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03-26-20: We Are Still Recruiting! New Job – Sr. Medical Writer

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Good news…We are still recruiting. Why? Our clients are committed to hiring. Timing is everything. Once the current COVID-19 crisis is resolved, interviewing and job placement will pick up again. We are getting ready. Use this time to your advantage. Register with LH&A. Send us your resume. Make sure to add the answers to the questions from this link: https://lhazan.com/qa/. Let’s communicate. We are committed to your success.

We have a new job too! An emerging opportunity for a Sr. Medical Writer, MedComm agency, Downtown Chicago. Join this dynamic team of Medical Writers who work with top pharma clients. Work in team-based environment with PhDs/MDs. See results of your work. Combine your writing talent with creative output. Ideal candidate enjoys simplification of science and has agency experience. Read details below.

I will be conducting a webinar in association with NSENG on “How To Work More Effectively With A Recruiter” on April 6th at 7 pm (CST). See details below. Would love to interact and answer any questions.
Table of Contents:
 
1) Job Openings –
  • Sr. Medical Writer – Medical Communications Agency – Emerging hire. Simplification of Science. Downtown Chicago. Specs: here
  • Marketing Director – Tech Consulting Co – Virtual. LA, NY, Austin, Dallas, Chicago or major Metro. Specs: here
  • PR Account Supervisor – Emerging Freelance opportunity: Boutique B2B PR Agency. Specs: here
 
2) Candidate Consulting Services – Resume Review & Empowered Job 
     Seeker. These programs are particularly popular with senior   
     executives who enjoy the 1-1 sessions.   
 
3) Upcoming Events – See more info below.
  • Webinar Presentation Title: Is It Me Or Is It The Job Market? Mar 26th, 2 pm (CST)
  • Ecstatic Breathwork (remote/Zoom) Mar 29th, 12 pm – 1:30 pm (CDT)
  • How To Work More Effectively With A Recruiter – An NSENG event reformatted as a Webinar. Lynn Hazan to present. New date! April 6th, 7-8 pm. Sign up online.
  • HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more.
 
4) Featured Article: 6 Skills You Need on Your Resume to Get Hired in 2020.
The workplace is always evolving, so it’s important to adapt your skillset to meet the constantly changing demands of employers. With technology continuing to shift and advance, you need to be willing to learn and change along with it-if you want to climb the corporate ladder.
Read more here
 Our Current Openings 
Sr. Medical Writer – Simplification of Science – Emerging Hire

Long-time client, Chicago based medical communication agency, seeks Sr. Medical Writer, ideally with agency experience to join team (position level/title determined by experience & qualifications). Ideal candidate enjoys simplification of science. Candidate will analyze, interpret & communicate scientific information in simple yet educational way for variety of audiences. Eg. Physician and patient educational materials. 

Learn more here
Marketing Director – Tech Consulting Co – Virtual 
Los Angeles, Austin, NY, Dallas, Chicago or Major Metro Area
Do you have a marketing track record for consulting or professional services firms? Are you both Strategist and hands-on Implementer? Interested in working virtually & traveling 10-15%? Are you an innovator? Want to create your own job? Ideal candidate based out of Los Angeles. Will consider candidates from major
American cities, including Dallas, Austin, Chicago, New York, etc.
Become the firm’s first Marketing Director! Company specializes in tech consulting for clients in media, entertainment and consumer products. Learn more HERE

PR agency – Account Supervisor – Emerging Freelance opportunity
Growing PR agency is winning new business. Seeks an ambitious, well-rounded PR professional with PR agency or PR consultancy experience. Openings for freelance positions. Freelance assignments up to 20 hours/week. Freelancer can work virtually or onsite. Do you have successful stories to tell in the B2B space? Are you a strategic thinker with excellent writing skills? Have strong pitching experience to local + national media? Learn more HERE
Local talent please.
Marketing/PR/Recruiting INTERN– Downtown Chicago 
Our internship program is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other. Flexible hours; can receive college credit. Work side-by-side with president and other interns in an energetic environment. A definite career builder for a student or new grad interested in marketing, communications, human resources or recruiting.  Click here to keep reading…
Consulting Services
 
– The Resume Review 
In this session, Lynn Hazan will help you to break through the clutter of similar, boring resumes. You will receive practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume. Complimentary follow-up phone session to assess revised resume is included. Time permitting, LinkedIn profiles will also be evaluated.
Price: $150 One hour. Includes complimentary Resource Kit, for a total $200 value.
 
– Empowered Job Seeker
“Empowered Job Seeker™” is a program that helps candidates undergo effective job searches in the ever-changing marketplace. In this 3-hour (1.5 hours each session), one-on-one or group consultation, participants learn proven techniques to more successfully market themselves as the candidates of choice.

Learn How To:
  • Find jobs in the hidden job market
  • Improve your networking, social media, and LinkedIn skills
  • Refine your interviewing and negotiating expertise
  • Position yourself in the marketplace for advancement and promotion
  • Seek out niches where you can add value
  • Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Work effectively with a recruiter
Price: $300 total (2 sessions, each 1.5 hours). $400 value in total.
 Events 
1. Webinar Presentation Title: Is It Me Or Is It The Job Market?
Date:  Thursday, March 26th
Time:  3:00 pm EST (12:00 pm PST, 1:00 pm MST, 2:00 pm CST)
Description:  If you’ve convinced yourself that the reason you can’t find a job, is the job market or that no one is hiring, then this session was created for you.  Unemployment is at a 50-year low and I’m sure you’ve heard how hard it is to find talent – so why haven’t you found a job?  During this session, we will address the following:
  • Perception vs. reality
  • Are you sabotaging your own search?
  • Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Goals for your Job Search
  • Steps to turn your job search around
Registration Link: click here

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

2. Ecstatic Breathwork (remote/Zoom): Our good friend, Nicole Price is offering a free session. 

To connect and support each other during this time, we will be hosting a weekly Remote Zoom Breathwork Event. The event is free and open to anyone who wants to breathe with us. First-timers are welcome.

The breathing session will be guided by trained breathwork facilitators and will last approximately 40 minutes. All breathworkers will begin the session reclined and may choose to stay reclined for the duration. During the session, everyone is also welcome to freely explore any urges to move that come up while breathing (such as kneeling, sitting, standing, dancing, tremoring, toning).
Date: Mar 29, 2020
Time: 12 pm (Central Time)
Advance Registration: here (required)
Please register in advance so everyone can start on time, and reach out if you have any questions! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

3. 60-min webinar: “How to Work More Effectively With a Recruiter”.

Lynn Hazan to present. April 6, 2020


In this new age of hiring, working with a Talent Recruiter is more important than ever. During this webinar, learn why and how it’s to your benefit to partner with a recruiter to land a great job. Gain insights into relationship building and how it can pay off for you. Understand what their ideal candidate profile looks like and how you can become the “candidate of choice”. The good news is that there’s a lot of hiring going on. LYNN HAZAN, President of Lynn Hazan & Associates, the Relationship Recruiters, will share her perspectives based on 35 years of recruiting experience.
– Uncovering the hidden job market * Creating greater demand for your talent
– Perfect your interviewing abilities for online and video interviews
– How to showcase accomplishments in resumes.
– Positioning yourself to be within the top 3 candidate resumes
– Understanding the pros and cons of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
– Showcasing your value by understanding VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous)
– Case Studies of successful placements
– See how a recruiter digs deep with clients to get to their “core” needs
Date: April 6, 2020
Time: 7 pm – 8 pm (CST)
Purchase Tickets: here (registration includes access to the webinar recording whether you attend or not)
4. HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more. Get the details here

03-16-20: Positive Action Leads To Change. LH&A Is Here For You

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How well can you predict the outcome of your actions? The behaviors we exhibit in times like this, where COVID-19 can bring businesses to a standstill and life to a halt as we understand it, will determine our abilities to handle stress. VUCA is an acronym that stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. This combination of words, taken together, characterize the nature  of difficult conditions. VUCA is a term taken from the military, used to describe business today. The antidote to VUCA is also VUCA: Vision, Understanding, Clarity and Agility.  We come together (in person or virtually) make decisions, solve problems, handle risks and innovate for change.
It is time to rise above it all. Don’t panic. Bring acts of kindness and look out for one another. When one door closes, another opens. We can use multi-sensory tools to come together and take action. Remember the human element to stay connected without physically working side-by-side. Let our individual strengths be our collective solutions.The art of conversation will make are-bound! We are grateful that our clients continue to recruit. We even have a virtual job opening! LH+A is committed to your success. Let’s work together to achieve our collective goals.

P.S. We adapt and change to changing circumstances. My NSENG workshop, How to Work with a Recruiter will be changed to a Webinar format on Monday, April 6. More details to follow.

 
 
Table of Contents:
 
1) Job Openings –
  • Marketing Director – Tech Consulting Co – Virtual. LA, NY, Austin, Dallas, Chicago or major Metro. Specs: here
  • PR Account Supervisor – Emerging Freelance opportunity: Boutique B2B PR Agency. Specs: here
  • Medical Writer: MedCom Agency Chicago, IL: Looking to science for leadership. Use your writing skills to simplify the science of medicine. Specs: here
 
2) Candidate Consulting Services – Resume Review & Empowered Job 
     Seeker. These programs are particularly popular with senior   
     executives who enjoy the 1-1 sessions.   
 
3) Upcoming Events – See more info below.
  • “How to use IMPROV to improve your job search” meeting by Richard Oberbruner (Second City alum). Mar 16th, 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm at The National Louis University – CANCELED
  • Webinar Presentation Title: What Are Your Job Search Expectations? Mar 19th, 11 am (CST)
  • 4-Hour Job Search Virtual Workshop: “The What the Hell Approach to Job Search” by NSENG Founder/CEO & Job Search Coach, Marty Gilbert. Mar 23rd, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
  • Webinar Presentation Title: Is It Me Or Is It The Job Market? Mar 26th, 2 pm (CST)
  • How To Work More Effectively With A Recruiter – An NSENG event reformatted as a Webinar. Lynn Hazan to present. New date! April 6th, 7-8 pm. Sign up online.
  • HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more.
 
