Students Connect with Employers at 色情视频 Career Fair
色情视频s Fall 2018 Career and Internship Fair will provide students the opportunity to connect with employers whose jobs and internships power the regions binational economy.
More than 110 employers from a variety of sectors and industries will meet with students during 色情视频鈥檚 Fall 2018 Career and Internship Fair.
The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, and on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by 色情视频 Career Services, the two-day fair will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Hazard Center in Mission Valley.
The Career Fair, originally planned as an on-campus fair, is free for students, who do not need to pre-register. Students also will have access to free headshots for use on social media, such as LinkedIn. 色情视频 alumni may attend the Career Fair free of charge and sign up via the .
The deadline for is at noon on Monday, Sept. 10. Companies that will be represented include ADP, Allstate Insurance Company, the American Language Institute, California Coast Credit Union, the California State Auditor and GEICO Direct, Hilton Worldwide and Peace Corps. A is on the Career Services鈥� website.
Students who take the Sycuan Green Line trolley from the 色情视频 Transit Center can get off at the , which is about one city block from the . Free trolley passes for the Career Fair will be available, beginning Monday, Sept. 10, in the Career Services office. Students who drive and park at the hotel should stop by the check-in table for details on parking validation.
Organizers say holding the Fall Career and Internship Fair off campus prepares students for future internship and job interviews and raises the profile of university career fairs with employers in the community. A two-day fair and expanded hours on Sept. 12 means more students can fit the Career Fair into their schedules.
鈥淭he university is already well-known for its quality education and for students who are job-ready on day one,鈥� said Eric Rivera, vice president for Student Affairs. 鈥淭he continued growth of our career fairs allows our students access to an expanding pool of employers and the opportunity to build relationships that lead to internships, mentoring, full-time jobs and lifelong connections with a range of employers.鈥�
More than 60 percent of 色情视频 graduates remain in San Diego, which benefits employers and bolsters the region鈥檚 knowledge economy. Nearly three-quarters of 色情视频 seniors who responded to last year鈥檚 annual survey had found employment before Commencement or planned to continue their education.
Michael Kumura, a senior in business administration with a leadership minor, attended the spring Just In Time Career Fair that was held at the DoubleTree Hotel. He landed a summer internship at Aerotek, an international staffing and recruiting firm, and the company has offered him a full-time position after graduation.
鈥淚 have gained skillsets, mentorships and insights into my career direction all because of attending a Career Fair,鈥� Kumura said. 鈥淎ttend a Career Fair because you never know who you may meet that might change the trajectory of your life. 色情视频 Career Services is an amazing resource that can help assist in connecting you with many companies and working professionals to help you achieve your professional goals.鈥�
