| February
2010
(Closed Monday, February 15th) |
| 1st |
Mon. |
10:15 am |
RESUME PREPARATION
& PRESENTATION #
Melissa Jensen, CRC Advisor & former Grainger Director
of Employment Development
Getting noticed in today’s competitive job market requires
a resume that promotes your talents. Melissa will offer you
a framework for identifying your strengths and review the content
and format that employers are looking for. |
| 2nd |
Tues. |
7:00 pm |
NETWORKING: Making Connections/Gathering
Information
Marc Silver, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Because of the competitive nature of today’s employment
market, job seekers must devote more time in building relationships
and engaging others in furthering their search. Bring your resumes,
handbills and business cards. |
| 4th |
Thurs.
|
2:00 pm |
“YES
YOU CAN NEGOTIATE A JOB OFFER!”
#
Howard Campbell, CMF, Campbell Career Coaching
In this lively, interactive session you will learn a variety
of techniques that will help you get what you want in salary and
benefits. We will cover what you need to do before you get the
offer, what to say when the offer is made, how to evaluate the
offer, set your priorities, and most importantly, how to negotiate
and close the deal. You will be able to
dodge some of the common pitfalls and take more control in the
process. |
| 8th
|
Mon. |
10:15 am |
“ENHANCE
YOUR VISUAL IMPACT” #
Maureen Costello, M.A., CIP
Wardrobe choice is one option for improving your personal
marketing power. Because designs shift, awareness of what remains
constant and what changes can help you select a wardrobe that
enhances your credibility. This session is an interactive workshop
that covers the 3 C’s of business style: communication,
credibility and creating visual
harmony with color selection. Ms. Costello has worked in the retail
and image field for over 18 years. |
| 16th |
Tues. |
7:00 pm |
JOB SEARCH ROUND TABLE - CRC clients
only
John Adams, CRC Adivsor, Former Allstate Trainer
Explore effective job search strategies with a CRC Advisor
and fellow job seekers. Bring your questions & issues. |
| 18th |
Thurs. |
2:00 pm |
“RELATIONSHIPS MATTER –
LINKEDIN –
A NETWORKING TOOL” #
Richard A. Moras, St. Joseph Church Employment Ministry
At least 60% of all jobs are found by networking. Linkedin
provides vital networking support for today's modern professional.
Using Linkedin as a part of your job search can increase your visibility
and help you quickly locate former colleagues and individuals who
work at the very company you are interested in joining. Rich offers
an
overview on how this venue can improve your success. Whether you
are a complete novice or a seasoned Linkedin user, please come to
learn and share your experiences. |
| 22nd |
Mon. |
10:00 am to noon |
“MAKE YOUR 1st IMPRESSION
POSITIVELY
POWERFUL” #
Susan Fignar, President, Pur*sue™ Inc
You know the phrase… “you never get a second chance
to make a good first impression”. How you look, dress, and
sound – even your body language and facial expressions –
will contribute to your credibility and success. During this enlightening
session, you will gain valuable information on how to develop a
professional presence. |
| 23rd |
Tues. |
4:30-6:30 pm |
INTERMEDIATE EXCEL
Registration/CRC Clients Only/$10 Fee
Sherri Peterson, Sponsored
by OASIS and AT&T Partnership in Technology |
| 23rd |
Tues. |
7:00 pm |
INTRO TO LINKEDIN – Small
Group Workshop – Registration/CRC Clients Only
David O’Brien, CRC Advisor, Infogix Inc., HR Leader |
| 25th |
Thurs. |
11:45 am |
BROWN BAG NETWORKING – Bring
your lunch!
Betsy Smith, Entrepreneur |
Market
yourself uniquely for the new decade!
Hours: M W TH 9:30 am – 4:30 pm / TU 4:00 pm –
9:00 pm / F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
E-mail: info@careerresourcecenter.org
/ Web Page:
www.careerresourcecenter.org
Phone: 847/295-5626 / FAX: 847/295-5430
Grove Cultural Campus, 40 East Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake
Forest, IL 60045 |
