List of Employers Attending Job Fair!

Summer Job & Internship Fair
April 2, 2009
[Walb Ballroom, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.]

List of Employers Attending:

AWS & Camp Red Cedar, Briljent, CH Robinson Worlwide Inc., City of Fort Wayne, Erin’s House, Fit Zone for Women, Frito Lay Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana /Michiana, Hanson Heidelberg Cement Group, Home Nursing Services, Howe Summer Camp, Indiana Business College, Indiana MENTOR, Logikos Inc., Lutheran Hospital, MLJ Enterprises, N.A.S. Kirby Northwestern Mutual Financial , OMCO, IPFW Office of Academic Internships, Co-Ops and Service Learning, Pizza Hut, Prudential, Purdue University, Sam’s Club, Stoneware, Inc., Summit Brands, Summit City Radio,,The Salvation Army, Three Rivers Federal Credit Union, The Graduate Rentention Program, Tower Bank and Trust, Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us, US Probation & Pretrial Services, UPS, US Probation & Pretrial Services, USMC Officer Programs, WestPoint Financial Group, White’s School of the Arts Community Developmental Programs, Whitington Home & Services for Children and Families

Job Search Strategies in a Tight Economy: IPFW Alumni Event revisited

If you were like me and just couldn't make it to the Job Search Strategies in a Tight Economy event offered through our office, here is the PowerPoint presentation with lots of great information on:

• resumes
• references
• cover letters
• transferable skills
• networking
• job searching
• interviewing
• coping with job loss

If you would like more information about any of these topics and/or would like to speak to a career counselor, please call our office at (260)481-0689 to set up an appointment.

Ben Stein: How Not to Ruin Your Life

One of the Career Services staff members ran across this article on finance.yahoo.com today, and I thought it was worth sharing on our blog. Ben Stein (some of you might remember the "Win Ben Stein's Money" show on TV some years back) is an economist (was I the only one who had no clue that he's an economist?), and he is sharing some helpful advice for new graduates in this challenging job market.

Check it out at http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/yourlife/146731

SustaIN: Indiana's Green Ideas and Networking Event

Even in this down economy there’s one employment sector that people can’t stop talking about: Green Jobs. From crafting environmentally sound public policy, to designing solar powered cell phone chargers, employers and job seekers are very enthusiastic about the opportunities available in the green market.

To support this trend, and as part of the Indiana Collegiate Career Fair , on April 22, there will also be another event called SustaIN. “SustaIN is a unique forum for students, business professionals, and the general public to meet with and learn from Indiana’s research and industry leaders about green and sustainability initiatives and practices.”

Career Fairs

2 Career Fairs in April...2 Chances to meet Employers! Get Ready.

In April, we will be hosting two different career fairs at IPFW. That means you have TWO opportunities to get your face in front of recruiters!!

Summer Job & Internship Fair (for internship, part-time, and summer job opportunities):
This career fair will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2009 from 10 AM-2 PM at IPFW's Walb Student Union Ballroom. For a complete list of employers, go to: http://www.ipfw.edu/career/assets/merged-summ-intern-job-fair.pdf

Northeast Indiana Career Employment (NICE) Expo (for internship and full-time job opportunities): This career fair will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 2-6 PM at IPFW's Walb Student Union Ballroom. For a complete list of employers, go to: http://www.grace.edu/studentlife/careerservices/NICEExpo.php

Take advantage of this opportunity. There will be over 35 employers at each job fair looking to hire IPFW students. If you are nervous about attending a job fair, then I would encourage you to attend one of our job fair prep sessions. We will talk to you about what to expect at the job fair, what to wear and of course we will look over your resume!

One Great Event Down, One to Go!

On February 12^th, I had the distinct pleasure of facilitating the Professionals of Color Career panel as part of IPFW's Black History Month Celebration. The panel, pictured below featured professionals from a wide range of industries.

Our featured professionals included (from left) : Daysha Jackson from IPFW, Jason Tyler from Three Rivers Federal Credit Union, Terry Reese from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Jonathan Ray from the Fort Wayne Urban League, Dan Nolan of Northrup High School, Brent Wake from Senator Evan Bayh’s Office and Thomas McDowell from Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Our panelist had wonderful success stories from Daysha Jackson's struggle to balance graduate school, work and motherhood to how Brent Wake's position in student government led directly to the full-time job he holds today. It was such a great experience to meet local business people that care so much about our students and our community.

The Professionals of Color Career Panel is a great past event, but a future event I'm looking forward to is our Job Search Strategies in a Tight Economy workshop on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Walb Student Union Ballroom. In response to the current economic crisis, Career Services Director Jill Parker and Assistant Director Ashley McArdle will team up to present on creative job search strategies for IPFW alumni that have faced or are facing termination, a layoff, downsizing or just want a career change. This workshop is FREE of charge and seating is limited. Please call IPFW Career Services at (260) 481-0689 by March 5 to reserve your spot. For more information please contact Christina Mosteller at mostellc@ipfw.edu

What's your Passion?

I can't tell you how many times I've met with students, trying to decide on a major or career, and when I ask them what they're interested in or passionate about they reply with a shrug, a sigh, and an "I dunno." Well, this could be due to lack of life experience, anxiety, or a miriad of other reasons, but whatever the reason I hope it doesn't stop them or you from exploring.

This is your life. What have you been doing? What do you like or don't like to do? These were similar questions that Pursue the Passion creators, Brett Farmiole and Zach Hubbell, wondered after they graduated but didn't know what careers interested them. So, what happened? They were BOLD and decided to take to the road for some informational interviews. This bold move has turned into a job and an excellent resource for other students who are unsure of the types of careers and opportunities that are out there. Check out Pursue The Passion to watch, read and learn more about careers and the people Brett & Zach interviewed.

WHAT'S YOUR DREAM? WHAT'S STOPPING YOU? YOU CAN MAKE IT COME TRUE!