4) Featured Article: 40 Remote Work Stats to Know in 2020.
In 2020, workplaces are embracing remote work options more than ever before. These figures will give you an idea of how the work style is growing, why employees are taking advantage of it, the opportunities it can provide management, and even a few challenges linked to it.
Read more here
 Our Current Openings
Marketing Director – Tech Consulting Co – Virtual 
Los Angeles, Austin, NY, Dallas, Chicago or Major Metro Area
Do you have a marketing track record for consulting or professional services firms?
Are you both Strategist and hands-on Implementer? Interested in working virtually &
traveling 10-15%? Are you an innovator? Want to create your own job?
Ideal candidate based out of Los Angeles. Will consider candidates from major
American cities, including Dallas, Austin, Chicago, New York, etc.
Become the firm’s first Marketing Director! Company specializes in tech consulting for clients in media, entertainment and consumer products. Learn more HERE
PR agency – Account Supervisor – Emerging Freelance opportunity
Growing PR agency is winning new business. Seeks an ambitious, well-rounded PR professional with PR agency or PR consultancy experience. Openings for freelance positions. Freelance assignments up to 20 hours/week. Freelancer can work virtually or onsite. Do you have successful stories to tell in the B2B space? Are you a strategic thinker with excellent writing skills? Have strong pitching experience to local + national media? Learn more HERE
Local talent please.
Medical Writer – Downtown Chicago  
 

Medical Writer or aspirational Medical Writer needed to simplify medical science. Translate

medical concepts into marketing/sales language. Does your content inform and educate within a variety of therapeutic areas? Do you have strong abilities to liaise with medical directors directly? Able to collaborate in deadline-oriented business setting? Want to join growing medical communications agency in Chicago? Do you live in the Chicago area? Local talent please.  Learn more HERE 
Marketing/PR/Recruiting INTERN– Downtown Chicago 
Our internship program is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other. Flexible hours; can receive college credit. Work side-by-side with president and other interns in an energetic environment. A definite career builder for a student or new grad interested in marketing, communications, human resources or recruiting.  Click here to keep reading…
Consulting Services
 
– The Resume Review 
In this session, Lynn Hazan will help you to break through the clutter of similar, boring resumes. You will receive practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume. Complimentary follow-up phone session to assess revised resume is included. Time permitting, LinkedIn profiles will also be evaluated.
Price: $150 One hour. Includes complimentary Resource Kit, for a total $200 value.
 
– Empowered Job Seeker
“Empowered Job Seeker™” is a program that helps candidates undergo effective job searches in the ever-changing marketplace. In this 3-hour (1.5 hours each session), one-on-one or group consultation, participants learn proven techniques to more successfully market themselves as the candidates of choice.

Learn How To:
  • Find jobs in the hidden job market
  • Improve your networking, social media, and LinkedIn skills
  • Refine your interviewing and negotiating expertise
  • Position yourself in the marketplace for advancement and promotion
  • Seek out niches where you can add value
  • Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Work effectively with a recruiter
Price: $300 total (2 sessions, each 1.5 hours). $400 value in total.
 Events 
1. “How to use IMPROV to improve your job search” meeting by (Second City alum), Richard Oberbruner. CANCELED
Date: Monday, Mar 16, 2020
Time: 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: The National Louis University 5202 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie, IL
2. Webinar Presentation Title:What Are Your Job Search Expectations?
Date:  Thursday, March 19th
Time:  12:00 pm EST (9:00 am PST, 10:00 am MST, 11:00 am CST)
Description:  Have you ever wondered “What is the new normal” in a job search?  Realistic expectations can make or break the results you obtain from your efforts.  Obviously, the job search process has changed and so has the job market, but have you made changes to keep up?  During this session, we will address the following:
  • 4 common unrealistic expectations with a reality check
  • 9 realistic expectations that can put momentum behind your job search
Registration Link: click here
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

3. 4-Hour Job Search Virtual Workshop: “The What the Hell Approach to Job Search” by NSENG Founder/CEO & Job Search Coach, Marty Gilbert. 
Due to the Coronavirus situation, this will be a virtual event via the GoToMeeting webinar platform
 
Date: Mar 23, 2020
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Purchase tickets: here

 
4. Webinar Presentation Title: Is It Me Or Is It The Job Market?

Date:  Thursday, March 26th
Time:  3:00 pm EST (12:00 pm PST, 1:00 pm MST, 2:00 pm CST)
Description:  If you’ve convinced yourself that the reason you can’t find a job, is the job market or that no one is hiring, then this session was created for you.  Unemployment is at a 50-year low and I’m sure you’ve heard how hard it is to find talent – so why haven’t you found a job?  During this session, we will address the following:
  • Perception vs. reality
  • Are you sabotaging your own search?
  • Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Goals for your Job Search
  • Steps to turn your job search around
Registration Link: click here

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

5. “How To Work More Effectively With A Recruiter” – An NSENG event reformatted as a Webinar. Lynn Hazan to present. New date! April 6th, 7-8 pm. Sign up online. Details to come soon.
6. HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more. Get the details here

03-09-20: Talent Knows No Boundaries

Lynn's blog
The coronavirus has impacted people and business worldwide. Businesses are being proactive. Thankfully, our clients continue to recruit talent. We have been getting new job openings and there is a pent up demand to hire. The only change is that more companies are using technology as an interviewing tool. Skype, Google hangouts, Video conferencing, etc. are replacing being onsite.

As “Relationship Recruiters” we embrace the holistic approach to sourcing and placing talent. We put the time and effort to get to know our candidates. They benefit from our in depth client experience and ability to coach our talent to successful placements.

We welcome the opportunity to represent you.
Table of Contents:
 
1) Job Openings –
  • Marketing Director – Tech Consulting Co – Virtual. LA, NY, Austin, Dallas, Chicago or major Metro. Specs: here
  • PR Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire: NEW! Full time or part time. Award winning PR Agency near North Chicago Suburbs: Real Estate and public affairs experience a plus. Specs: here
  • PR Account Supervisor – Emerging Freelance opportunity: Boutique B2B PR Agency. Specs: here
  • Medical Writer: MedCom Agency Chicago, IL: Our client keeps winning new business, hence this new job. Specs: here
 
2) Candidate Consulting Services – Resume Review & Empowered Job 
     Seeker. These programs are particularly popular with senior   
     executives who enjoy the 1-1 sessions.   
 
3) Upcoming Events – See more info below.
  • 3rd Annual Chicago Women in STEM Symposium: Advancing tomorrow’s women leaders. Mar 10, 9 am – 6 pm at Prentice Women’s Hospital. Lynn will be attending.
  • Webinar Presentation Title: Tired of Being Ignored? Mar 11th, 1 pm (CST)
  • “How to use IMPROV to improve your job search” meeting by Richard Oberbruner (Second City alum). Mar 16th, 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm at The National Louis University.
  • Webinar Presentation Title: What Are Your Job Search Expectations? Mar 19th, 11 am (CST)
  • Workshop: “The What the Hell Approach to Job Search” by NSENG Founder/CEO & Job Search Coach, Marty Gilbert. Mar 23rd, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm at The National Louis University.
  • HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more.
 
4) Featured Article: 3 B2B Marketing Trends To Embrace in 2020.
Sales and marketing are innately dynamic. This dynamic nature requires that organizations in every industry keep abreast of steadily changing trends. Timing is key in marketing. An organization that’s dependent on last year’s sales and marketing blueprint will lag behind its innovative competitors.
Read more here
 Our Current Openings 
Marketing Director – Tech Consulting Co – Virtual 
Los Angeles, Austin, NY, Dallas, Chicago or Major Metro Area
Do you have a marketing track record for consulting or professional services firms?
Are you both Strategist and hands-on Implementer? Interested in working virtually &
traveling 10-15%? Are you an innovator? Want to create your own job?
Ideal candidate based out of Los Angeles. Will consider candidates from major
American cities, including Dallas, Austin, Chicago, New York, etc.
Become the firm’s first Marketing Director! Company specializes in tech consulting for clients in media, entertainment and consumer products. Learn more HERE
PR – Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire 
Public Relations Agency – Near North Chicago Suburbs.

Are you an experienced PR professional, passionate about writing & pitching media? Have experience in the Real Estate industry? Worked within public affairs, community engagement and/or public policy side? Able to identify compelling stories & pitch media? A solid foundation of working with clients? Track record of successful placements?

Our favorite real estate PR agency client seeks a Sr. Account Manager to join their team. An award winning, boutique, family-friendly agency with flexible hours. Strong emphasis on creativity, integrity, determination & fun. Learn more HERE
PR agency – Account Supervisor – Emerging Freelance opportunity
Growing PR agency is winning new business. Seeks an ambitious, well-rounded PR professional with PR agency or PR consultancy experience. Openings for freelance positions. Freelance assignments up to 20 hours/week. Freelancer can work virtually or onsite. Do you have successful stories to tell in the B2B space? Are you a strategic thinker with excellent writing skills? Have strong pitching experience to local + national media? Learn more HERE
Local talent please.
Medical Writer – Downtown Chicago – Immediate Hire 
 

Medical Writer or aspirational Medical Writer needed to simplify medical science. Translate

medical concepts into marketing/sales language. Does your content inform and educate within a variety of therapeutic areas? Do you have strong abilities to liaise with medical directors directly? Able to collaborate in deadline-oriented business setting? Want to join growing medical communications agency in Chicago? Do you live in the Chicago area? Local talent please. Client wants to hire ASAP! Learn more HERE 
Marketing/PR/Recruiting INTERN– Downtown Chicago 
Our internship program is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other. Flexible hours; can receive college credit. Work side-by-side with president and other interns in an energetic environment. A definite career builder for a student or new grad interested in marketing, communications, human resources or recruiting.  Click here to keep reading…
Consulting Services
 
– The Resume Review 
In this session, Lynn Hazan will help you to break through the clutter of similar, boring resumes. You will receive practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume. Complimentary follow-up phone session to assess revised resume is included. Time permitting, LinkedIn profiles will also be evaluated.
Price: $150 One hour. Includes complimentary Resource Kit, for a total $200 value.
 
– Empowered Job Seeker
“Empowered Job Seeker™” is a program that helps candidates undergo effective job searches in the ever-changing marketplace. In this 3-hour (1.5 hours each session), one-on-one or group consultation, participants learn proven techniques to more successfully market themselves as the candidates of choice.

Learn How To:
  • Find jobs in the hidden job market
  • Improve your networking, social media, and LinkedIn skills
  • Refine your interviewing and negotiating expertise
  • Position yourself in the marketplace for advancement and promotion
  • Seek out niches where you can add value
  • Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Work effectively with a recruiter
Price: $300 total (2 sessions, each 1.5 hours). $400 value in total.
 Events 
1. 3rd Annual Chicago Women in STEM Symposium: Advancing tomorrow’s women leaders.

