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.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
The Employment Guide; Chicago North Edition
July 28 - August 3, 2008
Click the link below to view a copy of this week's North edition of The Chicago Employment Guide.
The Employment Guide; Chicago South Edition
July 28 - August 3, 2008
Click the link below to view a copy of this week's South edition of The Chicago Employment Guide.
The Employment Guide; West Edition
July 28 - August 3, 2008
Click the link below to view a copy of this week's West edition of The Chicago Employment Guide.
Monday, July 21, 2008
The Employment Guide; Chicago City Edition
July 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.
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
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 Edition
July 21 - 27, 2008
Click the link below to view a copy of this week's North edition of The Chicago Employment Guide.
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
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 Edition
July 21 - 27, 2008
Click the link below to view a copy of this week's South edition of The Chicago Employment Guide.
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
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
Click the link below to view a copy of this week's West edition of The Chicago Employment Guide.
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
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
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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.
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
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
Monday, July 14, 2008
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
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.
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
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
Click the link below to view The Chicago Employment Guide's North Edition. This covers the Chicago's Northern Suburbs.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
The RIGHT Resume
This information is as published in the Job Seeker Survival Guide from The Employment Guide.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 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 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 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
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
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