The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is proud to host a virtual Job Club, a series of workshops designed to jump-start your employment. Despite the pandemic, there are still jobs available to those actively seeking employment. Job Club is free of charge and meets online via the Zoom platform. All participants must have access to the...

Ever wonder what a hiring manager wants to hear in a job interview?Join us for a NVENIA Virtual Recruiting EventnVenia, headquartered in Wood Dale, IL, designs and manufactures primary, secondary and end-of-line packaging equipment, featuring the product brands of Arpac, Fischbein, Hamer and Ohlson. nVenia’s focus is on delivering next-level packaging equipment, integration and innovation...

Get an employer's perspective on the hiring process!Learn how find online job fairs and how to interact effectively with recruiters: Review employer job postings ─before the VIRTUAL Job FairCustomize your resume ─to the skills and experience the employer is looking forSell yourself to recruiters ─ discuss how your skills and experience match the jobFollow up...

Illinois workNet is hosting a Virtual Job Fair for the Office of State Senator Ram Villivalam.

Info Session with Employers The session will include: Employer presentations Overview of local resources available to job seekers Overview of the Get Hired Illinois website Opportunity for Q&A with employer representatives Illinois workNet partnered with the Office of State Senator Ram Villivalam, Office of State Representative John D’Amico, Office of State Representative Denyse Stoneback, Illinois Department of Employment Security, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, Northside...

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is proud to host a virtual Job Club, a series of workshops designed to jump-start your employment. Despite the pandemic, there are still jobs available to those actively seeking employment. Job Club is free of charge and meets online via the Zoom platform. All participants must have access to the...

Excel Basics (Part 1): How spreadsheets work, basic formulas, functions, and formattingThis webinar is part 1 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel. In this webinar we'll talk about the Excel environment, explore basic formulas and functions, and discuss spreadsheet formatting options.The North...

Maybe a little friendly coaching will help?Why are you getting the interview but not the job? Get the guidance you need to sharpen your interview skills. Understand the different types of interview questions and what they mean. Discover how to effectively answer questions using the P-A-R method. You’ll gain insight into the interview process –...

Excel Basics (Part 2): Sort and filter data, work with columns, rows, and sheets, explore Excel's navigation tools, copy/pasteThis webinar is part 2 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel. In this 90-minute webinar we'll learn to sort and filter, look at some...

Day 3 (2/5/21): Small-Group Interviews Interested job seekers have an opportunity to speak with employer representatives regarding current job opportunities and how to apply for job openings in the Chicagoland area from these hiring employers: Amazon CVS Health Fifth Third Bank Flex (Flextronics) Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Newly Weds Foods NorthShore University HealthSystem Northwestern Medicine Sonoco Worldwide...

Illinois workNet is hosting a Virtual Job Fair for the Office of State Senator Ram Villivalam.

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is proud to host a virtual Job Club, a series of workshops designed to jump-start your employment. Despite the pandemic, there are still jobs available to those actively seeking employment. Job Club is free of charge and meets online via the Zoom platform. All participants must have access to the...

How do I craft my resume to get interviewed and hired?What is an applicant tracking system? Learn how to target your resume to your dream job. Discover how to use the job description as a guide to create accomplishments to get you noticed. Finally, use keywords to increase your chances of getting an interview. Have...

Did you know that volunteers have a much better chance of finding a job than jobseekers who don’t volunteer. Ever wonder why?Understand why volunteering makes you a stronger job candidate.Know why most companies value giving back to the community. Learn how acquiring skills as a volunteer is your “pathway to employment.”Sound too good to be...

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is proud to host a virtual Job Club, a series of workshops designed to jump-start your employment. Despite the pandemic, there are still jobs available to those actively seeking employment. Job Club is free of charge and meets online via the Zoom platform. All participants must have access to the...

This webinar is part 3 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel.This webinar is part 3 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel. In this 90-minute webinar we'll explore additional functions,...

Excel Focus on Functions - VLOOKUP (Part 1): named ranges, and absolute cell referencesThis is part 1 of a 2-part series. VLOOKUP is a must-have Excel function that's used to manipulate data. In this 60-minute webinar we'll explore VLOOKUP and the additional options that make it such a useful tool. Join us for Part 2...

Excel Focus on Functions - VLOOKUP (Part 2): merge ranges and explore alternatives like INDEX and MATCHPart 2 of a 2-part series. Expand your knowledge of Lookup and Reference functions by learning to use VLOOKUP to merge data ranges and explore additional functions like INDEX and MATCH. The North Suburban Cook County American Job Center...