Join us for the 3rd annual Chicago Women in STEM Symposium to build a diverse community and promote tomorrow’s women leaders in STEM on the Chicago campus of Northwestern, where our theme will be promoting tomorrow’s women leaders in STEM.

Highlights:

  • An interactive morning workshop will help participants develop tools for negotiating difficult conversations in the workplace, such as salary & benefits, research project parameters, hiring & firing, and interrupting bias.
  • Attendees will have ample opportunity to interact with our partners in industry, academia, and law as well as local non-profits at our Career & Professional Development Fair. Lunch will be provided.
  • In a series of short talks, invited women leaders and role models in STEM will share their pathway to leadership with attendees, i.e. their motivations, obstacles they faced, career pivots, and advice for early career women.
  • Our keynote speaker will be Jhaymee Tynan, Assistant VP of Integration at Atrium Health, who was recently named by Modern Healthcare as one of the top 25 emerging leaders in healthcare.
  • The closing networking reception will facilitate direct interactions between early career women, volunteers, speakers, facilitators, and local female role models from academia and industry. Drinks and appetizers will be served.
Date: Tues, Mar 10, 2020
Time: 9 am – 6 pm
Venue: Prentice Women’s Hospital, 250 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Purchase tickets: here
Lynn will be attending. Stop by the LH&A booth to meet us.
2. Webinar Presentation Title: Tired of Being Ignored?
Date:  Wednesday, March 11th
Time:  2:00 pm EST (11:00 am PST, 12:00 pm MST, 1:00 pm CST)
Description:  Have you ever felt invisible to hiring authorities and recruiters?  Do you feel like your resume or CV ends up in a deep black hole?  Are you frustrated when nothing you do is setting you apart from other job seekers?  This session will cover the following topics:
  • Get noticed by hiring authorities and recruiters
  • Steps to get your resume or CV noticed
  • Brand yourself and differentiate from your competition
Registration Link: click here
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.
3. “How to use IMPROV to improve your job search” meeting by (Second City alum), Richard Oberbruner. 
4. Webinar Presentation Title:What Are Your Job Search Expectations?
Date:  Thursday, March 19th
Time:  12:00 pm EST (9:00 am PST, 10:00 am MST, 11:00 am CST)
Description:  Have you ever wondered “What is the new normal” in a job search?  Realistic expectations can make or break the results you obtain from your efforts.  Obviously, the job search process has changed and so has the job market, but have you made changes to keep up?  During this session, we will address the following:
  • 4 common unrealistic expectations with a reality check
  • 9 realistic expectations that can put momentum behind your job search
Registration Link: click here
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

5. Workshop: “The What the Hell Approach to Job Search” by NSENG Founder/CEO & Job Search Coach, Marty Gilbert. 

6. HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more. Get the details here
7. Save the date: April 27, 2020 Lynn will present at the NSENG event.

02-28-20: New Job! Mktg Dir-Tech Consulting Co-Virtual-Major Metro city-U.S. + PR Sr. Acct Mgr

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We have a new job opening for a Marketing Director with a fast growing Tech Consulting Company! You can work virtually in LA, NY, Austin, Dallas, Chicago or any major metro area in U.S.

Our clients are eager to interview and hire. We have openings. Get in touch ASAP. Would love to discuss further.

 

Table of Contents:
 
1) Job Openings –
  • Marketing Director – Tech Consulting Co – Virtual. LA, NY, Austin, Dallas, Chicago or major Metro. Specs: here
  • PR Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire: NEW! Full time or part time. Award winning PR Agency near North Chicago Suburbs: Real Estate and public affairs experience a plus. Specs: here
  • Technical Advisor – New! Top ranked Patent Law firm, downtown Chicago. Specs: here. Particular interest in candidates with strong Chemistry background.
  • PR Account Supervisor – Emerging Freelance opportunity: Boutique B2B PR Agency. Specs: here
  • Medical Writer: MedCom Agency Chicago, IL: Our client keeps winning new business, hence this new job. Specs: here
2) Candidate Consulting Services – Resume Review & Empowered Job 
     Seeker. These programs are particularly popular with senior   
     executives who enjoy the 1-1 sessions.   
 
3) Upcoming Events – See more info below.
  • Webinar Presentation Title: Oh, The Places You Could Go! Feb 28th, 12 pm (CST)
  • Putting the Science in Science Fiction: Star Wars. Feb 29th, 12:45 pm at McCormick Place.
  • LinkedIn author & expert, Wayne Breitbarth conducts a 1hr & 45 min presentation on “Creating a LinkedIn Game Plan to Your Next Job”. Mon, Mar 2nd, 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm.
  • Webinar Presentation Title: What To Do When Networking Efforts Are Not Working. Mar 3rd, 12 pm (CST)
  • The Economist’s Innovation Summit 2020. Mar 5th, 9 am – 5:30 pm. Friends of LH&A get a discount on tickets. Lynn will be attending.
  • 3rd Annual Chicago Women in STEM Symposium: Advancing tomorrow’s women leaders. Mar 10, 9 am – 6 pm at Prentice Women’s Hospital.
  • Webinar Presentation Title:Tired of Being Ignored? Mar 11th, 1 pm (CST)
  • HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more.
4) Featured Article: The Gig Economy Isn’t Just for Millennials and Other Trends That Will Impact Society in 2020.
There’s a change going on, and while it’s driven by technology, some of the trends in 2020 will not be determined by a specific gadget. Here are 10 trends that we believe the media will cover this year, and have nothing to do with politics. Read more here
 Our Current Openings
Marketing Director – Tech Consulting Co – Virtual 
Los Angeles, Austin, NY, Dallas, Chicago or Major Metro Area
Do you have a marketing track record for consulting or professional services firms?
Are you both Strategist and hands-on Implementer? Interested in working virtually &
traveling 10-15%? Are you an innovator? Want to create your own job?
Ideal candidate based out of Los Angeles. Will consider candidates from major
American cities, including Dallas, Austin, Chicago, New York, etc.
Become the firm’s first Marketing Director! Company specializes in tech consulting for clients in media, entertainment and consumer products. Learn more HERE
PR – Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire 
Public Relations Agency – Near North Chicago Suburbs.

Are you an experienced PR professional, passionate about writing & pitching media? Have experience in the Real Estate industry? Worked within public affairs, community engagement and/or public policy side? Able to identify compelling stories & pitch media? A solid foundation of working with clients? Track record of successful placements?

Our favorite real estate PR agency client seeks a Sr. Account Manager to join their team. An award winning, boutique, family-friendly agency with flexible hours. Strong emphasis on creativity, integrity, determination & fun. Learn more HERE
Technical Advisor – Patent Law firm – downtown Chicago
 

A top ranked, award winning Patent Law firm seeks Technical Advisors for their downtown Chicago location. Firm specializes in Intellectual Property practice including litigation, prosecution, and general client counseling. Are you a motivated PhD/MS/BS in Chemistry? Do you have strong technical writing experience? Interested in supporting scientists and engineers to protect their innovations in a collegial work environment? Want an alternative career path in the law without law school training? Do you thrive on diversity? Want to remain on the cutting edge of technology? Learn more HERE

 

PR agency – Account Supervisor – Emerging Freelance opportunity
Growing PR agency is winning new business. Seeks an ambitious, well-rounded PR professional with PR agency or PR consultancy experience. Openings for freelance positions. Freelance assignments up to 20 hours/week. Freelancer can work virtually or onsite. Do you have successful stories to tell in the B2B space? Are you a strategic thinker with excellent writing skills? Have strong pitching experience to local + national media? Learn more HERE
Local talent please.
Medical Writer – Downtown Chicago – Immediate Hire 
 

Medical Writer or aspirational Medical Writer needed to simplify medical science. Translate

medical concepts into marketing/sales language. Does your content inform and educate within a variety of therapeutic areas? Do you have strong abilities to liaise with medical directors directly? Able to collaborate in deadline-oriented business setting? Want to join growing medical communications agency in Chicago? Do you live in the Chicago area? Local talent please. Client wants to hire ASAP! Learn more HERE 
Marketing/PR/Recruiting INTERN– Downtown Chicago 
Our internship program is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other. Flexible hours; can receive college credit. Work side-by-side with president and other interns in an energetic environment. A definite career builder for a student or new grad interested in marketing, communications, human resources or recruiting.  Click here to keep reading…
Consulting Services
 
– The Resume Review 
In this session, Lynn Hazan will help you to break through the clutter of similar, boring resumes. You will receive practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume. Complimentary follow-up phone session to assess revised resume is included. Time permitting, LinkedIn profiles will also be evaluated.
Price: $150 One hour. Includes complimentary Resource Kit, for a total $200 value.
 
– Empowered Job Seeker

“Empowered Job Seeker™” is a program that helps candidates undergo effective job searches in the ever-changing marketplace. In this 3-hour (1.5 hours each session), one-on-one or group consultation, participants learn proven techniques to more successfully market themselves as the candidates of choice.

Learn How To:
  • Find jobs in the hidden job market
  • Improve your networking, social media, and LinkedIn skills
  • Refine your interviewing and negotiating expertise
  • Position yourself in the marketplace for advancement and promotion
  • Seek out niches where you can add value
  • Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Work effectively with a recruiter
Price: $300 total (2 sessions, each 1.5 hours). $400 value in total.
 
 Events 
1. Webinar Presentation Title: Oh, The Places You Could Go!
Date: Fri, Feb 28, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm EST (10:00 am PST, 11:00 am MST, 12:00 pm CST)
Description:
When you ask a child, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” their answers represent their dreams, without limitations.  As we mature and have life experiences, we often forget that you can still land the career of your dreams.  During this session, you will learn the following:
  • How to identify new Careers you should consider
  • What skills are the most transferrable
  • How to schedule interviews and address concerns of Hiring Managers
Registration link
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.
2. Putting the Science in Science Fiction: Star Wars

Dr. Voula Saridakis of the Museum of Science and Industry and Dr. Dirk Morr of the University of Illinois at Chicago are two such scientists who happen to also be Star Wars enthusiasts!

They’ll discuss how science enhances these films and how the science in Star Wars has inspired real scientific discoveries!

