Jessica Berwick said the Career Center is giving students the opportunity to network, build professional relationships and explore career opportunities at its Job and Internship Fair which runs Monday through Wednesday.
Employers will look for students who possess skills required for the jobs being offered. It’s an opportunity for younger students to get an idea of what employers will be looking for down the road, said Berwick, manager of employer relations and communications.
“Employers will be recruiting for jobs and internships — some will be doing summer employment as well,” Berwick said. “All students are welcome to attend — there is something for everyone.”
Berwick said internships are for students on all levels of the job market because the experience from internships can be an asset that will set the student apart from other candidates when applying for jobs.
It’s important for students to do their homework before attending the fair, Berwick said, which means coming prepared and with a company in mind that might be a good fit.
She said it is important students make a good impression and bring knowledge to the table.
There will also be organizations recruiting for full-time employment, Berwick said.
She said some employers will hire specific majors and others will hire any type of major.
Suzi Billington, director for academic success and access programs, said her role in the Job and Internship Fair is to support the event and make sure her staff has all the resources needed. She also helps administrators promote the events.
She said the fair is important for students looking to enter the currently tough job market.
“This is the opportunity for students to actually talk to, get face-time with people who are actually hiring, and that’s the hardest thing for student to do on their own,” Billington said.
Employers have told Billington they remember the persistent students who come back every semester.
Students who are more persistent are more likely to get the jobs being presented, she said.
“We want to be able to have all of our graduates have a great chance in the job of their dreams,” Billington said. “In order to do that they need to do the steps ahead of time to get themselves there — to get the experiences that they need and that employers are looking for.”
The Job and Internship Fair is a glimpse at “What am I going to do for the rest of my life?” Billington said.
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Fair will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Student Union Building ballroom. The Corporate/For-Profit Fair, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in the SUB ballroom.