Business and Career Services, Inc.

Job Search resources, computer classes, hiring events and job fairs from a federally funded nonprofit – no cost to you! • Aug 21 - Excel Pivot Tables 4 spaces left (registration closes at 5pm today) • Aug 21 - Excel Charts 7 spaces left (registration closes at 5pm today) • Aug 22 - Excel Functions • Aug 22 - WORD Level II • Aug 22 - U.S. Job Search tips for skilled immigrants • Aug 29 Creating Target Resumes • Sept 5 - Getting the Interview but not the Job • Sept 12 - 50th Ward Job Fair • Sept 12 - How to “Work a Job Fair” and get an offer • Sept 19 - Career Connector Hiring Event https://lnkd.in/eT8vqQ4 https://conta.cc/46Y8K0S

U.S. Job Search Tips for Skilled Immigrants – How to convert foreign degrees/experience (in-person)* August 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Free Are you an immigrant or refugee with university education and professional experience from outside the U.S.? Get strategies to adapt your professional job search to American job search practices. We will discuss résumé do’s and don’ts, networking, interviewing, credential evaluation, and more. Pre-registration is required for this event. Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis. Details: https://lnkd.in/euu5JJAZ *this event is hosted by a federally funded nonprofit organization at the Harper Learning and Career Center. 

Thursday, August 22nd at 1 – 2:30pm U.S. Job Search Tips for Skilled Immigrants   This IN-PERSON class is taught in 1 session from 1:00pm to 2:30pm.     PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! https://lnkd.in/euu5JJAZ   Are you an immigrant or refugee with university education and professional experience from outside the U.S.? Get strategies to adapt your professional job search to American job search practices. We will discuss résumé do’s and don’ts, networking, interviewing, credential evaluation, and more. Learn how to: Prepare for Your Job Search Reach Out to Your Network What Documents Do You Need? Is a Credential Evaluation Necessary? How to Ace Your Job Interview Location: Harper College Learning & Career Center 1375 S Wolf Road Prospect Heights, IL 60070 PLEASE NOTE: You must register as there is only space for 18 people. Registration closes at 7pm the day prior to workshop. Check in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time for traffic, construction & weather. Workshops are for individuals age 18+. Subject to change without notice. If you need to cancel, please let us know so someone else can use your seat. Our agency is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funding for this program is made possible through a grant provided by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/gbpwKA4v  

Thursday, August 15th at 1 – 2:30pm How to “Work”” a Job Fair and get an offer   Are you tired of attending job fairs without any success? Do you want to learn the secrets of standing out from the crowd and securing a job offer? This IN-PERSON class is taught in 1 session from 1:00pm to 2:30pm.    PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! https://lnkd.in/dxUhHASC   Learn how to interact effectively with recruiters: Review employer job postings ─before the Job Fair Customize your resume ─to the skills and experience the employer wants Sell yourself to recruiters ─ discuss how your skills and experience match the job Follow up — get the recruiter’s contact information and send a thank you note afterwards   Location: American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 S. Wolf Rd, Building 200 Suite 200 Wheeling, IL 60090

Ready to get hired? Career Connector Hiring Event Thursday Sept 19 Details: https://lnkd.in/gARrPCpX

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Thursday, August 15th at 1 – 2:30pm How to “Work”” a Job Fair and get an offer Are you tired of attending job fairs without any success? Do you want to learn the secrets of standing out from the crowd and securing a job offer? This IN-PERSON class is taught in 1 session from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! https://lnkd.in/dxUhHASC Learn how to interact effectively with recruiters: Review employer job postings ─before the Job Fair Customize your resume ─to the skills and experience the employer wants Sell yourself to recruiters ─ discuss how your skills and experience match the job Follow up — get the recruiter’s contact information and send a thank you note afterwards Location: American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 S. Wolf Rd, Building 200 Suite 200 Wheeling, IL 60090

Thursday, August 15th at 1 – 2:30pm How to “Work”” a Job Fair and get an offer This IN-PERSON class is taught in 1 session from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! https://lnkd.in/dxUhHASC Learn how to find virtual and in-person hiring events, job fairs and how to interact effectively with recruiters: • Review employer job postings ─before the Job Fair • Customize your resume ─to the skills and experience the employer wants • Sell yourself to recruiters ─ discuss how your skills and experience match the job • Follow up — get the recruiter’s contact information and send a thank you note afterwards Location: American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 S. Wolf Rd, Building 200 Suite 200 Wheeling, IL 60090

Thursday, August 1st at 1 – 2:30pm Getting interviews – but not the job? Interview Success Secrets This IN-PERSON class is taught in 1 session from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! https://lnkd.in/gJ-UZ4-n Discover how to make a lasting impression, answer tough questions, and stand out from the competition. Location: American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 S. Wolf Rd, Building 200 Suite 200 Wheeling, IL 60090

Tuesday, July 30th at 1 – 2:30pm Creating Your Target Resumes – More critical than you think! How do you effectively craft your resume to get interviewed and hired? PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! https://lnkd.in/gPF9qmTA Location: American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 S. Wolf Rd, Building 200 Suite 200 Wheeling, IL 60090