Free Information Sessions for Job Seekers

LONG VALLEY - To help people stay connected and active from the safety of their home, Washington Township Public Library is now offering free online programs over Zoom. Those newly navigating the job market are encouraged to join us next week for one of three sessions. Carol Camerino, a multi-certified career coach, job search specialist, and resume writer, will present resume and job search information and support specially geared for the unique needs of three groups of jobseekers: new grads, current job seekers, and people returning to paid employment. These three sessions will be fast-paced and info-packed, with time for Q&A at the end. Details are provided below. Please be sure to register so we can email you a link to attend.

7 Steps for Returning to Paid Employment
Tuesday, May 26 @ 1 p.m.

There are many reasons people leave the paid workforce — and whether the employment gap is for caregiving reasons, family commitments, personal illness, or a variety of life circumstances, returning presents challenges that can leave jobseekers confused, uncertain, and less than confident.

Carol’s 7 steps provide an easy to follow and encouraging framework for ‘on-rampers’ looking to start a job search within the next 6-8 months. Topics covered include: exploring strengths, determining focus and targets, dealing with gaps on resumes, upskilling, the power of your narrative, authentic networking, goal setting, and the power of resilience and optimism. Click here to sign up.

Job Search Kickstart for New Grads
Wednesday, May 27 @ 1 p.m.

The job search landscape is more challenging for the Class of 2020 – and this 1 hour session will provide must-have information for planning and executing a successful strategic job search action plan. Participants will walk away with several tips and insights, including:

• Resumes: what to include and what to omit, best practices, proofreading, the importance of customizing, action verbs, layouts, and more...
• LinkedIn and Social Media: creating compelling profiles, portfolio sites, social media audits, and more…
• Job Search Strategy: job searching beyond the job boards, networking, follow up, cover letters, time management, virtual interviewing, and more...

Click here to sign up.

Job Search Launch-Reset
Thursday, May 28 @ 1 p.m.

If you’ve been in search mode and haven’t consistently been gaining traction, this hour-long program will provide ideas for assessing and adapting your strategy to increase your success rate.

OR If you’re in the beginning stages of a job search, this session will help you to develop a strategic plan based using the most current information and strategies.

Topics covered include: resume best practices for getting interviews, leveraging your network in an authentic and positive way, the power of LinkedIn and a persuasive profile, why storytelling matters in interviews, following up, and why job boards can be PART of a strategic job search plan…but NOT the entire plan. Click here to sign up.

Additional online programs for kids, teens, and adults are listed on the library's online calendar.

Online services offered through the library -- including digital magazines, comics streaming videos, lectures, online databases, and much more -- are listed in the library's most recent online newsletter.

The library building remains closed until further notice due to the coronavirus, but staff are available online and want to help. We are available weekdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. via email at info@wtpl.org. You can also leave a voicemail at (908) 876-3596 and we will return your call.