September Workshops Focus on Improving Job-Seeking Skills

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone invites residents who are seeking work or looking to improve their skills to participate in workshops offered in September.  The workshops have been organized by Suffolk County’s Department of Labor which focuses on quality job training, job development, placement and supportive service for Suffolk’s unemployed and underemployed population.

“Suffolk County is investing in residents by providing a diverse series of workshops designed to improve their job-hunting skills,” County Executive Bellone said. “We are providing skilled presenters who can guide those in need of help or a brushup of their skills so they can find the right employment opportunities.”

Participants must attend an informational meeting at the One-Stop Employment Center before enrolling in a workshop. Call  631-853-6600 to sign up for the Workforce Investment Act meeting before registering for a workshop.

The following workshops are scheduled in September. See the calendar for specific times, dates and locations.

Career Quest: One of the best ways of finding your personal career direction is to have an opportunity to explore career paths. Affords a unique opportunity to speak to industry leaders.  Pre-registration required.

Effective Cover Letter Writing:  You will be given examples of four types of cover letters and instructed on how to build the perfect cover letter along with marketing and thank you letters.  Pre-registration required. 

How to Write a Winning Resume: You will learn the latest format and theories of resume writing. You will be given some samples to model.  Pre-registration required. 

Applying For Jobs Using Social Media:  Learn the ins and outs and potential dangers of the on-line job application process. Learn about the use of job boards and social media like Facebook and LinkedIn and how it might help you.  Pre-registration required. 

Interviewing: Review the needed preparation, conduct, and follow-up to ensure interview success including how to handle challenging questions.  Pre-registration required. 

How To Work With Recruiters Effectively:  Learn to find the right recruiter, what information you should share, and how to navigate the process effectively and cautiously.  Pre-registration required. 

Job Path Club:  Semi-monthly support club that provides an effective forum for networking and presentations on various career/job search topics. Learn the “2 minute presentation”.  Pre-registration required. 

Networking:  Learn the skills you need for building and expanding your own network of people to aid in your job search. Most successful technique to finding a job in today’s market.  Pre-registration required. 

Salary Negotiation: The basic ability to answer an employer’s questions about salary and plan a strategy to get the income you need.  Pre-registration required. 

Transferable Skills: Demonstrates how to take previous industry-specific experiences and turn it into a group of general skills applicable to any new occupation.  Great for career-changers! Pre-registration required. 

Getting Started with LinkedIn: A 2- hour hands-on workshop that covers the basics of LinkedIn including creating an account and a profile. Pre-registration required.

 Mastering LinkedIn-Part 1 :An advanced 3 hour hands-on workshop for current LinkedIn users. Covers creating a LinkedIn profile that highlights your skills.  Discuss the importance of having a LinkedIn photo, summary, and job description. Prerequisite: must have an account and at least 10 contacts.  Pre-registration required. 

Mastering LinkedIn-Part 2 : In this 3 hour workshop you will learn how to establish a LinkedIn network and how to make and receive Recommendations, Endorsements, and Introductions as well as how to monitor who is looking at your profile. Prerequisite: Mastering LinkedIn- Part 1. Pre-registration required. 

Facebook for Job Seekers: In this 2 hour workshop you will learn how to use Facebook in your job search.  Learn how to research companies and expand your networking capabilities. Learn how HR professionals and recruiters use this tool. Learn how to protect yourself by removing or hiding unflattering and inappropriate content. Pre-registration required.

 How to Target Companies & Employers:  Learn how to identify potential employers, research company information, develop contacts within an organization, and learn about the many resources to use in your job search. Pre-registration required.

Executive Job Search- Building a Target Company List: Researching companies and their competitors and affiliates.  Cultivate leads from industry conferences, conventions, and trade shows. Pre-registration required.

Executive Job Search-Peer to Peer/Executive to Executive Networking:  Creating dialogue and the needed bullet points. Discussing the compatibility factor-getting their “buy-in”. Pre-registration required.

Executive Job Search- Establishing a Value-Driven Brand:  Identifying your successes and what you can bring to the table.  Learn to expound on your skill- sets, accomplishments, and how they would benefit a specific employer. Pre-registration required. 

Executive Job Search- Creating Visibility: Discussion Groups-What Do You Say?  How to start a discussion, poll, or blog and how much and what information to share.  Pre-registration required.

Executive Job Search- Leveraging Contracts Via Social Media: – Performing Advance  Searches . How to use advance search options to build a lucrative marketing campaign. Learn to search connections and profiles of the people that can get you “in the network.”