Confidence in Your Job Search, March 20

The candidate that gets the job is usually the one who is most confident about themselves and their ability to perform. The question of: "How does a person gain confidence and how can this be used effectively in a job search?" will be answered as Bob Podgorski discusses self esteem, the Success Syndrome, gaining confidence through role models and recognizing as well as acknowlidging your own accomplishments. This seminar has helped others grow in their ability to elevate their self worth and grow into their own pattern of successes.

Day & Date: Saturday - March 20, 2010
Time: 9:00am to 12 Noon
Location:
Village Church of Gurnee
1319 N. Hunt Club Road
Gurnee, IL

Bring your networking business cards - informal networking, from 11:00am to Noon, will follw the presentation and Q & A. Morning refreshments will be available. Casual attire - No reservations required.

The Saint Hubert Job and Networking Ministry web site can be found at www.sainthubert.org. (click on organizations, then click on Job and Networking) to learn more about our free events, our mission and guiding principles. This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month and holds additional meetings and events monthly at over 28 other Northwest Suburban Parishes and locations. Look for our flyers and announcement and sign-on for our Job listing opportunity at a general meeting.

Personal Branding, March 27

Branding yourself is similar to branding a product. You need to have a memorable image that stands for reproducible quality, trust, name recognition that is identified to a specific function. But how does one accomplish all of this and create a Brand that stands out from the competition? Our Presenter is Pamela Marte, Principle of Inside/out coaching. Pamela has been involved with corporations and career coaching of executives and other professionals teaching them the keys to becoming their own brand. This leads to developing key contacts, reaching the people you need to accomplish your goals and assuring that you are recognized for your achievements in a particular professional field.

INVITE A FRIEND TO JOIN YOU

Day & DATE: Saturday - March 27, 2010
Time: 9:00am to 12 noon
Location:
Orchard Evanelical Free Church
1330 N. Douglas
Arlington Heights, IL

Bring your networking business cards - informal networking, from 11:00am to Noon, will follow the presentation and Q & A. Morning refreshments will be available. Casual attire - No reservations required.

The Saint Hubert Job and Networking Ministry web site can be found at www.sainthubert.org. (click on organizations, then click on Job and Networking) to learn more about our free events, our mission and guiding principles. This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month and holds additional meetings and events monthly at over 28 other Northwest Suburban Parishes and locations. Look for our flyers and announcement and sign-on for our Job listing opportunity at a general meeting.

Free Resume Review, March 13

FREE RESUME REVIEW, Saturday, March 13, 2010
9:00am to 11:00am

Sponsored by the Saint Hubert Job and Networking Ministry and our partner parish, Immanuel Luteran Church.

Curious about how you resume stack up with the best of them?
You may want a free resume review from one of the professionals that will visit at:
LOCATION:
Immanuel Luteran Church
200 N. Plum Grove Rd.
Palatine, IL

Reservation are not necessary. Just stop in during the Hours stated above and sit down, individually with a Human Resources, or Search Professional for a fifteen minute resume review. There will be six professionals on hand and one will provide you with suggestions and guidance regarding your resume. Why not take advantage of this career enhancing opportunity. Learn about how to transform you resume into one that is:

• Current preferred style
• More Recruiter friendly
• Key-word friendly
• Targeted
• Looks professional
• Formatted properly
• Focused Accomplishments
• Show you best
• Sells you skills
• Makes a better impression
• Clear and concise
• Tells you story

DON'T PASS UP THIS Free Opportunity

Filing For Unemployment Benefits Online? Use Only Microsoft Explorer

Illinois workers filing for unemployment benefits may now apply online here.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security advises that computers used to file applications must meet the following specifications:

• Have the Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with cookies enabled.
• Use Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows Millennium Edition.
• Have Adobe Reader loaded.

Applicants should use Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser to file unemployment claims, certify for benefits, or to register/change direct deposit.

Most people will not be able to access the Internet Claim application or Direct Deposit registration service using Firefox, Safari or other unsupported web browsers.

For more information, call: 1.866.243.0238 or visit here.

US CENSUS JOB OPENINGS $18/HOUR (Walk-Ins Welcome)

Testing For January 2010 at Evanston One-Stop Office and the Evanston Public Library.

THE U.S. CENSUS WILL BE HIRING PART TIME TEMPORARY CENSUS TAKERS

· Come 15 minutes early. Allow 90 minutes for application process including 30 minute test.
· ID NEEDED---Bring current Passport or Permanent Resident Card. If not, bring State picture ID plus social security card or copy of birth certificate

IL DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
1615 OAK STREET
EVANSTON, IL
Days & Dates:
MONDAYS at 1pm & 3pm: 1/4, 1/11,
WEDNESDAYS at 1pm & 3pm: 1/6, 1/13
WEDNESDAYS at 11am: 1/20, 1/22, 1/27 & 1/29

EVANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
1703 ORRINGTON AVE
EVANSTON, IL
Days & Dates:
WEDNESDAYS at 11am: 1/13
MONDAYS at 3PM or 6PM: 1/18, 1/25

Flexible hours, Good Pay, Paid Training, Neighborhood Work

Go to www.2010censusjobs.gov for a practice test and applications

Are you having difficulty finding a job?

Attend an Illinois workNet computer-based,hands-on workshop where you will:
• Learn how to use www.illinoisworkNet job search tool
• Create your own personal account and receive job e-mail alerts
• Learn about key sectors, resources, and tools
• Explore high wage and high demand industries
• Expand your knowledge about labor market information
• Find your hidden skills and interests
• Explore wages and employment trends
• Discover a potential employer

So whether you are in employment transition, dislocated, older worker, veteran, or re-entering the workforce, our hands on computer-based workshop might just be the tool you need to help you find a job or a new career!

Workshops will be held at the Illinois workNet Center located at:
1615 Oak Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

Call (847) 864-3530 ext. 243 to register-space is limited!

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Workshop dates:
Friday Jan., 8th or 22nd
Friday, Feb., 5th or 19th
Friday, March, 5th or 19th

*Workshop begins promptly at 3:00pm- 4:30pm

* Basic keyboard skills required!

COBRA subsidy extension

Cobra extension to help Illinois jobless
Dec. 24, 2009
(AP) -- The Illinois Dept. of Insurance is reminding insurance companies and employers they must comply with a new law extending the federal subsidy on COBRA benefits.
Companies must provide timely notice to people eligible for the subsidies.
COBRA allows workers to remain on a health plan for 18 months after they leave their jobs, if they pay the premiums.
The federal stimulus bill provided subsidies for up to nine months to reduce the cost of coverage for workers who lost their jobs between Sept. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2009.
President Barack Obama recently sign a law that continues that subsidy for workers who lose their jobs between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2010. The law also extends the subsidy for up to 15 months.
Printed from ChicagoBusiness.com

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Be Careful Job Hunting on Social Networks!

The Better Business Bureau is advising social networkers to read the fine print when responding to ads on blogs or other social networking sites because the large print doesn't always tell the whole story. Ubiquitous ads for work-at-home opportunities can cost job hunters more than they bargained for in the long run. (Click on the above title for the full article)

How to Spot Employer Credibility Trouble

"Just as investors are scrutinizing the finances of companies before buying stocks, job seekers may also be forced to look at potential employers more closely in the wake of the economic collapse."