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Commissioner Lilliam Barrios-Paoli
Department of the Aging
Lilliam Barrios-Paoli was appointed Commissioner of the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) in December 2008, following a long career in both City government and the nonprofit sector. Most recently, she was President and CEO of Safe Space NYC, Inc. a non-profit organization serving over 25,000 children and families in New York City. Before joining Safe Space, she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Executive for Agency Services at United Way of New York City. Barrios-Paoli’s prior government service includes appointments as Commissioner at four agencies during the Koch and Giuliani administrations  the Department of Employment, the Department of Personnel (now DCAS), the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Human Resources Administration. Additionally, she was the Executive Director of Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx. A graduate of the School of Anthropology of Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, Ms. Barrios-Paoli also holds a Masters degree and a PhD from the New School for Social Research. She is a former Trustee of the New School.

NYC DEPARTMENT OF AGING, SENIOR EMPLOYMENT UNIT'S TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

1. Plan ahead. Research the company and the position beforehand.
2. Bring a list of references and ample copies of your resume (and always make sure you have notified your references beforehand that they may be called).
3. Dress appropriately and be at least 15 minutes early for the scheduled interview.
4. Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake and smile.
5. Always wait for an invitation to be seated.
6. It is critical to maintain eye contact during the interview.
7. Avoid body language; always sit upright.
8. Maintain a positive outlook; never discuss or state negative comments about past employers.
9. Always answer questions relating how you can help the employer meet their goals. Focus on past achievements that are relevant to the position for which you are interviewing.
10. Ask questions that demonstrate your interest in their company.
11. Be courteous and calm throughout the interview.
12. Remember to follow with a “thank you” note or e-mail to the interviewer.
13. Remember to “smile” when possible. It shows you feel comfortable and at ease with people

RESOURCES FOR JOB SEEKERS

1. Airport Security
2. America’s Job Bank
3. Career Builder
4. Career City
5. Career Magazine
6. Career Web
7. Craigs List
8. Dice Jobs
9. Education Jobs
10. Educational Placement Svces
11. Employment Guide
12. Federal Govt Jobs
13. High Tech NY
14. Hotel Jobs
15. Idealist (Non Profit)
16. Indeed
l7. Legal Jobs
18. Library Jobs
19. Seniors 4 Hire
20. Fifty Plus
21. Monster
22. MSN Career
23. Nation Job Online Job Bank
24. NYC Government
25. NY State Jobs
26. NYS DOL
27. NY Post
28. NY Times
29. Jobalot
30. Simply Hired

1. www.tsa.dot.gov
2. www.jobsearch.org/ny
3. www.careerbuilder.com
4. www.careercity.com
5. www.careermag.com
6. www.cweb.com
7. www.craigslist.com
8. www.dice.com
9. www.edu.com
10. www.educatorjobs.com
11. www.employmentguide.com
12. www.usajobs.opm.gov
13. www.hightechny.com
14. www.hoteljobs.com
15. www.idelist.com
16. www.idealist.com
17. www.lawjobs.com
18. www.libraryjobpostings.org
19. www.seniors4hire.com
20. www.50plus.com
21. www.monster.com
22. www.jobsearchcareers.com
23. www.nationjob.com
24. www.nyc.gov
25. www.cs.state.ny.us
26. www.labor.state.ny.us
27. www.nypost.com
28. www.nytimes.com
29. www.jobalot.com
30. www.simplyhired.com

New York City Workforce1 Career Centers - www.workforceny.org

New York City’s Workforce1 Career Centers connect employers to a skilled workforce and provide training and placement services to the City’s adult workforce. Workforce1 Career Centers are located throughout the five boroughs and provide jobseekers with a full array of employment services, including job placement, career counseling, professional development, and access to training opportunities.

RESUMES
A good resume must be well written, honest and properly formatted. It represents the good qualities of the job seeker. Make sure the resume is edited before sending it to employers. The two most common forms of resumes are: the functional resume and the chronological resume.

A. Functional Resume
The functional resume focuses on acquired skills, and work experience arranged according to function of responsibilities. This type of resume is recommended for the mature worker with many skill sets.

B. Chronological Resume
The chronological resume lists positions by date starting with the most recent job. Each job listing should include: company name and location, dates of employment, job title(s), main responsibilities and key accomplishments.

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