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<h2> ONGOING </h2> 
<h3> <strong>SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Online:</strong> New York Small Business Development Center offers free remote counseling sessions, by appointment, with a business advisor. Get assistance with how to start a business, the small business loan application process and more. To schedule an appointment by phone, call 800-732-7232, or visit <a href="http://nysbdc.org/appointment.html">nysbdc.org/appointment.html</a> to schedule online. </p> 
<h2> MONDAY </h2> 
<h3> <strong>BUSINESS MENTORING</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Middle Island:</strong>&nbsp;Free business mentoring with SCORE, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., hosted by Longwood Library. Library residents only can email askus@longwoodlibrary.org. To register for an online appointment, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://longwoodlibrary.org">longwoodlibrary.org</a> or call 631-924-6400. </p> 
<h3> <strong>WRITING A WINNING COVER LETTER</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Huntington Station:</strong> Learn&nbsp;how to develop cover letters that help your job profile stand out so you can land your dream job, 7-8:30 p.m., South Huntington Public Library, free, register at&nbsp;<a href="http://shpl.info">shpl.info</a>, 631-549-4411. </p> 
<h2> WEDNESDAY </h2> 
<h3> <strong>JOB FAIR</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Smithtown:</strong> The Suffolk County Department of Labor presents an opportunity for job seekers to connect with employers, bring your resume and dress for success, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Smithtown Library, free, <a href="http://smithlib.org">smithlib.org</a>, 631-360-2480. </p> 
<h3> <strong>JOB READINESS PROGRAM FOR WOMEN</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Holbrook:</strong> Gain professional skills, accelerate your job search and build confidence through this four-part&nbsp;training session&nbsp;and networking opportunities, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 22, Sachem Public Library, free, email brookhaven@dressforsuccess.org or call 631-451-9127 to register,&nbsp;<a href="http://sachemlibrary.org">sachemlibrary.org</a>. </p> 
<h3> <strong>JOB FAIR</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Patchogue:</strong> Meet and interview with recruiters from Stony Brook Hospital, bring copies of your resume and dress to impress, 1-4 p.m., Patchogue-Medford Library, free, register at&nbsp;<a href="http://pmlib.org">pmlib.org</a>, 631-654-4700. </p> 
<h2> THURSDAY </h2> 
<h3> <strong>OPTIMIZING YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Cold Spring Harbor:</strong> Learn how recruiters use LinkedIn as a sourcing tool to find candidates and how you can design your LinkedIn profile to attract more recruiters of interest, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cold Spring Harbor Library, free, register at&nbsp;<a href="http://cshlibrary.org">cshlibrary.org</a>, 631-692-6820. </p>

ONGOING SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING Online: New York Small Business Development Center offers free remote counseling sessions, by appointment, with a business advisor. Get assistance with how to start a business, the small business loan application process and more. To schedule an appointment by phone, call 800-732-7232, or visit nysbdc.org/appointment.html to schedule online. MONDAY BUSINESS MENTORING Middle Island: Free business mentoring with SCORE, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., hosted by Longwood Library. Library residents only can email askus@longwoodlibrary.org. To register for an online appointment, visit longwoodlibrary.org or call 631-924-6400. WRITING A WINNING COVER LETTER Huntington Station: Learn how to develop cover letters that help your job profile stand out so you can land your dream job, 7-8:30 p.m., South Huntington Public Library, free, register at shpl.info, 631-549-4411. WEDNESDAY JOB FAIR Smithtown: The Suffolk County Department of Labor presents an opportunity for job seekers to connect with employers, bring your resume and dress for success, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Smithtown Library, free, smithlib.org, 631-360-2480. JOB READINESS PROGRAM FOR WOMEN Holbrook: Gain professional skills, accelerate your job search and build confidence through this four-part training session and networking opportunities, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 22, Sachem Public Library, free, email brookhaven@dressforsuccess.org or call 631-451-9127 to register, sachemlibrary.org. JOB FAIR Patchogue: Meet and interview with recruiters from Stony Brook Hospital, bring copies of your resume and dress to impress, 1-4 p.m., Patchogue-Medford Library, free, register at pmlib.org, 631-654-4700. THURSDAY OPTIMIZING YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE Cold Spring Harbor: Learn how recruiters use LinkedIn as a sourcing tool to find candidates and how you can design your LinkedIn profile to attract more recruiters of interest, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cold Spring Harbor Library, free, register at cshlibrary.org, 631-692-6820.

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