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JOBS & EMPLOYMENT

CAREER CONNECTIONS
Twice a month, 2-4pm
Jobseekers are invited to attend to discuss all aspects of the job
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IN THE LIBRARY
*The Library also has many books on cover letters, resumes, career information & job searching. Monthly employment newspapers are also available.


Join Career Connections! (formerly “The Job Club”) The Career Connections program is in full swing on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 2-4pm. Provides insightful assistance for jobseekers on resumes, interviewing techniques, job skill updates, unemployment issues and job opportunities.   Supported by Federal LSTA grant funds

CAREER RESOURCE CENTER Books on career choices, resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, internet job searching, & salary information. Ask the Reference Desk for the New York Times' Week In Review & Sunday Business sections.

WINWAY RESUME & COVER LETTER BUILDER ON ADULT LIBRARY COMPUTERS.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM BOOKS
For 14 day loan.

COMPUTER INSTRUCTION
General & speciality computer courses, including ALL ABOUT E-MAIL, JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES, & POWER RESUMES.

LECTURES & PROGRAMS
Job search tips, interview techniques, interpersonal communication, & resume assistance.

AT HOME OR IN THE LIBRARY

Listen to OR Read books to survive in the workplace, get another job, spruce up your resume, learn more about green jobs, what to say to interviewers to get the job you want, how to write effective cover letters & more.
Combine everything you need for a successful job search into one easy-to-use online application:
  • Explore detailed information on over 1,000 different occupations.
  • Match your interests and skills with the career that's best for you.
  • Search over 5 million up-to-the-minute local and national job postings.
  • Create professional resumes and cover letters; Practice and master interviewing skills.
  • Get invaluable tips and advice every step of the way—from your initial search to accepting an offer.

Tutor.com Adult Education & Career Center Live Resume, Cover Letter & Interview Help Daily, 2PM-10PM.Or, use the SkillsCenter Resource Library & watch a Resume Writing Workshop Video, brush up on your computer knowledge, search for jobs.

*When you register as a New User, use your library barcode for the username.

Job Search & Workplace Skills: A wide variety of resources that will prepare you for career success, including job searching, interviewing, networking, success on the job, & business writing, plus computer skills tutorials & more. Also, practice tests for licensing & civil service exams.

Interactive career resource designed for people of all ages. Includes career matching quiz and college selection questionnaires

Offering content from over 300 largely full-text journals, this collection provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.

ONLINE COMPUTER INSTRUCTION

COMPUTER PRACTICE TUTORIALS from LEARNING EXPRESS:
Microsoft Access (2003, 2007),
Power Point
(2003, 2007 Windows; 2008 Mac),
Word
(2003, 2007 Windows; 2008 Mac),
Excel
(2003, 2007, 2008)
Outlook (2003, 2007),
Corel WordPerfect X3
,
Windows Vista & XP
Mac OSx

Tutor.com Adult Education & Career Center Select 'Adult Services' then select
'Computer Literacy' for more computer tutorials.

OTHER
RESUME, COVER LETTER & MORE E-BOOKS AT NETLIBRARY Create your own free account to read books online.

Community Resource Database of Long Island Free, online directory of health, human services, economic development, and education agencies and programs on Long Island.

Occupational Outlook HandbookTraining and education needed, salary, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions.

ONE STOP EMPLOYMENT CENTERS Locations at Hempstead, Hicksville & Massapequa. Free Services for job seekers of any age seeking full-time or part-time employment.

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Business and Company Research
Business and Company Resource Center Detailed company and industry news and information. Company profiles, brands, rankings, histories, investment reports, market share data. Contains industry overviews and rankings, and news and periodical articles.

Proquest Newspapers Find full-text articles from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Barrons, The Economist and many other national newspapers.

PROMT (Predicast Overview of Markets and Technology) Research companies, products & technologies, & competitive markets.

