PNC Job Fair Hits the Spring Semester
Sarah Lasser
Issue date: 3/2/10 Section: News
Usually an annual event in the fall, Natalie Connors, organizer of the PNC Job Fair, put on a spring semester event.
On Feb.12, 34 business and non-profit organizations gathered in LSF 144 to promote job opportunities available. Most employers were interested specifically in PNC students and alumni. Numerous jobseekers turned out to walk from booth to booth with hopes of finding an amazing opportunity. The event served, in a way, as a meet and greet for prospective employers and employees alike.
People were able to learn about various positions available, drop off their resumes, attempt to sell themselves to company representatives. Connors said the fair gives students "an opportunity to practice interviewing and developing their thirty second speech about themselves."
Danny Soria, an English major at PNC, hit many booths at the fair. Dressed for success in a blue button down shirt and dress pants, his professional appearance garnered him approval by prospective employers. With a stack of printed resumes in hand, Soria wandered the room packed with opportunities. Near the end of his rounds, he stopped by to learn about the internship offered by the Dunes Learning Center Camp. Lead naturalist Becky Hughes, one of the few permanent employees in the organization, helped him. Listening to Hughes explain the details of the internship her company was offering, Soria was able to decide if the job interested him enough to leave a resume and pitch himself as a great choice.
Also there manning the booth for other prospective employees was Daisy Lee, an intern hired by the company thanks to the August 2009 PNC Job Fair. Lee currently attends classes here at PNC and was overjoyed to be able to help "recruit [another] naturalist intern."
The Lakeshore Public Television & Lakeshore Public Radio team was another group out looking for interns. However, the corporation was on the lookout to fill regular employment as well. Kathleen Szot, marketing and public relations coordinator, was the company's representative at the event.
She stated that broadcasting majors are the company's main targets for internships, but many positions are available within the company. With an energetic smile, Szot claimed that she was thrilled to be back at the PNC Job Fair. This is largely due to the fact that her company had recruited "two great interns from fall's [fair]." The desire to see more successful placements was clear.
On Feb.12, 34 business and non-profit organizations gathered in LSF 144 to promote job opportunities available. Most employers were interested specifically in PNC students and alumni. Numerous jobseekers turned out to walk from booth to booth with hopes of finding an amazing opportunity. The event served, in a way, as a meet and greet for prospective employers and employees alike.
People were able to learn about various positions available, drop off their resumes, attempt to sell themselves to company representatives. Connors said the fair gives students "an opportunity to practice interviewing and developing their thirty second speech about themselves."
Danny Soria, an English major at PNC, hit many booths at the fair. Dressed for success in a blue button down shirt and dress pants, his professional appearance garnered him approval by prospective employers. With a stack of printed resumes in hand, Soria wandered the room packed with opportunities. Near the end of his rounds, he stopped by to learn about the internship offered by the Dunes Learning Center Camp. Lead naturalist Becky Hughes, one of the few permanent employees in the organization, helped him. Listening to Hughes explain the details of the internship her company was offering, Soria was able to decide if the job interested him enough to leave a resume and pitch himself as a great choice.
Also there manning the booth for other prospective employees was Daisy Lee, an intern hired by the company thanks to the August 2009 PNC Job Fair. Lee currently attends classes here at PNC and was overjoyed to be able to help "recruit [another] naturalist intern."
The Lakeshore Public Television & Lakeshore Public Radio team was another group out looking for interns. However, the corporation was on the lookout to fill regular employment as well. Kathleen Szot, marketing and public relations coordinator, was the company's representative at the event.
She stated that broadcasting majors are the company's main targets for internships, but many positions are available within the company. With an energetic smile, Szot claimed that she was thrilled to be back at the PNC Job Fair. This is largely due to the fact that her company had recruited "two great interns from fall's [fair]." The desire to see more successful placements was clear.
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Mississauga Movers
posted 3/19/10 @ 2:31 PM CST
Job fairs are a great way to get your resume in front of employers and practice your intro speeches that summarize your goals and experience in a quick and concise manner. (Continued…)
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