Are you in a job search, looking to make a career change and would like to meet with a career coach? Interested in expanding your professional network, practicing your interview skills, or updating your LinkedIn Profile? Need help creating your resume, personal brand statement, or elevator pitch? If so, join the discussion every Monday or […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. This group is currently at capacity and closed to new participants. Check out the other JSWT offerings on Monday and Wednesday! Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
In this interactive workshop, participants will receive guidance on how to prepare for the interview. This will include, how to anticipate questions, examples of key situations (i.e. working with a difficult customer, working on a project with a quick deadline), and strategies on how to prepare effectively. Presented by Chad Schiffer, recruiter for Nicor Gas […]
*Due to Labor Day, this group is meeting on Tuesday, September 8. Meetings will move back to Monday next week.* This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
This webinar is part 1 of The Highly Effective Job Search Series, presented by Keith Owens Knowing your strengths—how you get things done – helps your job search in three important ways. 1) It helps unlock those “success stories” that support the value you say you will bring to your next job. 2) It gives […]
The Job Club Networking group provides a welcoming environment where individuals come together to share resources, learn network strategies and interview techniques. Individuals will have the opportunity to give a brief elevator pitch. Facilitator: Sarah Breithaupt, MSEd, LCPC, Director of Youth & Family Services, Lisle Township. Pre Registration is required, and can be doneHERE
ABOUT Q & A SESSION WITH HUMAN RESOURCES: In the world of job search, it is important to highlight your skills so that you stand out to recruiters, hiring managers and employers. In this interactive workshop, you will have the unique opportunity to discuss current trends in the job market, learn tips on how to […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
Are you in a job search, looking to make a career change and would like to meet with a career coach? Interested in expanding your professional network, practicing your interview skills, or updating your LinkedIn Profile? Need help creating your resume, personal brand statement, or elevator pitch? If so, join the discussion every Monday or […]
***ENG Membership Required*** The goal for this session is to help make the other 39 hours of your weekly job search more productive. The meeting will focus on helping you land that next great job sooner through networking and group problem-solving. Come prepared to share information on your search, as well as questions about problems/issues […]
This webinar is part 2 of the Highly Effective Job Search Plan Series presented by Keith Owens. If you don’t know where you’re going any road will get you there. What kind of work are you looking for? Where do you want to work . . . what kinds of organizations? What is it in […]
Kay Choi will be available to take professional head shots to be used for LinkedIn, Handbills, business cards, etc. These will be 20 min sessions, and will be taken outside. Meeting place will be Sparrow Coffee in downtown Naperville. Photos will be $45 upon scheduling, which can be done HERE
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
The Job Club Networking group provides a welcoming environment where individuals come together to share resources, learn network strategies and interview techniques. Individuals will have the opportunity to give a brief elevator pitch. Facilitator: Sarah Breithaupt, MSEd, LCPC, Director of Youth & Family Services, Lisle Township. Pre Registration is required, and can be doneHERE
The Women’s Circle brings women together to inspire and encourage one another by sharing experiences, challenges, successes, and lessons learned. Participants will leave feeling energized, motivated, and ready to achieve their professional and personal goals! Led by Nicolle Lamb, CEO of Lane Marketing and Founder of WINGS. Join her and special guests as they explore […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
Are you in a job search, looking to make a career change and would like to meet with a career coach? Interested in expanding your professional network, practicing your interview skills, or updating your LinkedIn Profile? Need help creating your resume, personal brand statement, or elevator pitch? If so, join the discussion every Monday or […]
***ENG Membership Required*** ENG: The Business Forum offers those in Job Search and Career Development the opportunity to interact with like-minded individuals to develop their skill sets and knowledge in a friendly but challenging environment. We will facilitate discussion and learning on the dramatically changing workplace, technology, staying motivated while working from home, attitude, and […]
Did you know: * 80% of job seekers find their jobs through networking? * The response rate for landing an interview is only 2% when applying through online platforms? You have a plan of attack. You can visualize the types of roles you are looking for and the companies you would like to work for. […]
This Webinar is part 4 of The Highly Effective Job Search and is presented by Keith Owens The interview can get you the job, but how do you get the interview? For that matter, how do you get the phone screen that leads to an interview? And how do you write an effective resume and […]
Are you in a job search, looking to make a career change and would like to meet with a career coach? Interested in expanding your professional network, practicing your interview skills, or updating your LinkedIn Profile? Need help creating your resume, personal brand statement, or elevator pitch? If so, join the discussion every Monday or […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. This group is currently at capacity and closed to new participants. Check out the other JSWT offerings on Monday and Wednesday! Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
Your job seeking competition is using social media in their job search. So should you! You will learn simple, and effective tips, tricks and techniques regarding Social Media that WILL help you find that well paying job. Facilitator: Conor Cunneen, CNC Board Member, www.irishmanspeaks.com. Pre registration is required, and can be done HERE Free to all […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
PowerPoint is an intuitive, powerful presentation graphics program that enables you to create dynamic, multimedia presentations for a variety of functions. PowerPoint includes many visually appealing themes that are preformatted with fonts, colors, and supporting imagery. It is important for readability to create a visual hierarchy of text, such as headings and associated bullet point- […]
This webinar is part 5 of The Highly Effective Job Search, presented by Keith Owens Everyone is an expert on how to write a resume . . . it’s the way they wrote theirs. All aspects of the job search require compelling, audience-focused messages. This is especially true for the resume, which serves as the […]
The Job Club Networking group provides a welcoming environment where individuals come together to share resources, learn network strategies and interview techniques. Individuals will have the opportunity to give a brief elevator pitch. Facilitator: Sarah Breithaupt, MSEd, LCPC, Director of Youth & Family Services, Lisle Township. Pre Registration is required, and can be doneHERE
The Men’s Forum brings participants together to inspire one another by discussing, challenges, successes, and lessons learned. Participants will leave feeling energized, motivated, and ready to achieve their professional and personal goals! September topic: Networking Facilitator: Jack Grodoski, CNC Volunteer & retired HR Professional Pre-registration is required and can be done HERE Free for all!
