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November 2015

Free job fairs & workshops throughout the month! 

See schedule.

What Employers Want: Video Clip Employers are seeking 6 main qualities in any potential employee.   Do you know what these qualities are? Watch our video clip to find out more!

5 Steps to Your Next Job

Monday, Nov. 16 to Friday, Nov. 20   10am to 12pm
Job Center of Lake County 1 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL

Attend our 5-day interactive workshop series.  This series covers the entire job search process from researching careers to landing your next job.  Attend all 5 days to earn a certificate!
Seating limited. Call 847.377.3439 to reserve at seat. 

Additional Community Events

Job Search During the Holidays

Tuesday, Nov. 10  10:30 to 12:00
Warren Newport Public Library  224 N. O’Plaine Rd. Gurnee

Is it worthwhile to look for work during the holidays?  In this workshop, you will discover some of the unique job opportunities that come up at the end of the year.  You can land a seasonal or permanent position at this time!  Bring an up-to-date resume in order to practice networking. 

Call 847.244.5150 to reserve a seat

Jobs Fair in Barrington

Fri. Nov. 13 10:00 to 1:00
Langendorf Park at the Barrington Park District 235 Lions Parkway

Event co-sponsored by State Sen. Dan Duffy, State Rep. David McSweeney & State Rep. Ed Sulllivan
50+ employers scheduled.  Call 847.277.7100 or 847.516.0052 with questions.
Workshops scheduled during the job fair to include:
10:00 am  How to Navigate the State Employment Process
10:30 am  Tips on Researching Employers
11:30 am  Interviewing Techniques

Job Center Job Fair

Wed. Nov. 18  10:00 to 2:00
Lake County Job Center   1 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL, room 008

A list of registered employers will be available five days before the event; visit www.lakecountyjobcenter.com.  Bring resumes and dress for success.

The first week of November is National Apprenticeship week!  Carpenter Apprenticeship Open House Thurs. Nov. 5  6pm to 7:30pm Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters 1256 Estes Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 847.640.7373 Applications are now being accepted for the Carpenter Apprenticeship program!

Visit the 'Who's Hiring' section of our website to find out about employment opportunities in Lake County!