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SUMMARY:CREATING A RESUME WITH IMPACT!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Melissa Jensen, CRC Advisor & former Grainger Director of Employee Development    Getting noticed in today’s competitive job market requires a resume that markets your talents.  While a resume will not get you a job, a well crafted one that articulates your accomplishments and capabilities can make an impact in setting you apart from the competition.  Assessing your talents and skills is the essential first step to building a resume.  Melissa will offer you a framework for unearthing your unique talents and accomplishments and then focus on the content and formats that work in today’s competitive market.  Today it is all about understanding, articulating, packaging, and branding your unique talents.    Melissa Jensen gained years of cross-functional management experience at Grainger, ultimately holding the position of Director, Employee Development.  Because of this experience, she can talk comfortably with clients from many careers.  Melissa graduated with honors from the University of Illinois with a BA in Industrial Psychology and obtained her MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management.  Melissa is also a Master Gardener.   Currently she and her husband are in the real estate business.    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED    Free for CRC Members    $10 Fee for Non-Members     
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/creating-resume-impact-2/
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DTSTART:20130527
DTEND:20130528
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
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SUMMARY:***CRC will be Closed on Monday, May 27th***
DESCRIPTION:Please note that CRC will be Closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day.    The Center will reopen at it's regular time on Tuesday at 4PM.    Have a safe and Happy Holiday!
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/crc-closed-friday-march-29th/
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DTSTART:20130627T130000
DTEND:20130628T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
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LAST-MODIFIED:20130517T123509
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SUMMARY:SUCCESSFULLY REENTERING THE WORKFORCE - ***This event will be held at the Deerfield Village Hall*** - Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Mary Beth Barrett-Newman, CRC Advisor and President, 2nd Career Consulting    Are you thinking about returning to work but wonder how to explain the gap in your resume, and you are not sure of what employers are looking for?  Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, looking to move from part-time to a full –time or looking to change careers -  having a strategic plan for your job search can be the difference between a successful search and a fruitless and frustrating one.     Are you uncertain about what you want to do?  Are you unclear about how to get started?  Does the process of search sound daunting?  Career Coach, Mary Beth Barrett-Newman will shed light on how to find answers to these questions and more.  She will discuss what you need to do to be considered for a new position in today’s job market and how best to market your talents.  Mary Beth will introduce the 4 Key Ingredients for making your transition a reality!    Mary Beth is an experienced executive, coach, and mentor who spent the first 30 years of her 1st career in the financial services and consulting industries.  Mary Beth launched 2nd Career Consulting in 2009 and developed the 2nd Career Process © which breaks the job search into 4 phases:  Reflection & Assessment, Preparation & Planning, The Search, and Making the Transition.  Currently, she works primarily with women who, after taking a career break, have decided to re-enter the workforce and also coaches men and women looking to make career changes as well as recent college grads.  She also brings her talent to Career Resource Center, a  nonprofit regional career transition center, where she advises job candidates from all disciplines and industries.    Throughout her career Mary Beth’s energy and can-do attitude enabled her to lead areas as varied as Sales, Financial Analysis, IT, and Client Administration where her responsibilities included coaching, recruiting, training, and managing.  In addition to her career experience Mary Beth has a MBA in Finance from DePaul University, is certified in both the Myers-Brings Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory, and holds a series 6 and 63 securities license as well as an Illinois life insurance license.    The location for this event is:    Deerfield Village Hall    850 Waukegan Road     Deerfield, IL 60015         OPEN TO THE PUBLIC  REGISTRATION REQUIRED - PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR REGISTRATION LINK   THIS IS A FREE EVENT! 
