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Get Career Counseling
Free, one-on-one career counseling for adults and young adults is available at the Connetquot Public Library *
Each session is individualized, strictly confidential, and conducted by our trained career counselor, Roberta Keyes. Ms. Keyes has a Master’s Degree in Education and Psychology and currently works in several Suffolk County libraries.
Consider career guidance if you would like to:
- Explore and research career possibilities
- Change careers
- Re-enter the job market
- Evaluate your interests and skills
- Implement a job search campaign
- Write successful resumes and cover letters
- Prepare for a job interview
- Learn about educational and vocational training
- Investigate the most promising careers
- Learn about the upcoming Civil Service tests and how to prepare for them
- Take an interest inventory to identify your occupational preferences
Some Career Resources Include:
- Career book collection
- Occupational Directories
- Occupational Briefs
- New York State and Suffolk County Civil Service Job and Test Announcements
- Career-related magazines and periodicals
- Newspapers
- Reference Databases
On the Public Access computers, there are two software packages to assist you in writing your resume:
- Resume Maker Professional Version 15
- WinWay Resume Deluxe
Some Educational Resources Include:
- Catalogs for local college and universities
- College directories
- Directories of trade schools
- Financial aid resources
- SAT, ACT, and GED study books, audio and video
- Civil service applications and test guides
You also have access to career information resources from the Internet. To view these sites here
* Some services and resources are limited to Connetquot Public Library district residents only. Please inquire at the adult reference desk for more information.
Our reference librarians, career resource collection, and career counselor are at your service to help you make your career and educational choices and changes. Let us help you!
Call the Library at 567-5079 to make your appointment.