Which Libraries in Suffolk Lend out Test Books? And More!

Want to know which libraries in Suffolk County will lend out test books? Visit the Suffolk Libraries CARE site to find out more.

These Libraries lend out Test books to out of district patrons:

Libraries that Loan (ILL) Test Preparation Books

Bayport/Blue Point
Bay Shore – Brightwaters
Elwood
Emma Clark
North Babylon
Patchogue/Medford
Rogers Memorial (6 months after processing)

The 5 Most Overlooked Job Search Features on LinkedIn

Now that you’re comfortable with LinkedIn, you might want to check out some often overlooked features, even by more experienced professionals and job search veterans.

These features might give your job search the boost you are looking for!

The 5 Most Overlooked Job Search Features on LinkedIn

If you’re comfortable with using LinkedIn or new to it, here are a few tips that even experts might skip out on. While the most important aspects of your LinkedIn profile revolve around filling out your experience and responsibilities, adding connections and joining relevant groups, there are overlooked areas in LinkedIn that boosts your profile. Try them out!

New Grads: You Can Do It! (Tips for Nurses)

A Nursing education comes in two parts: in the school and at work. Learning day by day is a challenge that most professions face, and nursing requires a large amount of on the job training to get used the the pacing and environment. For new nurses, it may take up to two years before a Nurse is comfortable with procedures and the general culture. If you’ve passed your NCLEX and are currently working as a new nurse, check out the article written by Donna Cardillo, RN and MA at Nurses.com. Written by a nurse with more than 30 years of experience, Donna is writing to new nurses and letting them know what type of issues will come up, along with how to deal with them. While there are many great tips in the article, nurses should make sure to focus on the positives, making sure you are patient with yourself, continuing to learn and to manage your stress.

The Brentwood library has over 200 books on nursing available. One book that continues the advice that Donna gives is the Everything New Nurse Book: gain confidence, manage your schedule, and deal with the unexpected. (Link to Catalog). It helps prospective and new nurses a guide to becoming a nurse or adjusting to the new career. Come to the library and pick up a copy today.

New York State Hiring for Corrections Officer Trainees – Last Filing Date Feb. 25th, 2013

New York State is hiring for Corrections Officer Trainees, English and Spanish Speaking. Applications must be submitted or postmarked by Feb 25th, 2013, either via Mail or Online. Make sure to visit the Study guide which is found in the Career and Job Information category, on the right-hand side of this page, under Civil Service Test Guides. You could also click here to access it.

El Estado de Nueva York esta contratando oficiales aprendices correccionales, de habla ingles y español. Las solicitudes deberán presentarse el 25 de febrero 2013, por correo o en línea. Visite la guía de estudio que se encuentra en la categoría de Información Profesional y Empleo, en la parte derecha de esta página, debajo de Guías de Servicio Civil de prueba. También puede hacer clic aquí para acceder la información.

Source: New York State Civil Service

5 Outdated Resume Elements

If you are searching for a job, chances are that you have passed out your résumé numerous times with no callbacks. The problem may not be that you are under qualified, but you may be overwhelming employers with unnecessary information. You may want to make revisions, as we list five top outdated elements on résumés.

-5 Outdated Resume Elements – Employmentguide.com

Writing a Resume has never been straightforward. Finding the right words and the proper style targeting what the hiring manager wants to see requires a lot of savvy. Because employers only spend a few seconds looking at a resume, you want to make sure you don’t have any unnecessary information on your resume. If you haven’t updated your resume in a few years, check out this article. Remove any information or sections that may be sending your resume into the wastebasket. If you have an objective statement, Personal Information, “References Available upon request”, list all positions held or jargon, make sure to take a look!

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.

Green Energy Technical Career Training – Free Workshops – Jan 15th, 2012

Michael J. Grant Campus (Brentwood)

Sally Ann Slacke Bldg., 121

January 15, 2013

12:00-3:30pm & 5:30pm-9:30pm

Workers in the Green Job field are in demand, with high earning potential over the next few years. To get develop more workers with these valuable job skills, Suffolk County Community College is offering two free program orientations for job skills training in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The skills training include:

• LEED Green Associate Training, which prepares participants to take the Green Associate exam. It provides background in sustainability and green building principles.
• Solar Technology training will cover basic solar energy principles, photovoltaics and solar panel installation
• Energy Rater / Auditor training will cover the basic principles of building science, efficacy of building and insulating materials and energy efficiency. Hands-on energy efficiency testing experiences will be provided.

Requirements:

• High School academic diploma or GED. Those without this credential will be enrolled in a GED program of study prior to participating in a career program.
• Minimum of 11th grade proficiency in mathematics and reading. Significant work experience. Applicants with a limited employment history will be required to complete an 80-hour National Work Readiness (NWR) course, leading to eligibility to site for the NWR credential.
• Those applicants who do not have a math, science, computer science or engineering background will be required to complete a math refresher course.
• Citizen or Permanent Resident status.
• Minimum age of 18.

To become a POWER applicant:

1. Register for this free workshop by calling the Office of Continuing Education at 631-451-4114.
2. Submit your resume at the workshop.
3. Be prepared to take the POWER placement exam.

 

 

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

Green Careers NY

Green Careers NY is a website created by the Department of Labor that will help you find “information about green jobs and careers, how to get green training, and incentives for going green.” Under the Tab “Job Seekers”, you can find links to a variety of job training programs administered by the state. Take advantage of these programs that will prepare you for employment in a Green Career.

Green Careers NY – Job Seekers

NYSERDA Green Careers Training Map

VETSBuild Green Training – Free and open to ALL Veterans