Individual Career Coaching
Our committed team of career coaches provides you with the personalized attention you need to achieve career success. Starting with your Job Search Project Plan, Resume and Interview Skills. Meetings are bimonthly to keep their client on a schedule to success.
Classroom/Zoom Workshops
Job Search Workshops offer insider tips that help you navigate the job market and land your next career. Our workshops help you identify your professional strengths and approach your job search with confidence.
- Navigating Your Job Search (Core Workshop)
- CliftonStrengths (Core Workshop)
- Creating Your Job Search Project Plan (Core Workshop)
- Network to Success
- Creating a Compelling Resume
- Anatomy of a Winning Resume
- Interview 1: Elevator Speech
- Interview 2: Interview Skills
- Interview 3: Tough QuestionsLinkedIn:
- Developing, Maximizing, and Using LinkedIn Proactively
- Building a LinkedIn Profile, The RIGHT Way
- LinkedIn - Charting Your Career
- 25 Reasons You Will Be Rejected for a Position and Never Be Told Why
- Practical Approach to Handling Ageism in the Search
- Plan B – Exploring Options When Your Job Search Stalls
- Time Management for Those in Transition
- Positioning Yourself for Success: The First 90 Days
- Online Tools for Today's Job Seeker – taught by Business Librarians from the Barrington Area Library
Job Search Work Teams
Based on a method scientifically proven to speed the search, Job Search Work Teams are ongoing groups of 6 to 12 people who meet weekly to work on their job searches together. Often imitated, these are the original job-hunting accountability groups.
By invitation only.
Team Up! Find a Better Job Faster with a Job Search Work Team explains exactly how to create, use and lead them. That book also provides the studies and other evidence that team members find job faster than non-members.
- a group of people committed to helping each other in job search by keeping each other focused on key tasks and accountable for getting them done.
- an advisory panel that knows you and your search and can provide good answers to the questions that come up in job hunting.
- an opportunity for job hunters to share information and information sources, so everyone gets smarter about the job market.
- a core network for its members.
- a project management team.
- a way to make the sometimes difficult job of job hunting easier and more pleasant.
Doug Reed's Job Search Work Team
Meets every Thursday 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (CT) via Zoom.
All positions are remote.
Mindlance Job Postings
- Business Development Director
- Certification Program Manager
Accountant
The Village of Lake Zurich is on the hunt for a detail-loving, number-crunching, report-generating superstar who’s ready to bring their accounting skills to local government. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys clean spreadsheets, balanced books, and the satisfaction of getting the decimals just right.
The salary range for this full-time position is $60,775 - $80,000 with full benefits package including paid health insurance, IMRF pension, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Personal Time.
Dexter Career Opportunities
Lynn Hazen and Associates Job Postings
Career Counseling for Recent Graduates
Job Search Strategies
Our job search strategies help you navigate the competitive job market and stand out to potential employers. We provide guidance on creating resumes and cover letters, networking, and interviewing.
Career Exploration
If you're not sure what career path to take, our career exploration services can help. We help you identify your strengths and interests and explore potential career options.
Graduate School Planning
Our graduate school planning services help you determine if graduate school is the right path for you. We guide you through the application process and help you find the best programs for your career goals.
Salary Negotiation
Our salary negotiation services help you maximize your earning potential and get the compensation you deserve. We provide guidance on researching salaries, negotiating job offers, and advocating for yourself in the workplace.
Career Coaching
Our career coaches provide one-on-one support and guidance to help you achieve your career goals. We help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, develop a career plan, and overcome obstacles.
Personal Branding
In today's job market, personal branding is more important than ever. Our personal branding services help you create a strong professional image and stand out to potential employers.
According to the Department of Labor, there has been a 70% increase in the number of new participants entering apprenticeship programs.Our resource helps candidates learn about the benefits of apprenticeships, provides an inside look at some of the most common programs, and shares how to write an apprenticeship resume.