Thank you for joining us at Re:Work 2015 on Oct. 14, and thank you to our outstanding lineup of speakers. Below, find links to our speakers’ websites so you can connect with them during your job search. Good luck! Sheila Nielsen, Nielsen Career Consulting Session: Getting Hired: The Insider Advantage to Building Your Personal Network Theresa […]
Did you do a jig when your son or daughter was accepted to college? Excited for their future and yours? Fast forward a few short years, graduation is on the horizon, and you find yourself asking, “What will my soon-to-be college graduate do with his or her degree?” “Is she prepared to face the job […]
For a person going back to work after several years off, there may be nothing more anxiety producing than putting together a LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn has become the defacto way for professionals to showcase their career paths and network with one another – and it is critical to have a profile if you’re re-entering the […]
You probably know that you need a polished LinkedIn profile when you’re searching for a job, but did you know you also can use Twitter to boost your career? When used intelligently, Twitter can be an incredibly empowering tool – especially when used for a job search! Here are just few ways professionals can use […]
Have you taken a break in your career to raise children? Are you considering moving into a new industry or reinventing yourself professionally? Then you need to mark your calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 14! That is the date of Make It Better’s seventh annual Re:Work – an informative and inspiring seminar for women who are re-entering […]
Given the 7.5 percent unemployment rate in the Chicago area, searching for a job can be a daunting task. It can be challenging to find reliable sources among various recruiters, bloggers and social media platforms. Trustworthy outlets are difficult to distinguish from those that waste a job seeker’s time. Last year, CareerBuilder conducted a study […]
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 […]
In 2009, Kenilworth mom Katherine Buehler returned to the paid workforce after 14 years as a stay-at-home mom.
What is the purpose of a resume? You might think: “to list my skills,” or “to show my experience.”
Carol Fishman Cohen, co-author of “Back On the Career Track” and co-founder of irelaunch.com offers tips on jumping back into the job market.
