The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionNovember 24 - 30, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionNovember 24 - 30, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionNovember 24 - 30, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionNovember 24 - 30, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionNovember 17 - 23, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionNovember 17 - 23, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionNovember 17 - 23, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionNovember 17 - 23, 2008

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The Chicago Employment Guide; City EditionNovember 10-17, 2008

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The Chicago Employment Guide; North EditionNovember 10-17, 2008

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The Chicago Employment Guide; South EditionNovember 10-17, 2008

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The Chicago Employment Guide; West EditionNovember 10-17, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionNovember 3 - 10, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionNovember 3 - 10, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionNovember 3 - 10, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionNovember 3 - 10, 2008

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Chicago Works! Job Fair!!!

Come and visit us at the Chicago Works! Job Fair this Tuesday in Tinley Park!
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The Chicago Employment Guide; City ZoneChicago Works! Job Fair EditionOctober 27 - November 2, 2008

Click below to view this week's Chicago Works! Job Fair Edition of the City zone of the Chicago Employment Guide. Come and visit us on Tuesday in Tinley Park!

The Chicago Employment Guide; North ZoneChicago Works! Job Fair EditionOctober 27 - November 2, 2008

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The Chicago Employment Guide; South ZoneChicago Works! Job Fair EditionOctober 27 - November 2, 2008

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The Chicago Employment Guide; West ZoneChicago Works! Job Fair EditionOctober 27 - November 2, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition

Click below to view this week's City Edition of the Chicago Employment Guide. This paper covers downtown Chicago. Scroll down a bit to view our three other suburban publications. If you are unsure as to which paper covers your area, scroll down a bit and check the map on the left hand side of this page.

The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition

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The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition

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The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition

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The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionOctober 13 - 20, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionOctober 13 - 20, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionOctober 13 - 20, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionOctober 13 - 20, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionOctober 6 - 12, 2008

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Here are just a few of the opportunities you will find in this week's edition. After checking out their ads in the paper, you can click on the links below for more information.

• Kraft

• Allied Barton Security

• United Express & GoJet Airlines

• Latino Express

• Better Image

Featured Career Training:
Success Schools, LLC - The finest training in Barbering!

The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionOctober 6 - 12, 2008

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Here are just a few of the opportunities you will find in this week's edition. After checking out their ads in the paper, you can click on the links below for more information.

• United Express & GoJet Airlines

• Park National Bank

• Menards

• Crown Services, Inc.

• Kraft

Featured Career Training:
Taylor Business Institute

The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionOctober 6 - 12, 2008

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Here are just a few of the opportunities you will find in this week's edition. After checking out their ads in the paper, you can click on the links below for more information.


• Saia

• First Student

• Alarm Detection Systems

• United Parcel Service

• Menards

Featured Career Training:
Kaplan College

The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionOctober 6 - 12, 2008

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Here are just a few of the opportunities you will find in this week's edition. After checking out their ads in the paper, you can click on the links below for more information.


• Nestle Transportation

• Intertech Group, Inc.

• Kraft

• Saia

• Park National Bank

Featured Career Training:
Cortiva Institute

The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionSeptember 29 - October 5, 2008

Click below to view the city edition of the Chicago Employment Guide. This covers downtown Chicago. Scroll down to view our three other suburban editions. If you're unsure as to which zone covers your area, scroll down a bit and check the map on the left side of this page.

Here are just some of the companies you'll see in this week's edition. After viewing their ad in the paper, you may click the links below (if available), for more information.


• United Quick Transportation

• Latino Express

• Labor Ready: 800-24-LABOR

• Illinois Diversity Job Expo

• U.S.A. Truck

• P.A. Staffing

The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionSeptember 29 - October 5, 2008

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Here are just some of the companies in this week's edition. After viewing their ads in the paper, feel free to click the links below (if available), for more information.

