12:00 pm - 1:15 pm    Ramp Up Your Resume for Today's Market

Sorry to say... upon receiving a resume, employers will not call and offer you a job! They might, however, invite you in for an INTERVIEW!  That's your goal!  Your resume opens the door.  It is the carrot you dangle to get noticed and create initial interest in your candidacy!  Make sure it is ready to impress and make you memorable! 

The process of reviewing and ramping up your resume will allow you to relive the projects you worked on, the group/s you managed and the accomplishments about which you are most proud.  Many resumes are watered down versions of what they should/could be.  Allow yourself the time and attention to indulge your history, to relish what you have done and to come out the other side with not only a strong resume as your marketing collateral, but an opportunity to have thought through your successes, and feel empowered to confidently discuss and demonstrate your talents!

Once enrolled in this workshop, you will receive a packet to provide an overview of what will be covered. This will be an opportunity to take your resume to the next level! **This workshop is a prerequisite to a one-on-one session with our Career Counselor.

Presenter: Sandra Leshaw, FEGS, Career Counselor

10:00 am - 11:15 am  Successful Interviewing

Don't let an unexpected interview question or a lack of preparation catch you off guard. This workshop will provide you with a step-by-step guide to navigating the interview process, from researching the company before you arrive to writing a stand-out thank you note once you leave.

Presenter: Sandra Leshaw, FEGS, Career Counselor

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm    Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction

Presenter: Ruth Rosenblum, LCSW, is part of the C2C staff, providing psychotherapy and counseling services to clients as well as leading the Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction workshops. She is a long time practitioner of Mindfulness Meditation and has been teaching Jewish Meditation practices in Westchester for the past 3 years. *PLEASE NOTE SESSIONS BEGIN ON TIME, AND OUT OF COURTESY TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE SESSION ONCE THE MEDITATION BEGINS.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm      Recruiter Insights

Come to this open forum to discuss anything related to your job search-resume writing, interviewing, reinventing yourself, finding the right recruiter, etc.

Presenter: Jeff Kapelus, CPA,  President, Capstone Staffing Solutions. Jeff has been in the professional recruiting and staffing industry for over 17 years, serving in executive capacities at national and regional search firms before founding Capstone in 2001. Capstone has since grown to become a well-regarded niche resource of retained executive search, contingency recruiting and interim staffing solutions in the specialty areas of accounting, audit, finance and tax professionals.

11:15 am - 12:15 pm  Gentle Floor Yoga

Yoga can help you relax, reduce stress and improve your overall sense of well-being.  Using the mat as well as standing and seated poses,  this class will incorporate easy breathing and stretching techniques and is designed for adults who may not have exercised in awhile, have physical limitations or find their body has less flexibility.  You will feel refreshed and renewed.

Presenter:  Sandra Bernstein, a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, has been practicing yoga for over ten years and received her 200 hour instructor certification in Hatha, Gentle and Chair Yoga from Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) in New York City. 

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm   Alternative Career Opportunities: A Look at Self-Employment Options

Do you have what it takes to be an Entrepreneur? Find out at this workshop as we cover the advantages/disadvantages of starting a business from scratch (including a consulting practice), buying a going business, and learning about modern-day franchising. We'll cover legal structures, financing, business plans, how to choose a business and other resources.

Presenter: Barry Kleiman is an Owner/Business & Self-Employment Coach with The Entrepreneur's Source. Barry helps guide clients towards self-sufficiency by exploring alternate career options in a safe environment. He is a graduate of the Entrepreneur's SourceAcademy, which is an intense and rigorous training curriculum on coaching, franchising and self-employment options.