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St. Patrick’s Day is here, and while the holiday and the “luck of the Irish” is fun to celebrate, when it comes to job searching it’s probably better not to leave it to chance. LinkedIn is a great tool for…

On September 16, 2018, Roberto Reyes was told he was being watched by the Cuban government for expressing his opinions freely online. He knew what this meant, and he knew he had to leave. He had been taken prisoner for…

Marvin Harvey earned his bachelor’s degree in business in 2012, and worked in the accounting and finance field through 2017. However, that very same year, Marvin was laid off. This unexpected career hiccup didn’t faze Marvin one bit. He took…

After twelve years at the University of Illinois as a Finance Manager, with more than a decade of management experience, Michael Smith, jumped back into job search. To help get started, Michael sought assistance from National Able Network and enrolled…

For 20 years, Tonya Manning had the same goal – she wanted to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Although financial hardships, and life changes were thrown her way – she kept her eyes on her goal. As she attended…

Kelby Young, a father of two (with one on the way!) wanted to make a change in his life. He knew it was time to buckle down, stop searching for a job, and instead work toward a career. Kelby always…

As National Fraud Awareness Week comes to an end, we wanted to share tips for job seekers to better protect themselves from online fraud. Job seekers, in particular, spend a lot of time online (filling out online job applications, networking, and…

On this day, we tip our hats to all Professional Speakers – those brave souls who speak in public…for a living! Sometimes just the words “public speaking” can cause one’s heart rate to speed up. In fact, more than 25…

Our new office is opening today! CareerPlace is now located at the following address: 2401 S. Plum Grove, Suite 201, Palatine, Illinois. This new office will host various programs and will be the epicenter of career resources for job seekers…

Call 855-850-2525 to register today!