How to "Work" a Job Fair and get an offer~ In Person
2024-09-12 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Harper College Learning and Career Center, 1375 South Wolf Road, Prospect Heights, IL, 60070, United States
Turn your next Hiring Event or Job Fair into a tool to get noticed, get an interview and get hired!
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? Look no further!
Learn how 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

It’s your choice to learn how to turn your next Job Fair into a tool to get noticed, called back and hired. Remember, it’s not just about attending the job fair, but about “working” it to secure that coveted job offer. See you there!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP!

Workshop Location: Harper Learning and Career Center, 1375 S Wolf Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070. ONE block south of Palatine-Willow Road & Wolf Road. EAST side of Wolf Road. Ample free parking in front.
PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is only space for 25 people per workshop.
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+.
Each person has their own computer for learning.
Subject to change without notice.

If you need to cancel, please let us know so someone else can use your seat.
IMPORTANT: For additional job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit northcookjobcenter.com/events/
BCS 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
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 ChiCookWorks.org/DOL-Funding

Cook County Career Connector – North Suburban Hiring Career Resources In Person Event
2024-09-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Harper College Learning and Career Center, 1375 South Wolf Road, Prospect Heights, IL, 60070, United States
Hiring for hundreds of jobs at all levels – from entry level to senior management!

(FOR COMPLETE FLYER)
North Suburban Cook County Career Connector Hiring & Career Resources Event

Questions? email contact@bcsillinois.org
Funding for the North Suburban Cook County American Job Center is made possible through a grant provided by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. We are an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Techapalooza
2024-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 | American Job Center in Pilsen, 1700 W. 18th Street, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States

Hiring Event and Career MiniMart
2024-11-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Education and Work Center, 6704 Barrington Road, Hanover Park, IL, 60133, United States
Walk-ins welcome!
12-2:30pm Career Minimart: print resume, practice elevator speech, interview coaching and more.

1p – 3p Job Fair: spectacular employers with great jobs and strong career paths.

Join us for an On-the-Spot Interview – – there’s something for everyone on our team. Find out what’s best for you and your schedule.

What is a Career MiniMart? Noon – 2:30pm

Arrive up to an hour early:

Need help practicing your “elevator speech” or printing your resume?
Want to research a hiring company?

Drop into the Career Mini-Mart Resource Center.

Printers are available to print your resume.
Computer resources are available to research companies.
Friendly Coaches are available to practice your “elevator speech.”

We are here to help you shine.

Please bring 10 copies of your resume and your smile.
Be ready to interview.

And now: The Hiring Event*
Wed. NOV. 6th from 1:00pm – 3:00PM

Join us for an On-the-Spot Interview – – there’s something for everyone on our team. Find out what’s best for you and your schedule. Employer list will be available on Nov. 1st .
Registration is strongly recommended.
Walk-ins welcome!
Education and Work Center
6704 Barrington Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133
Hiring for multiple departments and multiple locations!
Register today!

contact@bcsillinois.org
IMPORTANT: For additional virtual job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit northcookjobcenter.com/events/
The American Job Center is committed to providing all customers with quality, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct, which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. READ:
https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf
QUESTIONS? EMAIL: contact@bcsillinois.org
*subject to change without notice

The People’s Plan Hiring Event
2024-11-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Kennedy-King College, 740 W 63rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60621, United States
The People’s Plan Hiring Event

The Mayor’s Office of Community Safety Presents: / La Oficina de Seguridad Comunitaria de la Alcaldía presenta:
The People’s Plan Hiring Event / El evento de contratación del Plan del Pueblo
Kennedy-King College
740 W 63rd Street
Chicago, IL 60621

Colegio Kennedy-King 740 W 63 Calle Chicago, IL 60621

Presented by/Presentado por: Mayor’s office of Community Safety / Alcaldía de Seguridad Comunitaria
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership / Asociación de la fuerza laboral de Chicago Cook
St. Sabina Employment Resource Center / Centro de recursos laborales de St. Sabina

Hiring Event and Career MiniMart (In Person)
2025-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193, 130 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60193, United States
Job Fair, Hiring Event and Career Mini-mart
What is a Career MiniMart? 10am – Noon

Arrive a little early:

Need help practicing your “elevator speech” or printing your resume?
Want to research a hiring company?

Drop into the Career Mini-Mart Resource Center.

Printers are available to print your resume.
Computer resources are available to research companies.
Friendly Coaches are available to practice your “elevator speech.”

We are here to help you shine.

Please bring 10 copies of your resume and your smile.
Be ready to interview.

