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Career Resource Seminars

Proudly serving Morris County job seekers since 1992, MCL's career seminars have helped nearly 5,000 people in all industries, professions and stages of career land jobs. All seminars are free and welcome everyone. Join us for a single session or the entire series. Great way to jump start your network! We also offer free computer classes.

Register online or call (973-285-6939)

Local resources for job seekers
July 6, 12-1:30PM [MON] & August 1, 10-11:30AM [SAT]
This session covers a broad range of free services available to all job seekers. Did you know libraries have high speed Internet access and MSN Office for public use? That several local job groups offer free resume critiques and mock interviews? This session is a great way to reactivate your network.
  • Job outlooks
  • Career change
  • Resumes & letters
  • Interviews & networking
  • Recruiters & agencies
  • Local job groups
  • Databases
  • Seminar outline
Company research for job seekers
July 13 & August 3, 12-1:30PM [MONDAYS]
Everything you need to know about researching your next employer. We cover what's available, how to get it, and what to do when you need more information. Bonus: how to sleuth out job ads.
  • Company profiles
  • Corporate "family trees"
  • Financial data
  • Industry rankings
  • Products & services
  • Company histories
  • News
  • Target lists
  • Seminar outline
Internet job search tips
July 20, 12-1:30PM [MON] & August 8, 10-11:30AM [SAT]
This strategy session introduces you to the practical aspects of searching for jobs on the Internet. We also cover "hidden job sites," security issues, and tips to facilitate your search. Can't wait? Go to Career Central and dive right in!
  • Full service job sites
  • New Jersey jobs
  • Civil service
  • Online Ads
  • Employment services
  • Salary surveys
  • Online resumes
  • Seminar outline

Networking 101 New!
August 15, 10-11:30AM [SAT]
Proven strategies, innovative techniques, guerrilla tactics, & more! Special emphasis on local opportunities. Bring your elevator speech.

The target job search
July 27, 12-1:30PM [MON]
Tired of scanning employment ads? Take a proactive role in your job search! It's easy to identify potential employers meeting your professional standards and personal style. This effective approach produces results.
  • What is a target job search?
  • How to identify potential employers
  • Digging for details
  • Finding hiring managers
  • Information interviews
  • Seminar outline
Online job applications
August 10, 12-1:30PM [MONDAYS]
Everything you need to know about applying for jobs online. We'll walk you through a sample online application. NOTE: this is not a hands-on job application session. Demonstration only.
  • Different ways to apply online
  • Standard elements
  • Data entry
  • Security issues
  • Seminar outline

Morris County Library
30 E. Hanover Ave. Whippany, NJ 07981
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29 June 2009