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Luck on LinkedIn: St. Patrick’s Day Edition
March 17, 2020
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…
A Hopeful Journey: A Refugee’s IT Career Path
January 8, 2020
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…
Accounting professional calculates secret to success
July 24, 2019
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…
“Believe that you can find the role you are looking for”
July 17, 2019
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…
A goal – 20 years in the making
June 26, 2019
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…
Dad-to-be earns commercial driver’s license!
April 26, 2019
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…
National Fraud Awareness Week: Tips for Job Seekers to Protect Themselves from Online Fraud
August 9, 2017
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…
Professional Speakers Day: 5 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills
August 7, 2017
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…
CareerPlace Opens a New Office in Palatine!
April 24, 2017
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…
BACK TO WORK 50+ | 7 Smart Strategies for 50+ Job Seekers
March 14, 2017
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BACK TO WORK 50+ | 7 Smart Strategies for 50+ Job Seekers
February 21, 2017
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3 Most Valuable Investments for Job Seekers!
February 3, 2017
Sometimes it’s difficult trying to stand out to an employer when there may be hundreds of people applying for the same position as you. Don’t let yourself get too discouraged! There are small investments you can make as a job seeker that…
