Join Lightning Talks Chicago for their upcoming event, 5 Min Talks on Software, Design, Mobile and More “Join us on Wednesday, October 16 after work for a collection of lightning talks, with a focus on some of the newest technologies in web, design and engineering! The goal of lightning talks: Make your point, Make it...

Walking into an interview is already stressful but those tough questions bring your stress to the next level. Here are some of the toughest interview questions and how to approach them. 1. Are you willing to fail? The employer want to understand how you analyze failure. Unfortunately, everyday will not be a win but it...

Salesforce is a high demand skill in business admin world. Adding to your current skill set can elevated your career path and income.  At CTIChicago, we help you earn your Salesforce certification with hands on training.  See Clayton’s story about how he triple your salary through Salesforce certifications.  “I began to dip my toes in...

If you are looking for something to listen to on your commute, Check Out this Microsoft Podcast – Word Up: Microsoft Word Like a Pro “If you’ve ever experienced frustration with Microsoft Word or other word processors, you’re in luck. In this episode of New Solo, host Adriana Linares and guest Allan Mackenzie go in...

Women In Tech: Rose Afriyie is co-founder and Executive Director of mRelief. mRelief (formerly SNAP) is a nonprofit startup working to help people gain access to social services.  Originally from Bronx, New York, Rose Afriyie discovered the significance of food stamps for families. With her degree in public policy from the University of Michigan, she...

“Today, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are seen as part of the everyday life of large organizations in various fields. The rapid pace of AI development – achievements in unmanned aerial vehicles, the ability to beat humans at chess and poker, automated customer service and analytical systems – shows that AI is a revolutionary technology...

Need a new Women In Tech Podcast? Look No Further.  “Headphones at the ready: the Evening Standard’s female-focused podcast Women Tech Charge is back for a second season, highlighting trailblazers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Host Anne-Marie Imafidon, founder of social enterprise STEMettes, which encourages girls aged five to 22 to pursue careers...

Uber launches Staffing Business “Uber gets you to work. Now, it can help you get work. Uber is launching a staffing platform here in Chicago, Crain’s reported. The new branch of Uber’s business will provide companies with on-demand temporary employees — and gig workers with more ways to make money. The appropriately named Uber Works...

Military to Civilian Resume Update Here’s the Main Problem with Your Military Resume “Ex military veteran resumes contain terminology and acronyms that some recruiters might not understand. Phrases like, “Assistant G-3 Training Officer” and “Battery Commander” might be impressive in the service, but don’t mean much for potential employers. This military resume example comes for...