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Career Development and Career Seminars

If you are looking for a new career, thinking of changing careers or would like to advance in your present career, Molloy College offers a number of seminars to help you attain your career goals.

Our Career Development Seminars listed below will help you with your job search, assist you with creating or updating your resume and cover letters and prepare you for job interviews. These seminars are generally offered twice a year, in September and in January on Saturdays. Scroll down for further information and to register.

Not sure if a career will be right for you? Find out if a career will be a good "fit" before you enroll in a program by attending one of our free Career Seminars listed below. These seminars are generally offered twice a year, in September and in January in the evening. Scroll down for further information and to register.

Career Development


JOB SEARCH SEMINAR - 1 Session (3 Hours)
Employment is central to maintaining a desirable quality of life, affecting day-to-day activities, financial status and well-being. No matter where you are in life, you can learn specific actions to take to effectively manage your own career. Today's job market is particularly challenging, however, this three-hour seminar provides a straightforward and positive approach for running a successful job search. Whether you are just starting out, have worked some years, or are approaching retirement, this interactive program provides the inspiration and guidance to move forward toward your career goals.
Instructor: KAREN MCKENNA, Karen is an enthusiastic and creative Career Management Professional with over 25 years of experience across multiple industries. She has worked for: CAEL, DBM, Estée Lauder, JPMorgan Chase Career Services, Suffolk County Community College, Tuesday's Children and Winthrop-University Hospital. In addition to working with individual clients, Karen also enjoys providing career counseling advice to wider audiences, as a writer. She writes a monthly column for Long Island Business News, which focuses on current job search and career planning issues. Karen also co-authored Games2Careers, a book that illustrates how recalling the activities
we loved as children uncovers valuable clues that point to potential career choices.
Course Number: CD-1550; Tuition: $10; No charge for Molloy CE Students and those who are unemployed. This seminar is offered twice a year, in September and in January on Saturdays.

Please click here for the current schedule of classes and course description.
To register by phone, please call 516.678.5000 ext. 6206 or email: conted@molloy.edu.

CREATING EFFECTIVE RÉSUMÉS AND COVER LETTERS - 1 Session (3 Hours)
The purpose of résumés and cover letters is to open doors for job interviews. Hiring companies receive hundreds of résumés for every job opening posted. In order to stand out, your résumé will need to demonstrate that you have the skills, motivation and experience required to do the job.
You will learn about types of résumés commonly used and the specific structure or style to use based on your years of experience. You'll learn how to create a résumé that conveys the value you will bring to any organization that hires you. Most importantly, you'll learn how to write accomplishment statements that clearly demonstrate results you have achieved in previous roles.
Cover letters still remain an important part of the selection process. They should be tailored to each individual job being targeted. You will learn how to create cover letters that stand out by matching your accomplishments to the specific job requirements.
Participants can bring their résumés and examples of job postings of interest to them.
Instructor: KAREN MCKENNA, see bio above under CD-1550
Course Number: CD-3000 Section A Tuition: $35; No charge for Molloy CE Students and those who are unemployed.

Please click here for the current schedule of classes and course description.
To register by phone, please call 516.678.5000 ext. 6206 or email: conted@molloy.edu.

MASTERING JOB INTERVIEWS - 1 Session (3 Hours)
This course focuses on exactly what you will need to do before, during and after any job interview in a manner that will increase your chances of being called back for another interview. We will discuss how to be prepared by: Doing research, practicing how to answer questions effectively, making a positive impression, using correct protocol, and following up professionally.
You will have opportunities to practice your interviewing skills and receive coaching on how to improve your approach to increase your chances for success. You will also learn techniques for handling specific challenges such as salary negotiation.
Instructor: KAREN MCKENNA, see bio above under CD-1550
Course Number: CD-4000 Section A Tuition: $35; No charge for Molloy CE Students and those who are unemployed.

Please click here for the current schedule of classes and course description.
To register by phone, please call 516.678.5000 ext. 6206 or email: conted@molloy.edu.

Career Seminars

Many times, a career choice that was interesting at age 20 or 30, may not be as appealing later in life. If you find yourself in that position, then one of the free Molloy College career seminars may be just what you need to help find the right career path. Molloy College offers a series of career seminars in a variety of different professions. All career seminars are led by experienced professionals who offer real advice about career and academic paths and talk about both the satisfaction and challenges of their chosen careers. The career seminars will be offered in the following areas:

Addiction Counseling
Fundraising Management
Health Information Management (medical records)
Health Care Biller
Home Inspection
Human Resources Management
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Transcription
Nonprofit Management

The fundraising management career seminar will be held at the Molloy College Suffolk Center. All other career seminars will be offered at the Rockville Centre campus. The career seminars are two to three hours long and are offered free of charge.

Register at least one week in advance to ensure a seat. Click here for the schedule of classes and to register online. To register by phone, please call 516.678.5000 ext. 6206 or email: conted@molloy.edu.