Veterans Day hiring fair comes to Union Station in Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There are as many as 50,000 unemployed veterans in Illinois and Indiana. This Veterans Day, a hiring event is looking to connect veterans with the resources they need to get jobs as they transition back into civilian life. The Fifth Third Bank/CareerBuilder Veterans Day Hiring Fair takes place at Union Station in Chicago.

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael A. Garcia, Sr., and veteran Steve Watts, Fifth Third Bank spokesperson, came into our ABC 7 Eyewitness News studio to tell us about the event and share hiring fair tips for veterans.

Fifth Third Bank/CareerBuilder Veterans Day Hiring Fair
Tuesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day)
9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Great Hall at Union Station
500 W. Jackson, Chicago

Admission: Free, open to the public
Register at: www.careerbuilder.com/veteransevent, or simply come to the event!



Connect with local employers who are hiring

• Learn about educational opportunities


• Get advice on resume writing and job interviewing


• Get a free professional headshot photo

Hiring fair tips for veterans from CareerBuilder:

• Go in with a plan


• Make your resume readable for civilians


• Point out veteran advantages


• End on a high note