Tuesday, March 2, 2010

“Job search classes planned in Henrietta, Chili (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)” plus 2 more

“Job search classes planned in Henrietta, Chili (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)” plus 2 more

Job search classes planned in Henrietta, Chili (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

Posted: 02 Mar 2010 01:03 PM PST

Are you on the hunt for a new job? Not sure your résumé is up to snuff in this extremely competitive climate? Not sure how to use the computer to apply for jobs?

If so, you can get some one-on-one assistance for free, courtesy of the Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Road. Participants will learn to write a résumé and cover letter using the computer and will have them proofread. They'll also learn how to send the documents electronically to prospective employers. And, if needed, participants will learn how to set up an e-mail account.

The assistance is provided by appointment from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays. Call (585) 359-7092 and ask for the reference desk to schedule an appointment.

Students should bring information on jobs they are applying for; details of their last three jobs; dates of graduations; a list of diplomas/certificates earned; examples of best qualities they bring to a job; a list of volunteer experience, community service and internships; names and contact information of two or three references; and good quality paper.

A flash stick to save work is also a good idea. The library has them available for $7.

And here's some more help for the job hunters among us:

RochesterWorks and the Chili Public Library, 3333 Chili Ave., are teaming up to present six workshops at the library to help job seekers. The workshops will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on six consecutive Mondays beginning March 1.

The workshops are: March 1, Job Search Management; March 8, "Right" Your Résumé; March 15, Interviewing — Beyond the Basics; March 22, Marketing Plan: The Best Guide to Your Job Search; March 29, Negotiating Your Job Offer; and April 5, Mock Interviews.

Registration is required and can be done online at chililibrary.org or by contacting the library at (585) 889-2200. Register for each workshop you would like to attend.

Now that's your tax dollars at work.

Help to Build Patrick Place: Patrick Place is a project of the combined parishes of St. Mary's in Scottsville, St. Vincent's in Churchville, St. Columba's in Caledonia and St. Christopher's in north Chili. The idea is to transform the rectory of St. Mary's into a nondenominational comfort care home.

The group's first fundraiser will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Genesee Country Village & Museum. The event features dinner, music and a silent auction. Tickets are $60 and may be purchased by calling Kate Wicks at (585) 293-3673 or e-mailing events@patrickplace.org. All proceeds will benefit Patrick Place.

Music for (almost) spring: The Churchville-Chili music department is presenting Swing into Spring: An Evening of Jazz at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, in the middle school cafeteria/forum (enter through door 42 at rear of high school).

Purchase a VIP table for eight people for $25 featuring front-row seating and free coffee and desserts. Free seating is available with coffee and desserts for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Music Booster Club. For more information, contact Patricia Wheelhouse at (585) 293-1800, ext. 3520.

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Tonight at 11: NBC 10 job search update (NBC 10 Providence)

Posted: 02 Mar 2010 09:06 AM PST

Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

Tips for job hunting in the Twittersphere (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Posted: 02 Mar 2010 12:45 PM PST

RESUME TWEETS: Can you keep your resume under 140 characters?

You may be able to tweet your way into a new career, according to Susan Britton Whitcomb, Deb Dib and Chandlee Bryan, co-authors of recently published book "The Twitter Job Search Guide." The micro-blogging Web site is changing how people hunt for work, they said.

"In the past, you had to go through a maze of gatekeepers to get to the cloistered person in charge of hiring decisions," Britton Whitcomb said. "Now you can have access to them with the click of a 'Follow' button. The ability to level the playing field -- placing you nearly peer-to-peer with influencers, leaders and hiring authorities -- is extremely powerful."

The authors give these tips for your short and sweet, real-time job search:

-- Active participation is essential. Take the time to regularly expand your network and engage others. Building relationships online requires patience, but you should be able to enhance your reputation and develop a fan base using just 15 minutes a day.

-- Be transparent when reaching out to a hiring manager or person with influence about a job, but make sure the relationship is give-and-take in some way. Don't just ask them to give you a position. Instead, give advice or demonstrate expertise on a subject that matters to them, and let them know you're looking for work.

-- Be sure to post regular updates about your job search, and acknowledge those who are helping you along the way.

-- Be specific when it comes to your career objectives, skills, interests and your brand.

"Successful job seekers have a distinct brand that helps their networking contacts and prospective employers get a quick picture of who they are, how they work and how their talents would bring value to the table," Dib said.

BLAME YOUR MATTRESS: Would you buy a new mattress if you thought it would improve your sex life?

About a third of adults recently surveyed said they would. Meanwhile, nearly half of those who responded to the poll said their old or uncomfortable mattress makes them feel ill and unrested.

The random telephone survey of 1,043 Americans, conducted by market research firm Harris Interactive Inc., found that nearly a third have been late to work or school, or made their children late, due to tossing and turning the night before. About 10 percent blamed a bad mattress for snapping at a boss, while 8 percent said they've secretly napped at work because they couldn't get comfortable enough to sleep the night before.

Single people are most likely to let a rough night affect their level of activity the following day. More than three-quarters of those who live alone said they had less energy, while only 63 percent of people in households with three or more people responded that they felt less active.

The survey was conducted between Jan. 8 and Jan. 11. The margin of error is plus or minus 3 percentage points.

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