Two SIUC Alumnae have taken what they learned in the field of business and plan to give SIUC students an opportunity to take advantage of their knowledge, through a seminar targeting the field of sales.

Larry Motykowski, a 1987 business graduate, and Joseph Greenspan, a 1988 education graduate, will be speaking today about the seminar they have constructed titled Problem-Solving-Selling, which will give SIUC students a look into the potential job market before they enter it.

Motykowski said when he was approaching graduation, he did not have the chance to attend a program that would help him in the job market.

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Usually a project like this one would not be offered to someone until after they entered the job market or the job market search, he said.

Motykowski said the seminar will focus on giving students the skills they need in many job fields, but mostly sales.

Students will learn how to sell themselves in interviews, how to conduct a job search, and job skills in general.

Motykowski said there will be a minimum of 15 corporations representing eight industries that will teach skills as well as recruit for their companies.

Greenspan said coming to speak about the seminar is his way of giving back to SIUC.

We simply want to give students the educational tools they need to be successful in the job market, he said. We are looking to give back to the educational institute that made a very big impact on us.

The seminar will be on Jan. 3, in Deerefield. Students who do not live near the location can be provided accommodations through the seminar.

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Motykowski and Greenspan will speak about the seminar at 7 p.m. tonight at Lawson 131. All majors are invited to come.

Motykowski said anyone who cannot attend the meeting, should call Dr. Zella Lambert in the College of Business at 453-4341.