WWU to Host Business Career Fair on Nov. 4
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BELLINGHAM – Job seekers looking for ways to connect directly with employers are invited to attend Western Washington University’s Business Career Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 in the Mac Gym of the Wade King Student Recreation Center.
The event, sponsored by the WWU Career Services Center and the College of Business and Economics, is an annual business-focused fair. The fair is open to all students and members of the general public who are interested in meeting hiring managers for both internship and career opportunities. Admission to the fair is free.
Employers expected to attend include: Boeing, Microsoft, Liberty Mutual, Cintas, S.P.I.E., Birch Equipment, Physio-Control and many more. Participants are highly encouraged to check the WWU’s Career Services Center’s website for a complete list of participating employers.
The Business Fair also provides job seekers with an invaluable opportunity to network with employers. For those uncertain about career goals or options, the Business 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 Business Fair," which teaches skills in approaching employers, will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28 and at noon on Monday, Nov. 1st. Both workshops will be hosted in the Viking Union, room 567.
Employers interested in participating at the fair may do so by accessing a registration form at: http://www.careers.wwu.edu/resources/2010FBCFRegForm.pdf
For 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.