March 27, 2009
For further information contact:
Andrew D. Welch
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
(O) 260-481-2270
awelch17@ivytech.edu
Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast Will Offer
“Job Search in a Tough Economy” Workshop
On Thursday, April 9, 2009, Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast will provide a free workshop entitled “Job Search in a Tough Economy.” Presented by Sheila Biggs, assistant director of career advising at Ivy Tech, the session will focus on different areas of interest for job-seekers such as:
- self-imposed obstacles to overcome when searching for jobs;
- what is different when searching for a job with the economy’s current state;
- thinking out of the box when applying for jobs;
- self-evaluation of career skill sets;
- resume and cover letter discussion;
- interviewing and best practices discussion;
- dealing with rejection;
- networking;
- and the best resources available in searching for a new career.
“Now more than ever individuals are looking for jobs, making it imperative that an applicant cover all the bases when it comes to marketing themselves as the most qualified person for the job,” said Biggs. “It is just like everything else, when things get tight you have to get back to the basics and be more on target than you are in less competitive times.”
The workshop is one in a series of nine Career Development Workshops offered through Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast’s Career Services office. The workshops are free sessions open to students, alumni, and friends of Ivy Tech. Participants receive a free portfolio after successfully completing five different workshops in a 12-month period. Additional information and resources can be found at Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast’s Web site at www.ivytech.edu/fortwayne/career.
The session on April 9 will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Ivy Tech’s Coliseum Campus auditorium. An evening session will also be offered on Thursday, May 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. Registration is requested for an accurate count on deliverables at the workshop. To register or for questions about the workshop or any career-related service, contact the Career Services office at 260-481-2282 or e-mail swiggins@ivytech.edu.
Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system with more than 120,000 students enrolled annually. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.