CAREER SERVICES CENTER

Business and IT Career Fair
6th Annual Business and IT Career Fair
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Lakeland Community College
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Building A, Room A-2100

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
 

Students, Alumni, and Community Members:

There will be a wide range of opportunities at this event. This a great way to meet many employers in one day to discuss current job openings, ask about future opportunities, and obtain career and company information. Review the list of attending companies and their open positions plus job fair success tips! Contact Career Services for additional information or help.

CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR AN UPDATED LIST OF EMPLOYERS!

Action Agency, LLC - Allstate Insurancelicensed sales producer; service staff; telemarketing/marketing
Aexcel Corporationaccounts payable/receptionist; purchasing assistant; customer service
American Income Life Insurance Companysales; leadership/management
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Realtyfull-time and part-time realtors
Cardinal Commercesummer internships: product management; software development; data analyst; UI design web development
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtyfull-time and part-time realtors
Consolidated Solutionssales representative; customer service representative; IT professional; marketing professional; prepress operator
Cornerstone IT, Inc.entry level IT helpdesk & infrastructure support; helpdesk work
Cyrus Massoudi State Farmsales team member
Dealer Tirecustomer support specialist (help desk); accounts receivable
Department of Defense/Defense Finance & Accounting Services (DFAS)accounting; auditing; IT; systems
Dollar Banktellers; personal bankers
ExperisIT help desk; entry level marketing; entry level developers; entry level IT
Fastenalsales associate; sales support; sales internship
H. Jack's Plumbing & Heating Companyaccounting; customer service representatives; IT; marketing; human resources & general business
Jade Sterling Steel Co., Inc.entry level sales position
Main Sequence Technology/PC Recruitersoftware training & implementation specialist
Neothink, LLCtechnical support specialist; web services specialist; network/server engineer
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer Districthelp desk IT/IS; senior oracle application developer; oracle application developer
Robert Half Technologyhelp desk; desktop support; pc technician; system administrator; system engineer; network administrator
State Crest Carpet and Flooring, Inc.customer service representative; data entry; purchasing & receiving; in-house sales rep.
STERIS Corporationhelp desk technician
SX Discount Supplysales assistant; office manager; purchasing assistant; sales rep; customer service; shipping/receiving
University HospitalsIT; administrative; operations; corporate
Walgreensassistant store manager; shift lead; community management intern
Students, Alumni, and Community Members — Career Fair Success Tips
WHAT TO WEAR

First impressions are important! If you want to make a positive first impression and stand out, we recommend that you dress in "business casual."

Business casual can include:

Women:

  • Polo shirt
  • Long-sleeved, buttoned solid shirt
  • Blouse
  • Dress pants or khakis
  • Dresses and skirts
  • Sweater/cardigan/blazer
  • Dress shoes, dress flats or 2" heels
  • Make sure your clothes are neat, clean, wrinkle-free, and fit well
  • Keep hair and nails neatly trimmed

Men:

  • Polo shirt
  • Long-sleeved, buttoned solid shirt
  • Dress pants or khakis
  • Sweater
  • Blazer
  • Tie
  • Dress shoes
  • Make sure your clothes are neat, clean, wrinkle-free, and fit well
  • Keep hair, facial hair and nails neatly trimmed

AVOID:

  • Short dresses and skirts. They should be no more than one inch above the knee.
  • Jeans and leggings.
  • Excessive jewelry, cologne or perfume. Cover tattoos.
  • Bright colors, loud patterns and inappropriate logos/cartoons.
  • Clothing that is torn, dirty or wrinkled.
  • Revealing clothing and plunging neck lines.
  • Flip flops, sandals and athletic clothing.
What to Wear to a Career Fair
JOB FAIR TIPS

Come with a Plan!

Review which employers will be there: Check this webpage for an updated list of employers attending.

Research company information: Visit company websites to identify who you want to meet and what they do. Impress them with your knowledge about their organization.

Bring several copies of your resume: Drop in or schedule an appointment to have your resume reviewed by us in Career Services, Rm. A-1039 or 440-525-7222.

Prepare a 30-second commercial: Practice introducing yourself by preparing a summary of your background, skills and accomplishments. Tell the employer who you are, what opportunities you are seeking and what impresses you about their organization. The goal is to be comfortable talking about yourself. Create a list of talking points. Don't try to memorize a detailed script!

Develop appropriate questions: Prepare 2-3 questions you want to ask the employer. Example: What kind of entry level positions/internships exist in your organization? What do you look for in a good application? What qualities, skills or experience do you look for in candidates?

Take notes: Have a professional looking portfolio or a pad of paper and pen to gather information. Write down any important details about companies you are interested in. Include names of people who may not have given you business cards, and ask about the next steps of the hiring process.

Follow up: Follow-up with any conversation with an employer that was of interest with a thank you email. Express appreciation for their time and express your interest in the position. Take action and apply for positions in whatever way you were directed at the fair.

 
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