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
Are you in a job search, looking to make a career change and would like to meet with a career coach? Interested in expanding your professional network, practicing your interview skills, or updating your LinkedIn Profile? Need help creating your resume, personal brand statement, or elevator pitch? If so, join the discussion every Monday or […]
***ENG Membership Required*** The goal for this session is to help make the other 39 hours of your weekly job search more productive. The meeting will focus on helping you land that next great job sooner through networking and group problem-solving. Come prepared to share information on your search, as well as questions about problems/issues […]
Discover your natural style of interacting and communicating with others. This fun and interactive group session will create a conversation of how we uniquely make decisions, view life, and move through the world. Presenter: Cindy Dove, www.purposedlives.com Pre registration is required, and can be done HERE Free to members of the Center; $10 for non-members.
This Webinar is part 7 of The Highly Effective Job Search series, presented by Keith Owens The topic of compensation – what you have made, what you are expecting to make, what the offer will be, and how you respond – comes up in all phases of job search, from networking to online applications to […]
This webinar is part 6 of The Highly Effective Job Series, presented by Keith Owens A job description can range from a few cryptic lines in an email to a 10-page “wish list on steroids.” How do you decipher the information in job postings so you can truly understand what the company wants? Once you […]
In this demonstration workshop, learn the first steps of LinkedIn from creating a profile, populating the profile, connecting with others, groups, and conducting a job search using this valuable tool. Presenter: Orin Albrecht, Market Planner for Dunkin Brands. Pre-registration is required and can be done HERE Free for all CNC Members, $10 for non-members
Are you in a job search, looking to make a career change and would like to meet with a career coach? Interested in expanding your professional network, practicing your interview skills, or updating your LinkedIn Profile? Need help creating your resume, personal brand statement, or elevator pitch? If so, join the discussion every Monday or […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. This group is currently at capacity and closed to new participants. Check out the other JSWT offerings on Monday and Wednesday! Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
You have spent many days perfecting your resume. You have it memorized and are counting on it to impress the hiring manager you are about to meet. You want that job! You need that job! Your resume landed you an interview but there might be many others being considered. What would set you apart from […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
The Job Club Networking group provides a welcoming environment where individuals come together to share resources, learn network strategies and interview techniques. Individuals will have the opportunity to give a brief elevator pitch. Facilitator: Sarah Breithaupt, MSEd, LCPC, Director of Youth & Family Services, Lisle Township. Pre Registration is required, and can be doneHERE
While those in job search, spend much of their time working on networking, document writing, and interviewing, it is an important time to also focus on and take care of our internal world. It is normal to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious during times of uncertainty. Fortunately, there are many self-care strategies out there! Self-Care […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
Are you in a job search, looking to make a career change and would like to meet with a career coach? Interested in expanding your professional network, practicing your interview skills, or updating your LinkedIn Profile? Need help creating your resume, personal brand statement, or elevator pitch? If so, join the discussion every Monday or […]
Networking is all about building relationships. What happens when the world pushes the pause button? It’s time to take what you know, adjust, pivot and shift. Networking will be your solution to business and career growth in these times…and it’s easier than you thought. Being flexible is what it’s all about. Look at this time […]
THE MINDFUL JOB SEARCH: Presence No need to meditate. Learn the three P’s of presence and how they can help sustain and enhance your job search and well-being in these uncertain times—all without uttering a single “ohm.” While the world is spinning, you’ll feel ready to take it all on by grounding yourself with the […]
Are you in a job search, looking to make a career change and would like to meet with a career coach? Interested in expanding your professional network, practicing your interview skills, or updating your LinkedIn Profile? Need help creating your resume, personal brand statement, or elevator pitch? If so, join the discussion every Monday or […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. This group is currently at capacity and closed to new participants. Check out the other JSWT offerings on Monday and Wednesday! Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another […]
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
Learn the basics of creating Excel spreadsheets: entering data, professional formatting, creating formulas, and creating charts. Learn keyboard shortcuts for basic techniques. Presented by Judy Beaver Pre-registration is required and can be done HERE Free for all CNC members, non members $10.00
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
The Job Club Networking group provides a welcoming environment where individuals come together to share resources, learn network strategies and interview techniques. Individuals will have the opportunity to give a brief elevator pitch. Facilitator: Sarah Breithaupt, MSEd, LCPC, Director of Youth & Family Services, Lisle Township. Pre Registration is required, and can be doneHERE
This accountability group is open to CNC members only. Studies show job transition time reduces by 1/3 when individuals participate in a Job Search Work Team (JSWT). Team members commit to helping one another stay focused on key tasks and are held accountable for getting them the work done! Attending this group makes the sometimes […]
Are you in a job search, looking to make a career change and would like to meet with a career coach? Interested in expanding your professional network, practicing your interview skills, or updating your LinkedIn Profile? Need help creating your resume, personal brand statement, or elevator pitch? If so, join the discussion every Monday or […]
***ENG Membership Required*** The goal for this session is to help make the other 39 hours of your weekly job search more productive. The meeting will focus on helping you land that next great job sooner through networking and group problem-solving. Come prepared to share information on your search, as well as questions about problems/issues […]
Kay Choi will be available to take professional head shots to be used for LinkedIn, Handbills, business cards, etc. These will be 20 min sessions, and will be taken outside. Meeting place will be Sparrow Coffee in downtown Naperville. Photos will be $45 upon scheduling, which can be done HERE