SMALL BUSINESS COLLECTION Perfect for business schools and entrepreneurs, this compilation provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories. Users will find over 280 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals.

http://companydatabase.org
Search company profiles and industry reports to find what you're looking for
 
http://libguides.rutgers.edu/companies
From Rutgers University. 
This guide will direct you to many print and online resources for conducting research on public, private, and foreign companies.
 
http://www.bizjournals.com
Business Journals Digital Network
 
http://newslink.org/mbiz.html
Variety of business journals
 
http://www.directemployers.org/about/member-companies
click on a company for a list of jobs:  Ignore list & Look into the box on the right, just under the company name to get info on branch offices & what job titles they are currently hiring for
 
http://wetfeet.com/employers.aspx
research employers
 
http://biz.yahoo.com/i/
Yahoo! Finance brings you company profiles from Capital IQ, who provides users with information on over 9,000 public companies, including contact information, business summaries, officer and employeee information, sector and industry classifications, business and earnings announcement summaries, and financial statistics and ratios. Yahoo adds stock charts based on historical data from Commodity Systems, Inc. (CSI), and links to other resources.
 
http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa/companies
Vault's list of Best Companies to work for.
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Government Websites
Federal
USAJOBS This is a one-stop source for federal jobs and employment covering all federal agencies. This site includes job searches in the US and assistance for employment overseas. A section on resume writing and tips for interviews are also included.

CAREER ONESTOP This site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals are included. Also click on a new section Worker ReEmployment at top of page.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE U.S. Department of Labor unemployment benefits for eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own, and meet certain other eligibility requirements. *CLICK HERE FOR TEMPORARY & DISABILITY ASSISTANCE

COBRA Continuation Coverage Assistance

Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) Amended 5/24/11
Overview of the changes made to the definition of disability under the ADAAA and the regulations and accompanying interpretive guidance for workplace accommodation.

JAN: Job Accommodation Network
Leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace.

Job Seekers with Disabilities: Federal Employment

Disability.Gov Finding a Job section has information about organizations and programs that can help you find employment. You'll also find "job banks" that have lists of current job openings, as well as information about upcoming government and private sector job fairs. Also, be sure to check out Disability.gov's Job Opportunities section for more resources and contacts

Students & Recent Grads A great place for students to discover positions available in the federal government.

 

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State
NYS Dept of Labor: New York State Job Bank

NYS Business Directory

NEW YORK STATE CIVIL SERVICE

State Jobs NY For existing state employees to identify transfer and promotion opportunities, and to provide a way for state agencies to publicize their vacancies to this specialized market.

New York State Job Exchange
Resources for job searching, and career changing.

NEW YORK STATE WORKFORCE:  Training School Search Sites 
ELIGIBLE TRAINING PROVIDER LIST

Provides training choices to support employment goals of individuals.

State University of New York Employment opportunities.

NEW YORK STATE Unemployment Benefits Online

New York State Unified Court System

Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center Tuition-free career education & job training, must meet all eligibility requirements.

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Local

Welcome to the Long Island Works Coalition

Looking for Work in Nassau County?
Links to resources in Nassau County and local governments from Nassau County government.

Civil Service Commission of Nassau County
Current announcements for available positions and applications to take Civil Service Exams.

NEW YORK CITY CIVIL SERVICE

SUFFOLK COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE


ONE STOP EMPLOYMENT CENTER
is available free to any job seeker over 18 years of age. There are no restrictions on income, residency or education . The Center is located at:HempsteadWorks Career Center, 50 Clinton Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 485-5000
There are also offices in Hicksville & Massapequa.

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Veterans
Hire Vets First A comprehensive career website for veterans of America's military & employers. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Nassau County Veterans Employment Program Any veteran who is a Nassau County resident will be eligible for the program.

Veterans Come First! New York State offers this site for veterans to assist them in returning to the workforce in New York State. Linked at this site is a local Veterans' Employment Representative.

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General & Career Changes
Job Central
Created by a nonprofit consortium of leading U.S. corporations, in alliance with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies. Career Events, Career Research, Resume Help, & Displaced Employee Job Matching.

Good Temps
Matches employers with qualified, motivated job seekers in the five boroughs of New York City, Northern New Jersey,
Westchester, Nassau & Suffolk Counties.=

My Next Move
Aimed at providing jobseekers with information on more than 900 occupations, as well as local job openings and training opportunities in a simple, user-friendly format.

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WEBSITES TO FIND A JOB

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS & JOBS

SUMMER JOBS

PublicServiceCareers.org is your source for professional jobs in the NEW public sector - government, nonprofits, NGO's, consulting, contracting and academia. - and for high quality advice and information about public service careers.

Jobs on Long Island Click on Search all jobs in database.

Education & Assistance Corporation

Long Island Browser Click on Long Island Jobs in Left side margin.

NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Career Center

America's Career Infonet is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor & hosts national web sites that help businesses, job seekers, students, & workforce professionals find employment & career tools.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Information

ECO 20/20 Green Energy is the wave of the future: Find a job Now!

GreenCareersGuide.com Join the fastest growing job arena in the world!

