Are You Looking for a Job?
Your Illinois Department of Employment Security Invites You to a
Virtual Job Informational Workshop WebEx Series
you can watch on your phone, tablet or computer
Essential Employability Skills
Thursday, September 7, 2023
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Explore tips and techniques to increase your understanding and utilization of Essential Employability Skills and the Skills needed for Successful Job Searching and Employment Retention.
Resume Development
Thursday, September 21, 2023
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Get results finding the career you are seeking by learning ways to create, update and submit your resume. Don’t miss this opportunity to be noticed by employers and stand out above other applicants.
Applicant Tracking Systems
Thursday, October 5, 2023
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
What is the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)? Learn to identify and use keywords in your Job Search, Resume, and Cover Letter
Advanced Job Searching Part 1
Thursday, October 19, 2023
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Discuss the successful use of Google, Job board tricks, Networking, and Social Media Management in your career search.
Advanced Job Searching Part 2
Thursday, November 2, 2023
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Please join us as we discuss organizing your job search, using LinkedIn and developing a visual resume.
Interviewing
Thursday, November 16, 2023
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Learn tips and tricks of making a good first impression, different interview styles, creating job and career portfolios, your reference page, and some interview questions you may be asked.
Watch your email for details or contact your IDES Career Counselor at:
Springfield –Horacio at [email protected]
Jack at [email protected]
Decatur – Will at [email protected]
Carlinville – Debbie at [email protected]
This series of events is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
Make Sure Your Resume is on Illinoisjoblink.com
Illinois businesses are hiring. And they are looking for workers on Illinoisjoblink.com The state’s hiring board features more than 100,000 help-wanted ads. Job seekers can build multiple resumes to emphasize different skills and experiences. Business owners can use keyword matching technology to search resumes and find the best candidate. Illinoisjoblink.com is free for workers and employers. It compares favorably to private efforts that cost hundreds of dollars. No-cost HR recruitment services are available at the website and at (877) 342-7533.
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