Fall 2009 New York Career Expo

On Wednesday, November 4th "Women For Hire" will host a Career Expo in New York at the Sheraton New York Hotel from 10AM to 2PM. This event will give you the opportunity to talk with other job seekers, hand out business cards, get your resume critiqued for free & attend several seminars. Admission is free. Business attire & resumes are required for admittance. There will be an Early Morning Seminar prior to the Career Expo opening. This seminar will be hosted by Good Morning America's Workplace Contibutor & Women For Hire CEO Tory Johnson. Jump start your success by registering for this special session. Space is limited.

Job Search & Interviewing Techniques

On Saturday, November 21st the Huntington Public Library will hold a Job Search & Interviewing Techniques program. The program will run from 2PM to 4PM at our Huntington Station Branch. Learn tools and techniques for searching for a job, communicating with prospective employers, and preparing for an interview. Participants receive access to online resources, subscription to an email newsletter, and free computer support via email in this hands-on computer class. Registration is required & begins November 2nd. HPL cardholders only.

Resume Writing & Email

Need help writing a resume, or have one that needs to be improved? Look no further! The Huntington Public Library will offer a Resume Writing & Email class on Saturday, November 7th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at our Huntington Station Branch. In this hands-on class you will learn to use your computer to style and format a powerful resume that will stand out above the rest. Attaching resume file to e-mail will also be addressed. Registration begins on November 2nd. Open to all.

Cell Phone Scam Targets Unemployment Insurance Recipients

Scammers using cell phone calls and text messages are targeting unemployment insurance recipients in order to steal the unsuspecting victim’s benefits. People statewide, including those not receiving unemployment insurance benefits, have received text or cell phone messages that say something like “The Department of Labor has limited or deactivated your benefit card starting with (first 4-6 digits of card). Call: (various phone numbers) to reactivate.” If they call the number, they are asked for their full card number and PIN. Once the scammer has that information, the victim’s account can be accessed and funds stolen. Most, if not all, the scam messages have been received on the Sprint network. The NYS Department of Labor is working with Chase, the bank that issues debit cards that unemployment recipients use to receive benefits, to address the situation. If you get a call or text message advising you that the Labor Department has limited or deactivated your credit card, DO NOT call the number provided. Neither the Department of Labor or Chase will ever call and ask you for your debit card account information. If you receive one of these messages, don’t respond: DELETE IT. If you have already replied and have given out your debit card PIN , call the customer service phone number on the back of your debit card for help. The Department of Labor is working with Chase to have stolen money restored to victims’ accounts. For more information, check the Department of Labor’s website at http://www.labor.ny.gov/.

November Job Fairs

The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will present two Job Fairs in November. No reservations required. Bring your resume & dress for success!

• Tuesday, November 17th from 1PM-4PM at the Copiague Memorial Public Library


• Wednesday, November 18th from 10AM-1PM at the South Country Public Library

New York State Department Of Labor's Shared Work Program

Governor Paterson announced today that the Department of Labor’s Shared Work program saved more than 10,500 jobs statewide in the first eight months of this year, attracting more than 1,800 companies to participate – more than three times the number of companies that took part in Shared Work in all of 2008. Shared Work gives employers an alternative to layoffs. Rather than lay off a percentage of workers to cut costs, an employer can reduce hours of all or a particular group of employees. Those employees can use the program to collect unemployment insurance benefits to make up for the lost wages. The Shared Work program allows employees to retain their health insurance, retirement, vacation pay or other fringe benefits. The benefit for a participating company is they keep the skilled and trained worker during the economic downturn. When business picks up, the employer does not have to find new workers and train them. For information on eligibility & how to apply please visit the New York State Department Of Labor website.

Manufacturing Technology Program

On Tuesday, October 27th, Suffolk County Community College will discuss their Manufacturing Technology Program at the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center. The program will run from 12:30PM to 1:30PM. Areas covered by the Technology Program include Precision Metalwork, CNC Machining, CAD, CAM Computerized Machinery, Quality Control and Lean Manufacturing. Graduates of the SCCC program can seek employment as Machinists, Machine Control Operators, Manufacturing Operators and managers, Engineering-Design Team Members and Manufacturing Supervisors. Reservations are required. To reserve your spot please call (631)853-6600.

