How to Stand Out to Kankakee County Employers with Angela Morrey

In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano welcomes Angela Morrey from the Kankakee County Economic Alliance to discuss the transition from graduation to the local workforce. As hundreds of area students finish their degrees and certificates, the landscape for job seekers continues to evolve. Angela shares critical insights into what local employers are currently prioritizing during the hiring process, emphasizing specific interpersonal attributes that can make a lasting first impression.The conversation highlights valuable free resources available to the community, including an interactive online career assessment and resume-building platform offered in partnership with Kankakee Community College. Angela also provides practical strategies on how job seekers can effectively translate everyday experiences into marketable resume assets and leverage informational interviews with local professionals. Listen to the full episode to learn how to access these free career tools and hear essential advice for navigating your professional journey.Get more from the WVLI Podcast Network! Listen to the WVLI News Update with Rob West every weekday morning. Get the days local news from the greater Kankakee County, IL area in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe now on your preferred podcast platform: https://wvlinewsupdate.buzzsprout.comThe Voices You Trust, Beyond The Dial.