Interview Savvy

Interview Savvy Wherever you are in your job search, our job search programs will teach you how to avoid common pitfalls and put your best foot forward.

Interview Savvy faculty:

KAREN GOERS founded Kage Search Group, Inc., an executive search firm, in 2004. Karen has logged more than 10,000 hours personally interviewing, preparing and prepping candidates to interview with her clients, giving her extraordinary skills and nuanced understanding of the interview process. ALLISON HEVERIN has worked in the legal field as a practicing attorney and a leg

al career counselor for more than 13 years. Most recently, she worked at the Northwestern University School of Law as a Clinical Assistant Professor and as
an Associate Director in the Center for Career Strategy and Advancement. ANN MARIE PETERS has more than 18 years of banking and financial services experience in multi-faceted business areas worldwide. Ann Marie is credited with writing, managing and launching a ground-breaking international management behavioral coaching program integrating accountability strategy for improved performance and morale.

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10/23/2015

On October 20th, Interview Savvy collaborated with Clarity Connection to present an international webinar for the University of Chicago Alumni Association entitled Prepare to Impress: Maximizing Your Next Networking Event. The seminar concluded to outstanding reviews.

10/14/2015

We are thrilled by the participation in today's Project Hire Kentucky virtual career event! Eleven employers opened the doors to opportunity for Kentucky's unemployed. Feedback on the Interview Savvy materials and advice was excellent. We are so pleased to be part of the effort to help so many people get back on track to career success!

Calling all Kentucky residents who are unemployed!  Please register for this great virtual event on Wednesday - Project ...
10/12/2015

Calling all Kentucky residents who are unemployed! Please register for this great virtual event on Wednesday - Project Hire Kentucky. We have quite a few amazing exhibitors and a lot of useful resources for candidates from Interview Savvy!

www.projecthirekentucky.com

We are very excited to be featured in Monday's edition of the Daily Herald!
10/05/2015

We are very excited to be featured in Monday's edition of the Daily Herald!

Kukec's People features three women from Downers Grove who met by forming a singing group for a fundraiser. It later led to forming a company to help people prepare for job interviews.

Some Interview and Hiring Advice from a Top Business Leader
09/09/2015

Some Interview and Hiring Advice from a Top Business Leader

You’ve finally scored an interview for your dream job. How will you land a job offer? And how can you really tell if it's a perfect match? For our latest series on LinkedIn, “How I Hire,” we asked some of the world’s top business leaders for the inside scoop: What makes a successful professional in…

A few photographs of Ann Marie Peters, Lt. Gov. Crit. Luallen and Secretary of Education and Workforce Development, Thom...
09/01/2015

A few photographs of Ann Marie Peters, Lt. Gov. Crit. Luallen and Secretary of Education and Workforce Development, Thomas Zawacki at the Think Tank last month.

09/01/2015

Interview Savvy's Managing Director, Ann Marie Peters, recently facilitated Kentucky's Human Resources Professionals Think Tank with Lt. Gov. Crit Luallen, the Secretary of Education and Workforce Development, Thomas Zawacki and Commissioner Beth Kuhn in attendance. The event was held to prepare for the Virtual Career Fair that Project Hire Kentucky will sponsor on October 14, 2015.

Interview Savvy's Managing Director, Ann Marie Peters, recently facilitated Kentucky's Human Resources Professionals Thi...
09/01/2015

Interview Savvy's Managing Director, Ann Marie Peters, recently facilitated Kentucky's Human Resources Professionals Think Tank with Lt. Gov. Crit Luallen, the Secretary of Education and Workforce Development, Thomas Zawacki and Commissioner Beth Kuhn in attendance. The event was held to prepare for the Virtual Career Fair that Project Hire Kentucky will sponsor on October 14, 2015.

Knowing how to successfully interview in today's job market is critical.   At Interview Savvy (interviewsavvy.com)we can...
08/27/2015

Knowing how to successfully interview in today's job market is critical. At Interview Savvy (interviewsavvy.com)
we can help you with expert interview training and career counseling to land that perfect position. Here's what 12 top American companies are looking for when hiring.

Here’s How to Get Hired at These 12 Amazing Companies: These companies are telling you exactly what th...

Unemployment Down But Long-Term Unemployment Stagnant
03/17/2015

Unemployment Down But Long-Term Unemployment Stagnant

The employment figures out Friday morning were stronger than economists were predicting.

Class of 2014 Still Facing a Difficult Job Market
03/05/2015

Class of 2014 Still Facing a Difficult Job Market

College graduation season is approaching fast, which means we’re also heading for the annual round of horror stories about the job market for young B.A.s. At least, I expect we are, because said market is still a mess. You can spend a long, long time arguing about precisely how bad...

The Nation's First Virtual Career Fair for the Long-Term Unemployed!
02/04/2015

The Nation's First Virtual Career Fair for the Long-Term Unemployed!

The nation's first ever long-term unemployed virtual career fair will be hosted in Illinois on Feb. 11, 2015.