• Peapod

• Menards

• Bridge Personnel

• Crown Services

• First Student

• Septran

The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionSeptember 29 - October 5, 2008

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Here are just some of the companies you'll see in this week's edition. After viewing their ad in the paper, you may click the links below (if available), for more information.

• Americall Group, Inc.

• Sims Metal Management

• Grane Transportation

• HomeLine Furniture

• Labor Ready: 800-24-LABOR

• CleanNet U.S.A.

The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionSeptember 29 - October 5, 2008

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Here are just some of the companies you'll see in this week's edition. After viewing their ad in the paper, you may click the links below (if available), for more information.

• Molly Maids: (630) 562-9226

• First Transit

• Menards

• Securitas Security Services

• Manpower: (847) 426-4300

• Nestle Transportation

The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition;September 22 - 28, 2008

Click below to view this week's City Edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This publication covers downtown Chicago. Please scroll down to view our three other suburban publications. If you are unsure of what zone covers your area, scroll down a bit and check the map on the left side of the page.

Browse through the paper to view ads from the following companies and more. Then click the links below for more information.
• Home Line Furniture

• Evergreen Aviation

• Energy Marketing Services

• Grane Transportation

• United Quick Transportation

• TTC Marketing Solutions

The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition;September 22 - 28, 2008

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Browse the paper to view opportunities with these exciting companies and more. Then feel free to click the links below for more information.

• Alarm Detection Systems, Inc.

• Fisher Nuts

• The Home Depot

• St. Coletta of Illinois-Wisconsin

• Crown Services

• Bridge Personnel

The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition;September 22 - 28, 2008

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Browse through the paper to view opportunities with these companies and more. Then click on the links below for more information.

• Ficel Transport, Inc.

• Americall Group, Inc.

• Home Line Furniture

• Grane Transportation

• CleanNet

• United Parcel Service

The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition;September 22 - 28, 2008

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Browse the paper to view opportunities with the following companies and more. Then click the links below for more information.

• Nestle Transportation Company

• ProLogistix

• Fisher Nuts

• Home Line Furniture

• Titan Security

• InterTech Group, Inc.

The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionSeptember 15 -21, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionSeptember 15 -21, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionSeptember 15 -21, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionSeptember 15 -21, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionSeptember 8 - 14, 2008

Click the link below to view this week's City Edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This publication covers downtown Chicago. Please scroll down to view our three other suburban publications. If you are unsure of what zone covers your area, scroll down a bit and check the map on the left side of the page.

In this week's edition, you will find opportunities with the following companies, and more! Check out their ads in the paper & then click the links below for more information!


• Taylor Business Institute
• Latino Express
• American Premier Security, Inc.
• George S. May International
• Executive Coach
• TTC Marketing Solutions
• Sims Metal Management
• ZLB Plasma
• Better Image

The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionSeptember 8 - 14, 2008

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In this week's edition, you will find opportunities with the following companies, and more! Check out their ads in the paper & then click the links below for more information!


• Crown Services
• Bridge Personnel
• American Premier Security, Inc.
• George S. May International
• Menards
• D.C. Taylor Co.
• Septran
• SMX
• CleanNet U.S.A.

The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionSeptember 8 - 14, 2008

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In this week's edition, you will find opportunities with the following companies, and more! Check out their ads in the paper & then click the links below for more information!


• Taylor Business Institute
• UD Management Group
• American Premier Security, Inc.
• Sims Metal Management
• Americall Group, Inc.
• United Parcel Service
• Better Image
• Ray Graham Association
• ZLB Plasma

The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionSeptember 8 - 14, 2008

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In this week's edition, you will find opportunities with the following companies, and more! Check out their ads in the paper & then click the links below for more information!


• Auto Training Institute
• SMX
• American Premier Security, Inc.
• D&H
• AmVets
• Westway Coach & Richlee Vans
• Manpower
• CleanNet U.S.A.
• Alarm Detection Systems

The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionSeptember 1 - 8, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's City edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This publication covers downtown Chicago. Please scroll down to view our three other suburban publications. If you are unsure of what zone covers your area, scroll down a bit and check the map on the left side of the page.

