50 plus companies search for their future employees

The office of Career Connections and Experimental Education held their Fall Career Fair for junior and senior students interested in academic internships, full-time careers and new opportunities. Fifty companies came to the ULM campus Thursday to meet students who were looking for what they had to offer.

The fair offered opportunities for a wide assortment of majors. Some of the many employers who attended were AR Department of Human Services, KNOE, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Progressive Bank, Sherwin-Williams, Take Shape for Life, U.S. Army Recruiting Station and many more. Although the fair was right before Fall Break, many students attended the event and came out successful. Students were also asked to wear business attire to the fair, have a name tag present and be properly groomed. The goal of the fair was for students to determine their long and short term plans for their careers.

Atmospheric science alumni Alex Laird said, “This event helps people connect with companies and makes the job searching process a lot easier.”

The event included tons of giveaways for those who attended. Each booth had something to offer for students. Whether they came for a job or for some freebies, each student had a chance to become informed about an employer they may not have known about.

Director of Career Connections and Experiential Education Alberta Green said, “This Career Fair was very beneficial because several students landed job internships, interviews and even full-time careers.”

The office of Career Connections offers a Career Fair once in the fall and once in the spring, so there are opportunities for students looking for them. Visit their website www.ulm.edu/careerconnections.