The McHenry County Workforce Center
Resource Room is open
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Our Career Planners have been busy developing online content for our Job Seekers. Please visit our You Tube Channel to learn more about our program.
Upcoming Workshops / Seminars
Guide to a Winning Interview
Monday, July 18
10am-12pm

This workshop helps you understand and navigate your way through LinkedIn. A vast majority of companies are using LinkedIn as a recruiting tool. Topics covered include learning the many elements of your profile, populating your work experience history and understanding why a profile is more than just a resume. You will be able to identify the different features available on LinkedIn and where to focus your attention.  Learn how to successfully build your network of connections and the use search tool filters that LinkedIn offers. Discover how to search for relevant LinkedIn Groups, Companies, and people. We will delve into creating a job search agent on LinkedIn and explore job applications on LinkedIn. Please have your resume available.
This workshop will be presented as a webinar. 
Interview Workshop
Tuesday, July 19
1-2pm

This workshop is designed to give tips and trick on handling the entire interview. We will cover everything from what to wear to how to send a follow up letter.  This workshop will be virtual.
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines
Wednesday, July 20
10am-12pm

LinkedIn is a powerful tool for networking, research, and marketing yourself to clients and employers. This session teaches strategic practices for building your LinkedIn internet presence and marketing yourself. The use of hashtags and ampersands will be covered as well as going mobile with the LinkedIn app.

NOTE: Attendees must already have a LinkedIn Profile. You can view this webinar to learn how to create your LinkedIn account and start building your profile.  Click here for a webinar on How To Create Your LinkedIn Account
Personalized Job Search Assistance Services
One-on-One job search assistance. To sign up, contact the professional directly by email.

RESUME CRITIQUES
30-45 minute sessions

Dean Eitel - July 11 and 25

Kathy Hayhurst - July 22

MOCK INTERVIEWS
60 minute sessions

Kraig Roberts - July 11 and 25

LINKEDIN CRITIQUES
Session is for profile review and / or Q & A about LinkedIn usage

Bruce Bennett - Email for Availability
Job Postings
Resources
Job Seeker Tools

The McHenry County Workforce Network has a new program available to job seekers called TORQ.
 
TORQ stands for Transferable Occupation Readiness Quotient.
  • An online analytical tool that links occupations based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)required by workers in a vast number of occupations
  • A tool for job seekers that can demonstrate the full range of their capabilities and help them evaluate possible new careers, education and jobs
  • A tool counselors can use to assess the skills of their customers (job seekers), guide their career counseling sessions and identify skills gaps for specific careers
 
TORQ also includes a job search engine that pulls from major job boards for job seekers to review potential positions.
 
This is a free program offered by the McHenry County Workforce Network. To sign up please create an account at https://app.torqworks.com and use the access code IL-LWA-2

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

If you need assistance filing for IDES Unemployment Benefits, please visit their website at www.ides.illinois.gov or call 1-800-244-5631.



Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services

Do you or someone you know have a disability and would benefit from support to obtain and maintain employment in the community.  The Division of Rehabilitation Services may be able to help.

To make a referral and see services available please visit their website at
 

NAMI of McHenry County

National Allianced on Mental Illness (NAMI) of McHenry County is offering different online support groups. Please visit their website at www.namimchenrycounty.org to see the full list of online offerings.  


Consumer Credit Counseling

CCCS of Northern Illinois provides free credit counseling and housing counseling sessions for members of the community experiencing financial hardships and facing housing related issues. Our Certified counselors offer Credit Counseling, debt management services, foreclosure counseling, bankruptcy counseling, fair housing/renters rights assistance, and student loan debt counseling. Our agency is a non-profit serving McHenry County since 1982. Phone appointments are available to accommodate clients during the stay-at-home order. Call 815-338-5757 or visit www.illinoiscccs.org
500 Russel Court,
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-7100 ext. 2771