Isaac Ochoa was working part-time while completing his studies at Harold Washington College when he unfortunately found himself unemployed. After six months without work, Isaac discovered National Able Network and was enrolled in the EPIC (Employment Opportunities, Personalized Services, Individualized…

Daniel Ashinoff has always been computer-oriented. His family owned and operated a computer repair shop, which allowed him to gain technical skills and computer knowledge. However, as Daniel decided to branch out and seek other employment opportunities, he hit a…

Interview prep is difficult. It’s even more difficult if you’re a career changer or if you haven’t interviewed for several years. Many factors can go into creating a perfect interview scenario: what kind of paper your resume is printed on,…

When L.A.* moved to the United States, he had extensive work experience in the technology field. In his native country of Jordan, L.A. earned his Master’s Degree in Computer Science and worked as a systems manager and network engineer. However,…

Clarence Carter relocated to Chicago from Indiana early last year. He faced several challenges upon moving to a new city – the first was finding a job, and the second was finding a place to live. Upon his arrival, Clarence…

Michael Eldridge worked at Verizon for more than two decades. While working for Verizon, he specialized in web development and data base reporting, and he eventually worked his way up to CTI Engineer. However, after 23 years, Michael was unfortunately laid…

In some ways, getting ready for an IT interview is the same as preparing for any other job interview. Candidates should expect the standard questions about strengths, weaknesses, and past experiences. The “technical” side of the interview is another matter….