• New name. New website.

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    Welcome to the new and improved Connect Work Chicago website (formerly Out of Work Chicago). Also new is our approach. We are broadening our focus beyond just professionals in-transition to cater to career-minded professionals looking to improve their career path.
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  • Stephen Gianopulos

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    With an impressive background in pharmaceutical and market research sales Stephen has worked for such giants as Johnson & Johnson and Amgen. Stephen's engaging and dynamic personality truly make him effective in developing existing accounts or hunting down new business. Stephen is currently looking for a fun product/service to sell in or related to the pharmaceutical/medical industry. http://www.linkedin.com/in/gianopulos
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  • From Sears Corporation

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    As manager of talent acquisition for Sears Holding Corporation, Philip Dana's department gets besieged with millions of resumes each year. That can pose many challenges for both the recruiter and candidate. Here Philip shares his impression of one of our past events through the eyes of decision maker for a fortune 100 company.
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While our mission is much the same, our name has changed to reflect our core constituents.

To our delight, we found that Out of Work Chicago appealed to far more than those who were unemployed. Networking is essential to everyone who wants to invest in their career: the underemployed, those on the right career path who want to advance more quickly, and people who simply want to explore all of their options.

Connect Work Chicago is dedicated to making meaningful connections between people want to make the most of their careers, one of the most vital components of life.

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FrontWHEN:Tuesday, March 16th 5:00-9:00pm

WHERE:Entourage Restaurant in Shaumburg
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The admission cost is $25 with online registration; $30 at the door.
However, there are many coupon codes floating out there for a nice discount.
Join our Linked In group or sign-up for our newsletter in the footer below and reap the rewards.

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Join Connect Work Chicago for another suburban networking event! Our first suburban event was such a success we have decided to do it again! We are thrilled to have successful recruiter, author and speaker Lynn Hazan as our guest speaker. Lynn will speak on “Job Trends for a Recovering Economy”.

  • A wide a variety of delectable hors d’oeuvres & appetizers courtesy of Entourage
  • Resume critiques from our top resume experts
  • Drink specials: $4 “Connection Cocktails”
  • Career consultations offered by our Expert Panel
  • Complimentary soothing hand massages from Arbonne
  • Networking opportunities with related MeetUp groups
  • Personalized name badge stating industry and career field
  • Entrepreneurial showcase with Gary Bartell

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Guest Speaker: Lynn Hazan

Topic: “Job Trends for a Recovering Economy”

The economic downturn has radically altered the job market with competition increasing for fewer and fewer positions. Many leading economists forecast that millions of jobs are gone for good. Where does that leave you? Are you well-positioned when / if the job market rebounds? Is it time to consider making a career move?

2009 marks Lynn Hazan’s 25th year as an executive recruiter and her 10th as president of LH&A. Lynn is an active member of the professional community and has spoken at Ragan Communications’ Speechwriter and Corporate Communications Conferences, BMA national conference, Marketing Roundtable of the GSB of the University of Chicago, Northwestern University- IMC Program, IIT-Stuart Graduate School of Business, Loyola University, DePaul University, Northern Illinois University, Columbia College, St. Xavier, IABC, PRSA, PCC, AWC, Black Public Relations Society, Chicago Speechwriter’s Forum, ASID, Chicago Co. of Friends through Fast Company Magazine, ABWA and Chicago Women in Publishing meetings.

Entourage is welcoming us back with drink specials and delicious food (if you were at the first one you know what I am talking about!!). Our expert panel will be on hand to offer tips and advice on topics such as resume, career, social media and networking. And as always we will have a group of hiring companies and organizations on hand for you to meet with. So come and join us on March 16th in Schaumburg from 6-9 pm for networking, learning, advice, food, drink and building bridges ahead of your career path!!!

Benefits of registering in advance:

  • Discounted admission
  • Registered guests will be provided pre-printed name cards highlighting personal job seeking details

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