Job Club

Please register at the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320, or use the online link following the program's description.


Tuesday, August 10, 7 pm
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
Interviews present one of the most difficult convsation we face in this demanding job market. Career coach Jerilyn Willin bases this 90-minute program on theory and techniques developed by the Harvard Negotiation Project. She will share new insights into these conversations and, using examples from business and everyday life, demonstrate tips and techniques on how to be more effective while in them.

This is an interactive program in which participants will:
• understand why some conversations are more “difficult” than others
• become aware of what goes wrong and how to avoid those pitfalls
• learn to find their leverage points in such conversations
• use their own experience to practice a technique for preparing for and starting a difficult conversation effectively

This short program will not make difficult conversations disappear from life. However, the awareness gathered during this program will help participants become more effective at discussing the issues in life that matter most.

Register online.


Tuesday, September 14, 7 pm
Make Your First Impression Positively Powerful
The old phrase, "you never get a second chance to make a first impression," is absolutely true. In today’s rapidly changing business world, how you look, dress, sound, shake hands, and even your body language and facial expressions will contribute significantly to your credibility and overall success. Whether you are going through job search, being considered for a promotion, working on a new project, attending a networking event or meeting a new client, the impact you make when meeting someone for the first time will affect the direction of the relationship.

In this fun and interactive program, you will gain valuable information on how to develop a polished and professional presence. Corporate consultant Susan Fignar will highlight the following topics:

• Elements of a powerful first impression
• Four styles of business attire
• Heighten your non-verbal awareness
• Communicate the proper attitude and overcome self-limiting beliefs
• Self vs. public perception.

Online Job Searching Resources

Check out the Jobs and Career page Addison Public Library staff members have put together to help with your job search.

Individual help with your resume, cover letters, and thank you letters is available online everyday from 2 pm to 9 pm through Live Homework Help. All you need is Addison Public Library card and PIN if you are outside the library. At the library, you can access this site without an APL card. 

Have you joined LinkedIn? This online resource is a powerful networking tool. In addition, job openings are listed. Find out who you can connect with at one of your target companies. 
 
 

Computer Classes 

You can improve your computer skills by taking one or more of the classes the library has. These classes are introductory. Preference is given to Addison Public Library card holders. Register at the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3318.

September 2010

Career Fairs

Check out this list of August Job Fairs.

 

Area Job Clubs and Network Groups

Sally Morrison, Career Partners 3, supplied this list of local job search groups.