JobNow™ is an innovative online service that provides expert resume help, real-time interview coaching and career advice. There are services to help with every step of a job search. The Adult Learning Center features test preparation (including GED and U.S. citizenship preparation), writing assistance, and study tools for math, reading and writing. Live, online one-on-one interaction with a tutor or job coach is available, conducted in English or Spanish.
CAREER CONNECTIONS
Twice a month, 2-4pm
Jobseekers are invited to attend to discuss all aspects of the job
search process and to network with others. Register.
Supported by Federal LSTA grant funds
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 CenterLive 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Government Websites Federal USAJOBSThis 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 JobPart 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.
AARP JOB TIPSCreating 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
ONE STOP EMPLOYMENT CENTERS: Locations at Hempstead, Hicksville & Massapequa
Free Services for job seekers of any age seeking full-time or part-time employment.
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.
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.
ONE STOP EMPLOYMENT CENTERS: Locations at Hempstead, Hicksville & Massapequa
Free Services for job seekers of any age seeking full-time or part-time employment.
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 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.
