Job Fair Secrets: Expert advice on how to prepare and navigate with confidence.

Mt Prospect Public Library 10 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect

A step-by-step guide to help you prepare This is an in-person event. 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...

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Resume Assistance (In-Person)

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

Are You Ready? Strengthen Your Resume in 45 Minutes. Get support and guidance to improve your resume or create a targeted version to specific job opportunities. Work with the American Job Center staff in our Wheeling computer lab in a 45-minute session. Location: American Job Center in Wheeling 1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite...

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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 (February 4th & 5th 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 construction,...

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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 session (see below) February 5th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm - Central/Chicago time.   PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Registration closes 24 hours the day prior to class. Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis....

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Excel Basics Part 1 (Virtual Class)

How spreadsheets work, basic formulas, functions, and formatting. This webinar is part 1 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel. In this webinar we'll talk about the Excel environment, explore basic formulas and functions, and discuss spreadsheet formatting options. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR...

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LinkedIn Advanced with AI (Virtual Workshop)

Take your LinkedIn presence to the next level! Through our partnership with Harper College, this workshop goes beyond the basics and guides you through practical, actionable strategies to boost your job search, including: 🔹 Generating tailored headlines and summaries with AI-powered suggestions 🔹 Discovering strategies to target the right jobs and employers 🔹 Optimizing and balancing your...

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Excel Basics Part 2 (Virtual Class)

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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Resume Assistance (In-Person)

Education and Work Center 6704 Barrington Road, Hanover Park, IL, United States

Are You Ready? Strengthen Your Resume in 45 Minutes. Get support and guidance to improve your resume or create a targeted version to specific job opportunities. Work with the American Job Center staff in our Hanover Park computer lab in a 45-minute session. Location: Education and Work Center 6704 Barrington Road, Hanover Park, IL 60133...

Free

Excel Basics Part 3 (Virtual Class)

Function overview & troubleshooting, Comments, and printing in Excel This webinar is part 3 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 explore additional functions, look at how functions behave in the Excel environment, add Comments, and discuss printing...

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Excel Advanced Concepts – Get Started with Excel Tables (Virtual Class)

You've heard of Excel tables but never had a chance to use them? Learn how to structure Excel tables, understand the differences between normal ranges and tables, and the advantages of using tables to create more complex pivot tables and use the Power Query Feature. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS! Registration closes 24...

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Hiring Event and Career MiniMart (In Person)

Mt Prospect Public Library 10 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect

Job Fair, Hiring Event and Career Mini-mart What is a Career MiniMart? 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Employer list will be emailed to people who pre-register on February 4th. 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...

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American Job Center in Wheeling
1400 South Wolf Road - Building 200 Suite 200
Wheeling, IL 60090
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