White Plains Job Club Offers Skills, Support

Mercedes Granados used to have a job providing office support services but she was laid off. She's doing what she can to expand her skill base, and is exploring the requirements for a commerical drivers' license.

She's also attending Job Club meetings at the White Plains Library.

"It's really helpful to meet other people who are looking," she told Patch.

The weekly sessions, led by career counselors Ginny Ruder and Rose Macom, each focus on a discussion topic such as writing resumes and cover letters, preparing for an interview and using the Internet, social media and library resources to conduct a job search.

Nina Schaeffer has worked as document negotiator for major corporate firms and was also using the job club as a way to fine tune her skills.

Each session also has a Q&A. Granados said practicing interview skills is something she's had the chance to work on in Job Club.

The next session is Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Click here for more information.