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U.S. Job Search Tips for Skilled Immigrants – How to convert foreign degrees/experience (in-person)
August 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
FreeAre you an immigrant or refugee with university education and professional experience from outside the U.S.? Get strategies to adapt your professional job search to American job search practices. We will discuss résumé do’s and don’ts, networking, interviewing, credential evaluation, and more.
Learn how to:
- Prepare for Your Job Search
- Reach Out to Your Network
- What Documents Do You Need?
- Is a Credential Evaluation Necessary?
- How to Ace Your Job Interview
Pre-registration is required for this event. Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis.
Workshop Location: Harper Learning & Career Center, 1375 S Wolf Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070. ONE block south of Palatine-Willow Road & Wolf Road. EAST side of Wolf Road. Ample free parking in front.
PLEASE NOTE:
- You must register as there is only space for 18 people per workshop.
- Registration closes at 7pm the day prior to workshop.
- Check in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time for traffic, construction & weather.
- Workshops are for individuals age 18+.
- Subject to change without notice.
- If you need to cancel, please let us know so someone else can use your seat.
IMPORTANT: For additional job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit northcookjobcenter.com/events/
BCS is committed to providing all customers with quality, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources (in person or virtual) implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct (see attached Code of Conduct), which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. https://www.northcookjobcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf
Our agency is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funding for this program is made possible through a grant provided by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For more information please visit ChiCookWorks.org/DOL-Funding