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SUMMARY:Elevator Speech and Interview Secrets  (Virtual workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Location: VIRTUAL \nLearn from someone who understands the job search journey and the challenges you are facing. During this in-person session\, participants will learn methods to prepare for interviews with guidance through a Peer Counselor. \nTopics will include: \n\nPreparation of an Elevator Speech\nKnowing your audience and researching techniques\nApplying the SARS interviewing method\nTop interview blunders\n\n\n\n\n \nIMPORTANT: For additional job fairs\, free workshops and free computer classes\, visit northcookjobcenter.com/events/ \nBCS is committed to providing all customers with quality\, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources (in person or virtual) implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct (see attached Code of Conduct)\, which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf \nOur 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 ChiCookWorks.org/DOL-Funding \nQuestions? Email: contact@bcsillinois.org
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SUMMARY:Organize Your Job Search! A Step-by-Step Guide  (In Person workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Organize Your Job Search! A Step-by-Step Guide\nJune 3\, 2025\n1:00pm to 2:30pm\nHanover Park Branch Library\n1266 Irving Park Rd\, Hanover Park\, IL 60133 \n  \nOrganize your Job Search – Get Results! Get Help! Get Hired! \nGet tips on what makes an effective job search and how to target your resume\, develop a crisp “elevator speech\,” practice successful interview techniques\, and more. How do you start? Where do you start? What do you do? \nThis workshop provides those answers and more – and the best part – it is free. You can ask as many questions as you want. \nGet the help you need. \n \nPresented by a workforce professional from Business and Career Services\, Inc\,  This center is one of more than 3\,000 federally funded American Job Centers nationwide that provide services for both job seekers and employers. \nIn this workshop you’ll learn: \n\nHow to streamline your job search strategy.\nWhy it is important to tailor your resume to job applications.\nHow to craft a compelling elevator speech.\nImportant preparation before an interview and how to follow-up after an interview.\nBest practices to stay organized and persistent.\n\nRegister today! Space is limited. Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis only. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.  \nQUESTIONS: contact@bcsillinois.org \nIMPORTANT: For additional virtual job fairs\, free workshops and free computer classes\, visit northcookjobcenter.com/events/ \nBCS is committed to providing all customers with quality\, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources (in person or virtual) implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct (see attached Code of Conduct)\, which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf \nOur 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 ChiCookWorks.org/DOL-Funding \n 
URL:https://www.ajcwheeling.com/event/organize-your-job-search-and-get-results-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:Hanover Park Branch Library\, 1266 Irving Park Rd\,\, Hanover Park\, IL\, 60133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Search Workshop
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SUMMARY:Elevator Speech and Interview Secrets  (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Location: 1400 S Wolf Road\, Building 200\, Wheeling\, IL 60090 \nLearn from someone who understands the job search journey and the challenges you are facing. During this in-person session\, participants will learn methods to prepare for interviews with guidance through a Peer Counselor. \nTopics will include: \n\nPreparation of an Elevator Speech\nKnowing your audience and researching techniques\nApplying the SARS interviewing method\nTop interview blunders\n\n\n\n\n \nWorkshop Location: 1400 S Wolf Road\, Building 200\, Wheeling\, IL 60090 (American Job Center in Wheeling). ONE block south of Palatine-Willow Road & Wolf Road. WEST side of Wolf Road. Ample free parking in front. \n  \nIMPORTANT: For additional job fairs\, free workshops and free computer classes\, visit northcookjobcenter.com/events/ \nBCS is committed to providing all customers with quality\, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources (in person or virtual) implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct (see attached Code of Conduct)\, which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf \nOur 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 ChiCookWorks.org/DOL-Funding \nQuestions? Email: contact@bcsillinois.org
URL:https://www.ajcwheeling.com/event/elevator-speech-and-interview-secrets-in-person-11/
LOCATION:American Job Center in Wheeling\, 1400 South Wolf Road\, Building 200\, Suite 200\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Search Workshop
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