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Wednesday March 27, 2013
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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NEW DATE! Over 40 and Looking for Work Career Development Workshop
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Contact: Adult Services 203-452-2850 X6 reference@ewml.org
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This is the re-scheduled session from Tuesday, March 19th.
This workshop is designed to give you the skills you need to overcome myths and potential barriers about “older” workers, so you can conduct a successful job search, using standard techniques and current technology. In order to conduct an effective job search as an “older worker,” you need to understand role of “older workers” in both today’s job market, and the job market of the future, which involves the following ideas and concepts:
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Understanding the demographics, myths and realities of older workers.
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Gain a better understanding of the four Generations of workers, in order to best approach potential employers, and to be able to work for that younger boss.
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Realizing the challenges, attitude, and motivation involved with a job search as an older worker.
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•Understanding employer’s expectations in this changing world of work.
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How you can use email and the Internet in your job search.
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How to provide a positive presentation, so you can focus on the skills abilities and experience you bring to the position, which makes you more valuable to the potential employer.
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How to phrase answers to interview questions to use current language and a focus on experience, not age.
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Know your legal rights in the event you encounter age discrimination.
Presented by the CT Department of Labor. Registration required and begins February 19th.
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Location: Ehlers Meeting Room
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The registration period has ended.
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6:30 PM
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8:00 PM
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Art Games for Adults - Rescheduled from February 11th
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If you were registered for the original program that was cancelled on February 11th, you are automatically registered for the new date unless you call to cancel.
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Location: Ehlers Meeting Room
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Friday March 29, 2013
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Sunday March 31, 2013
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8:00 AM
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8:00 PM
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Library Closed for the Easter Holiday
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