The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition

Here are just some of the companies with opportunities in this week's edition. View their ad in the paper & then click the link to learn more about their company!

• First Transit
• Majestic Star Casino
• Better Image
• George S. May
• Telesight
• Executive Coach
• Westway Coach & Richlee Vans, Inc.
• TTC Marketing Solutions
• United Parcel Service
• InterTech Group, Inc.

The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionSeptember 1 - 8, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition

Here are just some of the companies with opportunities in this week's edition. View their ad in the paper & then click the link, (if available) to learn more about their company!

• First Transit
• Alarm Detection Systems, Inc.
• Manpower
• TeleConcepts, Inc.
• Ray Graham Association
• MM Enterprises
• CleanNet, USA
• United States Navy Reserve
• D.C. Taylor, Co.
• Avon

The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionSeptember 1 - 8, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition

Here are just some of the companies with opportunities in this week's edition. View their ad in the paper & then click the link, (if available) to learn more about their company!

• Majestic Star Casino
• UD Management Group
• Second to None
• Americall Group, Inc.
• CleanNet, USA
• Sims Metal Management
• Alarm Detection Systems, Inc.
• Ray Graham Association
• Dedicated Too
• Telesight Inc.

The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionSeptember 1 - 8, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition

Here are just some of the companies with opportunities in this week's edition. View their ad in the paper & then click the link, (if available) to learn more about their company!

• Sears Customer Care
• International BioResources, LLC
• AmVets
• U.S. Energy Savings, Inc.
• Alarm Detection Systems, Inc.
• CleanNet, USA
• P.A. Staffing
• Manpower
• TeleConcepts, Inc.
• First Transit

Careers in Gear; Midwest Edition

Check out our quarterly publication for trucking and transportation jobs in the Midwest, Careers in Gear. Click on the image below. You should also check out the website, www.careersingear.com, for additional opportunities!

Careers in Gear; Midwest Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionAugust 25 - 31, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionAugust 25 - 31, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionAugust 25 - 31, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionAugust 25 - 31, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition

The Chicago Transportation Career Expo a Roaring Success!!

We at The Employment Guide would like to extend a sincere THANK-YOU to each and every jobseeker and vendor who attended our fourth annual Transportation Career Expo on Wednesday, August 20th!

If you were unable to attend, we are continuing to take resumes for the next two weeks. Just click the picture for a list of vendors and details on how to send us your resume.


With over 525 attendees, it is an understatement to say it was an extreme success. Even before the gates opened, we had a long line of eager jobseekers awaiting entry. The first 100 attendees to enter that exchanged a resume with us received free lunch.

We would like to extend our congratulations to the winners of our hourly raffles. This lucky gentleman posing with our GSM, Shelly McCullough, won a Sirius Satellite Radio!

Be sure to keep checking this blog for details on our next Job Fair on October 28th in Tinley Park!

The wait is finally over...The Transportation Career Expo is here!!

Are you looking for employment or a change in employment in the transportation industry? Then check out our Transportation Career Expo this Wednesday, August 20th in Alsip!

It starts at 10 am and the first 100 applicants through the gates that exchange a resume receive FREE LUNCH, so be sure to get there early! Also, we will be having a raffle every hour! Click the link below for a list of employers so far, directions, and the full details of the great stuff we're just giving away, including a Sirius Satellite Radio!

Chicago Transportation Career Expo

The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionAugust 18 - 24, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's City edition of The Chicago Employment Guide featuring the Transportation Career Expo Showcase. This publication covers downtown Chicago. Please scroll down to view our three other suburban publications. If you are unsure of what zone covers your area, scroll down a bit and check the map on the left side of the page.

The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionAugust 18 - 24, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionAugust 18 - 24, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's South edition of The Chicago Employment Guide featuring the Transportation Career Fair Showcase.