Date: Sat, Feb 29, 2020
Time: 12:45 pm (CST)
Venue: McCormick Place-South Building, Room S503
Purchase tickets: here

3. LinkedIn author & expert, Wayne Breitbarth conducts a 1hr & 45 min presentation on “Creating a LinkedIn Game Plan to Your Next Job”.

 
Date: Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Time: 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: National Louis University, 5202 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie

Wayne is Chicago’s foremost authority on LinkedIn. After all, he’s written the most widely read book on the subject. During this hands-on session, Wayne will share a lot of detail on lesser-known LinkedIn features that can make a big difference in your job search. Some of his presentation will cover:

* Proactive steps you should be taking every day on LinkedIn.
* How to use LinkedIn to be more effective in your job search.
* How to find influential connections in target companies and engage them.
* See how recruiters are using Artificial Intelligence on LinkedIn.
* Ways that LinkedIn can make you a far more effective networker.
* Why you don’t need to pay for the premium version of LinkedIn.

Please plan on arriving early as we’re expecting a big turnout.

Click here for more details.
4. Webinar Presentation Title: What To Do When Networking Efforts Are Not Working
Date:  Tuesday, March 3rd
Time:  1:00 pm EST (10:00 am PST, 11:00 am MST, 12:00 pm CST)
Description:  You continue to hear that networking is the #1 way to find a new job, but what do you do if networking is not working in your job search?  You’ve told your friends, neighbors, family members and past co-workers that you’re looking for a job, but you’re not getting any referrals.  If this sounds like your reality – this webinar was written for YOU!  During this session, we will discuss the following:
  • How to analyze your networking efforts
  • Should you change your networking targets?
  • How to become comfortable with networking
  • Additional networking tips
Registration Link: click here
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.
5. The Economist’s Innovation Summit 2020
The Economist Events’ Innovation Summit, celebrating a decade this year, returns to Chicago March 5th, 2020. We will convene, under the chairmanship of Economist editors and the most innovative minds in the industry to reimagine the company of the future and the social and political forces that will shape it as we answer questions like:
  • How can businesses harness innovation to solve humanity’s most pressing challenges?
  • What sort of chief executives will survive and thrive in the coming era of perpetual change?
  • How can today’s firms manage the transformation they will need if they are to prosper?
  • What world do we want to create and how can artificial intelligence help us get there?

Complete speaker list can be viewed here

Date: March 5th, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Venue: Convene, 16 W Adams St. Chicago
Friends of LH&A register here with promo code Innov_LD to receive 20% off your pass!
Lynn will be attending. See you there!
 
6. 3rd Annual Chicago Women in STEM Symposium: Advancing tomorrow’s women leaders.

Join us for the 3rd annual Chicago Women in STEM Symposium to build a diverse community and promote tomorrow’s women leaders in STEM on the Chicago campus of Northwestern, where our theme will be promoting tomorrow’s women leaders in STEM.

Highlights:

  • An interactive morning workshop will help participants develop tools for negotiating difficult conversations in the workplace, such as salary & benefits, research project parameters, hiring & firing, and interrupting bias.
  • Attendees will have ample opportunity to interact with our partners in industry, academia, and law as well as local non-profits at our Career & Professional Development Fair. Lunch will be provided.
  • In a series of short talks, invited women leaders and role models in STEM will share their pathway to leadership with attendees, i.e. their motivations, obstacles they faced, career pivots, and advice for early career women.
  • Our keynote speaker will be Jhaymee Tynan, Assistant VP of Integration at Atrium Health, who was recently named by Modern Healthcare as one of the top 25 emerging leaders in healthcare.
  • The closing networking reception will facilitate direct interactions between early career women, volunteers, speakers, facilitators, and local female role models from academia and industry. Drinks and appetizers will be served.
Date: Tues, Mar 10, 2020
Time: 9 am – 6 pm
Venue: Prentice Women’s Hospital, 250 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Purchase tickets: here
7. Webinar Presentation Title: Tired of Being Ignored?
Date:  Wednesday, March 11th
Time:  2:00 pm EST (11:00 am PST, 12:00 pm MST, 1:00 pm CST)
Description:  Have you ever felt invisible to hiring authorities and recruiters?  Do you feel like your resume or CV ends up in a deep black hole?  Are you frustrated when nothing you do is setting you apart from other job seekers?  This session will cover the following topics:
  • Get noticed by hiring authorities and recruiters
  • Steps to get your resume or CV noticed
  • Brand yourself and differentiate from your competition
Registration Link: click here
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.
8. HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more. Get the details here
9. Save the date: April 27, 2020 Lynn will present at the NSENG event.

02-18-20: Are You A Creative Thinker? Can You Solve The 9-dot Connectivity Test?

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Business needs are constantly changing. Clients are looking for candidates who are creative and can solve problems. Can you think outside the box? Take the 9-dot connectivity test to challenge your creative self.
 

Get a pen and paper and copy the nine dots arranged in a square. To solve the problem, you need to join all nine dots by drawing straight lines. The straight lines must be continuous – i.e. you must not lift your pen from the paper once you start drawing.

Here’s a clue. If you’re like most people, you will have tried to solve the problem by keeping your lines inside the ‘box’ created by the dots. But if you look at the instructions, there is no requirement to do this. So have another go at solving the problem, allowing yourself to draw outside the box.

Now, use your creative thinking abilities to solve our clients’ business issues.  Check out our job openings below.

 
 
Table of Contents:
 
1) Job Openings –
  • PR Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire: NEW!
    Award winning PR Agency near North Chicago Suburbs: Real Estate and public affairs experience a plus.
    Specs: here
  • Technical Advisor – New! Top ranked Patent Law firm, downtown Chicago. Specs: here. Particular interest in candidates with strong Chemistry background.
  • PR Account Supervisor – Full time & Freelance positions: Boutique PR Agency. Specs: here
  • Medical Writer: MedCom Agency Chicago, IL: Our client keeps winning new business, hence this new job. Specs: here
2) Candidate Consulting Services – Resume Review & Empowered Job 
     Seeker. 
 
3) Upcoming Events – See more info below.
  • NSENG speaker Lynne Franklin will present on “How to Turn an Interview into a Powerful Conversation” plus a round of networking. Tue, Feb 18th, 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm, at National Louis University in Skokie.
  • Webinar Presentation Title: Is Your Job Search Taking Longer Than Expected? Wed, Feb 19th, 3 pm (EST)
  • Many Pathways – Workshop and Network Event. Feb 22nd, 12:30 pm
  • The Innovator’s Guide to Chicago: Hear about the State of Innovation. Wed, Feb 26, 6 pm – 8:30 pm.
  • The Economist’s Innovation Summit 2020. Mar 5th, 9 am – 5:30 pm. Friends of LH&A get a discount on tickets. Lynn will be attending.
  • HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more.
4) Featured Article: 20 Questions To Get Brains In Gear To Develop Better Creative Solutions. Read more here
 Our Current Openings
PR – Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire 
Public Relations Agency – Near North Chicago Suburbs.

Are you an experienced PR professional, passionate about writing & pitching media? Have experience in the Real Estate industry? Worked within public affairs, community engagement and/or public policy side? Able to identify compelling stories & pitch media? A solid foundation of working with clients? Track record of successful placements?

Our favorite real estate PR agency client seeks a Sr. Account Manager to join their team. An award winning, boutique, family-friendly agency with flexible hours. Strong emphasis on creativity, integrity, determination & fun. Learn more HERE
Technical Advisor – Patent Law firm – downtown Chicago
 

A top ranked, award winning Patent Law firm seeks Technical Advisors for their downtown Chicago location. Firm specializes in Intellectual Property practice including litigation, prosecution, and general client counseling. Are you a motivated PhD/MS/BS in Chemistry? Do you have strong technical writing experience? Interested in supporting scientists and engineers to protect their innovations in a collegial work environment? Want an alternative career path in the law without law school training? Do you thrive on diversity? Want to remain on the cutting edge of technology? Learn more HERE

 

PR agency – Account Supervisor – Full time and Freelance positions
Growing PR agency is winning new business. Seeks an ambitious, well-rounded PR professional with PR agency or PR consultancy experience. Openings for full time and freelance positions. Freelance assignments up to 20 hours/week. Freelancer can work virtually or onsite. Flextime possible for full time role. Do you have successful stories to tell in the B2B space? Are you a strategic thinker with excellent writing skills? Have strong pitching experience to local + national media? Learn more HERE
Local talent please.
Medical Writer – Downtown Chicago – Immediate Hire 
 

Medical Writer or aspirational Medical Writer needed to simplify medical science. Translate

medical concepts into marketing/sales language. Does your content inform and educate within a variety of therapeutic areas? Do you have strong abilities to liaise with medical directors directly? Able to collaborate in deadline-oriented business setting? Want to join growing medical communications agency in Chicago? Do you live in the Chicago area? Local talent please. Client wants to hire ASAP! Learn more HERE 
Marketing/PR/Recruiting INTERN– Downtown Chicago 
Our internship program is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other. Flexible hours; can receive college credit. Work side-by-side with president and other interns in an energetic environment. A definite career builder for a student or new grad interested in marketing, communications, human resources or recruiting.  Click here to keep reading…
Consulting Services
 
– The Resume Review 
In this session, Lynn Hazan will help you to break through the clutter of similar, boring resumes. You will receive practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume. Complimentary follow-up phone session to assess revised resume is included. Time permitting, LinkedIn profiles will also be evaluated.
Price: $150 One hour. Includes complimentary Resource Kit, for a total $200 value.
 
– Empowered Job Seeker

“Empowered Job Seeker™” is a program that helps candidates undergo effective job searches in the ever-changing marketplace. In this 3-hour (1.5 hours each session), one-on-one or group consultation, participants learn proven techniques to more successfully market themselves as the candidates of choice.

Learn How To:
  • Find jobs in the hidden job market
  • Improve your networking, social media, and LinkedIn skills
  • Refine your interviewing and negotiating expertise
  • Position yourself in the marketplace for advancement and promotion
  • Seek out niches where you can add value
  • Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Work effectively with a recruiter
Price: $300 total (2 sessions, each 1.5 hours). $400 value in total.
 Events
1. NSENG speaker Lynne Franklin will present on “How to Turn an Interview into a Powerful Conversation” plus a round of networking.
Date: Tue, Feb 18, 2020
Time: 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: National Louis University, 5202 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie
Click here for more details
2. Webinar Presentation Title: Is Your Job Search Taking Longer Than Expected?
Date:  Wednesday, February 19th
Time:  3:00 pm EST (12:00 pm PST, 1:00 pm MST, 2:00 pm CST)
Description:  If you answered YES to that question, you can’t keep conducting your job search the same way and expect different results.  It just won’t happen!   If you don’t have a knot in your stomach or lump in your throat, chances are you are in your comfort zone, and that’s not a good place to be when you’re conducting a job search.  During this session, we will discuss the following:
  • Learn WHY your job search may be stalled
  • Understand three things you can do TODAY to turn your job search around
  • How to gain and keep momentum going, until you accept a job offer
Registration Link: click here
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.
 

