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BUSINESS
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Small Business Networking Group
Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 8 am | in-person
Local businesses coming together monthly to find out what it is they do and what do they need from one another. Small Business Spotlight: Abundant Children & Family Services Agency.  Wheaton Public Library provides the space and most importantly the coffee and donuts.
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CAREER
Interview IQ Builder
Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 10:30 am | in-person
Enhance your interview skills through realistic simulations, personalized feedback, and strategic insights, ensuring you approach every opportunity with confidence and expertise. In partnership with People's Resource Center.
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Resume v Robots
Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 10:30 am | in-person
Get your resume past the ATS and into the hands of a hiring manager. In partnership with People's Resource Center. 
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Interview Anxiety
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 10:30 am | in-person
Gain skills necessary to present your best self in an interview with less stress. In partnership with People’s Resource Center.
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Resume Review Drop-in
Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 10 am | in-person
Receive personalized resume assistance and professional guidance to navigate your job search with confidence. In partnership with Goodwill Workforce Connection Center. No registration required.
 
 
 
Vision Board for the Job Search
Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 10:30 am | in-person
Clarify your career goals and define your ideal next role through a guided exercise that aligns your skills, values, and aspirations, leaving with a focused visual plan for a strategic job search. In partnership with People's Resource Center.
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LIFELONG LEARNING
Strategies for Effective Decision Making
Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 10 am | in-person
Learn simple strategies and tips to develop solid decision-making skills. Rob Hinds, Owner of Raise Your Lid Consulting, presenting.
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Are You LinkedIn?
Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 10:30 am | n-person
Bring your laptop or phone to this interactive class and learn how to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile. Ingrid Becton, PCC, President, GWStreetPartners leads this class.
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ONLINE RESOURCE
Learning Express Library
Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and more to achieve the results you want at school, at work, or in life. Includes tests for elementary, middle, high school, and college students, plus aptitude tests and career information for job seekers. Includes resources in Spanish.
  
NEW BOOKS
               Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World by Melissa Swift
       The Mental Strength Playbook: 50 Tools to Cope with Stress, Thrive Under Pressure, and Gain a Competitive Edge in the Workplace by Amy Morin
Rewrite the Program: How to Stop Conforming, Start Exploring, and Find Fulfillment by Eli Bowman
 
STUDY AND MEETING ROOMS
Reserve a private study room (2-10 people) or meeting room (10-25 people) by calling
(630) 868-7520 or go online with a WPL library card.
 
ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION
Schedule an hour session with the Ignite Business Engagement Coordinator, Tricia Swanstrom, to see how our resources can help better serve your business, career, and lifelong learning.
Email: tswanstrom@wheatonlibrary.org
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Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St., Wheaton, Illinois 60187
630-668-1374
https://www.wheatonlibrary.org/