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kmzook on April 24, 2013 in Career Identity, and Job, and Job Coaching, and Job Seekers, and Workhop
May 6 Finding a Career Identity and Direction:  Job seekers who don’t have a strong career identity aren’t successful in their career pursuits. It all starts with knowing your transferable skills and what you really want to do.  Get strategies on reinventing yourself at any age or phase of a career transition. JVS Chicago, 5150 Golf Rd., Skokie.  1 - 4 p.m.  Space is limited and JVS clients receive priority, however most workshops can accommodate the general...
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kmzook on April 24, 2013 in Interviewing, and Workshop
May 23   Interviewing - Basics and Beyond: Knowing what to do in an interview is the key to landing a job. Learn how to prepare and what to do; from employer research to understanding how to respond to the differing types of interview questions, learn appropriate dress and body language and acquire the skills necessary in preparation for the various types of interview formats. JVS Chicago, 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 700, Chicago.   1 - 4 p.m.  Space...
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kmzook on April 24, 2013 in LInkedIn, and Network, and Workshop
May 13   LinkedIn - Basics and Beyond:  You will learn how to build your profile using keywords, how to join groups and their importance, as well as how to begin building your network. We will also discuss the etiquette of LinkedIn and how to use this tool for your networking and research goals.  JVS Chicago, 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 700, Chicago. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Space is limited and JVS clients receive priority, however most workshops can...
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kmzook on April 24, 2013 in Job, and Networking, and Workshop
May 2    Expand Your Reach Through Networking:  Networking is the fine art of talking to people and making a connection, which makes it the most valuable tool you have to land.  In this workshop you will learn the “dos and don’ts” of this search  strategy.  JVS Chicago, 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 700, Chicago.  1 - 4 p.m.  Space is limited and JVS clients receive priority, however most workshops can accommodate the general community...
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kmzook on April 24, 2013 in Cover Lettters, and Workshop
May 13  Write it Right:  Cover Letters that get you in the Door: What is the real purpose of a Cover Letter?  What really sells and why?  JVS Chicago, 5150 Golf Rd., Skokie. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Space is limited and JVS clients receive priority, however most workshops can accommodate the general community.  Workshops start promptly. No admission once workshop begins.  For workshop dates and topics, and required registration form,  visit...
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Shalom Klein on April 21, 2013 in 2013, and Dempster, and Entrepeneur, and Jake Weiss, and Jobs, and Lincolnwood, and Skokie, and Small Business, and Weiss, and Wi-Fi
  Join us for a FREE evening of information and networking. You will hear short presentations from well known experts in the following areas important to any small business owner:   - Taxes for Small Business - Small Business Insurance Concerns - Legal Issues Facing Entrepreneurs - Cash Flow and Receivables - Sales and Networking Skills - Government Resources for Business Register Online (FREE Event) 04/24/13 from 5:30 to 7:30pm The Wi-Fi Building -8170...
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Mark Bromberg on April 17, 2013 in Electrical, and Engineer, and Jobs, and Skokie
As I mentioned, my Father-in-Law, at the age of 93, is planning on retiring and is looking for someone with EE skills to take over the support of the devices he invented and sells. His company is Wayne Engineering is specializes in building devices for vision training. The customer base are optometrists, OT's, sports therapists, and coaches. He has been in business for over 30 years and his key desire now, is to be able to retire AND ensure that his customers can continue to...
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Sharyl Ross on April 4, 2013 in Jewish, and Libenu
Sharyl Ross, tax director from SS&G’s Skokie office, also serves on the board of trustees for the Libenu Foundation, a Chicago organization that provides opportunities for Jewish adults with developmental disabilities. Read more about how the Libenu Foundation provides developmentally disabled Jewish adults with independent, meaningful lives at  http://skokie.suntimes.com/news/18544814-418/group-home-founder-serves-jews-with-special-needs.html.