The Office of Career Development will host NSU’s twice yearly Internship and Job Fair on Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Recreational Complex basketball courts on the second floor of Don Taft University Center.
Students will meet reprsentatives from more than 50 companies to learn more about job and internship opportunities. Companies represented will include Sagicor Life Insurance Company, Target, Ross Stores, Chewy, World Fitness Association, City Furniture, Marine Corps Officer Programs and more.
Attendees can meet with employers one-on-one, familiarize themselves with the interview process and network with various professionals.
Coordinator of Employer Relations for the Office of Career Development Amy Strachota said students should attend the Internship and Job Fair because it is an opportunity to discover exactly what employers are looking for.
Prior to attending the fair, students should research the companies they are interested in to know exactly what the company is looking for and to determine if they are the right fit.
“As much as you want an internship or job, if it’s not the right fit, you’re not going to get as much out of it as you can,” Strachota said.
Strachota said students must bring their resumes to the fair and are required to dress in professional business attire. She also suggested students bring their resumes to a career adviser before attending the fair.
“Students need to make sure their resume is up to par. A resume can never be critiqued enough; it is a living and changing document,” said Strachota.
Jonathan London, career development manager at Sagicor Life Insurance Company, said NSU does an excellent job preparing students for any career. He has attended NSU fairs for the past three years.
“Our company always gets excited when we have the opportunity to partner with NSU in any way because it gives us the chance to meet with highly motivated, young professionals and future leaders,” London said.
London said the fair gives students an advantage.
“While I was in college, I attended a fair similar to the one NSU provides and it gave me the opportunity to see what else is out there. I found my niche in an industry that I love,” London said. “I look back with zero regrets.”
Strachota said students should not feel intimidated. The Office of Career Development chooses specific employers which they feel will match with the uniqueness of NSU students.
“Employers are just as interested in the students as the students are interested in the employers,” Strachota said. “This event is specifically for the students but it is up to them what they want to take away from it.”
London said Sagicor looks for interns and employees who can inspire.
“Our company looks for motivated individuals who like to learn, grow and have the desire to improve their lives and the lives of others,” London said, “We want leaders who like to teach and inspire others to take action.”
A complete lists of companies attending this fair and links to their websites are provided at nova.edu/career.
To learn more about the Internship and Job Fair or to schedule an appointment with a career adviser, visit the Office of Career Development on the 1st floor of the Horvitz Administration Building or call 954-262-7201.
