Working as a journalist these days is about as unnerving as being a stock market invstor. If you’ve had enough on the professional end and are looking for a way out, the Career Transition Day being organized by employees at The Plain Dealer may be a first step in that direction for you.
The event initially planned to aid 27 recently laid off employees at The Plain Dealer is open to current and former members of the media in Greater Cleveland. If you are a Newpaper Guild employee the cost is $25 for all others the fee is $50. Any profits from the event will be used to aid those who have been laid off.
The event is being held at the Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave. (free parking behind church, off Prospect) on Saturday, January 10, 2009. Doors open at 7:45 a.m and the program starts 8:15 a.m. and will end at 3:00 p.m.. Breakfast, lunch and dessert reception is included in the entrance fee.
There will be professional career coaches with advice on resumes, recognizing your transferrable skills, marketing yourself and interviewing strategies.
There will be panels on: working for foundations and non-profits, public relations and marketing jobs, careers in graphics, photography and web design, returning to college to teach or get another degree, freelancing, online journalism and radio opportunities
The deadline to register if January 5, 2009. You can do so online with this link.
A schedule of speakers will be posted in a few days according to organizers.