Occupational Outlook Handbook

O*Net Online

America's Job Exchange Jobs Nationwide

Career Builder

Computerwork.com

Education Jobs in Nassau County

e-Financial Careers Designed for the specific needs of the financial services professional: the job opportunities available are from companies around the world and cover a wide choice of positions for investment bankers, traders, asset managers, analysts, risk managers, treasurers, auditors, CFOs, graduate trainees and many others in the financial community.

Event & Meeting Planning, Public Relations

Fashion

FEDCAP Since 1935, they have helped people with all types of disabilities & barriers to employment join the workforce, while providing vital services to business & government.

Federal Government Jobs

FOUNDATION CENTER A national nonprofit service organization connecting nonprofits and the grantmakers.

Good Temps
Matches employers with qualified, motivated job seekers in the five boroughs of New York City, Northern New Jersey,
Westchester, Nassau & Suffolk Counties.

Groove Job Part time & hourly jobs in all industries including retail, restaurant, teen jobs, part time jobs, seasonal & summer jobs & many more. If you don't find a job today, be sure to check back soon as they're always updating the database with great opportunities.

Hot Jobs

Latin America's Professional Network Experienced Spanish and Portuguese bilingual professionals.

Law Jobs

Long Island Jobs

Nassau Music Educator's Association Music teacher jobs on Long Island

New York Daily News Classifieds

New York Job Exchange

New York Post Classifieds

NYS DEPT OF LABOR

New York Times Job Market

Newsday Classified

Nonprofit Times Classifieds

North Jersey Monster

Public Relations

UPWARDLY GLOBAL for immigrant professionals & employers

Vault

WSJ's Career Journal

WSJ's Quick Search

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AARP JOB SEARCH

AARP JOB TIPS Creating relevant resumes, acing the interview, branding yourself.

NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS (516) 227 - 8988
Job Placement Service Free employment service for Nassau County residents age 55 +
Master Crafters Self-employment opportunities for handicrafters, age 60 + (516) 627 - 5484

National Council On Aging Elvira Lovaglio, Program Manager (516) 485 - 5431

ONE STOP EMPLOYMENT CENTERS: Locations at Hempstead, Hicksville & Massapequa
Free Services for job seekers of any age seeking full-time or part-time employment.

SCORE: SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES (516) 877- 4645

Senior Job Bank Helping Employers connect with the over-50 Talent Pool

 

 

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SUMMER JOBS, VOLUNTEERING, & SUMMER LEARNING

Cool Works in NYS
Cool summer jobs in New York State for teens ages 14 to 19.

GotAJob: Part-Time Jobs
A site designed specifically for teens, students and young adults. By entering your zip code, you'll be taken to partner sites where you can do a job search for part-time jobs, summer jobs, hourly jobs, teen jobs and entry-level jobs. You can even apply online!

Groove Job
Part time & hourly jobs in all industries including retail, restaurant, teen jobs, part time jobs, seasonal & summer jobs & many more. If you don't find a job today, be sure to check back soon as they're always updating the database with great opportunities.

Health & Safety on the Job
What working teens should know about health and safety on the job: Your rights, jobs & hours you can legally work if you are under age 18, types of hazards should you watch out for, & where to go if you need help! From the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Job Doggy
Site by teens for teens. Dedicated to making it easy for teens and students to find part-time jobs, write resumes, and interview.

Long Island Browser Click on Long Island Jobs in Left side margin.

MY PLAN! Helps people plan more fulfilling lives by making well-informed decisions about their education & careers. Whether you’re deciding on what college to go to, choosing a major, planning ahead for your first career, or thinking about making a career change, MyPlan.com can help you explore options & bring clarity & insight into figuring out what’s right for you.

Newsday Classifieds

ONE STOP EMPLOYMENT CENTERS: Locations at Hempstead, Hicksville & Massapequa
Free Services for job seekers of any age seeking full-time or part-time employment.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Student Jobs & Internships

Summer and Seasonal Jobs for Teens
Lots of links to tips and tools and articles to help you find a summer job, including job ideas for teens 15 and younger.

Summer Camp Jobs

More Summer Camp Jobs

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES

SUMMER LEARNING

Summer On Campus
Summer programs held on college campuses throughout New York State. Approximately 100 colleges are included, with a variety of sports, arts, & academic summer camps for kids 8-18 years old. On occasion, college prep schools are included as well.

Outreach & Enrichment Programs for junior high &/or high school age students
Scroll down page to "Middle School/High School Enrichment."  Summer, weekend, and academic year programs at New York 's independent colleges and universities.

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