L.I. Job Fair February 11th

Meet face-to-face with the hiring decision makers from some of the areas top employers on Monday, February 11th from 11-2 pm. The Job Fair will take place at the Melville Marriott. 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! 

Long Island Accounting Job Fair

Career Showcase is a Job Fair Company that specializes in Marketing, Human Resources, Customer Service, Banking, Accounting, Retail, and many others. They partner with many fortune 500 companies to help them find the best talent the market has to offer. Companies come to these fairs to interview and hire the BEST of the BEST professionals, account executives and managers. They are open to recent college grads through executive level candidates. Candidates that attend these job fairs are more likely to obtain the career they are looking for than those candidates that just "apply" to job postings.  On February 11th, Long Island will hold it's first "Accounting Job Fair".  It will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Melville at 5 pm.  Be prompt to hear company presentations. This event is OPEN to all levels of experience. Dress professionally & bring at least 15 copies of your resume.  You must PRE-REGISTER to secure a spot at this exclusive hiring event.  

Miller Business Mornings

Miller Business Mornings is a free breakfast meeting five times a year. Registration is not required and is open to the public. All meetings take place at Middle Country Public Library in Centereach at 8am in the Community Room.  The next meeting will take place on Friday, February 8th.  The meeting will focus on Social Media, Hype or Reality & will be presented by Matt Stern of The CIO Source. Mr. Stern will review the relatively new field of Social Media & what it means to small business.  From LinkedIn to Facebook to Twitter to Pinterest, he will cover the major uses & dispel the myths of these popular sites.  

Career Workshops

The Cold Spring Harbor Library is hosting a series of 4 Job Search Workshops during February.  A team of experienced career coaches and consultants have developed these workshops for anyone looking for a job, not satisfied with a current job, or interested in a new career.  Appropriate for students, professionals, and those re-entering the workforce.  Sign up for the one workshop you need, any combination, or all! Register at the Information Services Desk - (631) 692-6820, x200.  Fee: $25 per workshop, payable in advance by check to 'CSH Library'; non residents will pay $30 per workshop.

Where to Find your Next Career Opportunity
Thursday, February 7, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Career Exploration
Thursday, February 14, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The Resume
Thursday, February 21, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The Interview
Thursday, February 28, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Wal-Mart Will Hire 100,000 Veterans

 Wal-Mart Stores, the world's largest retailer and the nation's largest private employer, is pledging to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years. According to the company "the program will begin on Memorial Day and the offer is being extended to any vet who received an honorable discharge from the military within a year of applying for a job.  Most of these jobs will be in Walmart stores and clubs, and some will be in distribution centers and the Home Office."  This initiative will help ease the transition for soldiers returning from deployment.  Click here for more information.

February Career Counseling

The Huntington Public Library offers Career Counseling Services . A certified Career Counselor will help you with your job search, interviewing skills & questions regarding your resume. If you are a new college graduate, someone who needs help with job searching or just looking to re-enter the job market, schedule a free, one hour appointment today. For more information please call the Main at (631) 427-5165 ext. 251 or the Station Branch at (631) 421-5053.

Dates Available:
February 13th from 6-9 pm (Main Building)
February 27th from 5:30-7:30 pm (Station Branch)

Small Business Development Center January 2013 Programs

Business Basics: How to Successfully Start a Small Business
Wed. Jan. 23rd 9-11 am
SBDC Conference Room
$12.00
What you need to know to start a small business. Topics will include business types, government regulations, writing a business plan, basic tax information & financing your business. Pre-registration is required.

How to Write a Business Plan
Tues. Jan. 29th 9-12 pm
SBDC Conference Room
$17.00
An in-depth, interactive experience designed to help you develop an effective business plan. Pre-registration required.

Long Island Career Fair

Meet face-to-face with the hiring decision makers from some of the areas top employers on Monday, January 28th from 11-2 pm. The Career Fair will take place at the Melville Marriott. 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! This event will showcase companies hiring in the following industries:

Accounting/Auditing

Administrative and Support Services

Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations

Banking

Consumer Products

Customer Service and Call Center

Finance/Economics

Financial Services

Hospitality/Tourism

Insurance

Real Estate/Mortgage

Restaurant and Food Service

Retail/Wholesale

Sales

And Many More...

January Career Quest Program

Interested in the legal professions? Working in the field without the credentials? Thinking of law school? The American Bar Association approved BLENDED LEARNING certificate program in Paralegal Studies at LIU Post may be right for you!  Achieve your professional and educational goals through a blended learning format. The online component of the blended courses enables you to attend class on your own schedule. The blended format gives you the opportunity to meet personal and professional responsibilities, while fulfilling certificate requirements. Students still benefit from face-to-face contact with instructors, classroom discussion and interaction during the traditional classroom portion. This program is NOT completely online.  Attend a FREE info session on Thursday, January 17th at 9:30am at the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center in Hauppauge.  See any of our counselors, or phone (631) 853-6600 today to reserve your spot! Plan to arrive early.  Space is Limited…Must be pre-registered.

Suffolk County One-Stop January Job Fairs

Looking for work? Want to explore opportunities? The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will be hosting 2 Job Fairs in January. Meet HR recruiters & receive employment information from organizations representing various industries. Bring your resume and dress for success!

*Friday, January 18th 10am
Wyandanch Public Library
For more information please call (631) 643-4848..

*Wednesday, January 23rd 10am
South Huntington Public Library

For more information please call (631) 549-4411.

LI Job Finder Job Fair

You're invited to attend the LI Job Finder Job Fair on Tuesday, January 15th from 9:30-2:30 pm at the Smithtown Sheraton. Come meet with Long Island's TOP COMPANIES...Wear proper attire & bring copies of your resume!!!