New York Career Fair in Partnership with AARP

EmploymentGuide.com in collaboration with AARP & WiserWorker.com is helping job seekers succeed in this challenging job market with a series of career fairs. These events will feature national & local employers. Candidates of all ages, experience levels & industries are encouraged to attend. The New York Career Fair will take place on Monday, April 12th from 2-6pm @ Madison Square Garden. Helping Experience Work @50+ is a component of these career fairs that will provide job search assistance to older job seekers. Each Work@50+ Career Fair will offer career counseling, job-hunting strategies, networking tips, and information on how to effectively market your skills and experience. Employers ready to hire 50+ workers will also be on site. AARP® will be teaching job seekers how to brand themselves in specifically designed hour long workshops entitled ""The Power of Promoting Yourself at 50+"" Job seekers will leave these workshops with new skills that will benefit them in their job search. Registration for these workshops will be available at the job fair. Don’t forget to dress to impress and bring copies of your resume. Admission if FREE!

April Job Fairs

• Tuesday, April 6th from 10-1PM at the East Islip Public Library. Bring your resume and dress for success! For more information call (631)581-9200.

• Thursday, April 7th from 10-3PM at the Hilton Long Island. Meet companies hiring in your home town. Bring plenty of resumes!

• Friday, April 8th from 10-3PM at the Affinia Manhattan Hotel. Bring plenty of resumes and dress for success!

Legislation Passed Extending Eligibility Dates For Unemployment Benefit Extensions

Legislation was passed extending eligibility dates for benefit extensions to week ending April 4, 2010. There will not be a break in your benefits, as long as you continue claiming weekly benefits in the usual manner. You do not have to file a new claim unless the system advises you to do so. For updates, please check this website. For additional information about unemployment benefit extensions, click here. For an estimate of the number of benefit weeks you may be currently eligible for, see Benefits Chart or use the Benefits Calculator.

Travel & Leisure Industry Sales Opportunities

Explore Career Paths and embark on a new Career Direction. The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will present "Travel & Leisure Industry Sales Opportunities" on Wednesday, March 31st at 2pm. Frank Trotta, owner of Prime Time Travel and cruisetoanywhere.com, will present an overview of qualifications for a successful sales and marketing career in the Travel and Tourism Industry. Mr. Trotta will also disscuss various sales positions available with his companies. Reservation required. Bring your resume. See any One-Stop counselor, or phone (631) 853-6600 to reserve your spot!

Developing A Winning Image

On Wednesday, March 31st from 7:00-8:30 p.m. , the Brentwood Public Library will host a workshop called "Developing A Winning Image". Career Coach Diana Servinskas will offer advice and suggestions on how to best present yourself during the job search and interviewing process. She will cover dressing from the inside out, a checklist for a great résumé, and what to say in those tricky salary negotiations. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn how to put your best foot forward on your next interview. Program open to all. For more information please call (631) 273-7883.

Building Relationships in Business

Whatever your industry, whether you’re in retail, an entrepreneur, or a business professional, you’re probably facing challenges in these tough economic times. Join the Huntington Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday March 23rd from 8-10am for an innovative program called "Building Relationships in Business". They will discuss, in an informal setting, how you can make yourself more visible, work with your personal relationships and develop an advocate to support your organization. Pick up tips as you learn from the experience of others, share your own experiences and leave with good ideas to help your business grow. For more information please call (631) 423-6100.

Mac’s Steakhouse
12 Gerard Street Huntington Village
(One block north of Main Street)

New York Career Fair

Meet face-to-face with the hiring decision makers from some of the Best Employers in the city on Wednesday, March 17th from 10:30-2:00pm. The Career Fair will take place at the Radisson Martinique. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes, because they are there to hire. Just walk in and start interviewing, it's that simple. You can save time, money and effort interviewing with multiple companies in one day at one location. Many of these companies have several openings and are eager to meet with you. You will no longer be just a piece of paper, you can get right in front of the decision makers attending this event. Admission is FREE!

Job Seminar: Roll It, Take It, Leave It, Move It

On March 25th the Deer Park Library will hold a Job Seminar called Roll It, Take It, Leave It, Move It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options. This seminar is designed to help employees determine what to do with their employer retirement savings plan if they recently switched jobs, retired or are facing unemployment due to a layoff or downsizing. The seminar will begin at 7PM. Advanced registration required, seating limited. Registration begins March 6th. For more information please call (631) 586-3000.

Shared Work Program Saves Thousands of Jobs

One year after Governor Paterson directed the Department of Labor to vigorously promote the Shared Work Program to businesses, department figures show the program saved 11,000 jobs in 2009. "What started out as a little-known program has now become a huge help to struggling businesses," said Governor David A. Paterson. "Approximately 2,300 companies are now taking part in the program. Shared Work is a proven program that helps businesses and employees stay afloat." Shared Work gives employers an alternative to layoffs. Rather than lay off a percentage of workers to cut costs, an employer can reduce the hours of all or a select group of employees. Those workers can use the program to collect partial UI benefits to make up for the lost wages. The Shared Work program allows them to keep their health insurance, retirement, vacation pay, and other fringe benefits. A company in the Shared Work Programs gets to keep the skilled and trained worker during lean times & when business picks up, the employer does not have to find new workers and train them. Companies can apply for the Shared Work Program at http://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/dande/sharedwork1.shtm. For more information or to apply for the Shared Work Program please call (518) 457-5807.

New Career Database: Career Cruising

Want to learn more about yourself and careers that suit your interests? Try our new career database "Career Cruising". Search for careers and find out what they are really like. Find out where to get the education you need to start your career. Career Cruising offers in-depth profiles of hundreds of different occupations and comprehensive post-secondary information. Each profile includes a job description, information on working conditions, earnings, education and training, a sample career path, links to related occupations, other resources, and multimedia interviews. For more information please call (631) 427-5165.

Career Quest Programs

Suffolk County Department of Labor's Career Quest will be presenting 2 programs at the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center in Hauppauge.

Starting Your Own Business
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 9:30AM
Why not explore your dream of owning a small business? A representative from the New York State Small Business Development Center will discuss how to start your own business and become a small business owner. Plan to arrive early. Space is Limited. Must be pre-registered. Late arrivals not permitted. See a One-Stop counselor, or phone(631) 853-6600 to reserve your spot!

On Site Recruitment: United States Census Bureau
Monday, March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 9-12PM
Friday, March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 9-12PM
Work up to 40 hours per week in a temporary, part-time job with the 2010 Census and enjoy good pay, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, and the chance to serve your community. To complete the application process please bring: Social Security Card & NYS Driver’s License/NY State ID, or a valid US Passport. Veterans please bring copy of DD214. Call (631) 853-6600 today to reserve your spot! Plan to arrive early. Space is Limited. Must be pre-registered. Late arrivals not permitted.

Second Cup of Coffee Job Club

Are you unemployed & in need of help with your job search? If so, you are welcome to join twice monthly meetings to network, share information & get tips to improve your job search skills in a supportive environment at the Brentwood Public Library. Meetings are the 2nd & 4th Fridays of every month from 9:30-11:00 AM. Meetings will take place on March 12th & 19th & April 9th & 23rd. For more information please call (631) 273-7883.

100 Useful Social Sites for Every Kind of Job Seeker

AssociateDegree has put out a great article "100 Useful Social Sites for Every Kind of Job Seeker" to help you connect with employers, others in your field and potential clients to help get your job search off the ground and your career back on track. This list includes sites for college grads, networking, resume help & freelancing.