And now: The Hiring Event*
Wed. Feb. 12th from
10am – Noon

Join us for an On-the-Spot Interview – – there’s something for everyone on our team. Find out what’s best for you and your schedule. Employer list will be available on Feb. 5th.
Registration is strongly recommended.
Walk-ins welcome!
Schaumburg District Library
130 Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Hiring for multiple departments and multiple locations!
Register today!

contact@bcsillinois.org
IMPORTANT: For additional virtual job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit northcookjobcenter.com/events/
The American Job Center is committed to providing all customers with quality, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct, which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. READ:
https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf
QUESTIONS? EMAIL: contact@bcsillinois.org
*subject to change without notice

Job Fair
2025-02-12 12:00 - 16:00 | St Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, 5000 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60656, United States
2025.02.12 -Job Fair at St Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church 2025.02.12 -Job Fair at St Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church

DRIVE WITH NFI HIRING EVENT
2025-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | NFI Hiring Event, 16845 S Halsted, Harvey, IL, 60426, United States

Aldrin Multi Cultural Community Night
2025-02-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Aldrin School, 617 Boxwood Drive, Schaumburg, 60193, United States
Aldrin Multicultural Night event showcases our unity as One Community that supports each other and celebrates our diversity.
It is very rewarding to see families celebrating each other’s cultures, and children proud and happy to be at Multicultural Night.

Aldrin’s Multicultural Event is shaping up to be an amazing celebration of our school diversity. We’re so excited to see there are 29 cultures registered, but we know our community has even more stories to share!.

We invite all Aldrin families to showcase the rich diversity in our community by representing your country at the Multicultural Event Wednesday February 19 at 5:30 pm.

Thank you for sharing your heritage with us. We can’t wait to celebrate together the rich cultures and traditions that make our community so special!

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CPS (Chicago Public School) Job Fair
2025-03-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Kennedy King College, 740 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60621, United States

Peoples Plan Hiring Event
2025-03-20 10:00 - 14:00 | JLM Abundant Life Center, 2622 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States

Government and Municipal Hiring Event
2025-03-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Moraine Valley Community College Building M, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL, 60465, United States

Techapalooza for Job Seekers
2025-03-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Village of Richton Park, 4445 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL, 60471, United States
Welcome to Techapalooza for Job Seekers | 03.27.25!
Join us at Village of Richton Park for a day filled with tech workshops, networking opportunities, and career advice to help you land your dream job. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional seeking new opportunities, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with industry experts and fellow job seekers. Mark your calendars for 03.27.2025 and get ready to take your career to the next level!

Heartland Virtual Job Fair
2025-04-08 14:00 - 15:00 | IL
2025.04.08 – HeartlandVirtual Job Fair Flyer_April2025_

Hospitality Hires Chicago 2025: The Eighth Year is a Great Year
2025-04-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL, 60603, United States
Hospitality Hires Chicago 2025: The Eighth Year is a Great Year
Save the date for the 8th Annual Hospitality Hires Chicago, a Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership production, on Tuesday April 15 from 9 am to 3 pm! This year’s event will once again be held at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago.
Here’s a look at last year’s event: https://youtu.be/eMML1T72oek

Hospitality Hires Chicago is an opportunity for employers and pre-screened job seekers to meet and interview. Working with Chicago and Cook County’s premier workforce agencies, HHC provides employers with an opportunity to take a strategic approach to finding your next best hire and for job seekers to find their next best employment opportunity.
To date, HHC events have helped more than 1,000 people get hired or secure conditional job offers and have provided more than 400 employers with access to more than a thousand pre-screened work-ready candidates. Employers from hospitality & tourism, retail, transportation, food services, customer service, and related sectors attend and are committed to hiring hundreds of local residents.
Career seeker registration opens on Tuesday, February 25. Check out our website or follow us on social media to register.
Thank you to our HHC 2025 sponsors: Choose Chicago, The Magnificent Mile Association, Illinois Restaurant Association, Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, Chicago Loop Alliance, Near South Planning Board, Cook County and the City of Chicago, Origami Work Foundation are excited to partner with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership for this event.

Job Fair
2025-04-23 12:00 - 16:00 | St Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, 5000 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60656, United States
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLYER

2025 Job Fair
2025-05-01 14:00 - 18:00 | Harper College Building A, 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
2025.05.01 – GOA Job Fair 2025 Job Seekers Flyer (002)

Hiring Event and Career MiniMart (In Person)
2025-05-07 13:30 - 16:00 | Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Avenue, Midlothian, 60445
Job Fair, Hiring Event and Career Mini-mart
What is a Career MiniMart? 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Employer list will be emailed to registrants on April 30th.
Arrive a little early:

Need help practicing your “elevator speech” or printing your resume?
Want to research a hiring company?

Drop into the Career Mini-Mart Resource Center.

Printers are available to print your resume.
Computer resources are available to research companies.
Friendly Coaches are available to practice your “elevator speech.”

We are here to help you shine.

Please bring 10 copies of your resume and your smile.
Be ready to interview.

