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Welcome to Your Career Center

We have everything you need to find a job. Welcome to Your Career Center. New York State Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Work Search.

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Welcome to Your Career Center

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  1. We have everything you need to find a job. Welcome to Your Career Center New York State Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

  2. Work Search Unemployment Insurance Work Search Requirements

  3. Work Search Requirements 3-5 Activities per Week Conducted on different days of the week 3-5

  4. Work Search Activities 9Suggested Work Search Activities Must do at least 1 of 3 activities a week from the top 5 activities listed

  5. Work Search Activities • #1) Using your Local Career Center and: • Meeting with Career Center Advisors • Receiving Job Market Information • Participating in Skills Assessments for Occupation • Matching • Participating in instructional workshops • Obtaining and Following Up with Employers on • Job Referrals and Job Matches from the Career • Center

  6. Work Search Activity #2 Visiting a job site and completing a job application in person with employers who may reasonably be expected to have openings.

  7. Work Search Activity #3 Submitting a job application and/or resume, in response to a public notice or want ad, or to employers who may reasonably be expected to have openings.

  8. Work Search Activity #4 Attending job search seminars, scheduled career networking meetings, job fairs, or employment-related workshops that offer instruction in improving individual skills for obtaining employment.

  9. Work Search Activity #5 Applying for employment with former employer(s). Interviewing with potential employers.

  10. Work Search Activity #6 Applying for employment with former employer(s).

  11. Work Search Activity #7 Registering with and checking in with private employment agencies, placement services, unions, and placement offices of schools, colleges or universities, and/or professional organizations.

  12. Work Search Activity #8 Using the telephone, business directories, internet, or online job matching systems to search for jobs, get leads, request referrals, or make appointments for job interviews.

  13. Work Search Activity #9 Applying and/or registering for and taking Civil Service examination(s) for government job openings.

  14. Keep Work Search Records

  15. Reasonable Travel • 60 minutes each way by car or • 90 minutes each way by bus

  16. Look for Suitable Work What is suitable work? Work for which you have previous experience and/or training paying within 90% of the prevailing wage rate for that occupation.

  17. What is Prevailing Wage? The current going rate, paid by employers for occupations in a labor market area.

  18. Visit JobZone www.jobzone.ny.gov

  19. Visit JobZone www.jobzone.ny.gov

  20. Online Resources labor.ny.gov

  21. Online Resources labor.ny.gov • Certify for Benefits • Find Local Job Fairs • Find In-Demand Jobs • Research Potential • Employers

  22. Unemployment Insurance Handbook Found online at www.labor.ny.gov Protect your benefits and remember you are responsible for reading and complying with the handbook. It’s your responsibility to Read It!

  23. Remember! • To certify weekly, visit www.labor.ny.govor call 1-888-581-5812 • To speak with someone about your claim, call 1-888-209-8124

  24. labor.ny.gov/stats/

  25. labor.ny.gov/stats/ • Find prevailing wages by industry or occupation • Read up on in-demand jobs • Learn about employment projections

  26. Are Your Computer Skills Up To Date?

  27. Is Your Resume Getting Responses?

  28. Do you get interviews but not the job?

  29. Jump Start Your Job Search Attend Workshops on: • Resume Writing • Job Search Strategies • Interviewing Skills • Social Networking • Transferable Skills • And more……..

  30. Use the Resource Room • Computers • Telephones • Fax Service • Copiers • Job Boards • Resume Software • Typing Tutorials • Career Exploration • Internet Access

  31. We Offer One on One Services • Job Search Assistance • Career Counseling • Job Referrals • Resume Critique • Interview Coaching • Counseling on Skills Upgrading and Training Options

  32. Going Back to School? Please notify your Career Center Advisor prior to leaving today so we can review the UI 599 program with you.

  33. Interested in Self-Employment? The Self Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) may be able to help. Ask for SEAP information before you leave today.

  34. Have you Served in the Military? Representatives are available to serve all qualified veterans and eligible spouses.

  35. We’ll Help You Get Connected to Community Resources and Partner Agencies Additional Resources

  36. What’s Next? • Complete your Enrollment Form, Skills and Assessment Checklist. • Meet with a Career Center Representative to Develop your Action Plan. Plan

  37. We wish you much success in your transition

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