Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Second Eight Week Course with Openings for Fall: ASCS-Q 299 Job Search Strategies for Liberal Arts Students

There are still many second eight weeks slots available for ASCS Q299: Job Search Strategies for Liberal Arts Students. This is a terrific class for sophomores, juniors, or seniors who might be engaging in a job or internship search. It is NOT limited to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Fall is recruiting season, so now is the time to get prepared! Please consider suggesting this class to your students or forwarding the following description.

ASCS Q299 is a 2 credit hour, 8-week course to teach you how to conduct an effective job search. Learn how to:

Perfect a resume outlining your skills and qualifications
Write an impressive cover letter
Understand interviewing dynamics
Network effectively
Through ASCS Q299 you will also be able to:

* Analyze how your skills, interests and values affect your career search

* Identify marketable skills developed from a liberal arts education and learn how to convey the value of those skills to employers

* Locate resources that will assist you in finding a professional position

* Prepare for a smooth transition from school to post-graduate endeavors

The mastery of these skills is critical regardless of your post-graduate plans. ASCS Q299 is open to all IU students of sophomore, junior, or senior status.


To add a second eight week class, you must pick up a late add slip from the Recorder's Office in Kirkwood Hall 001 and obtain the required signature. You cannot add this class online at this point in the term. This class counts as an elective in the College of Arts and Sciences.