Elevator Speech and Interview Secrets (In Person)

American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, United States

Location: 1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Wheeling, IL 60090 Learn 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. Topics will include: Preparation of an Elevator Speech Knowing your audience and...

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Job Fair Secrets: Expert advice on how to prepare and navigate with confidence. (In Person)

American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, United States

A step-by-step guide to help you prepare Navigating a job fair/hiring event requires preparation. This interactive workshop guides you to successfully prepare, navigate, network and follow-up like a pro. Job fairs are an excellent opportunity to network, connect with potential employers, and discover new career paths. But navigating a job fair successfully requires strategy, preparation, and...

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Target Your Resume (In Person)

American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, United States

Location: American Job Center, 1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Wheeling, IL 60090 Learn from someone who understands the job search journey and the challenges you are facing. During this in-person session, participants will learn methods to improve their resumes with guidance through a Peer Counselor. Topics will include: Tips and tricks to target your resume Tailoring...

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Target Your Resume (Virtual workshop)

Location: This is a virtual workshop. You will be emailed the link shortly before the workshop begins. Please watch for an email from peercounselor@bcsillinois.org . Learn from someone who understands the job search journey and the challenges you are facing. During this in-person session, participants will learn methods to improve their resumes with guidance through a Peer...

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Job Search Strategy 101 (Virtual workshop)

Location: This is a virtual workshop. You will receive an email with the link to enter class shortly before class. Please watch for an email from the Peer Counselors at BCSIllinois.org. Learn from someone who understands the job search journey and the challenges you are facing. During this in-person and interactive session, participants will learn how...

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Job Search Strategy 101 (In Person)

American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, United States

Location: 1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Wheeling, IL 60090 Learn from someone who understands the job search journey and the challenges you are facing. During this in-person and interactive session, participants will learn how to organize their job search with guidance through a Peer Counselor. This sessions will include: An introduction to job search...

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Excel Basics Part 2 (Virtual Workshop)

Sort and filter data, work with columns, rows, sheets, and copy/paste This webinar is part 2 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel. In this 90-minute webinar we'll learn to sort and filter, work with columns, rows and sheets, and explore different ways...

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PowerPoint Basics (Virtual Workshop)

Create a slide presentation using themes, graphics, and transitions: In this 90-minute webinar you'll learn how to create PowerPoint slides and explore how to take advantage of PowerPoint's many built-in template and style features to help streamline your PowerPoint process! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP!  Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. Once...

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Excel Basics Part 1&Part 2 (In Person 2-day Class)

American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, United States

Microsoft Excel Basics: Excel Basics: Spreadsheet construction, basic formulas and functions, sort, filter, formatting, and printing. This two-day in-person class (July 9 & July 10 at 9:30am) is designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. In this class we'll talk about the Excel environment, how spreadsheets work, spreadsheet...

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MS Word – Formatting Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems (In Person Class)

American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, United States

Learn to format a standard applicant tracking system, compliant resume including how to set tabs correctly, insert stored text, and track changes.   Many companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage resumes and applications. If the ATS can’t read or understand the information on your resume, your application might not be evaluated or considered. For...

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PowerPoint Basics – (In Person class)

American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, United States

PowerPoint Basics: Create, edit and format slides, use themes, transitions and animation. This in-person class is taught in 1 sessions (See Below) July 10  from 1:00pm to 3:30pm - Chicago time. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. Registration closes 24 hours the day prior to class. Walk-ins...

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Interview Success Secrets: Friendly and Informative Coaching – Stand out and get the job!(In Person Workshop)

Hoffman Estates Branch Library 1550 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

Join us on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00 (Chicago time), for an in-person event that will transform your job search game! Located at the Hoffman Estates Branch Library, 1550 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Are you tired of acing interviews only to be left empty-handed? If you've been struggling to land a job after making...

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