| |
| 5th |
Thurs. |
1:30 pm |
“STRATEGIES
FOR BUILDING OPTIMISM” #
Debra Desmond, SPHR, Executive Coach and Career Coach,
Real Perspective Coaching
Who couldn’t use additional optimism in today’s
economy? Join this interactive presentation to learn what researchers
have delineated as the intellectual habits unique to optimists and
how they behave differently from others. In this discussion Debra
will review the 5 strategies optimists are known for and the ways
to put them to work in achieving positive results within one’s
job search. Learn what the compulsion of being an optimist is and
how it can contribute to life satisfaction. |
| 9th |
Mon. |
10:15
am |
RESUME
PREPARATION & PRESENTATION #
Melissa Jensen, CRC Advisor & former
Grainger Director of Employment Development
Getting noticed in today’s
competitive job market requires a resume that promotes your talents.
Melissa will offer you a framework for identifying your strengths
and review the content and format that employers are seeking.
|
| 10th |
Tues. |
4:30-6:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION
TO EXCEL
– CRC Clients Only – Registration Required
- $10 fee
Instructed by: Sherri Peterson, Sponsored by OASIS
and AT&T Partnership in Technology |
| 16th |
Mon. |
10:15am |
“ACE YOUR INTERVIEW”
#
Tom John, Sales Professional, former Consultant
at Challenger, Gray & Christmas
Understanding the psychology of the interview itself can benefit
a first time interviewee or candidates trying to improve their impact.
Tom will go over how to answer some of the tough questions like:
“Tell me about yourself?”; “Why did you leave?”;
“What are your weaknesses?”; “What kind of money
are you looking for?”; and “Where do
you want to be in 5 years?”. Learn what the process is all
about or what it is not about. |
| 17th |
Tues. |
7:00 pm |
JOB SEARCH ROUNDTABLE –
CRC Clients Only
Jack Bigelow, CRC Advisor & Communications Consultant
Explore effective job search strategies with a CRC Advisor and
fellow job seekers. Bring your questions & issues. |
| 18th
|
Wed. |
12:00 -
1:30 pm |
“BOOST
YOUR EMOTIONAL WELL BEING”
– CRC Clients Only – Registration Required
Julie Learner, MSW, LSW, Therapist at Family Service:
Prevention, Education & Counseling
How are you feeling these days? Come join us to talk about boosting
your emotional strength. Julie will lead a discussion group that
focuses on feelings that may arise during periods of unemployment
and help you channel them better, fostering the positive in your
life, and creating a better emotional network for yourself. |
| 24th |
Tues. |
7:00 pm |
“ENTREPRENEURIAL ALTERNATIVES
– OWNING A FRANCHISE” #
Paul Bors, President of FranNet
Franchising is one of the leading paths to business ownership,
but is it right for you? Paul will discuss: Starting from Scratch,
Buying a Business, and Buying a Franchise. Learn what you get
and what you give when you buy a franchise, and how to find the
one for you. |
| 25th |
Wed. |
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
INTERMEDIATE WORD – CRC
Clients Only – Registration Required - $10 fee
Sherri Peterson, Sponsored by OASIS and AT&T Partnership
in Technology |
| 27th |
Fri. |
10:00 am |
“12 KEY ATTRIBUTES EMPLOYERS
EVALUATE” #
Dr. Stephen Laser, Psychologist
If you are curious about what employers are looking for, the answer
lies in the criteria evaluated via psychiatric testing and how the
results are used in the selection process. Steve’s role in
assisting employers screen candidates makes him uniquely qualified
to offer insights on what attributes to market. |
| 31st |
Tues. |
7:00 pm |
INTRO TO LINKEDIN – CRC Clients
Only – Registration Required
David
O’Brien, CRC Advisor, Infogix Inc., HR Leader
David will review the characteristics of well crafted Linkedin profiles
and highlight how to use Linkedin effectively. |
Market
yourself uniquely for the new decade!
Hours: M W TH 9:30 am – 4:30 pm / TU 4:00 pm –
9:00 pm / F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
E-mail: info@careerresourcecenter.org
/ Web Page:
www.careerresourcecenter.org
Phone: 847/295-5626 / FAX: 847/295-5430
Grove Cultural Campus, 40 East Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake
Forest, IL 60045 |
