One-on-One Professional Assistance
The Community Career Center provides job seekers with guidance on subjects ranging from goal-setting and Résumé-writing to networking and interviewing skills. These consultations are available thanks to the dedicated support of approximately 40 volunteers who are career counselors, recruiters, human resource professionals and other job search experts. In addition, there are appointments in Career Counseling, Job Search Strategy and Basic Computer skills. 

Please call during office hours to schedule an appointment. 

Introductory Appointment (30 – 45 minutes): Job seekers are introduced to the services available to the Center. The Center volunteer provides an objective assessment of the job seeker's needs and job skill strengths and weaknesses. The job seeker and the volunteer develop a plan and set goals for the ensuing job search.

Résumé Appointment (1 hour): A volunteer meets with the job seeker to review current résumé or design one if needed. Format is developed to highlight achievements, results and transferable skills.

Interviewing Skills Appointment (1 hour): This appointment helps job seekers prepare for an interview, debrief after an interview, and practice responding to and asking questions. Job seekers can also objectively access their interviewing skills/behaviors through the videotaped mock interview.

Job Search Strategy Appointment (1 hour): Looking for a job is often a full-time job in itself. This appointment will help the job seeker set goals, establish priorities, and learn methods of staying focused through objectives the job seekers sets for the job search. 

Career Counseling Appointment (1 hour): Emphasis is placed on job skills transfer and evaluation of the needs and wants of the job seeker. Assessment tools and available resources are provided. Salary negotiation techniques can be presented.

Networking Skills Appointment (1 hour): The job seeker’s networking knowledge and comfort level is assessed. Tools for successful networking are discussed. Networking and evaluating opportunities are presented. Methods for networking are taught and goals are set.

Computer Appointments (1 hour): One-on-one assistance is given in basic computer skills. Emphasis is placed on internet skills, making the best use of the internet in a successful job search, how to send email attachments and where to access job Web sites. These skills are critical in completing online applications during a job search.

Computer Tutorial Appointments (3-hour increments): We have available office productivity software for you to use to update your computer skills. These tutorial programs are self-paced computer training on laptop computers. Programs include Word 2000 & 2002, Publisher 2002, Access 2002, Excel 2000, 2002, 2003, PowerPoint 2000, 2002, the Internet, Outlook 2000, 2002, Windows XP, Me 2000, FrontPage 2002, and Adobe PhotoShop.

Job Club 
Since 70-80% of people looking for jobs will find them through networking, we host a Job Club at the Community Career Center every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Joy Maguire-Dooley of the Lisle Township facilitates this networking group. It is an excellent opportunity to make contacts, talk with others about the job search process, and get job leads. During the last half hour of each session, a speaker addresses various job search or employment issues. You do not have to register, just bring copies of your résumé and show up!  

Job Leads 
The Community Career Center receives a myriad of job leads daily. Area employers send us their current openings. These job leads are posted in binders for the interest of job seekers. These positions vary from entry level up to senior level, in a multitude of industries. You can also listen to WONC, 89.1 FM at 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday to hear more job leads.  

Access to Office Equipment 
When you come to the Community Career Center you will find a professional atmosphere in which to work. There are 10 semi-private workstations each with a computer, which has the latest office software and high speed internet, and a telephone. In addition, you will have access to printers, fax machines and a copier.     

Internet and Community Support Services
These resources do not reflect recommendations by the Community Career Center or anyone affiliated with the Community Career Center.  

Internet Resources

America's Job Bank A partnership between the US Department of Labor and the state operated public Employment Service, this site provides job seekers with the largest pool of active job opportunities available anywhere, and nationwide exposure for their résumés. www.jobbankinfo.org
 
Black Collegian Online Career site for students of color.
 
Career Builder Offers job seekers resources for finding a job online while providing companies with a cost-effective way to reach an expanding market of highly qualified job candidates.
 
Idealist.org Career Site for Non-profits A service for nonprofit employers and job seekers in the Chicago area.
 
DuPage County Career Connector An online system which provides residents of DuPage County with information on apprenticeships, internships, co-ops, full and part-time jobs.

Donka, Inc. A non-profit organization dedicated to helping persons with physical and visual disabilities achieve goals and learn skills toward independence through computers and adaptive technology.
  
Monster.com Job network with résumé creation guidelines, résumé posting, message and chat boards.
 
Netshare.com Listings of jobs for the $100,000 and up executive.
 
Saludos.com Provides Hispanic employment opportunities.

Career One Stop

Career Voyages

Workforce3one
 
O*NET Online (Occupational Information Network)

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Community Resources 

DuPage County Community Resource System Comprehensive site for human services in DuPage County,
(630) 682-7000, TDD (630) 682-6926, (800) 942-9412.
  
Energy Information Line Low income home energy assistance program, 8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (800) 252-8643

Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Oversees programs serving persons with disabilities, (800) 843-6154.

Loaves and Fishes A non-sectarian, community-based, not-for-profit organization established to provide food to needy Naperville residents.  (630) 355-3663.
  
Metropolitan Family Services Consumer credit counseling service, (630) 784-4800

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce provides business leadership by promoting economic opportunities, advocates on behalf of business and provides its members with education and resources while encouraging mutual support. (630) 355-4141
  
North Central College The Community Career Center has a partnership with North Central College, an independent, comprehensive college of the liberal arts and sciences, located in Naperville. (630) 420-7462

Public Action to Deliver Shelter (DuPage P.A.D.S., Inc.) In collaboration with churches and other community and service groups, provides overnight shelter and support services for homeless families and individuals in DuPage County. (866) 682-3846.

Quest Clinical Services Services for women and their families located in Lisle, (630) 544-3324.
  
Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Counseling for children and adults on a sliding fee scale, located in Naperville. (630) 357-2456.

Wayside Cross Shelter Aurora shelter which accepts clients with substance abuse problems, (630) 892-4239.