The End of Unemployment Benefits: 5 Things to Know

While Presidents Bush and Obama have done many things differently, they used one common tool to help stimulate the economy: unemployment benefit extensions. Still, the efforts of both presidents may not have been enough to hold over millions of American workers until they find their next jobs . More than a half-million Americans are expected to fully exhaust their benefits by the end of...

Little Things Mean A Lot

We’ve talked about what to wear to an interview, how you know when a garment fits correctly, some of the basic “style rules”, and now it’s time to talk about the details.  How you pull it all together – the hair, make up, perfume, nails and accessories. Image is everything on the job and the way a person wears his or her hair does make a statement.  Generally,...

Your business card is crap!

This video really had me laughing out loud. And, while it is hard to believe that this guy is “for real”, he does make a valid point. As someone who frequently attends networking events and thus collects many cards, I will say that for the most cards of those in transition need a little work. While full color cards may lend an impression of creativity or flair, white space is...

Don’t Pigeonhole Your Personal Brand

More and more professionals across industries and functional areas are discovering the value of creating, communicating and maintaining personal brands, both in their career search efforts and in their continuous professional development. But despite its growing importance in the professional world, many are still unclear on what personal branding actually is. To clarify, personal branding is the...

Our event on Wednesday (7/8)

This past Wednesday (July 8th) we held our sixth and finest event in a new venue, Pazzo’s at 311 S. Wacker. In an effort to accommodate our growing audience, we needed a spacious venue suitable for comfortable  networking while offering easy access to public transportation within the loop. Pazzo’s not only satisfied these requirements, but also our attendees with mouthwatering...