Job Help

Job Search Speakers Series
The Job Search Program Series is funded through the generosity of the Thomas F. Kilfoil Bequest and is sponsored by the West Hartford Public Library and the Department of Human and Leisure Services. Programs are free — registration is requested. To reserve a seat, please call the Noah Webster library Information Desk at 860 561.6990, or click register. NOTE: All sessions will be held in the Noah Webster Library Meeting Room unless otherwise indicated. Job Search Boot Camp! with Jan Melnik, M.A. 3 workshops designed to give you the basic training you'll need to find your next job. Take one or all three to gear up your job search! April 2—1:30 PM REGISTER The ToolKit: Accomplishment-rich Resumes, Target Cover Letters & Elevator Pitches In the first session of our series, you'll learn the best strategies and insider secrets that will help you improve your resume-writing. May 7—1:30 PM REGISTER The Power of Social Media: Why You Must Leverage LinkedIn & Facebook In part two, You will learn how to optimize your use of social media as today's top networking tool. June 11—1:30 PM REGISTER The Game Plan: Insiders' Tips for Job Search & Effective Interviewing In the final session , Jan Melnik will present actionable strategies for executing your job-search plan, from tapping technology in the most efficient way to sharing the #1 tip for removing anxiety in the interview process. Jan Melnik, M.A., MRW, CCM, CPRW, founded Absolute Advantage in Durham, CT, in 1983. She has been featured in numerous publications, is a regular career expert on NBC and Money Wise radio. She is an adjunct business professor at Bay Path College. Her slogan is, "Be inspired. It's your career. It's your life." ................................................................................................... Career Planning in Tough Economic Times Eleta Jones, Ph.D., LPC May 23, 2012—(re-scheduled from Fall 2011) 7:00–8:00 PM Trying to figure out what to do next in your career? Struggling to find a job? Wanting to identify new career options for yourself? Eleta Jones, Ph.D.,LPC, Associate Director at the Center for Professional Development,University of Hartford, will review the eight essential strategies for effective career planning during tough economic times JobNow! Live job coaching, resumé assistance and more–see how JobNow can help you. Have your library card in hand and click JobNow	ONLINE JOB HUNTING RESOURCES
Basic Computer and Internet Classes
Online Databases listings of and information on potential employers (companies and industries)
Practice Tests for Jobs and Schools
Links to Local Resources Where to Turn in Connecticut When you Become Unemployed CT United Way Information on state, federal and local resources to help people who are unemployed and looking for jobs. West Hartford Human Services Division Town that Cares Emergency Financial Assistance & West Hartford Food Pantry Fair Housing—Renter’s Rights Family Self Sufficiency CT Department of Labor CT Fair Housing—Foreclosure Prevention Energy Assistance Unemployment Insurance CT Works —Job assistance centers free to CT residents CT Works Career Center Locations COBRA Program—Health coverage after job loss Husky Program Consumer Credit Counseling Service/Money Management International

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