Career>Connect offers a wide array of career services which seek to address your unique needs, regardless of where you may be within your employment journey. Whether you are looking to change career paths, or have been impacted by the recession and its aftermath, they provide a continuum of career support for the greater community. The following career workshops will be held in September.
INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWING
Thursday, September 6th, 2:00-3:30 PM
All workshops are held at Sid Jacobson JCC (300 Forest Drive, East Hills)
Networking opportunities through informational interviews are a key component of the job search. Learn how to prepare for, research and structure your meeting to expand your network, clarify goals and build confidence. To register,
www.sjjcc.org/careers. For more information please contact Heather Rottmund, MHA., Career Services Specialist at (516) 484-1515 ext. 104 or HROTTMUND@SJJCC.ORG.
RÉSUMÉ REVIEW
Friday, September 21st, 11-12 PM
All workshops are held at Sid Jacobson JCC (300 Forest Drive, East Hills)
In this drop-in review session, our Certified Professional Résumé Writers will review your résumé and give you suggestions on how to improve it. You will leave with tips on how to make it stand out. You must bring a hard copy of your résumé. Advanced registration advised, walk-ins welcome, first come, first served. To register,
www.sjjcc.org/careers. For more information please contact Heather Rottmund, MHA., Career Services Specialist at (516) 484-1515 ext. 104 or HROTTMUND@SJJCC.ORG.
ASK THE EXPERT
Thursday, September, 27th, 11-12:30 PM
All workshops are held at Sid Jacobson JCC (300 Forest Drive, East Hills)
Meet with other Career>Connect participants to share resources and ideas regarding your job search. You will also have the opportunity to ask our Career Services Specialist job search related questions. To register,
www.sjjcc.org/careers. For more information please contact Linda Samet, M.E.D., Career Services Specialist at (516) 484-1515 ext. 112 or LSAMET@SJJCC.ORG.
The Island Drafting & Technical Institute will offer a course, Computer Aided Drafting & Design & Electronics & Computer Services Technology starting on September 17, 2018. The course progresses from an introduction to computer basics (hardware & software) to advanced technical production drawings in 2D. The objective of the program is to provide a comprehensive CADD (Computer Aided Drafting/Design) program with extensive hands-on application to satisfy industry needs for entry-level personnel with thorough CADD knowledge. To learn more about this, and other, courses at IDTI please call (631) 691-8733 x114.
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 (631) 427-5165 ext. 251 or 252.
Are you looking for a job? Are you tired of sending resumes left and right and never getting an answer? If you are, dress in your best professional clothes, bring resumes and visit our Long Island Career Fair on Tuesday, September 18th from 11-2 pm at the Holiday Inn Plainview-Long Island. You will have the opportunity to meet top employers and to interview for several positions during the course of the day, meeting the people who make the hiring decisions. You will save a lot of time since there will be no need to craft a customized personal statement for each company you visit. You’ll be able to tell them why you wish to work for them, and you’ll have the chance to sell yourself. Admission is FREE. Complimentary on-site 
The LI Job Finder will hold a Job Fair on Tuesday, September 18th at the Radisson Hotel Hauppauge from 9:30- 2:30 PM. Come meet with Long Island's top companies...Wear proper attire & bring copies of your resume! FREE admission & FREE parking. For more information please call (631) 696-8568.
