ShareFest Job Fair Draws 20-plus Employers

Among many programs related to the community-wide event is the Job Fair. As part of the 11 days of giving, which officially kicked-off Sept. 1 with a clothing and food drive along with a food collection campaign, the is intended to assist people in finding employment.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at Village Hall, 20-plus employers have signed on to interview candidates. Along with candidate interviews, Nancy Hoehn, village economic development director, has arranged for workshops to address interviewing techniques and preparedness along with one-on-one resume review sessions.

The on-site seminars are:

• 10 a.m.—"Making the Most of a Job Fair"
• 10:45 a.m. —"Preparing for a Career in the Manufacturing Industry"
• 11:30 a.m.—"Careers in Healthcare"
• 12:15 p.m. —"Using the Internet"
• 1 p.m.—"Interview Skills"

Along with the job search preparedness seminars are on-site resume review session led by human resources professionals. Space is limited and organized to serve on a first come first served basis, said Hoehn.

The resume sessions are designed to help make an individual's resume stand out, she said. Some of the simplest errors can derail a candidate's efforts to land a job. For instance, Hoehn said to make sure that it free of spelling errors and that it is "tailored" to the specific job vacancy. Another point to consider in a well-organized resume is whether or not it is organized in a logical sequence.

The employers scheduled to be on-hand are:

• Silver Cross Hospital
• Home Depot
• The Portillo Restaurant Group
• Provena Medical Center
• Success Solutions
• Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors
• Keeling Family Foundation (Veterans)
• Michaels Stores, Inc.
• Tyson Motor Corporation
• Midwest Temp Group
• Joliet Junior College
• Primerica Inc.
• Walmart Corp.
• Dollar Tree (Distribution)
• Farmers Insurance
• Benedictine & Rasmussen Colleges
• Aux Sable Liquid Products, Inc.
• 1st Choice temporary Service
• Illinois Dept. of Employment Security
• Alden Estates of Shorewood
• TM Tire
• Weslyan University