3. Many Pathways – Workshop and Network Event

C2ST and ONLi Packs want to help students understand what careers are available
to them. Chicago is home to hundreds of thousands of creative and inspired individuals all working toward different passions. This workshop for students aims to highlight a small number of these unique pathways and help students to understand how to approach going after their dreams.
Date: Sat, Feb 22, 2020
Time: 12:30
Venue: Dvorak Park Gymnasium, 1119 W Cullerton Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Purchase tickets: here
4. The Innovator’s Guide to Chicago: Rising together in 2020.

Hear about the State of Innovation. Chicago’s innovation ecosystem is on the rise, thanks to the ever-growing network of corporations, startups, investors, universities, non-profits and the government collaborating to take Chicago to the next tier as a global hub of innovation.

Join us to celebrate Chicago’s innovation strengths and learn how we can better drive collaboration across our ecosystem to ensure that Chicago not only stays on the rise, but leads the charge on innovation.
Date:  Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Time:  6 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Arts (220 E Chicago Ave)
Purchase tickets: here
5. The Economist’s Innovation Summit 2020

The Economist Events’ Innovation Summit, celebrating a decade this year, returns to Chicago March 5th, 2020. We will convene, under the chairmanship of Economist editors and the most innovative minds in the industry to reimagine the company of the future and the social and political forces that will shape it as we answer questions like:

  • How can businesses harness innovation to solve humanity’s most pressing challenges?
  • What sort of chief executives will survive and thrive in the coming era of perpetual change?
  • How can today’s firms manage the transformation they will need if they are to prosper?
  • What world do we want to create and how can artificial intelligence help us get there?

Complete speaker list can be viewed here
Date: March 5th, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Venue: Convene, 16 W Adams St. Chicago
Friends of LH&A register here with promo code Innov_LD to receive 20% off your pass!

Lynn will be attending. See you there!
6. HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more. Get the details here
7. Save the date: April 27, 2020 Lynn will present at the NSENG event.

02-10-20: You’re the Candidate We Want to Place!

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You’re the Candidate We Want to Place! We Have Jobs!

Think of it…. We only need one candidate to fill each job. That’s all. That individual does have to be the “perfect fit”. Our clients increasingly use our services to hire for very tight specs. The closer we come, the better the chances.
Ask yourself, “How much of a mirror image am I to the client’s needs?” If you are 80-90% close, that’s a good sign for placement. If not, let’s still connect. We’re always getting new jobs and want to be ready. 

Latest updates:

Our PR agency client seeks a Sr. Account Manager – full time. Will also consider freelance talent. Do you have public affairs, community engagement and public policy experience? Real estate would be great too. Send in your resume.

We have another exciting job opening! 

An award winning, top ranked Chicago patent law firm seeks Technical Advisors/Patent Agents for its science + IP Law practice. Particular interest in candidates with Chemistry, Electrical Engineering/Computer Science experience. Work in team environment to help patent new products, inventions and services. Growing field & career advancement. Interest you? Let’s talk.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table of Contents:
 
1) Job Openings –
  • PR Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire: NEW!
    Award winning PR Agency near North Chicago Suburbs: Real Estate and public affairs experience a plus.
    Specs: here
  • Technical Advisor – New! Top ranked Patent Law firm, downtown Chicago. Specs: here. Particular interest in candidates with Chemistry or Electrical Engineering/Computer Science background.
  • PR Account Supervisor – Full time & Freelance positions: Boutique PR Agency. Specs: here
  • Medical Writer: MedCom Agency Chicago, IL: Our client keeps winning new business, hence this new job. Specs: here
2) Candidate Consulting Services – Resume Review & Empowered Job 
     Seeker. 
 
3) Upcoming Events – See more info below.
  • WORKSHOP: NSENG Founder, Marty Gilbert, conducts a 3hr & 45 min session on “How to Create & Implement an Effective Job Search Plan“. Mon, Feb 10th, 9:15 am – 1:00 pm, at National Louis University in Skokie.
  • Careers at the Intersection of STEM and Law: a STEM Circuit Event. Feb 11, 6pm – pm at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Free admission. Need to pre-register. See you there. Bring your resume.
  • Webinar: Become a Stealth Networker and Find a Job. Feb 11th, 11 am (EST)
  • Traits for Talent Success in Dynamic Businesses by ANA Business Marketing Chicago. Feb 11th, 11:30am – 1:30pm. See you there.
  • NSENG speaker Lynne Franklin will present on “How to Turn an Interview into a Powerful Conversation” plus a round of networking. Tue, Feb 18th, 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm, at National Louis University in Skokie.
  • Many Pathways – Workshop and Network Event. Feb 22nd, 12:30 pm
  • The Innovator’s Guide to Chicago: Hear about the State of Innovation. Wed, Feb 26, 6 pm – 8:30 pm. See you there.
  • HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more.
4) Featured Article: 6 Ways to Get Out of a Career Rut. Tired of the same work routine day in and day out? Who wouldn’t be? Repetitive work can make anyone want to run for the hills to escape the boredom. If you’re tired of your daily grind, it’s time to make some changes-ASAP. If you don’t, you could find yourself heading toward burnout, which can hurt both your professional and personal lives. Read more here
 Our Current Openings
PR – Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire 
Public Relations Agency – Near North Chicago Suburbs.

Are you an experienced PR professional, passionate about writing & pitching media? Have experience in the Real Estate industry? Worked within public affairs, community engagement and/or public policy side? Able to identify compelling stories & pitch media? A solid foundation of working with clients? Track record of successful placements?

Our favorite real estate PR agency client seeks a Sr. Account Manager to join their team. An award winning, boutique, family-friendly agency with flexible hours. Strong emphasis on creativity, integrity, determination & fun. Learn more HERE
Technical Advisor – Patent Law firm – downtown Chicago
 

A top ranked, award winning Patent Law firm seeks Technical Advisors for their downtown Chicago location. Firm specializes in Intellectual Property practice including litigation, prosecution, and general client counseling. Are you a motivated PhD in Chemistry or Engineering (Computer Science or Electrical)? Do you have strong technical/medical writing experience? Interested in supporting scientists and engineers to protect their innovations in a collegial work environment? Want an alternative career path in the law without law school training? Do you thrive on diversity? Want to remain on the cutting edge of technology? Learn more HERE

 

PR agency – Account Supervisor – Full time and Freelance positions
Growing PR agency is winning new business. Seeks an ambitious, well-rounded PR professional with PR agency or PR consultancy experience. Openings for full time and freelance positions. Freelance assignments up to 20 hours/week. Freelancer can work virtually or onsite. Flextime possible for full time role. Do you have successful stories to tell in the B2B space? Are you a strategic thinker with excellent writing skills? Have strong pitching experience to local + national media? Learn more HERE
Local talent please.
Medical Writer – Downtown Chicago – Immediate Hire 
 

Medical Writer or aspirational Medical Writer needed to simplify medical science. Translate

medical concepts into marketing/sales language. Does your content inform and educate within a variety of therapeutic areas? Do you have strong abilities to liaise with medical directors directly? Able to collaborate in deadline-oriented business setting? Want to join growing medical communications agency in Chicago? Do you live in the Chicago area? Local talent please. Client wants to hire ASAP! Learn more HERE 
Marketing/PR/Recruiting INTERN– Downtown Chicago 
Our internship program is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other. Flexible hours; can receive college credit. Work side-by-side with president and other interns in an energetic environment. A definite career builder for a student or new grad interested in marketing, communications, human resources or recruiting.  Click here to keep reading…
Consulting Services
 
– The Resume Review 
In this session, Lynn Hazan will help you to break through the clutter of similar, boring resumes. You will receive practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume. Complimentary follow-up phone session to assess revised resume is included. Time permitting, LinkedIn profiles will also be evaluated.
Price: $150 One hour. Includes complimentary Resource Kit, for a total $200 value.
 
– Empowered Job Seeker
“Empowered Job Seeker™” is a program that helps candidates undergo effective job searches in the ever-changing marketplace. In this 3-hour (1.5 hours each session), one-on-one or group consultation, participants learn proven techniques to more successfully market themselves as the candidates of choice.

Learn How To:
  • Find jobs in the hidden job market
  • Improve your networking, social media, and LinkedIn skills
  • Refine your interviewing and negotiating expertise
  • Position yourself in the marketplace for advancement and promotion
  • Seek out niches where you can add value
  • Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Work effectively with a recruiter
Price: $300 total (2 sessions, each 1.5 hours). $400 value in total.
 Events
1. WORKSHOP: NSENG Founder, Marty Gilbert, conducts a 3hr & 45 min session on “How to Create & Implement an Effective Job Search Plan“.
Date: Mon, Feb 10, 2020
Time: 9:15 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: National Louis University, 5202 Old Orchard Rd, Room 468, Skokie
Purchase tickets: here
2. Careers at the Intersection of STEM and Law: a STEM Circuit Event

In collaboration with the High Tech Law Society (HTLS) at Northwestern University, this latest installment of their monthly mentoring program, STEM Circuits, will focus on how your background in science/STEM can overlap with careers in the legal field.

Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided.
Date: Tues, Feb 11, 2020
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Venue: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law 375 East Chicago Ave, Room RB 150, Chicago, IL 60611
Register: here
 
3. Webinar presentation Title: Become a Stealth Networker and Find a Job 
Date: Tues, Feb 11, 2020
Time: 11:00 am EST (8:00 am PST, 9:00 am MST, 10:00 am CST)
Description:

Most job seekers find their job through networking – what about you?   If networking is not your strength, this training was written for you!  During this session, we will address the following:
  • How to network effectively
  • Who should be in your network
  • How to turn networking contacts into interviews
Registration link
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.
 