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/successfully-reentering-workforce-this-event-held-deerfield-village-hall/
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DTSTART:20130612T101500
DTEND:20130613T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
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LAST-MODIFIED:20130517T120856
UID:3084@http://careerresourcecenter.org
SUMMARY:USE YOUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE:  LAND THE JOB
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Jan Victor, Director of Career Services, Trinity International University    Emotional intelligence drives our success in work and in life and in our relationships with others.  What is emotional intelligence?  How can it add to my success on the job and in my personal life?  Jan will bring that vision to you and help you understand what it is and how it can be used to help position you to secure employment.    Emotional intelligence is about being aware of ourselves and others, in the moment, and using that awareness to manage our behavior and responses to stressful or challenging situations, and to manage our relationships with others.  Emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) encompasses many skill sets, including stress management, resilience, managing conflict productively, powerful influencing skills, catalyzing change, teamwork and collaboration, building trust and much more.  Unfortunately, we see it most when it’s lacking – think of the boss who explodes when a deadline is missed, or the co-worker whom no one trusts.  These people are limited by their lack of EQ skills.  The good news?   EQ can be learned and strengthened throughout our lives.  It’s never too late to add these essential skills to your career strategy.    Jan L. Victor is the Career Services Director for Trinity International University in Bannockburn, Illinois.  She is a leadership development consultant with extensive experience in helping to build teams, improve performance and increase the engagement and productivity of employees and their leaders.  Jan helps clients successfully manage in the changing workplace, develop communication skills and strategies to improve and sustain healthy workplace cultures, and develop leaders who will inspire, motivate and engage employees in collaborative thinking for a positive business impact.    As an education manager and performance consultant at Andersen Consulting, she consulted globally with both internal and external clients. Working independently with a variety of clients, she has designed and facilitated a multitude of dynamic and engaging management and training solutions.   Jan completed her BS in Education, Journalism and English, an MAT, and two years doctoral work in Instructional Systems Technology at Indiana University.    She is a certified facilitator for the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, DISC and World of Work Inventory.  She is also certified as a coach for Emotional Intelligence.  Jan’s energy, personality and facilitation style engages participants and challenges them to think deeply and make applications strategically. She is results-oriented, and always focused on moving toward solutions and plans of action.    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED    Free for CRC Members    $10 Fee for Non-Members
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/emotional-intelligence-land-job/
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DTSTART:20130618T173000
DTEND:20130619T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130517T114543
LAST-MODIFIED:20130517T114543
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SUMMARY:JOB SEARCH ROUNDTABLE - CRC Members Only
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Hugh Mazza, CRC Advisor & Former VP of HR, Kraft    Join CRC Advisor Hugh Mazza and explore effective job search strategies and tactics during this informal small group session.  This program is open to CRC Members only and is most effective for those who have already had at least one individual advisor session.  Bring your questions & issues.         CRC Members Only    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/job-search-roundtable-crc-members/
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DTSTART:20130617T101500
DTEND:20130618T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130517T113644
LAST-MODIFIED:20130517T113644
UID:3073@http://careerresourcecenter.org
SUMMARY:PASSING THE PHONE SCREEN
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Brian Graham, Founder and Editor in Chief of the Workplace and Career Intelligence Report    Today’s reality is that your first interview will be a phone screen!  Making a good impression is the only path to an in-person interview.  However, candidates spend little or no time preparing for one while they devote hours preparing for an in-person interview.  If you are looking for ways to gain a competitive edge, join Brian as he provides point-by-point guidance and script development for passing your first phone screen.  This will be an interactive working session where you’ll leave with practical and proven strategies and tactics for moving from phone screen to interview.  This is an important career strategy session for all, both currently employed as well as those in the job market.  With today’s economic volatility, being prepared for your next move is a true necessity.    Brian Graham, Editor-in- Chief of The Workforce and Career Intelligence Report and former Director, Global Talent Acquisition for Fortune 500 Company Navistar International.    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED    Free for CRC Members    $10 Fee for Non-Members
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/passing-phone-screen/
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DTSTART:20130605T101500
DTEND:20130606T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
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SUMMARY:REINVENT YOURSELF - BE YOUR OWN BRAND
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Bob Mullenbach, Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University    With whole industries shrinking, some functions diminishing plus dissatisfaction with past positions, many job seekers are exploring more options.  New fields like social media are creating many new opportunities as others disappear.  It’s been said many times, but just what does “on your life’s journey” mean?  Having reinvented himself several times, Bob will lead a discussion on how you can do the same, no matter what your age or where you are in choosing an old or new career.  Ready for a change?  Ready for a paradigm shift?  Be here, we can help.    Bob Mullenbach graduated from Loyola University, is an adjunct professor at Northwestern University teaching Principles of Marketing, Brand Marketing; and is a member of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Rotary.    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED    Free for CRC Members    $10 Fee for Non-Members
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/reinvent-brand/
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DTSTART:20130606T160000
DTEND:20130607T180000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
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LAST-MODIFIED:20130516T111317
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SUMMARY:BBQ, Open House, Tours & Networking!
