Spring 2013 Job Readiness Program for People Living With MS
Learn how to maximize your job search and improve your chances of getting hired!
Location:
N Y C–Southern New York Chapter
of the National MS Society
733 Third Ave., Third Fl.
between 45th and 46th Streets
New York, New York 10017
Career Assessment
Thursday, April 11
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday April 24
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Both days required
Receive a personal career inventory report and learn how to interpret the results to help with career planning.
Transferable Skills
Wednesday, May 1
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Learn how you can use your current skills in other jobs.
Developing a Job Search Plan
Thursday, May 9
2 - 4 p.m.
Develop a job search plan andjob search methods that really work.
Interview Clinics
Interview Tips What You Need to Know
Thursday, May 16
2- 4 p.m.
How to Handle the Behavioral Interview
Thursday, May 23
2- 4 p.m.
(Both days recommended)
Develop and practice interview skills and obtain feedback on how to make the best presentation.
Resume Clinic
Tuesday, May 14 and
Tuesday, May 21
2 - 4 p.m.
Both days required
Develop a quality resume that gets interviews.
Know Your Rights
Tuesday, May 7
2 - 4 p.m.
Learn about your rights during an interview, how much to disclose,
pre -employment testing and how to request a reasonable accommodation.
Mock Interview Day
Thursday, May 30 *
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Perfect your interview skills, through mock interviews with employers.
*Please note date is tentative and may change.
(Completion of interview clinic or permission from program director required)
The following NYC sections will also be available for participation via video conferencing from our
Southern New York location:
2 Gannett Drive
Suite LL04
White Plains, NY10604
• Know Your Rights- Tuesday, May 7
• Transferrable Skills- Wednesday, May 1
• Developing a Job Search Plan- Thursday, May 9
*Apply Today! Space is limited.
*Please note: All applicants will be assessed to determine eligibility for this program.
Application is not a guarantee of acceptance. Upon acceptance, confirmation
materials will be mailed to you. Due to limited space, this program is open only to members who have not attended in the past.
To apply call 212-453-3218 or email bmckeon@msnyc.org