4. Traits for Talent Success in Dynamic Businesses by Chicago Chapter of ANA Business Marketing 

We’ve all experienced business transformations and as marketers we’re often tasked with driving that change.  So how do you develop a talented team with the right skill sets when the needs of the business keep changing?  What are the traits for success that dynamic businesses need to seek out and nurture?  What are the raw materials for future success in marketing leaders?

Cynthia Soledad will share the four attributes that have been proven by Egon Zehnder to contribute to executive potential so you can consider what this means for your own readiness to take on a new challenge or think about how to attract and grow diverse skills for your organization.

Date: Tues, Feb 11, 2020
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Venue: Willis Tower, 233 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor, Chicago, IL
Purchase tickets: here
 
5. NSENG speaker Lynne Franklin will present on “How to Turn an Interview into a Powerful Conversation” plus a round of networking.
Date: Tue, Feb 18, 2020
Time: 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: National Louis University, 5202 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie
6. Many Pathways – Workshop and Network Event
C2ST and ONLi Packs want to help students understand what careers are available
to them. Chicago is home to hundreds of thousands of creative and inspired individuals all working toward different passions. This workshop for students aims to highlight a small number of these unique pathways and help students to understand how to approach going after their dreams.
Date: Sat, Feb 22, 2020
Time: 12:30
Venue: Dvorak Park Gymnasium, 1119 W Cullerton Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Purchase tickets: here
 
7. The Innovator’s Guide to Chicago: Rising together in 2020.
Hear about the State of Innovation. Chicago’s innovation ecosystem is on the rise, thanks to the ever-growing network of corporations, startups, investors, universities, non-profits and the government collaborating to take Chicago to the next tier as a global hub of innovation.

Join us to celebrate Chicago’s innovation strengths and learn how we can better drive collaboration across our ecosystem to ensure that Chicago not only stays on the rise, but leads the charge on innovation.
Date:  Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Time:  6 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Arts (220 E Chicago Ave)
Purchase tickets: here
8. HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more. Get the details here
9. Save the date: April 27, 2020 Lynn will present at the NSENG event.

02-03-20: A Tapestry of Talent. Let’s get you hired!

Lynn's blog
The beauty of the tapestry is that the more you look at it, the more you see. You appreciate all the work, the eye for detail and patience to complete it. This was my mother’s talent as an artist and teacher. Thank you for your kindness as I transition back to work after my mother’s passing. Let your expertise be showcased in your personal tapestry. We want to hire you for our next placement!

Latest updates:

Our PR agency client seeks a Sr. Account Manager – full time. Will also consider freelance talent. Do you have public affairs, community engagement and public policy experience? Real estate would be great too. Send in your resume.

We have another exciting job opening! 

An award winning, top ranked Chicago patent law firm seeks Technical Advisors for its health care practices. Particular interest in candidates with Chemistry and/or Biology experience. Work in team environment to help patent new products, inventions and services. Growing field & career advancement. Interest you? Let’s talk.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table of Contents:
 
1) Job Openings –
  • PR Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire: NEW!
    Award winning PR Agency near North Chicago Suburbs: Real Estate. Special need for public affairs, community building etc.
    Specs: here
  • Technical Advisor – New! Top ranked Patent Law firm, downtown Chicago. Specs: here
  • PR Account Supervisor – Full time & Freelance positions: Boutique PR Agency. Specs: here
  • Medical Writer: MedCom Agency Chicago, IL: Our client keeps winning new business, hence this new job. Specs: here
2) Candidate Consulting Services – Resume Review & Empowered Job 
     Seeker. 
 
3) Upcoming Events – See more info below.
  • Webinar: Don’t Let Your Past Limit Your Future. Feb 6th, 1 pm (EST)
  • WORKSHOP: NSENG Founder, Marty Gilbert, conducts a 3hr & 45 min session on “How to Create & Implement an Effective Job Search Plan“. Mon, Feb 10th, 9:15 am – 1:00 pm, at National Louis University in Skokie.
  • Webinar: Become a Stealth Networker and Find a Job. Feb 11th, 11 am (EST)
  • Traits for Talent Success in Dynamic Businesses by ANA Business Marketing Chicago. Feb 11th, 11:30am – 1:30pm
  • NSENG speaker Lynne Franklin will present on “How to Turn an Interview into a Powerful Conversation” plus a round of networking. Tue, Feb 18th, 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm, at National Louis University in Skokie.
  • Many Pathways – Workshop and Network Event. Feb 22nd, 12:30 pm
  • The Innovator’s Guide to Chicago: Hear about the State of Innovation. Wed, Feb 26, 6 pm – 8:30 pm.
  • HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more.
4) Featured Article: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinventing Your Career in 2020. It’s New Year’s resolution season, so you’re likely thinking about making some life changes-Go to the gym more! Eat healthier!-in the coming months. You may even find the courage to finally pursue that career change you’ve been mulling over. And you wouldn’t be alone. Read more here
 Our Current Openings
PR – Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire 
Public Relations Agency – Near North Chicago Suburbs.

Are you an experienced PR professional, passionate about writing & pitching media? Have experience in the Real Estate industry? Worked within public affairs, community engagement and/or public policy side? Able to identify compelling stories & pitch media? A solid foundation of working with clients? Track record of successful placements?

Our favorite real estate PR agency client seeks a Sr. Account Manager to join their team. An award winning, boutique, family-friendly agency with flexible hours. Strong emphasis on creativity, integrity, determination & fun. Learn more HERE
Technical Advisor – Patent Law firm – downtown Chicago

A top ranked, award winning Patent Law firm seeks Technical Advisors for their downtown Chicago location. Firm specializes in Intellectual Property practice including litigation, prosecution, and general client counseling. Are you a motivated PhD in Chemistry or Engineering (Computer Science or Electrical)? Do you have strong technical/medical writing experience? Interested in supporting scientists and engineers to protect their innovations in a collegial work environment? Want an alternative career path in the law without law school training? Do you thrive on diversity? Want to remain on the cutting edge of technology? Learn more HERE

 

PR agency – Account Supervisor – Full time and Freelance positions
Growing PR agency is winning new business. Seeks an ambitious, well-rounded PR professional with PR agency or PR consultancy experience. Openings for full time and freelance positions. Freelance assignments up to 20 hours/week. Freelancer can work virtually or onsite. Flextime possible for full time role. Do you have successful stories to tell in the B2B space? Are you a strategic thinker with excellent writing skills? Have strong pitching experience to local + national media? Learn more HERE
Local talent please.
Medical Writer – Downtown Chicago – Immediate Hire 

Medical Writer or aspirational Medical Writer needed to simplify medical science. Translate

medical concepts into marketing/sales language. Does your content inform and educate within a variety of therapeutic areas? Do you have strong abilities to liaise with medical directors directly? Able to collaborate in deadline-oriented business setting? Want to join growing medical communications agency in Chicago? Do you live in the Chicago area? Local talent please. Client wants to hire ASAP! Learn more HERE 
Marketing/PR/Recruiting INTERN– Downtown Chicago 
Our internship program is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other. Flexible hours; can receive college credit. Work side-by-side with president and other interns in an energetic environment. A definite career builder for a student or new grad interested in marketing, communications, human resources or recruiting.  Click here to keep reading…
Consulting Services
 
– The Resume Review 
In this session, Lynn Hazan will help you to break through the clutter of similar, boring resumes. You will receive practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume. Complimentary follow-up phone session to assess revised resume is included. Time permitting, LinkedIn profiles will also be evaluated.
Price: $150 One hour. Includes complimentary Resource Kit, for a total $200 value.
 
– Empowered Job Seeker
“Empowered Job Seeker™” is a program that helps candidates undergo effective job searches in the ever-changing marketplace. In this 3-hour (1.5 hours each session), one-on-one or group consultation, participants learn proven techniques to more successfully market themselves as the candidates of choice.

Learn How To:
  • Find jobs in the hidden job market
  • Improve your networking, social media, and LinkedIn skills
  • Refine your interviewing and negotiating expertise
  • Position yourself in the marketplace for advancement and promotion
  • Seek out niches where you can add value
  • Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Work effectively with a recruiter
Price: $300 total (2 sessions, each 1.5 hours). $400 value in total.
 Events
1. Webinar presentation Title: Don’t Let Your Past Limit Your Future
Date: Thurs, Feb 6, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm EST (10:00 am PST, 11:00 am MST, 12:00 pm CST)
Description:

There are not many people who have a perfect work history.  However, it is the person who knows how to “package” themselves who gets hired.  This session will show you how your past doesn’t have to limit your future.  We will discuss the following:
  • How to handle problem areas on your resume or during interviews
  • The importance of your accomplishments
  • How to overcome objections
Registration link
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.
 
 
2. WORKSHOP: NSENG Founder, Marty Gilbert, conducts a 3hr & 45 min session on “How to Create & Implement an Effective Job Search Plan“.
Date: Mon, Feb 10, 2020
Time: 9:15 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: National Louis University, 5202 Old Orchard Rd, Room 468, Skokie

 
 
3. Webinar presentation Title: Become a Stealth Networker and Find a Job
Date: Tues, Feb 11, 2020
Time: 11:00 am EST (8:00 am PST, 9:00 am MST, 10:00 am CST)
Description:

Most job seekers find their job through networking – what about you?   If networking is not your strength, this training was written for you!  During this session, we will address the following:
  • How to network effectively
  • Who should be in your network
  • How to turn networking contacts into interviews
Registration link
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.
 

4. Traits for Talent Success in Dynamic Businesses by Chicago Chapter of ANA Business Marketing 

We’ve all experienced business transformations and as marketers we’re often tasked with driving that change.  So how do you develop a talented team with the right skill sets when the needs of the business keep changing?  What are the traits for success that dynamic businesses need to seek out and nurture?  What are the raw materials for future success in marketing leaders?

Cynthia Soledad will share the four attributes that have been proven by Egon Zehnder to contribute to executive potential so you can consider what this means for your own readiness to take on a new challenge or think about how to attract and grow diverse skills for your organization.

