New – Resume Critique!
Have you gotten good results from your resume? Do you need it critiqued?
McHenry County Workforce Network is pleased to announce that, beginning March 16, we will have several business professionals on site to meet individually with you.
During the month of March, you can sign up for one of the following ½-hour time slots. To register, please email the person associated with the time that is best for you.
Viki McKay – Tuesday, March 16 and 23, from 12:00 noon
until 3:00 p.m.
Email mcwnmckay@yahoo.com
Slots available: 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30.
Michael LeBlanc – Wednesday, March 17, 24 & 31, from 10:00 a.m.
until 12:00 noon
Email mcwnmlb@hotmail.com
Slots available: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30
Let Illinois workNet help you in your Job Search!
Let Illinois workNet help you bump up your skills! Register as an "Individual" customer at www.illinoisworknet.com. When logged in, click on Jobs on the top menu; then click on Skills & Interests on the side menu; then scroll to the bottom of the "Consider Your Skills" page to find free Basic Skills tutorials that will help you prepare for your next job!
Practice Interview is available to you on Mondays in our Resource Room! Interact with our new Practice Interview software program. Over 1,500 interview questions, answers and hints. For an appointment, call 815-338-7100, Ext. 203.
McHenry County Workforce Network provides an array of job search related services for McHenry County residents at the McHenry County Workforce Center. These free services are available to all County residents, 18 years of age or over, regardless of their employment status. Individuals can access a wide variety of resources to help them find employment, information about skills employers want, or career information.
In our Resource Room, individuals can conduct job search activities utilizing the latest computer technology. Resources available include Internet access, resume and cover letter writing programs, job/employer databases, ability to set up email accounts, and Microsoft Office tutorial software. The Career Information System provides current career information – growth rates, wages, in-depth job descriptions, training requirements, and training provider information. Assessments allow individuals to explore careers of interest.
Our Resource Room also contains over 500 books, magazines and area newspapers focused on job search and career information. Adaptive computer equipment is available for persons with special needs.
Job Seeker Services include:
- Free access to computers, Internet, fax machine, copier, and phone for job search activities
- Register skills on state job database
- Resume writing software and staff assistance
- Job search, career and networking workshops
- Education and training materials
- Determine eligibility for other WIA services
- Occupational skills training for eligible* individuals
* ON AUGUST 7, 2009, WE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED OUR THURSDAY INFORMATION SESSIONS.
Customers interested in applying for our program can pick up Application Packets in our Workforce Center Resource Room. Please follow all directions given in the overview letter before you submit your application.
Click on MCEDC's logo below to find out what local, professional level positions are available beginning with a minimum annual salary of $50,000. (Relevant experience and background are required.)
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