Career fairs offer job opportunities
Article By: Agnes Hina
Students and alumni at the University of North Georgia (UNG) from all campuses will have the chance this fall to interact with business and government recruiters at the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses.
Attendees can expect to find employers that are actively recruiting for entry-level positions and potential internship opportunities for current students. Lisa Walker, Career Services assistant director, said these experiences are great learning opportunities.
"These are always just learning experiences. Students can learn how to get comfortable with networking and talking to industry professionals," Walker said. "If they are nervous, we can talk that out in Career Services."
On Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. students and alumni interested in careers and internships in the field of nursing will be able to take part in the Fall Nursing Career Fair. The event can only be attended by students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or alumni with the degree and will be held in the Health and Natural Sciences Building at the Dahlonega Campus.
These are always just learning experiences. Students can learn how to get comfortable with networking and talking to industry professionals.
Lisa Walker
Career Services assistant director
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) will host an information session on Sept. 20 from 2-4 p.m. on the top floor of the Library and Technology Center and is expected to participate in the Dahlonega all-majors career fair Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Convocation Center.
"The event is for any who has any kind of interest in what the CIA is looking and hiring for. If you have any interest in working for the CIA, you should come to this info session," Walker said.
Also on Sept. 21, Career Services will assist the Mike Cottrell College of Business in hosting its accounting fair, which will focus on students currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting or alumni who have earned an accounting degree. It will be held at the Hugh Mills PE complex on the Gainesville Campus from 5-8 p.m.
The last fair for the fall will be held Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Robinson Ballroom in the Gainesville Campus Student Center. This is another all-majors career fair, and all are encouraged to attend.
Students should dress to impress for these fairs in business casual and should be prepared with several copies of their resumes. Attendees can also find a full list of businesses and organizations in attendance on Handshake. Career Services encourages students wanting interview preparation to schedule appointments.
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