| March
2010 |
| 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 seeking. |
| 2nd |
Tues. |
4:30-6:30 pm |
INTRO TO POWERPOINT –
Registration
CRC Clients Only/$10 fee
Sherri Peterson, Sponsored by OASIS and AT&T Partnership
in Technology |
| 9th |
Tues.
|
7:00 pm |
“INTERVIEW
PREP – WATCH & LEARN!” #
Terry Kozlowski, Career Strategist and Interview Expert
This novel approach to interview prep will have you watching
and critiquing video clips of actual candidate interviews. Terry
will share the 3 most common interview mistakes and alert you
to 5 action strategies. This interactive session is for anyone
who wants to learn how to present themselves more effectively
to get the job offer they really want. |
| 10th
|
Wed.. |
1:30 –
3 pm |
“BOOST
YOUR EMOTIONAL WELL BEING” Registration/CRC Clients Only
Julie Learner, MSW, LSW, Therapist at Family Service:
Prevention, Education & Counseling
How are you feeling these days? Come join us to talk about
boosting your emotional strength. Julie will lead a discussion
group that focuses on feelings that may arise during periods of
unemployment and help you channel them better, fostering the positive
in your life, and creating a better emotional network for yourself. |
| 16th |
Tues. |
4:30-6:30 pm |
INTRO TO EXCEL - Registration/CRC
Clients Only/$10 Fee
Sherri Peterson, Sponsored by OASIS and AT&T Partnership
in Technology |
| 16th |
Tues. |
7:00 pm |
NETWORKING: Making Connections/Gathering
Information
Glen Englram, HR Coach & Consultant
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. |
| 18th |
Thurs.. |
2:00 pm |
“LEARN TO WIN THE INTERVIEW
AND GET HIRED!” #
Don Paullin, Principal and President of Hiring Firing
Experts, Inc.
Frustrated and tired of interviewing and not getting hired?
Wonder what owners and hiring managers are looking for? Stumped
on how to respond to interview questions? Don will address these
issues and provide time to practice interviewing skills that will
empower you to win the job. |
| 22nd |
Mon. |
11:45 am |
BROWN BAG NETWORKING – Bring
your lunch!
Betsy Smith, Entrepreneur |
| 23rd |
Tues. |
7:00 pm |
INTRO TO LINKEDIN – Small
Group Workshop – Registration/CRC Clients Only
David O’Brien, CRC Advisor, Infogix Inc., HR Leader
David will review the characteristics of well crafted Linkedin
profiles and highlight how to use Linkedin effectively. |
| 25th |
Thurs. |
1:30 pm |
“WHAT IS AN ELEVATOR SPEECH?”
#
Jill MacFadyen, SPHR, ACC, Career and Life Coach
Imagine yourself attending a business/social event this week;
a perfect opportunity to make connections. What would you say? In
order to obtain referrals you will have to tell friends, neighbors,
relatives, and acquaintances who you are, your passions, and what
you are looking for. To be effective, your speech must be INTERESTING
AND CONCISE. |
| 29th |
Mon. |
1:00 pm |
“JOB SEARCH ROUNDTABLE”
– CRC clients only
Andrea Davey, CRC Advisor & former Baxter VP of
HR
Explore effective job search strategies with a CRC Advisor
and fellow job seekers. Bring your questions & issues. |
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 |