DESCRIPTION:Hosted By the City of Lake Forest Business + Technology Incubator and Career Resource Center    Stop by the beautiful Grove Cultural Campus from 4-7 pm on Thursday, June 6th for an outdoor event featuring two great organizations!  Pass this invitation along to friends.  Stop by for:     Live music by local band   BBQ, drinks and dessert   Meet the Incubator's start-ups!   Network with local businesses   Explore the Incubator's start-up business gallery   Enjoy local photography by Kerri Sherman   Launch the new incubator member: 8020 Business Solutions   Get acquainted with Career Resource Center and tour the facility!    All are invited, please RSVP for food/drink headcount.  PLEASE RSVP to Susan Kelsey KelseyS@cityoflakeforest.com or call 847-613-7005.  Visit The City of Lake Forest's website for more information about the Business + Technology Incubator    Click here to view flyer!    Map to Open House here:  https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=216231639359369546897.0004ccf979681f5c126f9&msa=0    P.S.  Like us on Facebook!  https://www.facebook.com/CityOfLakeForestBusinessTechnologyIncubator?ref=hl     
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/bbq-open-house-tours-networking/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20130503
DTEND:20130504
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130426T101336
LAST-MODIFIED:20130426T101336
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SUMMARY:6th Annual North Shore Women's Conference - Holiday Inn North Shore - Skokie
DESCRIPTION:Hosted By DBR Chamber of Commerce & Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce    CRC will be providing free Resume Review from 10:00 - 11:45 am.  Reviews will be done on a first come first serve basis, sign up at the event.  Doors open at 9:30 am.    Holiday Inn North Shore - Skokie, IL    5300 W Touhy Ave    Skokie, IL    For more information on the entire event visit  http://northshorewomensconference.org/          
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/6th-annual-north-shore-womens-conference-holiday-inn-north-shore-skokie/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20130521T190000
DTEND:20130522T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130424T101050
LAST-MODIFIED:20130424T101356
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SUMMARY:OUT-OF-WORK AND OVER-40
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Dr. Stephen Laser, Principle of Stephen A. Laser Associates and author    With over thirty years of experience in advising organizations on how to select the best qualified candidate Steve is able to provide a unique glimpse into what employers are looking for when they make hiring decisions.  Today, employers have the luxury of being picky.  Steve will highlight the 10 to 12 attributes they are looking for.  There are steps you can take to avoid being disqualified when in fact you would be a good fit for the position.  While the hiring process is designed in many ways to make you feel powerless and out of control, you have more influence than you might think.  Use that influence to make this time in your life worthwhile and productive beyond just the need to survive emotionally and financially.  In addition to gaining confidence in your ability to handle interviewing, you will garner tips on how to make productive use of your time while looking for work.  There are also ways mature workers can gain the advantage and use successful strategies that should prove effective in finding employment.  Steve will offer tips on avoiding the pitfalls and traps that can lead to false hope.  Accepting today’s (and tomorrow’s) new reality is a necessity.    Dr. Laser is the Managing Director of Steven A. Laser Associates.  With over 30 years of experience in working with business and industry, his interests center on identifying talent for sales and management roles.  He holds a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology from the University of Tennessee, and he is a graduate of the Management Institute affiliated Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED    Free for CRC Members    $10 Fee for Non-Members
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/out-of-work-over-40/
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DTSTART:20130529T101500
DTEND:20130530T120000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130424T095509
LAST-MODIFIED:20130424T095509
UID:3029@http://careerresourcecenter.org
SUMMARY:YES YOU CAN NEGOTIATE A JOB OFFER!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Howard Campbell, CMF, Campbell Career Coaching    In our current economic environment and tough job market what can I expect to be compensated?  Should I settle for whatever a company is willing to offer?  The truth is there is always room for negotiation and Howard will address the What, Who, How, and When to negotiate.  In this lively, interactive session you will learn a variety of techniques that will help you get what you want in salary and benefits.  Howard will cover what you need to do before you get the offer, what to say when the offer is made, how to evaluate the offer and set your priorities; and most importantly, how to negotiate and close the deal.  In the end you will be able to dodge some of the common pitfalls and take more control in the process.    Howard Campbell is Principal of Campbell Career Coaching – working with individuals and groups to develop excellence in career performance and fulfillment.  Howard began his career in the search business and moved into corporate recruiting and HR.  He managed the HR activities for divisions of Fortune 500 companies and held the position of Vice President, Career Management Consultant in the Chicago office of Right Management Consultants prior to starting his own practice.    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED    Free for CRC Members    $10 Fee for Non-Members
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/negotiate-job-offer/
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DTSTART:20130418
DTEND:20130424
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130419T112237
LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T112528
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SUMMARY:HR and Legal Lessons will be rescheduled - please check back for new date and time.
