Confidence in Your Job Search, March 20

Personal Branding, March 27

Free Resume Review, March 13

FREE RESUME REVIEW, Saturday, March 13, 2010
9:00am to 11:00am

Sponsored by the Saint Hubert Job and Networking Ministry and our partner parish, Immanuel Luteran Church.

Curious about how you resume stack up with the best of them?
You may want a free resume review from one of the professionals that will visit at:
LOCATION:
Immanuel Luteran Church
200 N. Plum Grove Rd.
Palatine, IL

Filing For Unemployment Benefits Online? Use Only Microsoft Explorer

Illinois workers filing for unemployment benefits may now apply online here.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security advises that computers used to file applications must meet the following specifications:

• Have the Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with cookies enabled.

US CENSUS JOB OPENINGS $18/HOUR (Walk-Ins Welcome)

Testing For January 2010 at Evanston One-Stop Office and the Evanston Public Library.

THE U.S. CENSUS WILL BE HIRING PART TIME TEMPORARY CENSUS TAKERS

· Come 15 minutes early. Allow 90 minutes for application process including 30 minute test.
· ID NEEDED---Bring current Passport or Permanent Resident Card. If not, bring State picture ID plus social security card or copy of birth certificate

IL DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
1615 OAK STREET
EVANSTON, IL

Are you having difficulty finding a job?

Attend an Illinois workNet computer-based,hands-on workshop where you will:
• Learn how to use www.illinoisworkNet job search tool
• Create your own personal account and receive job e-mail alerts
• Learn about key sectors, resources, and tools
• Explore high wage and high demand industries
• Expand your knowledge about labor market information
• Find your hidden skills and interests
• Explore wages and employment trends
• Discover a potential employer

COBRA subsidy extension

Cobra extension to help Illinois jobless
Dec. 24, 2009
(AP) -- The Illinois Dept. of Insurance is reminding insurance companies and employers they must comply with a new law extending the federal subsidy on COBRA benefits.
Companies must provide timely notice to people eligible for the subsidies.
COBRA allows workers to remain on a health plan for 18 months after they leave their jobs, if they pay the premiums.

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Be Careful Job Hunting on Social Networks!

The Better Business Bureau is advising social networkers to read the fine print when responding to ads on blogs or other social networking sites because the large print doesn't always tell the whole story. Ubiquitous ads for work-at-home opportunities can cost job hunters more than they bargained for in the long run. (Click on the above title for the full article)

How to Spot Employer Credibility Trouble

"Just as investors are scrutinizing the finances of companies before buying stocks, job seekers may also be forced to look at potential employers more closely in the wake of the economic collapse."