PowerPoint Beyond the Basics: Advanced animation, transitions, presentation tools, looped presentations, and printingThis webinar is designed for those who have a basic understanding of PowerPoint and want to explore more of PowerPoint's features. Learn about advanced animation and transitions, Slide Masters, slide show presentation tools, and how to print your slides.The North Suburban Cook County...

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is proud to host a virtual Job Club, a series of workshops designed to jump-start your employment. Despite the pandemic, there are still jobs available to those actively seeking employment. Job Club is free of charge and meets online via the Zoom platform. All participants must have access to the...

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is proud to host a virtual Job Club, a series of workshops designed to jump-start your employment. Despite the pandemic, there are still jobs available to those actively seeking employment. Job Club is free of charge and meets online via the Zoom platform. All participants must have access to the...

Back by popular demand! Learn what recruiters don't tell you.Ready to jump ahead of the pack? Understand what recruiters can do, and can't do for you as a job seeker.Understand the types of recruiters and where they can be helpful, depending on whether you are looking for a full-time, temp or temp to perm position....

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is proud to host a virtual Job Club, a series of workshops designed to jump-start your employment. Despite the pandemic, there are still jobs available to those actively seeking employment. Job Club is free of charge and meets online via the Zoom platform. All participants must have access to the...

Excel Focus on Functions - Unleash the power of the IF function (Part 1): adding conditions to Excel tasksThis is part 1 of a 2-part series. Add power and complexity to your Excel spreadsheets! In this 60-minutes webinar we'll talk about about one of the most powerful functions in Excel - the IF function. Learn...

Excel Advanced Concepts - Pivot Tables (part 1): Create and manipulate data with basic pivot tables and chartsThis is Part 1 of a 2-part series of webinars on Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts. In this 60-minute webinar we'll talk about what a pivot table does, how it simplifies data analysis, and how to set up...

Excel Advanced Concepts - Pivot Tables (part 2): Slicers and Timelines, calculated fields, chart optionsThis is Part 2 of a 2-part series of webinars on Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts. In this 60-minute webinar we'll talk about adding additional functionality to your Pivot Tables with filtering options like Slicer and Timelines. We'll also talk about...

G Suite Basics: How to create text-based documents using Google DocsJoin us for this 90-minute webinar focused on learning the basics of Google Docs. Google Docs can be used to create letters, reports, resumes and other text-based documents and offers a viable online alternative to MS Word.The North Suburban Cook County American Job Center is...

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is proud to host a virtual Job Club, a series of workshops designed to jump-start your employment. Despite the pandemic, there are still jobs available to those actively seeking employment. Job Club is free of charge and meets online via the Zoom platform. All participants must have access to the...

Make your LinkedIn profile easy to find, learn ways to find others. Use tools like advanced search, groups and find hiring opportunities. Everyone wants their profile to standout on LinkedIn. During this on-line training you will learn what’s needed in a LinkedIn profile so people can find you easily. We will cover the components that...

How to virtually connect to people to find your next job! Not as hard as you might think!Virtual meetings are here to stay. Yet experts say 76% of new jobs are found through networking. But how can you network while practicing social distancing? Surprisingly, virtual networking is easier and more effective than face-to-face meetings. Learn...

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is proud to host a virtual Job Club, a series of workshops designed to jump-start your employment. Despite the pandemic, there are still jobs available to those actively seeking employment. Job Club is free of charge and meets online via the Zoom platform. All participants must have access to the...

Excel Focus on Functions - Work with Text and Dates (Part 1): basic text and date functions like CONCATENATE and NOWThis is part 1 of a 2-part series. Text strings and dates can cause big problems in a spreadsheet if you're not aware of how to identify and manipulate them! We'll talk about basic text...

Excel Focus on Functions - Text function (part 2): Flash Fill, Text to Columns and delimited textThis is part 2 of a 2-part series. In this 60-minute webinar we'll continuing exploring the text and date options in Excel. In this webinar we'll explore more functions in the Text and Date/Time categories. We'll also look at...

Excel Advanced Concepts - Additional tools: Data validation, Subtotal, and Conditional FormattingThis 60-minute webinar focuses on some of the additional tools available in Excel that are very useful but often overlooked. We'll talk about data validation, the Subtotal feature (an alternative to pivot tables), Find & Replace, and Conditional Formatting. The North Suburban Cook County...