DESCRIPTION:HR and Legal Lessons with Mary Beth Barrett-Newman and Lori Goldstein that was scheduled for Thursday, April 18th was canceled and will be rescheduled for another date and time.  It will not be on Monday, April 22nd as some media outlets may have erroneously posted.    Please check back for the new date and time.
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/hr-legal-lessons-rescheduled-check-date-time/
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DTSTART:20130425T101500
DTEND:20130426T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130403T095156
LAST-MODIFIED:20130403T095156
UID:2891@http://careerresourcecenter.org
SUMMARY:EXPAND YOUR SEARCH - Nonprofits are Hiring!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Christa Beall Diefenbach, Associate Director, The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management    Nonprofits constitute the third largest private employment sector in the US, and the only sector that experienced growth during the recent recession.  Nonprofit organizations thirst for talented individuals that share a passion for its cause and that are capable of advancing its mission.    Finding a job, let alone a career, in today’s job market is a daunting task.  However, similar to the corporate sector, the nonprofit sector also holds opportunities for the informed job seeker who conducts a comprehensive career search.  Whether you have considered nonprofit work or not, real job opportunities do exist in the “third sector” Despite this period of economic uncertainty, nonprofit organizations thirst for talented individuals that share a passion for its cause and that are capable of advancing its mission.  So what are these nonprofits and what are they looking for?  Join nonprofit staffing expert, Christa Beal Diefenbach to learn:     The makeup of Illinois’/Chicago’s nonprofit sector   Trends in the current nonprofit job market   Best practices when conducting a nonprofit job search   Networking ideas that can help    Christa has 16 years experience in nonprofit management with expertise in all aspects of development and communications as well as extensive volunteer and staff management experience.  Her specialties include small nonprofit fundraising and volunteer management.    Christa has held the positions of Director of Special Events for the March of Dimes, Manager of Communications and Special Events for Advocate Charitable foundation, and has worked with Family Service of Roanoke Valley and The Bridge Youth & Family Services.  Currently, she holds the position of Associate Director for The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management at North Park University.    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED    Free for CRC Members    $10 Fee for Non-Members
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/expand-search-nonprofits-hiring/
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DTSTART:20130611T190000
DTEND:20130612T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130403T094055
LAST-MODIFIED:20130517T113301
UID:2886@http://careerresourcecenter.org
SUMMARY:EXPAND YOUR CONNECTIONS - Building Your Network
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by:  Anne Lawrence, Director of Outsourcing, AonHewitt    The best strategy for building relationships is helping others solve their problems.  Re-frame your thinking about what networking is all about.  “Show up” and you might be surprised to find the information and connections you are looking for while helping others in their quest for new employment.  Come with specifics on what you are looking for, your inventive ideas, handbills, and business cards.    Anne Lawrence brings over 20 years of business experience, covering private and public companies, small business to global corporations.  She's survived the corporate environment experiences, including IPOs, being acquired, and yes, even a reduction in force.  Anne is currently a technology leader with Aon Hewitt, in Lincolnshire, Illinois.  Anne spends her free time with her family, actively participating in Toastmasters, reading, cooking, and squeezing out excess time for exercise and piano.  She'll catch up on her sleep when her children are teenagers.    FREE FOR ALL ATTENDEES    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/expand-connections-building-network-2/
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DTSTART:20130610T133000
DTEND:20130611T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130403T093137
LAST-MODIFIED:20130517T112906
UID:2883@http://careerresourcecenter.org
SUMMARY:ADVANCED LINKEDIN TOOLS - Fast Track Your Search Efforts
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Michael Yublosky, JEM Consulting    Merely completing your Linkedin profile and making a few connections will have little effect on your search.  But - taking advantage of newly introduced techniques and applications will definitely make an impact!  As a specialist in electronic marketing, Michael has become fascinated with the power of using Linkedin.  Learn how recruiters search for applicants, new ways to search out companies, and how you can leverage your profile.  Michael is an expert in e-marketing, building personal web sites, and capitalizing on LinkedIn’s professional network.  This ADVANCED class is for attendees who have a Linkedin profile and be proficient in making connections, participating in groups, etc.  Basics will not be covered in this session.    Michael Yublosky, a graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology, retired from ADT Security Services after 28+ years in sales/marketing.  His curiosity and passion for technology and e-marketing led him to establishing a consulting practice with small business owners.  Michael also shares his expertise with others through information, coaching and mentoring.    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED    Free for CRC Members    $10 Fee for Non-Members
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/advanced-linkedin-tools-fast-track-search-efforts/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20130625T190000
