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12-10-19: Sending Messages of Joy and Jobs!

Lynn's blog
This week we are taking a different route to celebrate the holiday season and our current job openings. Enjoy with a smile and then apply to our latest job openings in PR and Medical Writing. Good news! We filled a Scientific Writer position at a MedComm agency! Use this time to connect with us. Our clients are eager to hire ASAP.
Resume Review and Empowered Job Seeker services available at discount prices during the holiday season! Holiday Gift Certificates Available. Offer valid until Dec 31st, 2019. Can redeem within 6 months!
See our latest job openings below. Our clients are committed to hiring!
Table of Contents:
1) Job Openings-
  • PR Account Supervisor – Full time & Freelance positions: 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. Specs: here
2) Candidate Consulting Services- Resume Review & Empowered Job Seeker. See holiday special.
3) Upcoming Events – See more info below.
  • Innovation for the Ages – Lessons learned from Lifelong Re-Invention 12/10/2019, 5:30 pm- 8 pm.
  • Around Chicago LIVE! Networking at the Signature Room at the 95th. Jan 8, 2020 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
4) Featured Ad:  The two year old child in the hardware store in Wales is melting icy hearts across the internet. View the ad here
 Our Current Openings
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 car for client/industry events. Writing test part of interview. Client wants to hire ASAP! 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
Resume Review & Empowered Job Seeker services. – Holiday Special 
  • 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.
Discounted Price: $125
  • 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.
Discounted Price: $225
 Events
1. Meet us at Innovation for the Ages – Lessons learned from Lifelong Re-Invention – Chicago Innovation  
No matter your age, the best way to stay ahead of your peers and competitors is to re-invent yourself, over and over again. Join us to learn from innovative leaders who know that the secret to longevity is re-invention.
Venue : Tesla Showroom, 901 N. Rush, Chicago
Time : 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Purchase your tickets HERE
2. Around Chicago LIVE! Networking at the Signature Room at the 95th.

Running strong since 2010, we’ve been called the “Best Networking Event in Town” over and over!
Join us and find out why.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres included. Mingle with awesome people in great careers just like you … law, real estate, banking, sales, events, hospitality, meeting planning, restaurants, catering, hotels, public relations, transportation, not-for-profit, arts, marketing, museums, human resources, the chambers of commerce and the convention bureau.
Shy? Email us in advance to let us know or tell us onsite and our Schmoozer/Networking Igniters will actively connect you with people you want to meet at the event.
www.aroundchicagoevents.com

Venue: The Signature Room at the 95th, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Date: January 8, 2020
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Purchase your tickets here

12-4-19: Lots of PR Jobs to Fill! New openings

Lynn's blog
‘Tis the season for new jobs! Lots of PR openings. Clients want to hire ASAP. Let’s keep our focus on goals for 2020. Now is the time to start applying.
Resume Review and Empowered Job Seeker services available at discount prices during the holiday season!
Holiday Gift Certificates Available. Offer valid until Dec 31st, 2019. Can redeem within 6 months!
See our latest job openings below. Our clients are committed to hiring!

 
 
Table of Contents:
1) Job Openings-
  • PR Account Supervisor – Full time & Freelance positions: 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. Specs: here
2) Candidate Consulting Services- Resume Review & Empowered Job Seeker. See holiday special.
3) Upcoming Events – See more info below.
  • Innovation for the Ages – Lessons learned from Lifelong Re-Invention 12/10/2019, 5:30 pm- 8pm.
  • Dec 9th NSENG features a presentation on “NAVIGATING A JOB CHANGE IN TODAY’S DYNAMIC MARKETPLACE” plus a round of networking
  • Around Chicago LIVE! Networking at the Signature Room at the 95th. Jan 8, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
4) Featured Article: PR as Lifelong Learner: One thing we all agreed on immediately was how important it is for PR and comms people to understand the businesses they work on – why they exist, how they work, and how they make money. Click HERE to read more.
 Our Current Openings
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 car for client/industry events. Writing test part of interview. Client wants to hire ASAP! 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
Resume Review & Empowered Job Seeker services. – Holiday Special 
  • 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.
Discounted Price: $125
  • 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.
Discounted Price: $225
 Events
1. Workshop: “Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles & Cover Letters That Get You the Job”
 
During this workshop, you will be provided with very practical advice and examples of how to present yourself in the best light via your resume, LinkedIn profile and cover letters. The “dos and don’ts” of each will be addressed, along with specific tips on how to capture greater interest with those who come across your background. This workshop will be led by awarding-winning writer and job search coach, Marty Gilbert.
Venue: Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025
Date : December 9th, 2019
Time: 9:15 am – 1:00 pm (3hr & 45min workshop)

Purchase your tickets HERE

2. Meet us at Innovation for the Ages – Lessons learned from Lifelong Re-Invention – Chicago Innovation  
No matter your age, the best way to stay ahead of your peers and competitors is to re-invent yourself, over and over again. Join us to learn from innovative leaders who know that the secret to longevity is re-invention.
Venue : Metropolitan Club Willis Tower – Flr 67, 233 South Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
Date : December 10th, 2019
Time : 5:30pm – 8pm
Purchase your tickets HERE
3. Around Chicago LIVE! Networking at the Signature Room at the 95th.

Running strong since 2010, we’ve been called the “Best Networking Event in Town” over and over!
Join us and find out why.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres included. Mingle with awesome people in great careers just like you … law, real estate, banking, sales, events, hospitality, meeting planning, restaurants, catering, hotels, public relations, transportation, not-for-profit, arts, marketing, museums, human resources, the chambers of commerce and the convention bureau.

Shy? Email us in advance to let us know or tell us onsite and our Schmoozer/Networking Igniters will actively connect you with people you want to meet at the event.
www.aroundchicagoevents.com

Venue: The Signature Room at the 95th, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Date: January 8, 2020
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Purchase your tickets here