Looking for a Job
Developing a vision for your career and getting the job
you want is not easy, but there are many
information sources that are worth investigating. Here are
some of the tools that can assist you along the way:
Most of all, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We hope you will come by, let us get to know you and help you
throughout this process.
Great Online Resources
- Your Complete Job Search Guide From Self-Assessment to
Resumes to Interviews
www.labor.state.ny.us/working_ny/finding_a_job/winedge/tableco.htm
- Tips, examples and Free Workshops to help you Present
yourself on paper
www.provenresumes.com
- This site is from the Wall Street Journal and contains
a lot of great information, advice, and links on the job
search, employment issues, the global marketplace, entrepreneurship,
salaries and company profiles. www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/
- Profession-specific salary surveys
http://jobsmart.org/tools/salary/sal-prof.htm
- The 2002-03 Occupational Outlook Handbook
This is the online handbook for the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
which provides information on just about every occupation
imaginable, including future projected growth, typical salary,
desired skills, etc.
www.bls.gov/oco/
- Information on internships, regular jobs, how to job search,
research information, and free membership benefits such
as career newsletters, access to discussion boards, and
free career guide downloads. Has information for all job
seekers. www.wetfeet.com/asp/home.asp
Job Banks and Websites
Human Services Job Sites:
Business Job Sites:
Sites for Government Jobs:
MCNY Career Fairs, Workshops and Events
Workshops
The Office of Career Services will be providing workshops throughout
the spring semester to enhance your career development. Workshops will be held throughout the entire Spring Semester(Manhattan & Bronx only)
- Create or Update a Resume
- Sharpen Interviewing Skills
- Develop Cover Letters
- Learn Networking Techniques
We encourage you all to come and participate in the workshops
offered. We look forward to the chance to speak and work
with each of you, and hope we will have a great experience
this semester.
| Spring 2004 Workshop Schedule |
| Manhattan Center |
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| Wednesday |
5 - 6 PM |
Room K |
| Friday |
5 - 6 PM |
Room K |
| Saturday |
12 - 2 PM |
Room D |
| Bronx Center |
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| Wednesday |
12:30 - 1 PM & 2:45 to 3:15 PM |
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| Workshops to be announced |
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| Queens Center |
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| Tuesday |
4:30 - 7:30 PM |
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| 3rd Saturday of the
month |
11 AM - 5 PM |
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| Staten Island Center (Office Hours) |
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| 2nd Wednesday of the month |
4:30 - 7:30 PM |
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| 2nd Saturday of the month |
11 AM - 5 PM |
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The workshops will be approximately 30 minutes - 1 hour
in length. Please RSVP by phoning 212-343-1234 ex. 5003
in order to ensure a seat. The number of people is limited
to 10 per session at the Manhattan campus. This is on a
first come, first serve basis so RSVP as quickly as possible.
You may also email your response to: careerservices@metropolitan.edu.
If you are a student at the extension sites, you can
direct any questions to Student Services personnel at
those locations.
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(800)
33 THINK | 212 343 1234