The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionAugust 18 - 24, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's West edition of The Chicago Employment Guide featuring the Transportation Career Fair Showcase.

The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition

Chicago Transportation Career Expo is almost here!

Are you looking for employment or a change in employment in the transportation industry? Then check out our Transportation Career Expo on August 20th in Alsip!

It starts at 10 am and the first 100 applicants through the gates that exchange a resume receive FREE LUNCH, so be sure to get there early! Also, we will be having a raffle every hour! Click the link below for a list of employers so far, directions, and the full details of the great stuff we're just giving away, including a Sirius Satellite Radio!

Chicago Transportation Career Expo

The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionAugust 11 - 17, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's City edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This publication covers downtown Chicago. Please scroll down to view our three other suburban publications. If you are unsure of what zone covers your area, scroll down a bit and check the map on the left side of the page.

The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionAugust 11 - 17, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionAugust 11 - 17, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionAugust 11 - 17, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition

Company Testimonials!!

Click the link below to view testimonials from various companies across the country regarding our various publications and websites. Thanks to all!

Dominion Enterprises Testimonials

The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionAugust 4 - 10, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionAugust 4 - 10, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionAugust 4 - 10, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago West EditionAugust 4 - 10, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionJuly 28 - August 3, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionJuly 28 - August 3, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionJuly 28 - August 3, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition

The Employment Guide; West EditionJuly 28 - August 3, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition

The Employment Guide; Chicago City EditionJuly 21 - 27, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's City edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This publication covers downtown Chicago. Please scroll down to view our three other suburban publications. If you are unsure of what zone covers your area, scroll down a bit and check the map on the left side of the page.

The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers, and more...

• George S. May International
• Fresh Express
• Telesight, Inc.
• Daycare Basics
• First Transit
• Westway Coach
• Richlee Vans
• P.A. Staffing
• Intertech Group, Inc.
• Ray Graham Association

The Employment Guide; Chicago North EditionJuly 21 - 27, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers, and more...

• McCormick & Schmicks Seafood Restaurants
• Marketing Direct/AT&T
• Fresh Express
• George S. May International
• Septran
• Menards
• Business Today
• U.S. Energy Savings
• United Parcel Service
• Titan Security

The Employment Guide; Chicago South EditionJuly 21 - 27, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers, and more...

• Telesight, Inc.
• Adecco
• Intertech Group, Inc.
• Metal Management
• Americall Group, Inc.
• CleanNet U.S.A.
• Ray Graham Association
• Alarm Detection Systems, Inc.
• Second to None
• Better Image

The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition July 21 - 27, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers, and more...

• Fresh Express
• Alarm Detection Systems, Inc.
• Manpower
• Telesight, Inc.
• First Transit
• Titan Security Group
• Menards
• Business Today
• U.S. Energy Savings
• United Parcel Service

Veterans Transition Guide; Spring 2008

Click on the link below to check out our quarterly magazine that provides a resource to assist returning war veterans in finding civilian employment and to also help other veterans find better paying jobs.

Veterans Transition Guide; Spring Edition

The Summer Edition will be out in a couple of weeks. In addition to finding them on this page, these publications are also distributed in:
• Workforce offices (veterans services representatives)
• All military installations within the market area
• National Guard and Reserve Centers
• VA Hospitals (counselor's offices)
• VFW and other veterans organizations

Job Fair Do's and Don'ts for Job Seekers

If you have ever been to an Employment Guide Job Fair, you probably received a copy of our 'Job Seeker Survival Guide'. It contains lots of helpful information if you're job hunting. If you get a chance to attend one of our fairs, I strongly recommend that you check it out.



Some of the following information is included in the newest Survival Guide and some is from my own personal observations when working various job fairs.

