Please RSVP to ConnectToCare@wjcs.com for all workshops as there is limited seating. Walk-ins will be accommodated, space permitting.  

On Mondays, an Official from the NYS Small Business Development Center will be at our office and available for private sessions regarding writing a business plan, accounting guidance, productivity enhancement advice, marketing assistance, small business start up guidance, cost-analysis assistance, construction management assistance, financial planning, and loan information and packaging assistance for small businesses. Contact Sylvia - connecttocare@wjcs.com for an appointment. 

11:00 am - 12:00 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!

Presenter: Naomi Koller, FEGS, Career Counselor

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm           Informational Meeting About the Changes Coming to Connect to Care

Get a better understanding of what Connect to Care will look like going forward. Bring your questions and concerns.

Presenters: Anita Greenwald and Jill Schreibman, Connect to Care at WJCS

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm         Making the First Call

These are the calls that everyone hates to make. Whether it's calling a networking contact, or reaching out to a hiring manager the candidate doesn't know-it's those first few seconds of awkwardness that everyone wishes they could avoid. But the truth is that this is one of the best ways to get a foot in the door and get ahead of the pile of resumes in their in-box. Using proven techniques from a sales coach, Melanie will discuss ways to quickly establish rapport and how to get past the gatekeeper to present your case directly to the hiring manager. 

Presenter: Melanie Szlucha has over 15 years experience as a hiring manager, and more than 4 years of experience as a job interview coach. See more information about Melanie on her website at www.redinc.biz. In her spare time, Melanie performs improvisation comedy.

In this interactive workshop you will learn:

• How to identify your target market
• How to create interest with an engaging elevator pitch
• Parts of an elevator pitch (60 second max)
•  Opening sentence
•  LCD - Lowest Common Denominator
•  Success statement
•  Call to action - who are you looking to meet

Please bring examples to share with the group.

Presenter: Grant Schneider, President, PD Strategies, coaches the most successful business executives and entrepreneurs. With over 35 years on corporate leadership teams, Grant focuses on helping organizations and individuals obtain the results they seek.  His focus is on developing the attitudes and behaviors necessary for goal achievement.