To everyone that joined us yesterday at the CHIUL Citywide Job Fair, thank you for coming out to make it an amazing time for those of us here at Jobcase. Our goal was to help as many people as we could when they entered that hall for any help that they might need including:
- Professional Headshots
- Resume Reviews
- Elevator pitch creation and practice And so much more!
Now, that the day is over and a crucial step is necessary for the people that spoke with employers, handed in their resumes or were told to check the websites to apply: Follow up.
Right now, the clock is ticking where your great impression that you made at the job fair is still hot in the employers’ heads. Be sure to take these steps to follow up:
- If you have the recruiters’ contact information that you met with; be sure to send a follow up email either today or tomorrow. No later! Be sure to include your resume in your followup.
- You can call the company that you met with and ask to speak to the recruiter as well that you met with. You want to ask if they have your resume on file for the job that you’re interested for and if not who to send it to.
- Check your personal network to see if you know anyone that works or has worked at the employers you’re interested in. You’ll want to speak with them too about the hiring process at those locations.
If you didn’t attend yesterday’s job fair, that’s okay, keep following us this Hub where we will provide help with your continued job search including:
- Interview help
- Building your Network
- Resume help
- And More!
Thank you again for making yesterday special and we look forward to seeing you here on Jobcase!
We want to congratulate all the attendees who showed up yesterday and made our job fair such a success! You took a meaningful step to build connections with many potential employers. Now what next after the job fair? We have some great tips on The best ways to follow up without bothering an employer. Be persistent and good luck landing a job!
You’ve prepared for the job fair but not sure how to bring your resume to the next level? We’ve got you covered! Come meet us at the Jobcase motivation zone get a boost for your elevator pitch, resume and online profile! We have lots of career navigation experts ready to help! So have your Jobcase profile or resumes ready and come say hi!
Still thinking about coming to the job fair? Register now to meet with over 50 employers, take a professional headshot and so much more!
Did you know that there will be FREE child care provided at this Wednesday's Chicago Urban League's Citywide Job Fair? There will also be business attire being handed out if you don't have professional clothes to wear at the event.
Kidz Purpose will be available for childcare services on-site between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. while JPMorgan Chase will have business attire available for attendees in need. These added services will aid in ensuring all job seekers in the Chicagoland area can attend and reduce barriers standing in the way of them and employment.
We look forward to seeing you there this Wednesday June 29th! #chijobfair22 #chiul
We are counting down to the job fair on Wednesday! We have over 50 employers signed up to be join us. Register now for the job fair to explore more!
Here are a couple examples for a sneak peek:
- Mobile and media: Apple, AT&T, T-Mobile
- Government and public sector: Illinois State Police, Chicago Transit Authority, Social Security Administration
- Healthcare: Sinai Hospital, Rush Medical
Learn how you can better prepared for the job fair by joining our virtual workshops:
I’ve been job searching for a while and my friend told me about this job fair. I signed up but didn’t really know what to expect at the job fair. Seems exciting and a lot going on. How exactly should I plan my day?
What type of job fair? Entry level positions, cooperate, a little bit of both?
Dress for the part you want not the part you have. Have your resume reviewed by several different people for errors and/or things you can add or delete prior to printing. Print more than you will need and print on Resume paper! The best thing about job fairs is it is a way to see potential jobs you may not be qualified for now, but potentially in the future you could be. Networking is the absolute best thing you can do for your career. Leave your purse, backpack, etc in the car. Bring just your resume in a nice leather binder. Smile, have fun, be yourself, be approachable, and don't be afraid to approach businesses that you may not know about. Think up about 5-6 conversations starters when you approach a table so you seem prepared. Ask questions about them? Ask what a typical day looks like in a potential position that interests you. Walk around a bit alone and not just with your friend. It will show some maturity, and show you're serious. This is the time to network and potentially get your foot in the door at your dream job. You might have to start out at entry level but everyone starts somewhere. Those people running those booths are people you will definitely see again if you apply, so make those good impressions. Even if you just walk up and introduce yourself and smile. That's a good leeway.
I wish you the best just be careful out here. It can be beautiful and ruthless At the same time
It wouldn't be wise to move to Chicago or Illinois for that matter. High taxes, high crime and getting worse, woke/dysfunctional-virtue signaling leadership, and ever increasing deficits & debt with the accompanying increase in property taxes. The level of corruption, incompetence, and cluelessness is both stunning and left unchecked. Illinoisans are voting with their feet and moving to your beloved state. Those who like Chicago lack discernment and are more than likely double vaxed, boosted, and outsource their critical thinking to the legacy media. Go to www.heyjackass.com and take in the data spawned by social justice and no-bail policies. Why would you leave America and come to place that is not America anymore and literally circling the drain? Think long and hard before you immigrate to the most corrupt and dysfunctional state in the union!
Regards,
Illinois refugee living in Tennessee
Nervous about going to the Chicago Citywide Job Fair? Join us at these workshops to be ready to land a job offer!
Registration is not required to attend any of these workshops!
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
- Monday, June 27th 10 AM - 11 AM CT: VIRTUAL Resume Workshop Zoom Link to join the 6/27 Resume Workshop at 10:00 AM CT
- Monday, June 27th 6 PM - 7 PM CT: VIRTUAL Coaching for Job Fair Success Zoom Link to join the 6/27 Coaching Workshop at 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 28th 10 AM - 11 AM CT: VIRTUAL Coaching for Job Fair Success Zoom Link to join the 6/28 Coaching Workshop at 10:00 AM
- Tuesday, June 28th 6 PM - 7 PM CT: VIRTUAL Resume Workshop Zoom Link to join the 6/28 Resume Workshop at 6:00 PM CT
IN PERSON WORKSHOPS
Hosted at the Chicago Urban League 4510 Michigan Avenue 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60653
Monday, June 27th
- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Mastering the 1-minute elevator pitch
- 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM: Personal Branding - Resume Writing and Networking
- 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM: Interviewing 101
Tuesday, June 28th
- 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM: Building your Professional Online Presence
- 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM: Mastering the 1-minute elevator pitch
- 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM: Employer Q&A Panel
Optional registration for the Chicago Urban League Empowerment to Employment Workshops
I haven’t seen too many people in a while. I've been nervous about how to introduce myself and make a strong impression in a big event like this. Are there any quick tips that I can use?
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