Business Calendar, March 15-21
MONDAY
ONLINE: JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP
"Writing Effective Cover Letters," explore how to write and format a cover letter, keywords to include to be found in a digital search, mistakes to avoid and more, 2-3 p.m., hosted by Long Beach Library, free, visit longbeachlibrary.org for a link, 516-432-7201.
ONLINE: INTRO TO CANVA
Learn about Canva, the free, online graphic design tool for creating beautiful social media content, posters, cards and more, no design or advanced computer skills necessary, 6-7:30 p.m. hosted by Sayville Library, free, register for a link, sayvillelibrary.org, 631-589-4440.
TUESDAY
ONLINE: CREATING A MARKETING PLAN
Learn the basics to market your business and help to determine your target audience, marketing disciplines, budgeting and key elements to write marketing plans, presented by SCORE, 7-8:30 p.m., hosted by Longwood Library, free, register for a link at longwoodlibrary.org, 631-924-6400.
ONLINE: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
Learn simple strategies to conduct an effective job search, including staying organized, using your own network and resources, social media platforms and more, 2-3 p.m., hosted by Port Jefferson Library, free, register for a link at portjefflibrary.org, 631-473-0022.
VIRTUAL: RÉSUMÉ AND COVER LETTER PREPARATION
Workshop covers structure, format and design, effective accomplishment statements, highly effective "target cover letters," and form and function of thank-you letters, 6:30-8 p.m., hosted by Hempstead Library, free, register for a link at jobcenter@hempsteadlibrary.info, hempsteadlibrary.info, 516-481-6990.
WEDNESDAY
ONLINE: HOW TO START A HOME-BASED BUSINESS
Learn how to develop the entrepreneurial qualities needed, financial fundamentals, professional image and marketing tools, presented by Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, 9:30 a.m., hosted by Brentwood Library, free, register for a link at brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.
THURSDAY
ONLINE: CREATING A SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY
Review five popular social media networks and how to create content, 6:30 p.m., hosted by Levittown Library, free, register for a link at levittownpl.org, 516-731-5728.
— Gina Tabarus
Heuermann admits to being Gilgo serial killer ... Victims' families react to guilty plea ... Suffolk DA promises families closure ... Building the LIE
Heuermann admits to being Gilgo serial killer ... Victims' families react to guilty plea ... Suffolk DA promises families closure ... Building the LIE
