JOB FAIRS
The following information has been received in Career Development and placed online for the benefit of our current students, soon to be graduates and alumni. We would recommend that you contact the sponsor for additional information and not rely only on what is posted here, especially if you are interested in attending or securing employment in a specific area.
SEMESTER I - 2007/2008
TBD - Career/Majors Fair - Location: Anderson University in Reardon Auditorium. Co-sponsored with the Center for Public Service, this event includes all freshmen and sophomores and undeclared upper classmen to the various schools of discipline offered by Anderson University. Students, professors and department chairs use this event to share opportunities within their fields of study.
November 2, 2007 - Indiana Multicultural Job Fair - Location: Indianapolis Convention Center, downtown Indianapolis. Open to all majors, the Indiana Multicultural Job Fair will be a day of open sessions among multiple organizations and companies in Indiana. Internships are also available through this job fair. Freshmen through senior students are encouraged to attend. For more information, click here.
November 7, 2007 - Health Career Day (HCD) - Location: Anderson University in Reardon Auditorium. Open to all students in the following majors: nursing, athletic training, exercise science, social work and health care. An on-campus job fair opportunity allowing students to gather information and connect with employers from around the midwest. Approximately 35+ hospitals and health care facilities (and often graduate schools participate). Connecting for summer employment and internships is also encouraged. Students should have an up-to-date résumé and/or business card to hand out as they meet with these employers. Primarily targeted to Juniors and Seniors, but under classmen can gain a wealth of experience and information as well. This is an AU sponsored job fair. For more information, contact Career Development.
SEMESTER II - 2007/2008
February 2, 2008 - Indiana Associated Press Managing Editors and Hoosier State Press Association Foundation Journalism Job Fair - Location: Ball State University Alumni Center, Muncie IN. This fair is designed for newspapers seeking journalism candidates for beginning career positions and internships in a variety of positions in the newspaper industry. The event draws nearly 100 upper-level students annually from Indiana and other mid-western states. The format consists mainly of individual interviews with candidates with networking opportunities over the lunch period. Students and employers also are able to enjoy a talk given by regional or national leaders in the newspaper industry. Students can schedule interviews after December 10 by emailing Phyllis McQueen and include your class year. Please state requested newspapers and a confirmation will be returned. Or you may call 800-382-1582. Interviews scheduled first come-first served. For more information, contact Career Development.
February 20, 2008 - College Talent Recruitment Day (CTRD) - Location: Indianapolis Convention Center. Open to all majors, freshmen through senior. Internships will also be available at the job fair. This is an AU sponsored job fair. For more information, contact Career Development.
February 22, 2008 - Chicago Advertising Federation Day - Location: Renaissance Chicago Hotel, 1 West Wacker Drive. Students with an interest in design, marketing or advertising are encouraged to attend the Chicago Advertising Federation Day in Chicago. Open to juniors and seniors with internship possibilities, the format for this job fair includes open tours of Chicago agencies. For more information click here.
April, 4 2008 - Indiana Collegiate Job Fair - Location: Indianapolis Convention Center. Open to all majors, freshmen through senior. Internships will also be available at the job fair. For more information, click here.
April 8, 2008 - Idealist.org Indianapolis Nonprofit Career Fair - Location: Primo South, Indianapolis. At the Nonprofit Career Fairs you'll be able to meet face-to-face with a variety of organizations in an informal setting. Attendance is free, but it would be great if you could register so that we can know how many people to expect. You should also register for a free service called "My Idealist" that enables you to receive one daily email with all the jobs, volunteer opportunities, internships and other information posted by the organizations in Idealist based on your interests and location. To register click here. This is an AU sponsored job fair. For more information, contact Career Development.
April 16, 2008 - Teacher Candidate Interview Day (TCID) - Location: Hendricks County 4H Conference Center. Open to senior education majors. This event is all day and will have one-on-one interviews and open sessions for students. This is an AU sponsored job fair. For more information, contact Career Development.
TBD 2008 - Indiana Virtual Job Fair - Location: Online. Open to all students. The virtual job fair is a convenient way for employers and job seekers to connect for internship and full-time job opportunities. Last year's fair helped 127 employers and 1,976 job seekers exchange information and résumés for 276 jobs and internships.There is no charge to participate. This is a CDPI sponsored job fair. For more information, contact Career Development.
