The Office of Career Development, part of the College of Undergraduate Studies, will host its biannual Internship and Job Fair on Sep. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center Arena.
Representatives from more than 50 companies will be at the fair, including the Miami Marlins, the Florida Panthers, Target, Hertz, the Air Force, Verizon, Kaufman, Rossin & Co., the FBI and Nexera Energy Inc. They’ll hire for part-time and full-time positions and offer internship opportunities to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Megan Burns, assistant director of On-Campus Recruiting, said the job fair’s purpose is to promote internships and jobs to students, alumni and the community.
Assistant Director of Employer Relations and Internships Diane Klein said that students of all majors can find a position at the fair. For example, biology majors can speak to representatives from companies like PhysAssist Scribes, accounting majors to accounting firm Mallah Furman, criminal justice majors to the FBI, computer science majors to MotionPoint, and business majors to TD Bank.
“Whatever major you are, we have something for you,” Klein said.
Career Development has been promoting the fair with Pac-Man themed posters and the phrase “Push to start your career,” featuring the word “push” on a red button. Klein said the phrase is also the fair’s theme and ties into the office’s goals.
“We’re trying to get students to realize [they should] engage early and often,” Klein said, “so when they graduate after their four years at NSU, whatever their plan is — graduate school, full-time job or a year off to travel — we can guide them to figure that out.”
Burns said students should attend the fair whether they’re interested in internships or employment or simply want to learn more about their intended job market. She emphasized that the fair will benefit students by helping them build a network and practice interviewing skills.
“It’s important for students to be aware of employers and the job market and to begin understanding life after graduation,” she said.
Klein said, “This fair is important because, if you keep on having these conversations with different companies, you might find that they have some interesting opportunities for you.”
Attendees will go through a check-in area where they will be given a map of the employers’ locations in the arena. NSU staff will help students develop 30-second self-introductions to present to the employers.
Burns said she suggests students wear the same professional dress they would wear to an interview. Students should also research the companies before the fair.
Burns also suggested students bring a resume, which can be created through their office’s CAREERShark system at nova-csm.symplicity.com. The system allows students to add a Quick Response code — a checkered square that a smartphone scans to receive information — to their resumes. The QR code allows potential employers to have a digital copy of applicants’ information.
Burns said students shouldn’t feel stressed about the event.
“Have fun, do not be intimidated, and remember it is a learning experience no matter the outcome.”
Registration is not required to attend the fair. For more information or additional career advice, contact the Office of Career Development at 954-262-7201. A list of employers and positions is viewable at www.nova.edu/career/career_fair.html
