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Career Connections for Professionals February 15, 2012

Submitted by gainp on January 26, 2012 - 4:46pm

THE IT / TECH FUTURE
Discover where it is heading and who is leading the charge in Chicago’s explosive “Enterprise IT”. Gartner, a leading IT think tank, has reported research that “projected spending for IT in 2012 is $2.7 trillion and Cloud Computing, Mobile Technology and Social Media are the three hottest areas. . .” Maybe having your head in the clouds is not such a bad thing!
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PANEL OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS:
LeAnne Tourtellotte, Vice President
Illinois Technology Association

Richard Sheridan, Sales Vice President
Salesforce.com

Sharon Garcia, Manager, Employment Branding and Talent Partnerships
U.S. Cellular

Don Oehlert, Account Executive
Chad Lilly, Technical Recruiter
LexTech Global Services

Paul Cameron, President and IT Recruiter
DriveStaff, Inc.

MODERATORS:
Linda Wolfe, Director Career Services, JVS Chicago
Jeff Blumenfeld, M.Ad.Ed. Career Counselor, JVS Chicago
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
30 South Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60606

Pre-event Networking / Recruiting with Talent Acquisition Teams, bring your resumes 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Panel of Industry Experts 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. However, registration is required as space is limited.
To register: Call 312.673.3400 or e-mail carolmcdermott@jvschicago.org
For all inquiries about this event, contact Sandra Saltzman, JEN Outreach Coordinator, Call 847.745.5482 or email sandrasaltzman@jvschicago.org

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Manufacturing Careers Internship Program (MCIP)

Submitted by gainp on January 20, 2012 - 9:56am


Need a job? Are you between ages 18—21?


Check out the Youth Employment Manufacturing Careers Internship Program.

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Home Depot hiring 70,000 seasonal workers

Submitted by gainp on January 12, 2012 - 5:52pm

Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP
by msnbc.com
http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/12/10136296-home-depot-hiring-70000-seasonal-workers

Home improvement retailer Home Depot said Thursday it has started to hire 70,000 seasonal workers for the spring, the company’s busiest selling and hiring season.
Spring is the busiest season for all home improvement retailers as home owners work on projects for their homes, gardens and lawns.
Job seekers can begin applying online now at this website. Hiring will begin ramping up over the next several weeks on a market-by-market basis, based on the needs of individual stores and as spring climates begin to approach, the company said.
Temporary positions can lead to permanent jobs, according to Tim Crow, executive vice president for Human Resources.
About half of The Home Depot’s 2011 seasonal hires stayed on in permanent positions as cashiers, sales associates, lot associates and garden associates, he said.

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Entrepreneurship Program Exclusively for Ex-Offenders

Submitted by gainp on January 5, 2012 - 3:22pm

WE NEED 30 EX-OFFENDERS LOOKING TO START OR EXPAND A SMALL BUSINESS AND TO BECOME ONE OF OUR MANY SUCCESS STORIES.

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Plan for the start-up or expansion of a successful small business
  • Create and write a successful business plan
  • Design an industry specific marketing plan
  • Address financial planning and credit issues
  • Understand business structure and risk management
  • Examine options for funding a small business

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Mayor Emanuel and ComEd Announce More Than 2,400 Jobs to Benefit Chicago through $1.1 Billion Infrastructure Investment

Submitted by gainp on January 5, 2012 - 3:01pm

January 4, 2012
CONTACT: Mayor’s Press Office, 312.744.3334 or press@cityofchicago.org
Utility Training Center Coming to Chicago; $22 Million Economic Development Fund Established as Part of Smart Grid Development
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and ComEd President and COO Anne Pramaggiore announced today key elements of a $1.1 billion electric system infrastructure investment plan. Under this plan, the portion of ComEd’s electric system that serves Chicago will be modernized, starting this year, creating more than 2,400 jobs for Chicago.

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Monster.com Advice on Web Career Frauds

Submitted by gainp on December 10, 2011 - 11:51am

A Safe Job Search

Monster makes protecting job seekers a top priority. We'd like to remind you of what you can do to help keep yourself safe during a job search.>.

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SCORE - Small Business Counseling

Submitted by gainp on October 17, 2011 - 10:46am

WHEN:
       Wednesdays
       5:30pm to 8:30pm
WHERE:
       Skokie Public Library
       5215 Oakton Street
       2nd floor Study Room
       Skokie, IL 60077

Appointments for an hour session can be made on the Score Chicago Website SCOREchicago.org by clicking on the "Make an Appointment" tab and choosing Skokie as location.

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Evanston Public Library has partnered with ILLINOIS WORKNET to offer on-site services.

Submitted by gainp on October 13, 2011 - 2:43pm

ADDRESS:
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Avenue, 3rd Floor
Evanston, IL 60201
HOURS:
Monday /Wednesday/Friday 10:00am — 6:00pm
Tuesday /Thursday 10:00am — 8:00pm
Open Lab on Fridays 12:30pm — 6:00pm


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Diagnosed with a serious illiness? What should you tell an employer?

Submitted by gainp on October 3, 2011 - 8:36am

• Disclosing MS on the Job: A Tool to Help You Consider Your Options by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
"The decision to disclose personal medical information in the workplace is a complex one, requiring careful thought and planning. Although there may be good reasons to disclose medical information and very specific benefits to doing so, any decision you make today has immediate and long-term implications for your employment that need to be considered. So it’s important to weigh your options carefully before making a decision to disclose — keeping in mind that once information is given, it can never be taken back." Go to this website and use the MS Society's "Dislosure Tool" to help you with the decision process.
For more discussion on this topic, you may want to check out the following websites:
• Coping with Serious Illness in the Workplace: Working Women with Breast Cancer
• How to Handle a Chronic Illness at Work by WebMD
Whether it's epilepsy or peanut allergies here are some tips on who to tell, what your employer needs to know, and what people should do in case of an emergency.
• Mental Illness and the Workplace by Reintegration.com
Fact: 5 of the 10 leading causes of disability worldwide are mental illnesses.
• Mental Illness in the Workplace: Rights and Responsibilities by PsychCentral.com

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Finding a Job

Submitted by gainp on September 29, 2011 - 2:34pm

I have a B.A. in Education, but permitted my certification to lapse. I am actually extremely interested in research and advocacy. I assisted several professors with research as an undergrad, which resulted in publication, yet haven't the foggiest idea as how to get my foot in the door, and potentially make a career out of my passion. While I did achieve a B.A.; school has actually always been quite a challenge for me. My youngest son has a learning disability, and I question, if I too, may have had, may still have, a learning disability. With that said, I'm reluctant to return to school. Are there any other opportunities; internships, trade schools, something for a woman in her late 40's.


Even though the job market is very tight, it is still very possible to make a career change. There are several ways to break into a new field. The good news is that you do not necessarily have to go back to school to do so!
Identify your skills.
First, it is important to take stock of your skills, especially your transferable skills. You must be able to talk about your skills to potential employers, especially if you do not have experience in a particular industry. Sometimes it is helpful to create a functional resume (instead of a chronological one) to begin to think of yourself in terms of skills rather than jobs. You can look up skill words on the Internet, or you can work with a career counselor to identify your skills.

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