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The article focuses on the case of student Cristi Turpin, who was fired for lying on her job resume. Turpin, who started applying for jobs after submitting her doctoral dissertation at the Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, later found that some clerical error did not fulfill her degree requirements. Turpin, who had got a job at McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. was dismissed and is now suing dissertation committee members.

The article focuses on the role of job descriptions in résumeés to designate an employee as exempt from overtime. It requires the descriptions to reflect employees' day-to-day work. It cites an Illinois court case in which the company World Gym's ex-employee Shirley Boring sued it for being denied overtime pay. The company had fired Shirley for her absenteeism due to medical reasons and bizzare behavior. Based on the firm's evidences, the court ruled in favor of it.

Information about the October 2007 Career Opportunities Fair sponsored by the Chicago Citywide Coalition in Chicago, Illinois is presented. It notes that the fair attracted adult learners from several adult literacy providers including Literacy Chicago, Alpha Temple, and Blue Gargoyle. It also discusses opportunities provided at the fair including résumé preparation, career training programs, and clothing for job interviews.

The article offers ways on how to prepare culinary graduates at the International Culinary School at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago for success. It suggests that graduates should explore and try to learn about the position and the company before submitting a cover letter and resume. It recommends that they should write a three-paragraph cover letter and should include accurate and professional personal information in their resume.

A calendar of events related to business in Illinois is presented which includes a seminar "Financials: Mastering Cash Flows and Profits," to be held on September 9, 2009, in Madison, a seminar "What Business Should I Start?," to be organized by College of DuPage Center for Entrepreneurship on September 9, 2009, in DuPage, and a special session "Resumes That Work," to be held by Lansky Career Consultants on September 17, 2009.

The article presents a calendar of events to be held in Chicago, Illinois area, including a meeting titled Resume Preparation and Presentation, to be held at Lake Forest on April 2, 2007, Lean Office Simulation Workshop to be held on April 3, 2007, and Annual Forum on Corporate Governance that will be held on April 11, 2007.

The article focuses on Christine Schyvinck, the 39 year-old executive vice-president for global marketing and sales at Shure Inc., Chicago, Illinois. Schyvinck is in charge of outsourcing the company's manufacturing. The employees who were laid off felt betrayed but she tried her best to help them by bringing in coaches to train them with their resumes and interview skills. She became the head of marketing and sales in March 2006. She dreams of running her own music or health related company.

This article presents information on events related to various businesses to be held in Illinois. Career Resource Center Inc. presents Resume Preparation and Presentation. at Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Center in Lake Forest on March 7, 2005. Small Business Development Center at Moraine Valley Community College presents Understanding Financial Statements in Palos Hills on March 7. Small Business Development Center at McHenry County College presents "Doing Business in Latin America" in Crystal Lake. Small Business Development Center at Moraine Valley Community College presents Basics of Starting a Business.