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Job Search 101: Understanding the Basics
2025-07-24 18:30:00 2025-07-24 19:30:00 America/Chicago Job Search 101: Understanding the Basics Gene Flynn discusses the new era of job searching. Topics include how the internet is changing the job search process, common myths, how to create a job search plan, and organizations able to help. Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)

Thursday, July 24
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-24 18:30:00 2025-07-24 19:30:00 America/Chicago Job Search 101: Understanding the Basics Gene Flynn discusses the new era of job searching. Topics include how the internet is changing the job search process, common myths, how to create a job search plan, and organizations able to help. Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)

Ela Area Public Library

Meeting Room B (R117B)

Gene Flynn discusses the new era of job searching. Topics include how the internet is changing the job search process, common myths, how to create a job search plan, and organizations able to help.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures and Performances |

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