Date: Tues, Feb 11, 2020
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Venue: Willis Tower, 233 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor, Chicago, IL
Purchase tickets: here
 
5. NSENG speaker Lynne Franklin will present on “How to Turn an Interview into a Powerful Conversation” plus a round of networking.
Date: Tue, Feb 18, 2020
Time: 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: National Louis University, 5202 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie
6. Many Pathways – Workshop and Network Event
C2ST and ONLi Packs want to help students understand what careers are available
to them. Chicago is home to hundreds of thousands of creative and inspired individuals all working toward different passions. This workshop for students aims to highlight a small number of these unique pathways and help students to understand how to approach going after their dreams.
Date: Sat, Feb 22, 2020
Time: 12:30
Venue: Dvorak Park Gymnasium, 1119 W Cullerton Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Purchase tickets: here
 
7. The Innovator’s Guide to Chicago: Rising together in 2020.
Hear about the State of Innovation. Chicago’s innovation ecosystem is on the rise, thanks to the ever-growing network of corporations, startups, investors, universities, non-profits and the government collaborating to take Chicago to the next tier as a global hub of innovation.

Join us to celebrate Chicago’s innovation strengths and learn how we can better drive collaboration across our ecosystem to ensure that Chicago not only stays on the rise, but leads the charge on innovation.

Date:  Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Time:  6 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Arts (220 E Chicago Ave)
Purchase tickets: here
8. HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more. Get the details here
9. Save the date: April 27, 2020 Lynn will present at the NSENG event.

01-27-20: Inspiration for Growth: Tribute to Eddie Hazan

Lynn's blog
As a recruiter, I love to help guide candidates to successful placements with clients. It’s not always the easiest process. Hiring managers want “best in class” talent with track records of success, ready to move up and on. Why am I re-stating the obvious work of an executive recruiter? On Jan 19, 2020, my beloved mother, who just celebrated her 92nd birthday, passed on to the next world.
She is now my guardian angel, watching out for me and providing guidance from above. It’s always good to have a coach.
Eddie Hazan was a remarkable French teacher. She encouraged her students to study, work hard and aim for success. Reading her past students’ testimonials, I was amazed at how much of a positive impact she had had with students of all ages and backgrounds. To me, she was just Mommy.

She taught me that hard work, a positive attitude and continuous learning would pay off. To all of my clients and candidates, may we excel at work (and play), participate in our communities, be kind and give back. For this, we shall all be the better.
 
Table of Contents:
 
1) Job Openings –
  • Technical Advisor – New! Top ranked Patent Law firm, downtown Chicago. Specs: here
  • PR Account Supervisor – Full time & Freelance positions: Boutique PR Agency. Specs: here
  • Medical Writer: MedCom Agency Chicago, IL: Our client keeps winning new business, hence this new job. Specs: here
2) Candidate Consulting Services – Resume Review & Empowered Job 
     Seeker. 
 
3) Upcoming Events – See more info below.
  • A C2ST event – Chicago Premiere: We Believe In Dinosaurs. Mon, Jan 27 6 pm (CST) at Gene Siskel Film Center
  • WORKSHOP: NSENG Founder, Marty Gilbert, conducts a 3hr & 45 min session on “How to Create & Implement an Effective Job Search Plan“. Mon, Feb 10th, 9:15 am – 1:00 pm, at National Louis University in Skokie.
  • NSENG speaker Lynne Franklin will present on “How to Turn an Interview into a Powerful Conversation” plus a round of networking. Tue, Feb 18th, 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm, at National Louis University in Skokie.
  • The Innovator’s Guide to Chicago: Hear about the State of Innovation. Wed, Feb 26, 6 pm – 8:30 pm.
  • LinkedIn author & expert, Wayne Breitbarth conducts a 1hr & 45min presentation on “Creating a LinkedIn Game Plan to Your Next Job”. Mon,  Mar 2nd, 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm, at National Louis University in Skokie.
  • HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more.
4) Featured Article: 6 Career And Personal Branding Trends That Will Impact Your Success In 2020. Managing your personal brand is a lot harder in the rapid-paced, dynamic, ever-changing, digital world of today. Pay attention to these six important career success trends so you remain valuable and viable in the world of work. Read more here
 Our Current Openings
Technical Advisor – Patent Law firm – downtown Chicago
 

A top ranked, award winning Patent Law firm seeks Technical Advisors for

their downtown Chicago location. Firm specializes in Intellectual Property practice including litigation, prosecution, and general client counseling. Are you a motivated PhD in Life sciences or Engineering or a MS in biomedical sciences? Do you have strong technical/medical writing experience? Interested in supporting scientists and engineers to protect their innovations in a collegial work environment? Want an alternative career path in the law without law school training? Do you thrive on diversity? Learn more HERE
 

PR agency – Account Supervisor – Full time and Freelance positions
Growing PR agency is winning new business. Seeks an ambitious, well-rounded PR professional with PR agency or PR consultancy experience. Openings for full time and freelance positions. Freelance assignments up to 20 hours/week. Freelancer can work virtually or onsite. Flextime possible for full time role. Do you have successful stories to tell in the B2B space? Are you a strategic thinker with excellent writing skills? Have strong pitching experience to local + national media? Learn more HERE
Local talent please.
Medical Writer – Downtown Chicago – Immediate Hire 
 

Medical Writer or aspirational Medical Writer needed to simplify medical science. Translate

medical concepts into marketing/sales language. Does your content inform and educate within a variety of therapeutic areas? Do you have strong abilities to liaise with medical directors directly? Able to collaborate in deadline-oriented business setting? Want to join growing medical communications agency in Chicago? Do you live in the Chicago area? Local talent please. Client wants to hire ASAP! Learn more HERE 
Marketing/PR/Recruiting INTERN– Downtown Chicago 
Our internship program is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other. Flexible hours; can receive college credit. Work side-by-side with president and other interns in an energetic environment. A definite career builder for a student or new grad interested in marketing, communications, human resources or recruiting.  Click here to keep reading…
Consulting Services
 
– The Resume Review 
In this session, Lynn Hazan will help you to break through the clutter of similar, boring resumes. You will receive practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume. Complimentary follow-up phone session to assess revised resume is included. Time permitting, LinkedIn profiles will also be evaluated.
Price: $150 One hour. Includes complimentary Resource Kit, for a total $200 value.
 
– Empowered Job Seeker
“Empowered Job Seeker™” is a program that helps candidates undergo effective job searches in the ever-changing marketplace. In this 3-hour (1.5 hours each session), one-on-one or group consultation, participants learn proven techniques to more successfully market themselves as the candidates of choice.

Learn How To:
  • Find jobs in the hidden job market
  • Improve your networking, social media, and LinkedIn skills
  • Refine your interviewing and negotiating expertise
  • Position yourself in the marketplace for advancement and promotion
  • Seek out niches where you can add value
  • Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Work effectively with a recruiter
Price: $300 total (2 sessions, each 1.5 hours). $400 value in total.
 
 Events
1. Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) event – Chicago Premiere: We Believe In Dinosaurs

Join C2ST for the Chicago premiere of We Believe in Dinosaurs, followed by a discussion and reception with the directors, Clayton Brown and Monica Long Ross.

We Believe in Dinosaurs is a documentary film about creationism, Noah’s Ark, and America’s troubled relationship with science.

Date:  Thurs, January 27, 2020
Time:  6 pm (CST)
Venue: Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago

Purchase tickets: here

2. WORKSHOP: NSENG Founder, Marty Gilbert, conducts a 3hr & 45 min session on “How to Create & Implement an Effective Job Search Plan“.
Date: Mon, Feb 10, 2020
Time: 9:15 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: National Louis University, 5202 Old Orchard Rd, Room 468, Skokie

 
 
3. NSENG speaker Lynne Franklin will present on “How to Turn an Interview into a Powerful Conversation” plus a round of networking.
Date: Tue, Feb 18, 2020
Time: 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: National Louis University, 5202 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie
4. The Innovator’s Guide to Chicago: Rising together in 2020.
Hear about the State of Innovation. Chicago’s innovation ecosystem is on the rise, thanks to the ever-growing network of corporations, startups, investors, universities, non-profits and the government collaborating to take Chicago to the next tier as a global hub of innovation.

Join us to celebrate Chicago’s innovation strengths and learn how we can better drive collaboration across our ecosystem to ensure that Chicago not only stays on the rise, but leads the charge on innovation.

Date:  Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Time:  6 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Arts (220 E Chicago Ave)
Purchase tickets: here
5. LinkedIn author & expert, Wayne Breitbarth conducts a 1hr & 45min presentation on “Creating a LinkedIn Game Plan to Your Next Job”.
 
Date: Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Time: 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: National Louis University, 5202 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie
6. HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more. Get the details here

01-20-20: New Jobs- PR Agency & Tech Advisor- Law Firm

Lynn's blog
Good news. Our clients are hiring. Do you have public affairs, community engagement and public policy experience? Real estate would be great too. Our PR agency client wants to see your resume.

We have another new job opening! A  Chicago patent law firm seeks Tech Advisor for its engineering and health care practices. Work in team environment to help  patent new products, inventions and services. Growing field & career advancement.

  
Table of Contents:
1) Job Openings-
  • PR Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire: NEW!
    Award winning PR Agency near North Chicago Suburbs: Real Estate. Special need for public affairs, community building etc. Specs: here
  • Technical Advisor -New! Top ranked Patent Law firm, downtown Chicago. Specs: here
  • PR Account Supervisor – Full time & Freelance positions: Boutique PR Agency. Specs: here
  • Medical Writer – Immediate Hire: MedCom Agency Chicago, IL: Our client keeps winning new business, hence this new job. Specs: here
2) Candidate Consulting Services – Resume Review & Empowered Job 
     Seeker. 
 
3) Upcoming Events – See more info below.
  • Larry Kaufman presents on “How to Network, Connect & Gain Introductions to Your Next Job” plus networking. Mon, Jan 20 6:15-8:30 pm at the Glenview Library
  • A C2ST event – Chicago Premiere: We Believe In Dinosaurs. Mon, Jan 27 6 pm (CST) at Gene Siskel Film Center
  • The Innovator’s Guide to Chicago: Hear about the State of Innovation. Wed, Feb 26, 6 pm – 8:30 pm.
  • HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more.
4) Featured Article: How to future-proof your career path in 2020 (and beyond): There’s plenty of uncertainty these days about how to figure out what skills will be in demand in the future. Here’s how to stay relevant, no matter your job. Read full article here
 Our Current Openings
PR – Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire 
Public Relations Agency – Near North Chicago Suburbs.
Are you an experienced PR professional, passionate about writing & pitching media? Have experience in the Real Estate industry? Worked within public affairs, community engagement and/or public policy side? Able to identify compelling stories & pitch media? A solid foundation of working with clients? Track record of successful placements?

