The Linked Local West Suburban Chicago group, in association with Mandatek LLC and the Morris Graduate School of Managament, and sponsored by Pepsi Co., is proud to present the Opportunity Seekers event on February 22nd from 1:00-4:00pm at the Morris Graduate School of Management. This event is for professionals in transition who are looking for a new or different career opportunity.

To RSVP and reserve a ticket: http://opportunityseekers.eventbrite.com.

Attendees will have an opportunity to gain helpful information for their job search. Topics include:

• How to prepare an effective resume for 2010
• Continuing education opportunities
• Using social media to increase visibility
• Utilizing video for networking and job search
• Government assistance for start-up business owners
• Information on how to own a business franchise
• Tips on working with HR departments to increase your chances of landing a job

Workshop space for some of the topics above are limited; seating will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additionally, recruiters will be on site to speak with prospective employees during networking and workshop times.

Event Schedule:

1:00-1:15pm Keynote Speaker**

1:15-1:30pm Networking

1:30-2:30pm Workshops

2:30-3:30pm Workshops

3:30-3:45pm Networking

3:45-4:00pm Endnote Speaker

**Keynote Speaker: Jim Treleaven, PhD, former CEO of Devry Chicago Metro and founder of ViaStrategy Group, LLC.

Speakers:

Kris Fay, SBA and Center for Entrepreneurship at College of DuPage

Michele Rempel, Partner, Social Media Division, Mandatek

Carlos Vale, Director of Morris Graduate School of Management

Julius Rhodes, SPHR, Founder of MPR Group, Providing HR Business Solutions