JOB CLINIC

In the midst of a recession and in need of a job, you can really feel alone and overwhelmed with the tough road ahead. It is better to know that there is someone available ready to provide you with assistance and a strategy. The SJCPL Job Clinic is here just for you! In this four-part series you will prepare a basic resume; learn how to market yourself to potential employers; learn how to deal with the sudden loss of income; and find out how to create delicious meals on a limited budget.

No reservation is needed. Check below for the times and room location!

Creating a Resume with WorkOne
April 15–10:00 a.m.
Main Library–Dickinson Room

Creating a resume using Indiana Career Connect offers many advantages! Learn how easy it is to prepare a simple resume and get it noticed by potential employers. All participants will receive a printed ICC resume so that they can complete all information before going online. See the valuable information contained on the WorkOne website. Presented by Karen Newman of WorkOne. For more information, please call 282-4630.

Marketing Yourself to an Employer
April 22–10:00 a.m.
Main Library–Dickinson Room

Learn how to conduct a personal assessment of your work readiness, as well as identify and research companies of interest. Create a personal plan that will help you effectively market yourself to employers. Presented by Jeff Jackson, director of IUSB Career Services. For more information, please call 282-4630.

Coping with a Sudden Loss of Income
May 13–10:00 a.m.
Main Library–Colfax Auditorium

Many circumstances can lead to a loss or drop in income, and you may be caught unprepared, with endless bills to pay. When this happens, you want to protect your family’s welfare, but you also have to deal with your creditors. Edie Sutton from Purdue Extension Services will help you look at your present income and expenses and develop a new financial plan for survival. In addition, Certified Resource Specialist David Sisk from United Way of St. Joseph County 2-1-1 will talk about how to access resources from local social service agencies. For more information, call SJCPL at 282-4630. Also, see www.stjosephpurdueext.org, or have a live chat with a 2-1-1 representative at www.uwsjc.org.

Great Meals for Less Money
May 27–10:00 a.m.
Main Library–Humphreys Multimedia Room

Popular educator and home economist Edie Sutton from Purdue Extension Services will provide food preparation and shopping tips to get more from your food dollar. Get recipes for economical food mixes and try samples of inexpensive food that tastes good! Call 282-4630 for more information or see the Purdue Extension website at www.stjosephpurdueext.org.