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More than 1,000 students,
alumni, faculty and staff are expected to attend the Career and
Internship Expo at California State University, Fresno on Thursday, Feb. 28,
at the Save Mart Center.
Several career-preparation workshops for students begin today (Feb. 20)
and run though Feb. 25.
The Feb. 28 recruitment event from 12:30 to 5 p.m. is presented by the
Fresno State Career Services Office with the theme, “Explore, Network
and Connect.” More than 170 local, regional, state and national entities
will recruit at the event.
Attendees must be enrolled in a degree program or already possess a
college degree and are encouraged to talk with employers one-on-one to
gain insight on opportunities and demonstrate highly-sought
communication skills, said Rita Bocchinfuso-Cohen, director of Career
Services.
“The expo will be of special interest to all Fresno State students, not
just seniors,” she said. “Alumni and seniors are encouraged to speak
with recruiters about full-time professional employment. Juniors and
sophomores can obtain information about internships and summer employment, while
sophomores and freshmen can explore future career opportunities related
to their majors.”
Bocchinfuso-Cohen said the event also provides employers a great
opportunity to tap into Central California’s college-educated public.
“Many of the employers who have signed up indicated an interest in
seeing candidates who are working on, or have completed, a master’s or
specialty degree,” Bocchinfuso-Cohen said. “Meeting potential candidates
at events like this, allows employers to streamline their recruitment
process and to become acquainted with the people represented by the
resumes they receive.”
Candidates seeking a full-time employment should dress professionally
and bring copies of their resume, she said.
Other Career Services events related to the expo are the following:
Feb. 20-21 – “Making the Most of Expo Workshop” will help
students learn the tips on preparing for, navigating and following up
after major career events. The Feb. 20 event will be from 4 to 5 p.m. in
the University Student Union 308, and Feb. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. in USU
309.
Feb. 21 – Resume Doctor Workshop from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the
University Student Union Pavilion. For this, students should bring a
resume for career counselors to review and make suggestions before the
Career and Internship expo.
Feb. 25 – Interview Techniques Workshop will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
in the USU 309. Students will learn the basics of interviewing,
including how to prepare, typical questions, how to respond to typical
questions and how to
follow up.
For more information call 559.278.2381 or visit
www.fresnostatecareers.com and click on the Expo logo.
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