DTEND:20130626T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130402T210055
LAST-MODIFIED:20130517T115125
UID:2878@http://careerresourcecenter.org
SUMMARY:INTRO TO LINKEDIN - Registration Required - Open to non-members for $10 fee
DESCRIPTION:Instructed by:  David O'Brien, CRC Advisor, Manager of Staffing and Organizational Development, SunCoke Energy    Joint trainer and CRC Advisor, David O'Brien in an introductory session on how to build a Linkedin profile and take advantage of the vast networking opportunities this social media website has to offer!    Please call to register 847-295-5626.    Registration Required - Free for CRC Members/$10 Fee for non-members          
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/intro-linkedin-registration-required-open-non-members-10-fee/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20130513T101500
DTEND:20130514T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130402T203804
LAST-MODIFIED:20130424T093608
UID:2875@http://careerresourcecenter.org
SUMMARY:HR AND LEGAL LESSONS FOR SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Mary Beth Barrett-Newman, CRC Advisor, President, 2nd Career Consulting and Lori Goldstein, CRC Board Member, Attorney, Law Office of Lori A Goldstein    Conducting a job campaign while employed poses many challenges.  Handling conversations with potential employers can be a minefield.  Preparing for the separation process is essential.  Navigating through this process is addressed in one powerful and enlightening program.  Mary Beth and Lori will offer you a guide and solutions to the career and legal pitfalls of conducting a search while you are currently employed.  What more could you ask for?  Topics covered include:     PRACTICAL TIPS FOR ENDING AND BEGINNING JOBS     Job search during employment   Transition logistics   Invest in yourself   Interviewing diplomacy (e.g. how to explain why leaving)           LEGAL RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES AT HIRE AND TERMINATION     Employee rights/benefits at termination   Severance agreements / Non-compete/non-solicitations   Lawful interviews and hiring procedures        Mary Beth is a volunteer Advisor at Career Resource Center as well as President of 2nd Career Consulting.  She is an experienced executive, coach and mentor having spent the first 30 years of her “1st” career in the financial services industry. Currently she works primarily with professional women who, after taking a career break, have decided to re-enter the workforce. In addition to this unique niche, Mary Beth also coaches both women and men looking to make career changes as well as recent college grads.    Lori has an impressive resume in employment law including sixteen years with Holleb and Coff, and ten years with Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon.  Currently she has her own practice representing employers and employees on a wide range of workplace issues, including discrimination and sexual harassment, management training, employment practice audits, wage-hour issues, worker classification, reductions-in-force, hiring and firing, and severance and employment agreements.  Lori regularly presents and writes on employment topics, and handles claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and other administrative agencies. Lori believes in providing personal service to clients efficiently and economically, working to resolve legal workplace issues so that clients can focus on their work.         NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED    Free for CRC Members    $10 Fee for Non-Members     
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/hr-legal-lessons-successful-employment-transition/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20130619T101500
DTEND:20130620T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130402T203023
LAST-MODIFIED:20130517T114716
UID:2870@http://careerresourcecenter.org
SUMMARY:THE BOOSTER SHOT - CRC Members Only - Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by:  Kelly Cunningham, MS, LPC, CIHC, Licensed Professional Counselor - Certified Integrative Health Coach    Conducing a job search is difficult, challenging, and frustrating. Some emotional effects of losing one’s job include grief, shock, denial, self-doubt, loss of identity, and lack of self-esteem.  This causes stress not only for the unemployed, but for his or her entire family.  It can become easy to feel overwhelmed and negative during this time; a time when staying positive, motivated and energized is essential.  Join Kelly in this session devoted to helping you focus on the positives and learn how to integrate practices on a daily basis that can reduce stress and build confidence.    Kelly Cunningham has worked as Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor since 2001.  She has her Bachelors in Psychology and Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology.  She was part of the inpatient treatment team at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic in Tulsa, OK specializing in women’s issues.  After leaving Tulsa, she opened her own private practice to treat individuals, couples and families.  In addition, she has been a leader of group therapy and coaching programs.  Kelly has taught psychology courses as an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and served as a speaker in university settings, national conferences and local wellness organizations.  She is currently the owner of Insightful Directions LLC.  She completed the Integrative Health Coaching certification program at Duke Integrative Medicine in Durham, North Carolina.  Kelly’s focus in coaching is on the whole person and bringing all the areas of life into balance.    Please call to register 847-295-5626    CRC Members Only - Registration Required          
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/booster-shot-crc-members-registration-required/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20130624T101500
DTEND:20130625T000000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130402T191051
