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State Senator Patricia Van Pelt Virtual Job Fair
Job seekers are invited to three days of Virtual Job Fair events with the Office of State Senator Patricia Van Pelt!
When and where
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
Illinois workNet partnered with the Office of State Senator Patricia Van Pelt, Illinois Department of Employment Security, and the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership to hold a multi-employer Virtual Job Fair event series featuring hiring employers within Illinois' 5th State Senate District!
Please Note: Job seekers are encouraged to register for each session they are interested in attending.
Check out the Facebook Event page to stay up-to-date!
Day 1 (4/20/21): Job Seeker Workshops
Workshops will kick off the three day event to focus on available resources to job seekers.
- How to Articulate Your Resume
- How to Work a Virtual Job Fair
- Intro to Navigating the State's Hiring Process
Day 2 (4/21/21): Info Session with Employers
Session will include:
- Employer presentations
- Overview of local resources available to job seekers
- Overview of the Get Hired Illinois website
- Opportunity for Q&A with employer representatives
Day 3 (4/22/21): Small-Group Interviews
Interested job seekers have an opportunity to speak with employer representatives regarding current job opportunities and how to apply for job openings in the Chicagoland area from these hiring employers:
- Amazon
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Hospitality & Tourism Sector Center
- Illinois Department of Corrections
- Lawndale Christian Health Center
- PCG Consulting Group
- Reef Technologies
- Rush University Medical Center
- Verizon
- Worldwide Flight Services
**Participating employers is subject to change without notice.**
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I attend all 3-days of events?
Yes! Register for each day.
Does registering for one event mean I'm registered for all 3 days?
No, registration is required for each day. You will need to register for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
What device can I use to attend?
Use a computer, tablet, or smart phone.
How do I join the event on the day of?
After registering, an email is sent with steps to take and login info.
I registered but can't find the login information, what do I do?
Check your email (including Junk folder). If you do not see the login info, email info@illinoisworknet.com and include your name/event.
Need Assistance?
For help with registering, contact the Office of State Senator Patricia Van Pelt:
- Email: d.o.5senvanpelt@gmail.com
- Call: 312-888-9191
After Registering for the Virtual Job Fair:
- Watch the Virtual Job Fair Demonstration recorded webinar below.
- Prepare for a Virtual Job Fair using tips in this workNet article.
- Read what to know about Attending Virtual Job Fairs as a Job Seeker in this workNet article.