7 tips for the perfect boomer résumé – Andrea Coombes’ Working Retirement – MarketWatch

For job seekers these days, crafting the perfect résumé may matter less than making key connections with the right people and ensuring a stellar online presence. But you still need your résumé to shine.

 7 tips for the perfect boomer résumé – Andrea Coombes’ Working Retirement – MarketWatch.

Jobs in Brentwood 2/6/2013

Here are a few jobs that are listed in or close to Brentwood. Apply at home or at the Career Center in the library! Don’t forget, that we can help you with your resume, cover letters and test preparation. We always have Resume and Cover letter writing software on our computers, as well as access to our job and study databases (which you could also access online). These postings were found by perusing the “Jobs in Brentwood” Section of this page, which can be found on the right-hand side.

• Good Samaritan Hospital is looking for a Clerk I in their Radiology department.
• Good Samaritan is also looking for a Lead Environmental Services Aide with a minimum of custodial experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• SWIFT Trucking is offering Full Scholarships to recent Veterans and a discount for National Guardsmen and Reserves to train for and receive a CDL Class A trucking license.
• Lowe’s is looking for a Part-Timer Assembler in Bay Shore.
• Transitional Services of New York for Long Island is looking for a Counselor/Shelter Worker for their Brentwood location.

Due to the variety of locations to look for Government jobs, they are not listed here. But the library does have copies of The Chief (For metropolitan-region government jobs) and Federal News (for Federal Jobs in the Region and Nation-wide) available for you to peruse. These periodicals will also explain the process of applying. They are reference only, so while you can not take them out of the library, they are readily available when the library is open.

 

How to Survive A Terrible Job Interview and Still Get the Job

Interviewing for a job is hard enough, but what if the person who interviews you does a terrible job?

When that happens, all is not lost.

How to Survive A Terrible Job Interview and Still Get the Job 

Not every interview is a good interview, and sometimes it’s not even your fault. What should you do in case the person interviewing you does these things, like sticking to an interview script, having a group interview without telling you, or talks about themselves the entire time, rather than you? These tips will help you stay on top of your game and remain unfazed, even when circumstances are less than ideal.

Eligible Training Provider List – Department of Labor

You may be eligible to receive vouchers to attend classes in a variety of subjects and specialties. If you visit the ETPL page through the New York Department of Labor, you can search for eligible training providers in the area. Click on “Training Search” on the left hand side of the page. You will be taken to a new page that will allow you to search for either training providers or Course Offerings. Depending on the available funding, you may be eligible to attend these courses for free or at a low-cost. Contact the Suffolk County Department of Labor for more information.

Suffolk County Department of Labor One-Stop

725 Veterans Memorial Highway

Hauppauge, NY
631-853-6600

 

Did you know that Suffolk County is sixth-largest in terms of Veterans population in the nation? If you are an Unemployed Veteran, there are new benefits that you may qualify for under the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). There are also additional vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits available for Unemployed Veterans with a service-connected disability. Please visit the VRAP page at the Veterans Affairs Website for more information. Or contact the Suffolk County VETS department. They can schedule an appointment with a Veterans Counselor to determine what benefits you are entitled to. You can even schedule an appointment online.  :

Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency

H. Lee Dennison Building
100 Veterans Memorial Highway
3rd Floor Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099

(631) 853-VETS

 

Riverhead Office

300 Center Drive
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-1410

Job Resources for Seniors

Older Americans are increasingly staying in the workforce. From 1977 to 2007, employment of workers aged 65 and older rose 75 percent. Due to the effects of the economic Recession and new technology, Older workers may find it more difficult to find and apply for jobs. For this reason, the Brentwood CDC is taking steps to help older members of our community use quality resources to find and apply for jobs:

AARP – Job Hunting

Created by the AARP, their Job Hunting page has a wealth of resources directed towards older Americans. Topics include growing fields for Older Americans, Using Social Networking to find a job, Tough Interview Questions and How to Avoid Job Scams.