{"id":50365,"date":"2026-10-28T10:55:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=50365"},"modified":"2026-10-28T10:55:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:55:10","slug":"idot-hosting-career-fair-in-effingham-november-5th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/50365-idot-hosting-career-fair-in-effingham-november-5th\/","title":{"rendered":"IDOT Hosting Career Fair in Effingham November 5th"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"styles_paragraph__6o_o7\">The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting a career fair in Effingham on Thursday, Nov. 5. The career fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following location:<\/p>\n<p class=\"styles_paragraph__6o_o7 styles_alignCenter__Qt1df\">Effingham County Emergency Management Agency 311 W. Miracle Avenue, Effingham.<\/p>\n<p class=\"styles_paragraph__6o_o7\">Staff will be on site to discuss technical and administrative support opportunities for multiple IDOT job locations throughout the area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"styles_paragraph__6o_o7\">\u201cThis event is an excellent opportunity for the public to learn about the employment options available at IDOT,\u201d said Illinois Department of Transportation Region Four Engineer Teresa Price. \u201cAs an engineer who has worked in both the public and private sectors, I can attest to the exemplary work environment at IDOT that not only offers strong employment opportunities but also helps mentor and train employees for long-term careers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"styles_paragraph__6o_o7\">Attendees will learn how to apply for state jobs. Central Management Services will be on hand to explain the application process and offer in-person guidance for creating a state employment profile, applying for state positions and other best practices for pursuing a career with the state of Illinois. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"styles_paragraph__6o_o7\">The Illinois Secretary of State\u2019s office will have staff present to answer questions on obtaining a commercial driver\u2019s license for positions where one is required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"styles_paragraph__6o_o7\">The event is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended but not required. To register, visit <a class=\"styles_link__4YAiu\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=nwgia7qOPEaE9TFxIQ-QBUWkkK03afVJtWNubCnW0ttUQkpUN0dYQUNRVU1ENDNLT002TlJXTjJQTS4u&amp;origin=lprLink&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>IDOT Career Fair<\/strong><\/a> or contact IDOT&#8217;s Office of Diversity and Recruitment at <a class=\"styles_link__4YAiu\" href=\"mailto:DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"styles_paragraph__6o_o7\">To find out more about working at IDOT, including current job openings, pay and benefits, visit <a class=\"styles_link__4YAiu\" href=\"https:\/\/idot.illinois.gov\/about-idot\/employment-opportunities.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IDOT Employment Opportunities<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting a career fair in Effingham on Thursday, Nov. 5. 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