Research:
At least a month before a Job Fair, The Employment Guide starts posting notices in our publications. We try to get as much exposure as we can. About two weeks before a fair, we also start listing the specific companies who will be attending. As a job seeker, you should use this time to look up and gather information about these companies. If you have some prior knowledge of who they are and what they do, you will stand out from the crowd as someone with a genuine interest in working for them. You should also think about specific questions to ask the interviewers. Again, this shows interest. You want to do what you can to stand out from the crowd, (in a good way).

Dress Appropriately:
This should be obvious, at least I would think so, but you have no idea how many job fair attendees I have seen looking like they just rolled out of bed. It's not a 'fair' with cotton candy and rides, you're trying to get a job. You certainly don't need to wear a three-piece suit, but a 'business casual' look is appropriate here. Jeans, t-shirts, low-cut blouses, excessive jewelry, multi-colored hair, un-tucked shirts, or any type of 'fad' clothing will not get you noticed in a good way. The only impression you will give off is someone who is not taking your job search seriously.

Children:
A Job Fair is not the place to bring your children. As a parent myself, I know it may be difficult to find child care at times, however, if you're unable to find someone to watch your child for a couple of hours, a potential employer may believe you will be unable to do so if employed.

Visit Each Booth:
Take the time to visit each booth. If you don't, you may miss a great opportunity. Also, don't just drop off your resume and leave. Doing so means you have made no impression whatsoever on the potential employer. They will likely have received so many resumes that day, they will need to rely on their impressions and opinions of the job seekers later on in order to form a decision. It is possible they will pass over resumes if they can't remember anything about you. Take the time to personally hand over your resume, give a nice firm handshake, look them straight in the eye and ask pertinent, informed questions.

After the Fair:
Always make sure you get a business card or the name of the company's job fair representative in order to send them a thank-you note after meeting them. It is not only polite, but will also let the representative know you paid attention and are serious about the job. This is another way to make sure you stand out from the crowd.

The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition July 14 - 20, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's City edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This covers downtown Chicago.

The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers, and more...
• Continental Furniture
• Securitas Security, USA
• TTC Marketing Solutions
• MM Enterprises
• U.S. Energy Savings
• Better Image
• Senior Bridge
• Westway Coach
• Richlee Vans
• United Express

The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition July 14 - 20

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's North edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This covers Chicago's Northern Suburbs.

The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition

In this week's edition, you will find the following employers, and more...
• Marketing Direct
• Allstate Delivery Services
• Septran
• AmVets
• Manpower
• Alarm Detection Systems, Inc.
• Titan Security Group
• Business Today
• U.S. Energy Savings
• Menards

The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition July 14 - 20, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's West edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This covers Chicago's South Suburbs.

The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition

In this week's edition, you will find the following employers, and more...
• Adecco
• Second to None
• Dedicated Too
• MV Transportation
• Metal Management
• Ray Graham Association
• MM Enterprises
• Americall Group, Inc.
• United Express
• United Parcel Services

The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition July 14 - 20, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's West edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This covers Chicago's Western Suburbs.

The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition

In this week's edition, you will find the following employers, and more...
• Sears
• Manpower
• AmVets
• P.A. Staffing
• Westway Coach
• Richlee Vans
• Titan Security Group
• First Transit
• Business Today
• United Express/Go Jet Airlines

The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition July 7 - 13, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's City edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This covers downtown Chicago.

The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers
and more...

• Daycare Basics
• Senior Bridge
• U.S. Energy Savings
• Energy Marketing Service
• Better Image
• Avon
• Latino Express
• Metal Management
• Fresh Express
• Symbol Job Training

The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition July 7 - 13, 2008

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The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers
and more...

• Fresh Express
• Dynamex
• First Transit
• McCormick & Schmicks
• United Express
• Titan Security
• Telesight
• Alarm Detection Systems
• Cook County School Bus
• Richlee Vans

The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition July 7 - 13, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's South edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This covers Chicago's Southern Suburbs.

The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers
and more...

