Interfaith Career Network

Overview

Interfaith Career Network (ICN) is a fellowship of men and women with a common desire to become employed or seek career advancement through a Christian forum. All programs are open to everyone and there are no dues or fees for membership.

Interfaith Career Network is dedicated to providing the following services to all in need.

Christian Fellowship and Support
Job Networking Opportunities
Career Skills Presentations
Resume Preparation and Critique
Interviewing Preparation and Techniques

Our purpose is to prepare and enable individuals to successfully complete their job search by finding meaningful employment in a timely manner.

ICN is composed of interdenominational churches in the La Grange and Western Springs area committed to assisting area residents in career transition whether they are unemployed, employed or looking to re-enter/enter the workforce.

Programs Offered

Our main method of communication is through this site and our Yahoo! Group. Once you attend an ICN event, you will be invited to join our Yahoo Group. Yahoo Group members automatically receive electronic notices about upcoming meetings, job openings and job search tools and tips.

ICN activities revolve around these regularly scheduled events:

Weekly Career Center Open House
Monthly Presentations
Monthly Networking Sessions
Quarterly Resume Reviews
Job Skills Support Workshop

View the ICN Calendar to see the most current list of meetings and workshops.

Weekly Career Center Open House

Held every Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm. The Center is volunteer staffed to help with internet usage, resume and cover letter preparation and electronic job seeking skills.
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Monthly Presentations

Programs with a speaker are offered the third Thursday of each month starting at 7:00pm.
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Monthly Networking Sessions

Occur the first Thursday of every month starting at 7:00pm. Please bring copies of your resume, networking handbill, or business cards to distribute. Do not know what a handbill is? No problem! We will spend time going over this important networking tool. Already a networking pro? We will break into groups so the experienced networkers can spend more time networking with others. We suggest setting a goal to meet and follow-up with 1-2 people after the meeting.
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Quarterly Resume Reviews

Held quarterly on Saturdays from 9:00am until 11:00am. Bring your resume and spend 20 minutes with a professional resume reviewer. Six to eight Human Resources, Search and other professionals are on hand to meet with you, one-on-one, to review your resume and offer suggestions and ideas for enhancement.
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Job Skills Support Workshop

Whether or not you have lost your job or are looking for a new one, this six-week job search strategy workshop is for you.
I lost my job! Now what do I do?
Resume and "Elevator Speech" Preparation
Interviewing Techniques and Tips
The "Art" of Networking
How to Use the Professional and Socal Networking Sites
Career Transition "Success Stories"

This workshop is offered three times each year for six consecutive weeks from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
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