Join Chicago-area alumni and friends for the third annual free career workshop/networking event on Thursday, April 19, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Deloitte Conference Center, 111 S. Wacker Drive. (Want to network only? Arrive at 5:30 p.m.). This workshop will provide valuable ideas and strategies to jump-start or re-energize your job search. Alumni experts in the human resources field will provide insights on current job trends and new opportunities. They'll also give advice and answer your questions on engaging in personal career development, distinguishing yourself among candidates, researching jobs in proactive and creative ways, using social media and networking productively. This year’s panelists are:

• Ted Bliefnick ‘04, director of business operations, Aerotek
• Kevin Bodine ‘90, operations director, Peoplescout
• Allison Lackey ‘09, communications manager, JobBound Training
• Renee Solano ‘92, HR manager, GE Healthcare

The moderator is Pam Folger, director of MU’s Career Center.

Reservations are required. RSVP by April 16 to the alumni and development office at alumnews@millikin.edu or call 1-877-JMU-ALUM (568-2586).