Job Club: New Year, New Resume, New Job
Thursday, January 24, 6:30 pm
Retired educator, entrepreneur, and AT&T human resources manager Bob Schlacks will discuss what makes a resume stand out and how you can make yours better. He's even agreed to come out earlier so he'll have time after his talk to look at your resume. If you're worried your resume is not up to snuff, come to this talk and start the year off productively.
A representative from the College of DuPage will also be present before the meeting to talk about the college's Adult Education offerings.
Register for the event here. You don't need to be an Addison resident or cardholder to attend.
Job Club: Ace Your Interview
Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 pm
Bob Schlacks, the former educator, entrepreneur, and AT&T human resources manager who is also giving January's Job Club talk on resumes, will return to share his insights on what makes a good interview. Mr. Schlacks spent much of his career in HR and knows a think or two about interviewing, so you won't want to miss chance to hone your skills!
Register for the event here. You don't need to be an Addison resident or cardholder to attend.
Online Job Searching Resources
Check out the Jobs and Career page library staff members have put together to help with your job search. It has links to job search engines as well as other organizations in the community that help people get jobs. We also have a wide selection of books that can help you land an interview, put together a great resume, or learn the skills you'll need to thrive in today's economy.
Individual help with your resume, cover letters, and thank you letters is available online everyday from 2 pm until 9 pm through Live Homework Help. All you need is Addison Public Library card and PIN if you are outside the library. At the library, you can access this site without an APL card.
The Goodwill Community Foundation runs a website, free for everyone, with tutorials and advice on the many different steps involved in applying for a job (among many other things). Check out their career resources page for help making a resume, searching for a job, interviewing.
Have you joined LinkedIn? This online resource is a powerful networking tool. In addition, job openings are listed. Find out who you can connect with at one of your target companies.
Computer Classes
You can also improve your computer skills by taking one or more of the classes the library offers. These classes are introductory. Preference is given to Addison Public Library cardholders. Register at the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3318.
The Goodwill Community Foundation's website has a section aimed at teaching some of the computer skills most commonly used on the job. These include computer basics, like working with an operating system and sending an email, as well as more intermediate tasks like managing a spreadsheet with Excel or preparing a PowerPoint.