Workshops for Job Seekers

July & August 2014

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Registration is required for all programs. Register in person, by phone at 223-9091 or online at www.fairportlibrary.org.

Support for many of these programs is generously provided by the

Friends of the Fairport Public Library.

Special Event: Absolutely Abby is Back!

Success for the Seasoned Search

Monday, July 21st 6:30--8:30pm

Many job seekers find themselves being overqualified. In this seminar, you will learn how to answer the overqualified question, why hiring managers are concerned about hiring overqualified applicants, and how to address the overqualified factor in your cover letter, resume and interview.

Registration is now open.

RochesterWorks! with Annie Walker
Mondays, 6:30--8:30pm

Mock Interviews July 7th

Practice interviewing with real people. This is a 100% interactive workshop to provide you the opportunity to use your interviewing skills and practice your SCAR stories.

Registration is now open.

Negotiating Your Job Offer August 4th
Determine what you can and cannot negotiate in a job offer, which elements to consider and ways to evaluate which elements are important to you.

Registration begins July 7th.

I've Got the T-shirt! August 11th
In this workshop you will learn to craft SCAR stories that relate to your skills and how to increase your confidence in interviews.

Registration begins July 14th.

Marketing Plan August 18th
The creation of a marketing plan provides focus for your job search.This workshop will take you on a guided tour of how to create a target list of companies using LinkedIn and other online tools.

Registration begins July 21st.

LinkedIn Classes with Greg Taylor

LinkedIn -- Getting Started

Wednesday, July 30th 9:30--11:00am

Get started with LinkedIn, the social network for the working world. Learn how to create your profile, manage your privacy and reach out to others.

Registration begins July 2nd.

LinkedIn Interactive
Monday, August 5th 1:00--2:30pm OR
Monday, August 18th 3:30--5:00pm
Bring your questions and notebook, tablet or laptop for a lively hands-on session. Learn by doing regardless of your skill level. This session addresses concerns with your LinkedIn profile, searching for people, companies, jobs and more.

Registration begins July 8th.

LinkedIn for Job Seekers
Thursday, August 14th 9:30--11:00am
Participants will learn to search the Jobs database for opportunities, identify industries and companies of interest, how to attract the interest of hiring managers and grow your network.

Registration begins July 17th.

Workshops with Dr. Rita Carey

40+ Job Search: Where Have All the Jobs Gone?

Tuesday, July 22nd 9:30--11:30am

Discover how to select the best online job board for your field, use important features and take appropriate precautions,. Learn how to write a powerful LinkedIn profile and how to use social media in your job search.

Registration is now open.

Networking at 40+: Yes You Can
Wednesday, July 30th 1:00--2:30pm
Networking is the number one method for learning about job opportunities. Learn how to evaluate networking opportunities and create respectful, reciprocal relationships.

Registration begins July 2nd.

Job Search Overwhelm
Tuesday, August 5th 9:30am--12:00pm
When your job search takes longer that expected, it's difficult to keep going. This workshop will help you regain confidence and revitalize your job search.

Registration begins July 8th.

Interviewing at 40+:
How to Counteract the Age/Overqualified Factor
Tuesday, August 12th 9:30--11:30am
Avoid common mistakes made by the more experienced job seeker. Establish powerful responses to the "overqualified concern" and prepare for other age and salary related questions.

Registration begins July 15th.

40+ and New Again: You've Got 90 Days to Shine
Tuesday, August 19th 9:30--11:30am
How do you transition into a new job environment with new people? Learn about new on the job strategies, how to handle the probationary period and the most common mistakes that new employees make.

Registration begins July 22nd.

For more information about any of the library's programs, please call 223-9091.

Until next time,

Tori Reilly
Fairport Public Library