Business Calendar, Aug. 10-16
Hands-on tour of features and functionality of Microsoft Teams, learn how you can use it effectively for your business and personal teams, 7-9 p.m., hosted by Port Washington Library, free, visit pwpl.org, 646-558-8656.
Join career development specialist Dawn Rosenberg McKay and business information specialist Beth Mezick for an online chat, get advice about searching for a job, choosing an occupation, or dealing with workplace issues, 3:30-4:30 p.m., hosted by Bryant Library, free, visit bryantlibrary.org, 516-621-2240.
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MONDAY
VIRTUAL EVENT: MICROSOFT TEAMS
Hands-on tour of features and functionality of Microsoft Teams, learn how you can use it effectively for your business and personal teams, 7-9 p.m., hosted by Port Washington Library, free, visit pwpl.org, 646-558-8656.
TUESDAY
ONLINE: ASK A CAREER SPECIALIST
Join career development specialist Dawn Rosenberg McKay and business information specialist Beth Mezick for an online chat, get advice about searching for a job, choosing an occupation, or dealing with workplace issues, 3:30-4:30 p.m., hosted by Bryant Library, free, visit bryantlibrary.org, 516-621-2240.
WEDNESDAY
ONLINE: AN OPTIMISTIC APPROACH TO JOB SEEKING
Career coach Constance Lagan provides job seekers with the skills to approach a job search with an optimistic attitude, 6:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Huntington Library, free, register at thehuntingtonlibrary.org, 631-427-5165.
THURSDAY
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN
This in-depth, interactive workshop is designed to help you develop an effective business plan, 7-8:30 p.m., hosted by Small Business Development Center, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Rd., free, nwsdy.li/bizplan, 934-420-2765.
VIRTUAL ROTARY CLUB MEETING
The Central Nassau County Rotary Club is holding weekly meetings remotely; there will be a guest speaker and networking opportunities. Those whose lives are enhanced by helping people and organizations in the community are welcome; 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursdays, visit centralnassaucountyrotary.org for information and to register.
VIRTUAL: THANKS FOR THE PINK SLIP
"The Upside of Being Downsized," Constance Hallinan Lagan prepares you for success if you have lost your job, topics include being passionate about what you know and what you do and developing your passion into a moneymaking venture, whether as a business owner or an employed person, 12:30 p.m., hosted by Elmont Memorial Library, free, register at elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
FRIDAY
ONLINE: INDEED AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Discover and take advantage of the employment opportunities Indeed has to offer, be ready to apply to new jobs every day and interact with companies and interview appointments, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Brentwood Library, free, register at brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.
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