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Chicago Urban League’s Virtual Career Fair

June 18, 2020

Job seekers and recruiters alike have had to increasingly rely on technology as an integral part of the job search journey.  Chicago Urban League’s first Virtual Career Fair was a true example of that new reality. Just over 1,000 job seekers registered for the event to connect with a dozen of Chicago’s premier employers, including Skills […]

Category: Job Search Techniques, Resources

How Newly Unemployed Independent Contractors Can Land Jobs

April 16, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted nearly every industry – especially the “gig economy” or better known as jobs like ride share driver, on-demand handy-work/cleaning, and freelance roles. If you were previously doing a “gig” job, you may be thinking “How can I successfully pivot to currently in-demand jobs?”  Answer: With your transferable skills! We’re sharing key steps […]

Category: Coaching Corner, Interview Prep, Job Search Techniques, Resources, Strategies During COVID-19

Create a Dynamic Job Search Plan During COVID-19

March 24, 2020

Beyond the obvious impact on individual health COVID-19 has had, it is also impacting the economy in various ways. Some industries are seeing a surge in demand (medical supplies, distribution, etc.), but most are experiencing a decline. One study found that nearly 1 In 5 households has lost work or had hours reduced since the outbreak of COVID-19. This is a daunting statistic and by […]

Category: Coaching Corner, Job Search Techniques, Resources, Strategies During COVID-19

Top Job Search Mistakes Candidates Make

August 23, 2017

The unemployment rate across the country currently sits at 4.8%. However, here in Chicago, that rate is more than 1% higher at 5.9%[1]. This means more applicants for every job, stronger competition, and more obstacles to overcome in landing a job. This means that it is even more important for an unemployed job seeker to […]

Category: Coaching Corner, Job Search Techniques, Resources

5 Ways to Stay Organized While Applying to Multiple Jobs

August 23, 2017

So you’ve decided to go job shopping. Seriously this time. Applying to new jobs should be fun. A few clicks here and there for just a couple jobs is fairly easy to manage. However, how do you manage dozens of applications at once? Before you begin your job search, here are five of my favorite […]

Category: Coaching Corner, Job Search Techniques, Resources

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