan B: Your Career in a Downturn,” with Win Sheffield. Penn Club, 30 West 44th Street. Free to Penn Club members. Reservations (required): events@pennclubny.org.

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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, June 19, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. “Land a Job Through Building Your Personal Brand.” Register by June 16 (required). Admission: $20 non-members, free to members. Location and contact information, same as above.

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.

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Career coach Win Sheffield presents a free job-search strategy workshop at the Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth Avenue at 40th Street.

Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. “How to change fields when jobs are tight.”

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Are you hosting or attending another career event we should know about?