Long Island's Fall College Open House Schedule

• St Joseph's College: November 1st 10AM

• Dowling College: November 7th 10AM-2PM

• NYIT: November 7th 10AM
  

• Adelphi University: November 8th 11AM-1:30PM

• C.W. Post: November 8th 10AM-2PM
  

• Farmingdale State College: November 8th 12PM-3PM

• Suffolk Community College: November 8th 1PM-3PM

• Suny Old Westbury: November 8th 9AM
  

• Five Towns College: November 14th

• Molloy College: November 15th 1PM

• Nassau Community College: November 15th 10:30AM-1:30PM
  

Starting Your Own Business

Want to explore career paths & embark on a new career direction? Why not explore your dream of owning a small business? The New York State Small Business Development Center will hold a program "Starting Your Own Business" on Wednesday, October 28th from 9:30AM to 11:30 AM at the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center. A representative from New York State Small Business Development Center will discuss how to start your own business and become a small business owner. To reserve your spot call (631) 853-6600.

United States Customs & Border Protection Career Information & Employment Opportunities

On Tuesday, October 27th the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will hold a program called "United States Customs & Border Protection Career Information & Employment Opportunities". The program will be held from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Space is limited. Reserve early! Stop in and see any of the One-Stop counselors or phone (631) 853-6600 to reserve your spot.

Governor Announces State-of-the-Art, Web-Based System that Electronically Connects the Unemployed with Potential Job Openings

Governor David A. Paterson today announced a revolutionary E-Government tool that will help nearly 875,000 unemployed New Yorkers receive job leads in their regions immediately. The Department of Labor's ground-breaking, web-based Skills Matching and Referral Technology (SMART) 2010 program analyzes resumes for skills and work experience, then electronically contacts unemployed New Yorkers via e-mail, recommending job openings in their areas to them based on their past work history, experience and skills. Every unemployed New Yorker is encouraged to visit their nearest One-Stop Career Center to get immediate help in crafting a resume. Once a resume is completed in an electronic format, a Labor Department counselor will feed the resume into the SMART 2010 system. Within 24 hours of submitting a resume, the individual will receive an e-mail containing 1 to 10 job matches from the Department of Labor’s database of employment opportunities. Job openings will be within a specific geographic radius, depending on the region. These e-mails will continue every day thereafter. Customers without an individual e-mail account or computer skills are encouraged to receive assistance from the Department of Labor staff.

Incredible Interviews Made Easy

On Wednesday October 28th the Brentwood Public Library will hold a workshop called Incredible Interviews Made Easy from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This workshop will address some ways that you can prepare for your interview, how to present yourself, how to handle some of the tough interview questions and various do's and don'ts of interview etiquette. Marilyn Leibowitz, a retired executive, has successfully coached others in developing their interview skills so as to land the job they wanted. Want to ace your next interview--come to this informative workshop! This program is open to all. Register online or call (631) 273-7883.

Filing For March 2010 NYPD Police Officer Exam Now Open

The NYPD is now accepting applications for the March 2010 Police Officer exam.

Filing: From Wednesday, September 2, 2009 through Friday, January 29, 2010.

Exam Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010, or alternately on Friday evening, March 12, 2010, Thursday evening, March 18, 2010, or Sunday morning and/or afternoon, March 21, 2010.

Click here to apply.

Resume Writing & Email

Need help writing a resume, or have one that needs to be improved? Look no further! The Huntington Public Library will offer a Resume Writing & Email class on Saturday, November 7th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at our Huntington Station Branch. In this hands-on class you will learn to use your computer to style and format a powerful resume that will stand out above the rest. Attaching resume file to e-mail will also be addressed. Registration begins on November 2nd.

Federal Job Expo

The Riverhead Free Library will present a Federal Job Expo on Monday, November 9th from 4:30PM-8:30PM. There will be a variety of Federal Employers present. No registration required. If you have any questions please call the Riverhead Free Library at (631) 727-3228.

Job Fair October 16th

The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will host a Job Fair on Friday, October 16th from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. The Job Fair will be held at the Longwod Public Library. Bring your Resume and Dress For Success! For information on companies scheduled to attend please contact the Longwood Public Library's Reference Desk at (631) 924-6400.