Are you on Instagram yet? Instagram is a free photo-sharing app that allows users to snap a photo on their smartphone, apply one of 19 filters, and share online to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Flickr or via email. With 150 million active monthly users, Instagram is the best way to share your favorite photos with family and friends. Once you’re […]
Did you start your career in one industry and now you find that you are ready to try a new one? You’re not alone; and we can help. In this video fromRE:WORK IV, former news anchor, talk-show host, morning radio side-chick-turned-presentation trainer and entrepreneur Catherine Johns shares her hard-won advice. Are you looking to re-enter […]
Free goodies! Extra cash! Not bad for a few hours of sipping on sparkly drinks and socializing with friends. Direct selling companies are taking the modern consumer landscape by storm, proving that a personal touch can go a long way. Selling products and services to people in their homes or offices is not a revolutionary […]
No matter your specialty, everyone has their own unique set of skills and talents, education and experiences that come together to form your own brand. What’s your brand? In this 20-minute video fromRE:WORK IV, Kirsten Zoub—serial entrepreneur, business and personal transformation coach, and speaker and group facilitator at Dasein—will help you discover and refine your […]
If you’re returning to the workforce after time away, answering the “What do I really want to do?” question can be daunting. But it doesn’t have to be impossible. In a panel presentation at Make It Better Media’sRE:WORK IV conference, local experts Sue Blue, Eve Bremen and Marjie Killeen shared their paths to finding fulfilling […]
If you use the services of a nanny, did you realize that you are required to pay taxes just like any employer would? Many parents are not aware of their responsibilities around “nanny taxes.” So we asked Laura Weiland, president of The Nanny Tax Company, a tax preparation company in Park Ridge, for the scoop. […]
You’ve landed a job interview. Congratulations! Now, all you’ve got to do is nail it. One of the most well-received and highly ranked panels from RE:WORK IV was the Human Resources Cage Match. The panel included Mary Beth Barrett-Newman, President of 2nd Career Consulting, andBeth Facette-Dent of Dept. 11. Take a few tips from these […]
Searching for a job has gone high tech—but it doesn’t mean you can skip the resume. To land your dream job, no matter the field, you will need a solid resume. The experts at Career Resource Center in Lake Forest recommend these six must-haves for a resume that will get noticed: 1. Experience only from […]
It seems like only yesterday your little one was taking her first steps, but now she’s about to toddle right out the door to college.
If you’re going to wake up early and battle crowds to score holiday shopping deals, you’ve got to make it count. Consider these tips to maximize your savings: 1. Charge your smartphone There are loads of websites and apps to help you track down deals. Money Crashers editor David Bakke recommends The Black Friday, which aggregates […]