Job Hunting During the Holidays:  Tips for Success
12/17/2014

Job Hunting During the Holidays: Tips for Success

The year end holiday period is a GREAT time for a job search! Employers are staffing up for the new year so keep hunting during the holidays.

11/12/2014

Happy Veterans Day! We want to thank all of our veterans for their service and sacrifice to our country.

Top Ten Job Search Tips for Job Hunting While Unemployed
10/29/2014

Top Ten Job Search Tips for Job Hunting While Unemployed

Unemployed? Having a difficult time job searching? Here are ten tips for unemployed job seekers.

Job Search Tips for Long-Term Unemployed Executives
10/24/2014

Job Search Tips for Long-Term Unemployed Executives

This career consultant's advice can help you land an offer.

Another favorite picture from our day at NIU!
10/23/2014

Another favorite picture from our day at NIU!

Prudential Sponsors Interview Savvy at Northern Illinois University's Career FairInterview Savvy gave four Career Fair S...
10/23/2014

Prudential Sponsors Interview Savvy at Northern Illinois University's Career Fair

Interview Savvy gave four Career Fair Savvy presentations today to students attending the career fair at the Convocation Center. Students were thrilled with the relevant advice and tips, which gave them extra confidence before entering the career fair.

LinkedIn Tips for When You Are Unemployed
10/01/2014

LinkedIn Tips for When You Are Unemployed

Job-Hunt's LinkedIn for Job Search Expert Laura Smith-Proulx explains the best job title to use on LinkekdIn when you are unemployed.

How to Best Position Yourself to Return to the Workforce
09/29/2014

How to Best Position Yourself to Return to the Workforce

Position yourself successfully for a return to today's job market

More than 20% of Americans Laid Off the Past Five Years are Still Unemployed
09/23/2014

More than 20% of Americans Laid Off the Past Five Years are Still Unemployed

More than a fifth of Americans laid off the past five years remain jobless and one in four who found work is in a temporary job, Rutgers University researchers report.

HR Think Tank on Long-Term Unemployment a Huge Success! We had an enormously productive session yesterday attended by HR...
09/23/2014

HR Think Tank on Long-Term Unemployment a Huge Success!

We had an enormously productive session yesterday attended by HR professionals from around the State, representatives from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, Interview Savvy, and Shaker Virtual Events. We got some great feedback from HR professionals on how to improve the hiring prospects for the long-term unemployed which we will be presenting to CEOs of local national corporations at our CEO Roundtable on October 23rd at Northern Trust. Huge thanks to Kraft for hosting such a constructive and rewarding event.

Long-term Unemployment Still at Record Levels
09/17/2014

Long-term Unemployment Still at Record Levels

Job Market Still Has Room for Improvement
09/09/2014

Job Market Still Has Room for Improvement

Five years into the recovery from the deepest recession in decades, and much of the economy is healing. The stock market is at an all-time high, the Federal Reserve has been winding down its stimulus measures, but what about the job market? Diane King Hall has a look at the current state of it in th…

09/03/2014

Great News for the U.S. Long-Term Unemployment Hiring Project -- HR Think Tank to be Hosted by Kraft!

On September 22nd, highly talented recruiters and talent acquisition professionals from some of Illinois’ premiere employers will convene to brainstorm ideas in an HR Think Tank on long-term unemployment. Co-sponsored by Interview Savvy and Shaker Virtual Events, this event will be hosted by Kraft in Northfield, Illinois. Findings from the Think Tank will be presented to CEOs of major Illinois employers at a roundtable in mid-October.

08/21/2014

Interview Savvy Co-Sponsoring the Illinois Long-Term Unemployment Virtual Career Expo in January 2015!

Interview Savvy is delighted to be co-sponsoring with Shaker Virtual Events the Illinois Long-Term Unemployed Virtual Career Expo on January 15, 2015. Currently 3.2 Americans are battling the plight of long-term unemployment, and this career fair seeks to level the playing field for those who are affected in Illinois.

In cooperation with the Illinois Department of Employment Security, this event will give the 64,000 long-term unemployed job-seekers in Illinois the opportunity to have hiring companies take a deliberate look at their credentials. In-event content and career advice will be provided by Interview Savvy to further support those who participate.

We are thrilled to be a part of the solution to this national problem. To help one person who simply wants a chance to work is to elevate the broader community in substantial ways―both now and for future generations

Five Tips for Looking for a Job While Unemployed
08/05/2014

Five Tips for Looking for a Job While Unemployed

A gap in your résumé doesn't necessarily mean your application will be tossed aside. Here's how to land a job when you don't currently have one.

Some Surprising Facts About How Recruiters View Your Resume
07/22/2014

Some Surprising Facts About How Recruiters View Your Resume

TheLadders asked recruiters to review a stack of resumes while connected to eye tracking software. Their data showed that recruiters spent just six seconds per resume before making a pass/fail decision. However, what they paid attention to was far ...

Six Tips to Break Out of Long-Term Unemployment
07/16/2014

Six Tips to Break Out of Long-Term Unemployment

Long-term unemployment can mark a job seeker as damaged goods, making a long job search even longer. Break the cycle with these practical steps.

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