LAST-MODIFIED:20130517T114848
UID:2865@http://careerresourcecenter.org
SUMMARY:CREATING A RESUME WITH IMPACT!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Melissa Jensen, CRC Advisor & former Grainger Director of Employee Development    Getting noticed in today’s competitive job market requires a resume that markets your talents.  While a resume will not get you a job, a well crafted one that articulates your accomplishments and capabilities can make an impact in setting you apart from the competition.  Assessing your talents and skills is the essential first step to building a resume.  Melissa will offer you a framework for unearthing your unique talents and accomplishments and then focus on the content and formats that work in today’s competitive market.  Today it is all about understanding, articulating, packaging, and branding your unique talents.    Melissa Jensen gained years of cross-functional management experience at Grainger, ultimately holding the position of Director, Employee Development.  Because of this experience, she can talk comfortably with clients from many careers.  Melissa graduated with honors from the University of Illinois with a BA in Industrial Psychology and obtained her MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management.  Melissa is also a Master Gardener.   Currently she and her husband are in the real estate business.    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED    Free for CRC Members    $10 Fee for Non-Members     
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/creating-resume-impact/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20130404T101500
DTEND:20130405T110000
DTSTAMP:20130522T211026
CREATED:20130402T184716
LAST-MODIFIED:20130402T184716
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SUMMARY:PERFECT YOUR 'ELEVATOR PITCH' TO BECOME A NETWORKING STAR!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Lauren Milligan, CEO & Founder of ResuMAYDAY    Everyone has heard of an Elevator Pitch, but in reality, people rarely deliver their elevator pitch in an actual elevator!  Business professionals at networking events, job seekers with potential employers and business owners to clients…these people NEED a stellar elevator pitch to make a good impression.  Lauren Milligan will present a high-energy and interactive presentation that will enable anyone to craft a memorable and unique elevator pitch.  Attendees will receive:     Coaching to develop and polish a compelling, clearly-defined pitch   Insider tips on public speaking and methods to develop your personal delivery style   The opportunity to network and deliver your pitch to other attendees for instant, peer feedback    After years of working in a corporate setting in recruiting and sales, Lauren started to have that ‘entrepreneurial bug’. In September of 2001, she left her comfy corporate job to start ResuMAYDAY.  She also writes a TribLocal blog that covers anything job search - or - career advancement topics, is a frequent contributor to CareerBuilder.com articles, has been featured in several publications, and a guest on several talk shows.    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED    Free for CRC Memebers    $10 Fee for Non-Members
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URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/perfect-elevator-pitch-networking-star/
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SUMMARY:ENTREPRENEURIAL ALTERNATIVES - How to Find and Finance a Franchise
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Perry Zukowski, SVP FranNet of Illinois    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be your own boss?  Franchising is one of the leading paths to business ownership, but is it right for your?  Perry will discuss:  Starting from Scratch, Buying a Business, and Buying a Franchise.  Learn the pros and cons of franchising and how to choose the right one for you.    Perry worked in his father's franchise growing up in Central Wisconsin, and knows firsthand the advantages and pitfalls of business ownership. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater (BBA) in 1980 and Lake Forest Graduate School of Management (MBA) in 1992, Perry has over thirty years of corporate experience in risk management and human resources with Fortune 1000 companies. Provided executive coaching and acquisition due diligence during the course of his career.    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED    Free for CRC Members    $10 Fee for Non-Members
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/entrepreneurial-alternatives-find-finance-franchise/
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SUMMARY:EXPAND YOUR CONNECTIONS - Building Your Network
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by:  Marc Silver, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP    The best strategy for building relationships is helping others solve their problems.  Re-frame your thinking about what networking is all about.  “Show up” and you might be surprised to find the information and connections you are looking for while helping others in their quest for new employment.  Come with specifics on what you are looking for, your inventive ideas, handbills, and business cards.    Marc S. Silver is a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg, LLP and a member of the firm’s Litigation Department and White Collar Crime Defense Practice Group.  He represents individuals, business entities, and non-profit organizations in complex litigation matters throughout the country.  Mr. Silver concentrates his practice on resolving corporate and commercial disputes.  Mr. Silver graduated cum laude from the University of Rochester and received his JD degree cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law.         FREE FOR ALL ATTENDEES    NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
LOCATION:
URL:http://careerresourcecenter.org/events/expand-connections-building-network/
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