November '08

 

Wednesday, November 5
Health Career Nights
6:00pm-8:00pm
Lutheran General Hospital
Grainger Atrium and Yacktman Children's Pavilion
1775 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL
Learn about health career choices
Talk with people who work in various health-related careers
obtain information about educational requirements and salary ranges
There is no charge to attend Health Careers Night.
Advance registration is not required
This is not a job fair, but recruiters will be on hand to accept resumes and answer questions.
For more information, Call Jan Welter at 847-723-8336
Parking is available in the pay garages or you may park free in the North surface lot and take the free shuttle to the hospital.
Made possible through the generous financial support of the Lutheran General Hospital Men's Association

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November 7, 2008.
Audiology Career Awareness Day
10am-1pm
Rush University Medical Center
Armour Academic Building Room 976
U.S. news and world report rated Audiology as one of the best careers for 2008. Audiology employement rate to grow 10% in the next 10 years. Industry competitve salaries and the opportunity to make a difference in lives of your patients. Variety of settings to practice including: hospitals, private practice, rehabilitation agencies, schools, industry and universities.
Questions or to RSVP call Kate Czuba at 312-942-5980 or email at kathleen_czuba@rush.edu

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November 7, 2008.
Careers Night
6:30pm-9:00pm
Morris Center- Lake Room
The Masters Program in Counseling Psychology in conjunction with The School of Education & Social Policy are delighted to invite you to our annual Carrers Night. We hope you will join us for an exciting and informative evening with counseling psychology alumni as they share their wisdom and experience regarding professional opportunities in the counseling field. Panel members represent a wide range of settings and professional specialties. As such, they will discuss their particular career paths, highlight career opportunities and hiring trends for counselors and offer career planning suggestions and advice on conducting a successful job search.
Questions or to RSVP email Marina Elyash at m-elyash@northwestern.edu no later than Monday, November 10th, 2008.

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Friday, November 7, 2008
WorkNet DuPage Career Center Job Fair
12:30pm-2:30pm
WorkNet DuPage Career Center
2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302
Lisle, IL 60532
Recruiters in attendance will include: Morey Corporation, Prudential, DialAmerica, Manpower, Office Depot, Interim Healthcare. Some skills/ jobs these companies are recruiting for include: Machine Operators, Production Workers, Shpping and Receiving, Executive assistants, Fork Lift Operators, Customer Service, Data Entry, Financial Service Associate, Account Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant, Registered Nurse, Registered Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Surgical Technician, 1st 2nd and 3rd shift Hourly Positions, Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift Test Technician, Stock Room Supervisor, Process Technician, Supply Chain Analyst.
Please visit the Reception Desk at the WorkNet DuPage Career Center before attending the Job Fair. If you are new to the Center, you will need to obtain a Service Card before participating in this event. Please check www.worknetdupage.org for additional information. Questions call 630-955-2030

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Nursing Career Fair: Prepare for Success
10:00am-1:00pm
Illinois Wesleyan University
Main Lounge of the Memorial Center
104 University Street
Bloomington , IL
Candidates should dress professionally: this event is no different from an interview. First impressions are important, so conservative attire is recommended. Avoid faddish dress. Candidates should be well groomed and limit the amount of jewelry and cologne. A leather portfolio or briefcase in which to carry copies of your resume is also recommended. You want to look and feel like a professional.

Preparation:
Bring enough copies of your resume to share with each representative. To date, over 50 employers and graduate schools will be in attendance. Review in advance the list of recruiters planning to attend. Plan your strategy for which recruiters you would like to visit. If possible, research the employers you plan to visit and prepare several questions to as each recruiter. Be prepared to sell yourself in a short period of time. You only have a short time to introduce yourself, demonstrate your knowledge of the employer and spark the recruiter's interest in you. You should be prepared to briefly share some information about your specific qualifications. This information might include academic accomplishments, clinical experience and internships or other related experience. You might also address travel courses, speical skills, leadership roles and other revelant information, You should also be prepared to answer questions that recruiters may have for you. Review lists of possible interview questions to help you prepare. In addition, be prepared to ask questions yourself. You are urged to talk to as many recruiters as possible. If an employer does not have positions available at the present time, remember that you cannot predict when a position might become available. For this reason, plan to arrive early and allow yourself adequate time to make valuable contacts and secure the information to assist you in exploring career options, employment opportunities and graduate study. You might wish to practice you delivery by talking with some employers that are not your top picks. Once you are feeling more comfortable, then present your information to those employers of greatest interest to you. As you meet recruiters, secure as much information as possible about the organization and make sure to get the business cards or correct name and spelling for those individuals whom you speak with.
Tip:
- Demonstrate confidence, interest and enthusiasm
- Utilize effective non-verbal communication skills including direct eye contact
- Answer questions clearly and concisely
- Ask questions that demonstrate knowledge of the organization
- Be well organized and have resumes availalbe
- Dress and act professional. Be polite at all times. The person you meet in the parking lot, hallway or restroom may be a recruiter you will see later that day.
- Be patient and respect other candidates privacy when approaching the recuriters table.
- Make notes after you have spoken with a recruiter. Take time to regroup and have your thoughts in order for the next recruiter.
- Get the recruiters business card and discuss how and when you should follow up with the recruiter.

Follow-up after the job fair:
It is appropriate to send a thank you letter to each representative to who you speak. You should send these letters out within three days following the event. These letters should thank the employer for the information received at the job fair, review your qualifications and indicate your interest in an interview.

For more information contact:
Hart Career Center Illinois Wesleyan University 309-556-3071 http//:www2.iwu.edu/ccenter

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