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Technology/Computer Programs

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Drop In Work Session: LinkedIn
Thursday, August 12
9-10:30 am
Technology Learning Center
 


·        Are you just setting up your LinkedIn account?
·        A LinkedIn user who is finding it difficult to find the time to work on your profile?
·        Looking for some tips/collegial support as you use this tool?
·        Need the discipline of a scheduled class or work session to get you going?

Join us for a drop in work session devoted to LinkedIn. We'll work on completing our profiles, increasing our connections, finding groups and people to link to, requesting testimonials and we’ll benefit from other's success stories. You can drop in for all or part of the session. Bring your own laptop or you can use one of the library's pcs. No registration required.

KRAZOOM: A New Direction for Online Job Search
Thursday August 12
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Program Room

Job search on the Internet is tedious and time consuming. The main
obstacle in the path to job seekers’ success is the keyword search which is the starting point to virtually every online job search. Due to its limitations, job seekers are led to waste much time with job postings that have little or no relevance for them.  SkillPROOF Inc. has developed a innovative job search system (www.KRAZOOM.com). KRAZOOM replaces the keyword search field with an extensive catalog of standard requirements frequently used by employers in job postings. These include education, certifications, licenses and skills.  Henning Seip of SkillProof will show you how to:

  • Save significant time when searching and applying for jobs

  • Find jobs that really match your education and skills

  • Review new, matching jobs every day

  • Improve your cover letter and resume so that employers
    can find you faster

  • Publish your profile to enable a guaranteed evaluation by
    employers and executive search firms

Reserve your seat now!

Job Hunting in the Library (Part 1): Finding Job Leads & Target Companies
Tuesday, August 17
9:30 – 11:30 am
Technology Learning Center

Are you looking for a new job?  Thinking about changing careers?  Tired of looking for jobs on the Internet without much success? Jennifer Keohane, Business Outreach Librarian will show you some resources to help you find job boards and hidden job listings. During this interactive session, you’ll learn and use some powerful library resources that help you identify potential employers and target companies. Space is limited to 20 seats; you must pre-register for this class. Reserve your seat now!

Job Hunting in the Library (Part 2):
Researching Companies & Preparing for Interviews
Tuesday, August 24
9:30 – 11:30 am
Technology Learning Center

Are you a job seeker?  Do you find yourself struggling to find information about companies and key personnel so you can have an edge in interviews and applications?

Jennifer Keohane, Business Outreach Librarian will show you some powerful resources to help you find articles and background information on companies and industries.  You'll even learn how to set up a search so it automatically sends new articles into your inbox. Space is limited to 20 seats; you must pre-register for this class. Reserve your seat now!

Free Business Help & Mentoring from SCORE®
Wednesday, August 25
Appointments available 10-2 pm
Business Resource Center Conference Room

Are You an Entrepreneur Who Wants to Expand, Improve Profitability or Improve Operations? Are You Thinking of Starting a Business?
SCORE® is a non-profit organization, sponsored by the Small Business Administration, offering free, confidential counseling and mentoring to small businesses and non-profit organizations. Every month, the Simsbury Public Library offers free,  one-hour face to face appointments with a SCORE® counselor from the Greater Hartford SCORE® Chapter 56.  They will work with you on every aspect of business planning; start-up, management and growth.

4 one-hour appointments are available Wednesday, August 25th  from 10 -2 pm.  Registration is required in advance. Register Now

Drop In Work Session: Facebook for Business
Thursday, August 26
9-10:30 am
Simsbury Library Technology Learning Center

  • Are you just getting going using Facebook to promote your business?

  • Are you uncertain about what and when to post updates?

  • Wondering how to post events?

  • Looking for some tips/collegial support as you use this tool?

  • Could you use the discipline of a scheduled work session to move forward with Facebook?

Join us for a drop in work session devoted to Facebook for business. We'll work on completing our page, increasing our fan/friend base, finding groups and people to like, posting news and using apps and more!  Drop in for all or part of the session. Bring your own laptop or you can use one of our pcs. No registration required.

Programs are free of charge and open to the public, but reservations are requested. To reserve a seat visit www.simsburylibrary.info/busiprograms.htm  or call 860-658-7663.

 

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