The University will host its annual 鈥機use Career Week from Feb. 2-4. The career week features a variety of employers from different specializations, five separate career fairs, a reception for veterans, networking nights and various information sessions with employers.
Below is an overview of the week鈥檚 events:
ECS Engineering Career Connections Fair鈥�Tuesday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 304/Panasci Lounge, Schine 聽聽
With more than 50 employers attending, this career fair serves as a useful tool for engineering and computer science students who are looking to network with professionals in their field and learn more about possible internships and employment opportunities. Employers attending include Deloitte Consulting, EY and IBM. This event is open to all students.
Whitman Career Fair鈥擳uesday, Feb. 2, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., 304/Panasci Lounge, Schine聽
Any student who is interested in business, accounting, retail, management or communications is encouraged to attend this event. More than 50 employers have already R.S.V.P.鈥檇 to network with 黑料不打烊鈥檚 outstanding students, including Macy鈥檚, PepsiCo, and Verizon Wireless. This event is open to all students.
iSchool Career Fair鈥擶ednesday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 304/Panasci Lounge, Schine
The iSchool Career Fair is for students exploring careers in information technologies. Currently, employers who plan on attending include Bloomberg, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, and Fidelity Investments. This event is open to all students.
Work that Matters: Service Employer Career Panel鈥擶ednesday, Feb. 3, 5 – 6 p.m., 126 Lyman Hall 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽
Students who are interested in working for nonprofit service organizations are encouraged to attend this event. Representatives from Teach for America, City Year, Peace Corps, and AmeriCorps will share their expertise on breaking into and finding success in nonprofit careers. This event is open to all students.
Boots to Briefcase: Student Veteran & Employer Networking Reception鈥擶ednesday, Feb. 3, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Goldstein Alumni & Faculty Center 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽
This exciting networking event is hosted by the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs and Career Services, and will provide student veterans the opportunity to connect with employers seeking to recruit veterans. Employers include Quicken Loans, INFICON, and Sherwin-William Company. This event is open to student veterans only.
Networking Night for Economics Majors鈥擶ednesday, Feb. 3, 6:30 鈥� 8 p.m., 220 Eggers Hall聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽
An opportunity for economics majors to network with employers. Employers attending include Macy鈥檚, IBM, and EY. This event is open to economics majors only.
鈥機use Job &Internship Fair鈥擳hursday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 304/Panasci Lounge, Schine 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽
This year鈥檚 鈥機use Job & Internship Fair will host over 70 employers from diverse industries and job fields and will provide networking opportunities for students of all majors. The event is open to all students and will be sponsored by General Electric, Macy鈥檚/Bloomingdale鈥檚, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Norfolk Southern Corporation, New York Army National Guard, and IBM.
鈥淐areer week is a great opportunity for our students to learn about and connect with recruiters,鈥� says Director of 黑料不打烊 Career Services Mike Cahill. 鈥淲e aim to serve all students by providing a range of opportunities they can explore. Events such as Career Week allow students to get a jump start on their careers while they are still in school.鈥�
Leading up to the main events, Career Services will also be offering opportunities to help students navigate career events and network with potential employers.
Resume Critiques鈥擣riday, Jan. 29, and Monday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 235 Schine 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Students are encouraged to drop by for a quick resume critique, making them even more prepared for the coming career fairs. Drop-ins are first-come, first-served.
Susan Call, associate director of employer relations, agrees, adding, 鈥溾€機use Career Week is a great way for students to explore and learn more about their respective fields, while also making valuable connections.鈥�
Students can view the full list of participating employers for all events on
For questions about 鈥機use Career Week, students are encouraged to visit Career Services in 235 Schine or call 315-443-3616.