Our favorite real estate PR agency client seeks a Sr. Account Manager to join their team. An award winning, boutique, family-friendly agency with flexible hours. Strong emphasis on creativity, integrity, determination & fun. Learn more HERE

Technical Advisor – Patent Law firm – downtown Chicago

A top ranked, award winning Patent Law firm seeks Technical Advisors for

their downtown Chicago location. Firm specializes in Intellectual Property practice including litigation, prosecution, and general client counseling. Are you a motivated PhD in Life sciences or Engineering or a MS in biomedical sciences? Do you have strong technical/medical writing experience? Interested in supporting scientists and engineers to protect their innovations in a collegial work environment? Want an alternative career path in the law without law school training? Do you thrive on diversity? Learn more HERE
 

PR agency – Account Supervisor – Full time and Freelance positions
Growing PR agency is winning new business. Seeks an ambitious, well-rounded PR professional with PR agency or PR consultancy experience. Openings for full time and freelance positions. Freelance assignments up to 20 hours/week. Freelancer can work virtually or onsite. Flextime possible for full time role. Do you have successful stories to tell in the B2B space? Are you a strategic thinker with excellent writing skills? Have strong pitching experience to local + national media? Learn more HERE. Local talent please.
Medical Writer – Downtown Chicago – Immediate Hire 

Medical Writer or aspirational Medical Writer needed to simplify medical science. Translate

medical concepts into marketing/sales language. Does your content inform and educate within a variety of therapeutic areas? Do you have strong abilities to liaise with medical directors directly? Able to collaborate in deadline-oriented business setting? Want to join growing medical communications agency in Chicago? Do you live in the Chicago area? Local talent please. Client wants to hire ASAP! Learn more HERE 
Marketing/PR/Recruiting INTERN– Downtown Chicago 
Our internship program is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other. Flexible hours; can receive college credit. Work side-by-side with president and other interns in an energetic environment. A definite career builder for a student or new grad interested in marketing, communications, human resources or recruiting.  Click here to keep reading…
Consulting Services
 
– The Resume Review 
In this session, Lynn Hazan will help you to break through the clutter of similar, boring resumes. You will receive practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume. Complimentary follow-up phone session to assess revised resume is included. Time permitting, LinkedIn profiles will also be evaluated.
Price: $150 One hour. Includes complimentary Resource Kit, for a total $200 value.
 
– Empowered Job Seeker
“Empowered Job Seeker™” is a program that helps candidates undergo effective job searches in the ever-changing marketplace. In this 3-hour (1.5 hours each session), one-on-one or group consultation, participants learn proven techniques to more successfully market themselves as the candidates of choice.

Learn How To:
  • Find jobs in the hidden job market
  • Improve your networking, social media, and LinkedIn skills
  • Refine your interviewing and negotiating expertise
  • Position yourself in the marketplace for advancement and promotion
  • Seek out niches where you can add value
  • Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Work effectively with a recruiter
Price: $300 total (2 sessions, each 1.5 hours). $400 value in total.
 Events
1. Presentation on “How to Network, Connect & Gain Introductions to Your Next Job”” plus networking with Larry Kaufman.
It’s a known fact that at least 75% of job seekers over 40 will find their next job

through a networking encounter. And for many people, networking can be a tough challenge. But, with the right attitude and the right technique, you can significantly shorten your search.

During this meeting, business leader, public speaker, trainer and author, Larry Kaufman , will show you specific ways to improve your job search efforts through his novel approach to N etworking, C onnecting and G iving (the NCG Factor).
  • What the NCG Factor is and how the formula can accelerate your job search.
  • How to improve the process of getting connected to hiring managers.
  • Examples of how more effective introductions will better outcomes.
  • How building relationships can be life-changing and result in more productive networking meetings.
  • How LinkedIn ties into the human networking experience.
Date:  Monday, January 20, 2020
Time:  6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Glenview Library (1930 Glenview Rd)

Read more here

2. Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) event – Chicago Premiere: We Believe In Dinosaurs

Join C2ST for the Chicago premiere of We Believe in Dinosaurs, followed by a discussion and reception with the directors, Clayton Brown and Monica Long Ross.
We Believe in Dinosaurs is a documentary film about creationism, Noah’s Ark, and America’s troubled relationship with science.
Date:  Thurs, January 27, 2020   

Time:  6 pm (CST)
Venue: Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago

Purchase tickets: here

3. The Innovator’s Guide to Chicago: Rising together in 2020.
Hear about the State of Innovation. Chicago’s innovation ecosystem is on the rise, thanks to the ever-growing network of corporations, startups, investors, universities, non-profits and the government collaborating to take Chicago to the next tier as a global hub of innovation.

Join us to celebrate Chicago’s innovation strengths and learn how we can better drive collaboration across our ecosystem to ensure that Chicago not only stays on the rise, but leads the charge on innovation.
Date:  Wednesday, February 26, 2020   

Time:  6 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Arts (220 E Chicago Ave)
Purchase tickets: here

4. HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more. Get the details here

01-13-20: New Job Opening for Top Law Firm-Tech Advisor

Lynn's blog
We have a new job opening with a Chicago patent law firm!! It’s always a great sign when clients are actively hiring.  Let’s keep the momentum going. Lots of PR and Medical writing jobs. Read details below…
  
Table of Contents:
 
1) Job Openings-
  • Technical Advisor -New!  Award winning Patent Law firm, downtown Chicago. Specs: here
  • PR Account Supervisor – Full time & Freelance positions: Boutique PR Agency. Specs: here
  • Medical Writer – Immediate Hire: MedCom Agency Chicago, IL: Our client keeps winning new business, hence this new job. Specs: here
  • PR Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire: PR Agency near North Chicago Suburbs: Real Estate. Specs: here
2) Candidate Consulting Services – Resume Review & Empowered Job Seeker. 
 
3) Upcoming Events – See more info below.
  • Larry Kaufman presents on “How to Network, Connect & Gain Introductions to Your Next Job” plus networking. Mon, Jan 20 6:15-8:30 pm at the Glenview Library
  • HubSpot Academy offers free courses on lead generation, building marketing campaigns, SEO training, content marketing, Facebook advertising, and so much more.
4) Featured Article: How to Ask Great Questions at Work [INFOGRAPHIC]. Read more here
 Our Current Openings
Technical Advisor – Patent Law firm – downtown Chicago
 

A top ranked, award winning Patent Law firm seeks Technical Advisors for

their downtown Chicago location. Firm specializes in Intellectual Property practice including litigation, prosecution, and general client counseling. Are you a motivated PhD in Life sciences or Engineering or a MS in biomedical sciences? Do you have strong technical/medical writing experience? Interested in supporting scientists and engineers to protect their innovations in a collegial work environment? Want an alternative career path in the law without law school training? Do you thrive on diversity? Learn more HERE
 

PR agency – Account Supervisor – Full time and Freelance positions
Growing PR agency is winning new business. Seeks an ambitious, well-rounded PR professional with PR agency or PR consultancy experience. Openings for full time and freelance positions. Freelance assignments up to 20 hours/week. Freelancer can work virtually or onsite. Flextime possible for full time role. Do you have successful stories to tell in the B2B space? Are you a strategic thinker with excellent writing skills? Have strong pitching experience to local + national media? Learn more HERE
Local talent please.
 
 
PR – Sr. Account Manager – Immediate Hire 
Public Relations Agency – Near North Chicago Suburbs.
Our favorite real estate PR agency client seeks Sr. Account Manager to join team. New business wins spell success for agency & need to hire. Interested in working full time or part-time (25 hrs/wk)? Fridays are “Work from home”.
Client is boutique, family-friendly agency, flexible hours. Strong emphasis on creativity, integrity, determination & fun. Ideal candidate enjoys collaborative, open environment; stays up-to-date on trends /current events. Must have access to a car for client/industry events. Writing test part of interview.
Learn more HERE 
Medical Writer – Downtown Chicago – Immediate Hire 
 

Medical Writer or aspirational Medical Writer needed to simplify medical science. Translate

medical concepts into marketing/sales language. Does your content inform and educate within a variety of therapeutic areas? Do you have strong abilities to liaise with medical directors directly? Able to collaborate in deadline-oriented business setting? Want to join growing medical communications agency in Chicago? Do you live in the Chicago area? Local talent please. Client wants to hire ASAP! Learn more HERE 
Marketing/PR/Recruiting INTERN– Downtown Chicago 
Our internship program is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other. Flexible hours; can receive college credit. Work side-by-side with president and other interns in an energetic environment. A definite career builder for a student or new grad interested in marketing, communications, human resources or recruiting.  Click here to keep reading…
Consulting Services
 
– The Resume Review 
In this session, Lynn Hazan will help you to break through the clutter of similar, boring resumes. You will receive practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume. Complimentary follow-up phone session to assess revised resume is included. Time permitting, LinkedIn profiles will also be evaluated.
Price: $150 One hour. Includes complimentary Resource Kit, for a total $200 value.
 
– Empowered Job Seeker
“Empowered Job Seeker™” is a program that helps candidates undergo effective job searches in the ever-changing marketplace. In this 3-hour (1.5 hours each session), one-on-one or group consultation, participants learn proven techniques to more successfully market themselves as the candidates of choice.

Learn How To:
  • Find jobs in the hidden job market
  • Improve your networking, social media, and LinkedIn skills
  • Refine your interviewing and negotiating expertise
  • Position yourself in the marketplace for advancement and promotion
  • Seek out niches where you can add value
  • Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Work effectively with a recruiter
Price: $300 total (2 sessions, each 1.5 hours). $400 value in total.
 Events
1. Presentation on “How to Network, Connect & Gain Introductions to Your Next Job”” plus networking with Larry Kaufman.
It’s a known fact that at least 75% of job seekers over 40 will find their next job

through a networking encounter. And for many people, networking can be a tough challenge. But, with the right attitude and the right technique, you can significantly shorten your search.

During this meeting, business leader, public speaker, trainer and author, Larry Kaufman , will show you specific ways to improve your job search efforts through his novel approach to N etworking, C onnecting and G iving (the NCG Factor).
  • What the NCG Factor is and how the formula can accelerate your job search.
  • How to improve the process of getting connected to hiring managers.
  • Examples of how more effective introductions will better outcomes.
  • How building relationships can be life-changing and result in more productive networking meetings.
  • How LinkedIn ties into the human networking experience.
Date:  Monday, January 20, 2020
Time:  6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Glenview Library (1930 Glenview Rd)

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