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	Operation Hired: Additional Information for Veterans In Partnership with: Presented by: Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 SRC Arena and Events Center at Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY 10am – 5pm Veterans, it is time to prepare for Operation: Hired. The Department of Labor’s CNY Works will be holding several workshops before the day of Operation: Hired to help veterans to get ready and set to be hired. There are nine information sessions: January 17th and 18th at 2:30 – 3:30 pm January 19th 9 – 10 am January 20th and 23rd 2:30 – 3:30 pm January 24th 3 – 4 pm January 25th 2:30 – 3:30 pm January 26th 11:30 am – 12:30 pm January 27th 3 – 4 pm Please call CNY Works prior to the workshop you want to attend - (315) 473-8250. Additionally, there will be one more session at Operation Hired beginning at 9:30 am. For those who cannot attend a workshop, some of the basic and most important information is below. It is very important for you to be prepared before you take part in any career fair. Thanks to CNYWorks and the NYS Department of Labor, here are some resources to help you make the most of Operation: Hired. For more information about the event, click here. Quick Tips Before the Event: -Find out what businesses will be there and spend some time doing some research on them. (ex. What jobs do they have open? What kind of people are they looking for?) -Think of some questions you'd like to ask prospective employers. -Proofread your resume at least twice. -Update your contact information on your resume. -Bring copies of your resume to give to employers. At the Event: -Dress the part. How you represent yourself shows the employer how serious you are in your job search. -Take a few minutes and talk to employers. Don't just drop your resume and move on. It is important to make an impression. -Use the research you've collected beforehand to support your confidence and knowledge. It will show if you did your homework and employers will be impressed. -Have a firm handshake and maintain eye contact. Employers appreciate dedication and attentiveness. After the Event: - Send thank you notes. If you picked up business cards from employers you spoke to, send them a note thanking them for their time a day or two after the event. This leaves a positive impression on the employers. Further Information CNYWorks Main Page CNYWorks Services (.pdf) Résumé Writing & Networking Classes Offered by CNY Works (.pdf) Computer Training Classes Offered by CNY Works (.pdf) Veteran Checklist (.pdf) Internet Job Search Sites (.pdf) Veteran Services Agencies in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area (.pdf) **Please note: Advanced registration required for classes – please contact CNY Works at (315) 473-8250. In addition, CNY Works has other workshops that are very beneficial to veterans who want to be hired. The schedule can be found here. Employers Click Here Veterans Click Here Partnering Agencies Participating Employers