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Next NSENG Meeting is Mon Sept 16th
6:15-8:30pm, Glenview Library (1930 Glenview Rd)
"How to Brand Yourself as the Candidate of Choice"  
While nationwide unemployment may be low, unemployment in the Chicago area among job seekers over 45 remains quite high. This is especially visible when you consider that over 200 candidates are still often applying to online jobs. Your branding can often make the difference as it's an effective and memorable way to connect your background and achievements to an open position to be filled. So, what can you do to become the chosen one?

During our Sept 16th meeting, LYNN HAZAN (one of Chicago's top recruiters) will present on "How to Brand Yourself as the Candidate of Choice". Without a distinctive personal brand, it's tough to stand out from your competition and that makes it difficult for potential employers to see you in their advertised role. Here are some of the topics that Lynn will ad dress:
  • Best branding practices and new tools to enhance your branding
  • Resume and presentation tips
  • How to increase your profile using QR codes and LinkedIn
  • How infographics can be used to enhance your profile
  • How to "wow" your future employer
  • The new Illinois law regarding previous salary disclosure
  • Participate in the "Calling Card" exercise

Here is some background on Lynn Hazan:
Lynn is the President of Lynn Hazan & Associates and her clients range from Fortune 500s to entrepreneurial firms covering a broad range of industries spanning B2B, B2C and non-profit organizations. The majority of Lynn's searches are for the Chicago area and if you sign-up at the LH&A career portal ( www.lhazan.com ) you'll be able to access resume reviews, take career assessment tests and view job-related webinars. Lynn also serves on the Executive Board for DePaul University's marketing advisory council and won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the school's college of business. Lastly, her firm has been quoted in  CNN Money ,  Forbes.com  and  Money  magazine.
Here are a few additional upcoming events:
-- Mon Sept 23, 7:00-8:00pm WEBINAR: Catherine Johns (former WLS-radio host) presents on "Delivering a Dynamic Elevator Pitch During Interviews & Networking Meetings". Click HERE to register. You get the recording whether you attend or not.
-- Thu Sept 26, 5:30-8:30pm WORKSHOP for Job Seekers in their 20s @ Glenview Library: Marty Gilbert (NSENG Founder) presents on "Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles & Cover Letters that Get You the Job". Click HERE to register. You get a $25 refund for every person you refer who registers (up to a max of 3 people).
-- Mon Sept 30, 6:15-8:30pm MEETING @ Glenview Library: John Kennedy (executive brain coach) presents on "Stimulating Your Brain to Perform Better During Interviews & Networking Meetings" plus a round of networking.

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Over the past 14 days,  21 NSENG members have landed new jobs . Congratulations to:
-- Barbara Turk, SVP/Chief HR Officer at EVRAZ North America
-- Aytin Atchu, System Administrator at NORR
-- Vince Sweeney, CFO at Benford Capital Partners LLC
-- Marci Johnson, Executive Asst at Astellas
-- Marq Mercado, Techforce Analyst at Salesforce
-- Laura Ralston, Director of Retail Experience Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago 
-- Randal Hamburg, Chief Financial Officer at A Safe Haven Foundation
-- Ken Sauerrs, VP Revenue Management Strategy & Operations at US Foods
-- Matthew Seidner, Chief Operating Officer at IMAGINE
-- Mikki Bradshaw, Sr Mgr Talent Acquisition at Chamberlain Group
-- John Kreuser, Management at PPD
-- Michael Miazga, Executive Consultant at Waterline Renewal Technologies
-- Jack Brown, VP Ad Sales at Big Ten Network
-- Dawn Dennie, Human Resource Strategist at Big Ten Conference
-- Howie Schnuer, Director or Industry Marketing at Zoro
-- Jill D’Silva, Exec VP Sales & Operations at JilCongrad Digital Marketing LLC
-- Michael Cotton, Business Development Consultant at CADENAS PARTsolution
-- Vicky Robertson-Mack, Director of Marketing at Aetna
-- Gregory Byers, Lead Director & Chair at BioJam Industrial Research
-- Rosanne Mader, Sr Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sterigenics
-- Dorette Brown, Agent at NY Life Insurance Co

Over the past 14 days,  82 new members have joined NSENG . Please feel free to reach out to them in an effort to help expand one another's networks:
Scott Komplin… Maria Coles… Collin Williams… John Parr… Phil Ruffino… Jaipa Shah… Dennis Schneider… Rowena Stermer… Tracy Laverty… Diane Cotton Caplan… David Stover… Juli Hallas… Laura Berrigan… James Brennan… Brian Murphy… Sarah Neis… Brian Battle… Travis DeRamcy… Kirkland Jones… Jeffrey Lambert… Michael Dahms… Kevin Conners… Laura Parrino… Ron Shulkin… Theresa Mercure… Gary Overhultz… David Wilson… Miguel Perez… Bets Lillo… Amy Shivvers… Elena Znova… Khaalis Rahman… Amy Jo Pappa… Debbie Grundy… Rory Welch… David Machiach… Matt Leisure… Dimitrios Saranteas… Langston Dugger… Lisa Panico… Max Ivashko… John Welninski… Marty Mudge... Dylan Wright… Kamila Baczek… Jason Wasielewski… Rey Marin… Bliss McMahon… Susan Miller… Annica Schael… Bill Schwingel… Emlyn Thomas… Will Johns… Mark Standefer… Amy Lambrecht… Meredith Young… Funmi Agbaje-Williams… Gregory Butz… Olga Isabel Londono… Rob Bernal… Michelle Butz… Jeff Cook… Melissia Jacobsen… Leonardra Stevens… Andrew Thinnes… Mike Hennigan… Leslie Dwyer… Juan Gonzalez Cervantes… Donna Gelmanovich… Mark Wolfkiel… Lokesh Garg… Michael Hannigan… Amit Bhardwaj… Jessica Lowry… Anne Ruffatti Szczebak… Navin Karwande… Tim Riddle… Natalee Witt… Jennifer Britton… Tami Marble… Steve Leach… Marty Zei

There are no upfront fees to join NSENG and no need to pre-register-- just pay $20 at the check-in table at each meeting that you attend. If you know someone who would like to begin receiving these meeting notice newsletters and job leads , ask them to click  here  and complete the form.
  • To learn more about NSENG's job search coaching services, click here.
  • To see an overview document on NSENG, click here. 
  • To join our NSENG group on LinkedIn, click here. Great ideas are shared here.
  • To view a 3-min video on my "What the hell approach of job search", click here.
  • To view a 3-min video on my "7 key metrics of your job search", click here.
  • To listen to my interview with Northwestern University Radio, click here.

And if you're an NSENG member who has already landed, you're always welcome to come back to any meeting. Lastly, don't forget to check out the Glenview library's underground parking if the above ground lot is full-- and parking on the side streets and at the Metra station are always an option. Hamburger Univ has plenty of parking.

Regards,
Marty Gilbert
NSENG Founder/CEO & Job Search Coach

Here are a few Chicago area opportunities that may be of interest to you:
Alpine Home Air | Chicago IL
Ingersoll Rand | Elmhurst IL
Adtalem Global Education | Downers Grove IL
AveXis Inc. | Bannockburn IL
Teleperformance | Chicago IL
ULINE | Pleasant Prairie WI
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. | Oak Brook IL
AbbVie | North Chicago IL
Experis | Chicago IL
Raise.com | Chicago IL
Marty Gilbert
NSENG Founder/CEO & Job Search Coach
NSENG is an independent organization & not affiliated with any other networking groups. There are over 5,000 members & 10 members landing a new job each week.