And now: The Hiring Event*
Wed. May 7th from
1:30pm – 4:00pm

Join us for an On-the-Spot Interview – – there’s something for everyone on our team. Find out what’s best for you and your schedule. Employer list will be available on April 30th.
Registration is strongly recommended.
Walk-ins welcome!
Midlothian Public Library
14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian, IL 60445
Hiring for multiple departments and multiple locations!
Register today!

contact@bcsillinois.org
IMPORTANT: For additional virtual job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit northcookjobcenter.com/events/
The American Job Center is committed to providing all customers with quality, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct, which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. READ:
https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf
QUESTIONS? EMAIL: contact@bcsillinois.org
*subject to change without notice

Careers de Mayo
2025-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 | American Job Center in Pilsen, 1700 W. 18th Street, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
Discover and connect with community resources and employers at the seventh annual Careers de Mayo!

Meet local organizations serving Pilsen and the surrounding communities
Enjoy treats and sweets from local vendors
Network and connect with employers seeking to hire
Advance your life and your career with our expert-led workshops!
Receive giveaways and win prizes (including gift cards)!

Job Seekers Register Here

Employers & Partners Register Here

AJC at The King Center Job Fair
2025-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 | American Job Center at The King Center, 4314 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
The Illinois Department of Employment Security, Martin Luther King Jr. Center, and E&ES invite you to attend the American Job Center at The King Center Job Fair. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 14th, from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM for veterans, service members, reservists & their families. The general public may attend from 10:30 AM – 2:00. The event takes place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, located at 4314 S Cottage Grove Ave. in Chicago. Meet employers looking to hire from diverse backgrounds and education levels. Meet service organizations who can assist you with barriers to employment, job search, and resumes. Make sure your resume is current and listed on www.illinoisjoblink.com

Spring 2025 Employment Expo
2025-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 | DCFS at Smith Park, 2526 W Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States

State of IL IT and Tech Careers
2025-05-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce Street, Chatham, IL, 62629

Techapalooza for Job Seekers
2025-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Welcome to Techapalooza for Job Seekers |
Join us for the first Techapalooza of the spring! Network and connect with local companies to learn about available opportunities in IT training, careers, and more!

Cook County Job Fair
2025-06-26 09:30 - 16:00 | UIC Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
Cook County is Hiring!
Join Our Team!

Join us for our inaugural Cook County Job Fair at the University of Illinois-Chicago Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum to discover exciting career opportunities within Cook County Government. Learn about about County jobs and apply on-site! County agencies are hiring for management, professional, skilled trades and administrative/clerical positions. We welcome ALL job seekers including those recently impacted by federal agency layoffs.
Offices Under the President
Assessor’s Office
Chief Judge
County Clerk
Sheriff’s Office
Clerk of the Circuit Court
State’s Attorney Office
Forest Preserves
Board of Review
Cook County Health & Hospitals System

JOB FAIR - State Representatives Canty & Katz Muhl along with Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton
2025-06-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Community Consolidated School District 21, 959 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
JOB FAIR
THURSDAY, June 26, 2025
10 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
Community Consolidated School District 21
959 West Dundee Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090

This job fair will connect job seekers with numerous employment opportunities in the local business community.

2025.06.26 Job Fair Canty Katz Muhl Britton Color (to download flyer)

Career Connector Hiring Event
2025-06-26 10:00 - 14:00 | South Suburban College, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL, 60473

3rd Annual Construction Trades Apprenticeship Hands On Expo
2025-06-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center, 4859 S. Wabash Av., Chicago, IL, 60615, United States

4th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair
2025-07-11 10:00 - 14:00 | IBEW Local 134, 2722 South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Tired of your current job? Get the respect and pay you DESERVE when you join the Union construction trades. Learn about each of the Trades and the Apprenticeship process at CISCO’s July 11 Union Construction Trades Fair!
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/4th-annual-union…
#UnionStrong #Apprentice #FreeCollege #ConstructionJob #CISCOBuildUnion #EarnWhileYouLearn

Career Fair
2025-07-16 11:00 - 13:00 | SIG, 200 W North Avenue, Northlake, IL, 60164

Hiring Event
2025-07-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Metropolitan Family Services, 3062 E 91st Street, Chicago, IL, 60617, United States
🚨 Upcoming Hiring Event at Metropolitan Family Services Southeast July 18th
You’re invited to join us — and help spread the word — for two exciting Community Hiring Events happening this July in South Chicago!
We’re bringing together a wide range of employers who are actively hiring for roles in:
🚚 CDL Driving
🚌 Bus Aides
🚓 Security & First Responders
👩‍⚕️ RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s, Home Health Aides
👷 Labor & Maintenance
🧑‍🏫 Counselors & Case Managers
📞 Customer Service
🧠 Human Resources & Internships
🏗️ Engineering
🚆 Train Conductors
📦 Forklift Operation
🌍 Community Outreach
…and more!
📍 Friday, July 18 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Metropolitan Family Services – Southeast Center
3062 E. 91st St., Chicago, IL 60617

📢 Open to the public – job seekers should bring copies of their resume
✅ Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7TkNPgFBZnFmS9k16