• Telesight
• Dedicated Too
• Second to None
• Alarm Detection Systems
• Ray Graham Association
• Better Image
• Intertech Group, Inc.
• Dynamex
• H.R. Ewell, Inc.
• Americall Group, Inc.

The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition July 7 - 13, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's West edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This covers Chicago's Western Suburbs.

The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers
and more...

• First Transit
• Cook County School Bus
• Richlee Vans
• Telesight
• CleanNet
• Manpower
• P.A. Staffing
• Business Today
• United Express
• United Parcel Service

The RIGHT Resume

This information is as published in the Job Seeker Survival Guide from The Employment Guide.

Your resume provides a snapshot of who you are to a potential employer. Along with your cover letter, it is their first impression of you. It must stand out in a competitive job market. To ensure you have the right resume, let's start at the top. Here's what your resume should include:

1. Pertinent Contact Information
• Resumes should start with your full name, address, phone numbers(s), and email address (if you have one).
• You should always use a font size of 10-12 for your text in an easy-to-read font style such as Arial or Times New Roman.
• Microsoft Word offers resume templates.

2. State Your Objective
• The objective should be one sentence only.
• State the job you are seeking and what you hope to accomplish long term.

3. Highlight Your Skills with a Functional Resume
• The functional resume focuses on acquired skills and accomplishments, rather than just straight work history. This is the best route to go for the veteran with many skill sets.

4. List Your Experience and Accomplishments
• Start by listing the skill that best satisfies the job listing. Site three or four examples of skills usage with the successful outcomes. You do not need to list your skills in chronological order of jobs, but rather your strongest skill on down.
• Be concise - use short, bulleted phrases (complete sentences are not necessary). State your achievements and accomplishments, not just duties.
• Use action verbs and industry keywords to enhance the body of your resume.

5. Catalogue Your Education
• List your highest degree first. Leave out your high school degree if you have a college degree. Academic honors should be listed, but degree dates are not important.

6. "Red Flags" to Avoid in Your Resume
• Overall messy appearance: Make sure your resume is typed on resume-quality paper (or formatted correctly for an online application) and proofread carefully.
• Spelling errors: Use spell check and have a friend proofread.
• Grammatical errors: Use grammar check and have a friend proofread.
• Too much information: Keep resume to a maximum of two pages.
• Outdated skills listed: Avoid listing skills that date your resume. For example, listing "typewriter proficiency" would not be appropriate unless it is pertinent to the job opportunity.

The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition - June 30 - July 6, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's West edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This covers Chicago's Western Suburbs.

The Employment Guide; Chicago West Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers
and more...
• First Transit
• McCormick & Schmick's
• Titan Security
• Ray Graham Association
• Fisher Nuts
• Manpower
• Menards
• Business Today
• United Express Airlines
• United Parcel Service

The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition - June 30 - July 6, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's South edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This covers Chicago's Southern Suburbs.

The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers,
and more...
• Alarm Detection Systems
• Adecco
• Second to None
• Intertech Group, Inc.
• H.R. Ewell, Inc.
• MV Transportation
• Dynamex
• ISM Security
• Metal Management
• Americall Group
• United Parcel Service

The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition - June 30 - July 6, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's North edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This covers Chicago's Northern Suburbs.

The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers,
and more...
• Dynamex
• McCormick & Schmick
• First Transit
• Crown Services
• Avon
• U.S. Energy Savings
• CleanNet USA
• P.A. Staffing
• United Express
• Titan Security

The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition - June 30 - July 6, 2008

Click the link below to view a copy of this week's City edition of The Chicago Employment Guide. This covers the downtown area of Chicago.

The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition

In this week's issue, you will find the following employers,
and more...
• MV Transportation
• Energy Marketing Service
• Better Image
• Latino Express
• P.A. Staffing
• Senior Bridge
• MM Enterprises
• TTC Marketing Solutions
• United Parcel Service
• Dedicated Too