{"id":4331,"date":"2020-12-23T12:00:58","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T17:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sidneylibrary.org\/?page_id=4331"},"modified":"2025-02-14T12:31:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T17:31:40","slug":"employment-help","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sidneylibrary.org\/index.php\/services\/employment-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Recorded classes from the Sidney Memorial Public Library:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope these classes will help you understand some important computer skills that some jobs may require!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UGBShvrAsK0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Computer Basics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7DRGkY-wjO4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Introduction to Excel Part 1<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/f4-qGDa6w-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Introduction to Excel Part 2<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NpHtaAGARPk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Introduction to Graphic Design Part 1<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bRevo03nIB0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Introduction to Graphic Design Part 2<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/97C5C9tC2wo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Introduction to Google Suite Part 1<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vr-rKPz8U6o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Introduction to Google Suite Part 2<\/span><\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about these classes and up-and-coming classes or open hours, contact si.pat@4cls.org or go to our Facebook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sidneylibrary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">page<\/span><\/a><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Coursera<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The New York State Department of Labor is partnering with Coursera, the leading online training provider. Through Coursera, unemployed New Yorkers will have access to nearly<strong>&nbsp;4,000 programs<\/strong>&nbsp;across high-growth industries and can hone skills in data science, business, and technology. Many of these programs are pathways to certifications, professional certificates and can help elevate your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New York State has a team of experts working to curate content based on industry demand to help job seekers gain skills to help them advance in their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check out the online learning opportunities at <a href=\"https:\/\/dol.ny.gov\/online-learning-coursera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Coursera<\/span><\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CDO Workforce<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be looking for a job, but what you need is a career. The CDO Workforce can assist you with writing and enhancing a resume, job search and strategies, interview preparation and practice, and more. Whether you\u2019re just starting out, or are in mid- or late-career stages, you must remember three critical factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What skills do you have and how do they apply to the workplace?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What workplaces need your skills?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you actually like doing?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>CDO Workforce Career System helps you through the process, from the first assessment, to resume-building, job search and career management. We know which employers are hiring, and what they\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For Career Development resources, go to the <strong>CDO Workforce<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdoworkforce.org\/for-job-seekers\/career-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">website<\/span><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: initial;\">Two of the best job search web sites:<\/span><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/resumes.indeed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Indeed<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: Best Overall<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=Q*Sg3glZ\/fs&amp;mid=44607&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.monster.com%2F&amp;u1=n3927e68b8b224dc892f71c9939563eab13-2064080\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Monster<\/span><\/strong><\/a>: Runner-Up, Best Overall<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sidneylibrary.org\/index.php\/job-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Sidney Memorial Public Library job postings<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recorded classes from the Sidney Memorial Public Library: We hope these classes will help you understand some important computer skills that some jobs may require! For more information about these classes and up-and-coming classes or open hours, contact si.pat@4cls.org or go to our Facebook page. 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