WWU to Host Spring Career Fair April 23

DATE: April 6, 2009 9:55:27 AM PDT

Contact: Effie Eisses, WWU Career Services Center, (360) 650-3240; Effie.Eisses@wwu.edu

BELLINGHAM – Job seekers looking for ways to connect directly with employers are invited to attend Western Washington University’s Spring Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in the Mac Gym of the Wade King Student Recreation Center.

The event, sponsored by the WWU Career Services Center, is a major recruiting event where students and the general public can meet hiring managers from a broad range of private-sector companies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. Admission to the fair is free.

The Spring Career Fair provides job seekers with an invaluable opportunity to network with employers. Students and alumni of all majors can discuss job openings and internships. For those uncertain about career goals or options, the Spring Career Fair is an excellent resource for conducting research in the job market.

To make the best impression, job seekers should bring resumes, research the companies in advance and dress in business attire. A free workshop, "How to prepare for the Spring Career Fair," which teaches skills in approaching employers, will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April16 and at noon on Monday, April 20. Both workshops will take place in VU 567.

For a complete listing of participating employers or more information please visit the Career Services Center Web site at www.careers.wwu.edu, visit the Career Service Center at Old Main 280 or call the Center at (360) 650-3240.

For information about parking, visit: parking.

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