KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hundreds of employers will vie for students to fill full- and part-time jobs as well as internships and co-op positions during spring career fairs beginning Tuesday, Feb. 6. The Western Michigan University-organized events are free and open to the public, although they are tailored to students and recent graduates.
Employers have posted jobs to the online career site Handshake. WMU's Career and Student Employment Services and the Zhang Career Center offer advising and resources year round to help students prepare for interviews and refine their resumes. Students with questions regarding resumes, cover letters, activating their Handshake account or navigating any job search resources can work with well-trained student career ambassadors by visiting any of the four drop-in locations. Drop-in advice sessions typically take between 10 and 20 minutes.
WMU Student Center, across from the elevators and outside PNC Bank on first floor: Mondays-Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Floyd Hall, outside Parkview Café entrance: Tuesdays-Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m.
College of Health and Human Services, atrium next to Student Engagement Center: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The biggest spring event is the annual spring Career Fair in February, which focuses on those seeking employment in such areas as aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain management, IT and liberal arts.
Registration is not required for students or other job seekers, but it is recommended participants register on Handshake.
spring 2024 fairs
Government and Nonprofit Job Fair
The event on Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the WMU Student Center Ballrooms A and B and Rooms 2209, 2211 and 2213 serves students studying in all academic programs and majors who have a desire to work at nonprofit organizations or government agencies or entities. Candidates are available for internship and full-time positions. Request information or call (269) 387-2745.
Sales, Marketing and Food Marketing Career Night
The event is on Tuesday, Feb. 6, is from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fetzer Center and provides students the opportunity to network with employers recruiting for various marketing positions. For more information, email Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729.
Spring Engineering Expo
The expo on Wednesday, Feb. 7, is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the WMU Student Center Ballrooms A and B and Rooms 2209, 2211 and 2213 attracts candidates from the 14 engineering and applied sciences concentrations in the hard sciences, business information systems, computer science, data science, product design, integrated supply chain management and all engineering programs. Candidates are available for internship, co-op and full-time positions. Request information or call (269) 387-2745.
Supply Chain Career Night
The event on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fetzer Center gives students the opportunity to network with employers recruiting for various supply chain positions. For more information, email Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729.
Career Fair
The largest spring event on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the WMU Student Center Ballrooms A and B and Rooms 2209, 2211 and 2213 attracts candidates from aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain management, IT and liberal arts. Candidates are available for internship and full-time positions. Request information or call (269) 387-2745.
Social Work Job Fair
Students interested in internships in social work settings should attend the event on Tuesday, March 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 4110 of the College of Health and Human Services. Request information or call (269) 387-2745.
School Professional Showcase
The event on Friday, March 15, will be from noon to 2 p.m. on the fourth floor of the College of Education and Human Development. Schools from throughout Michigan will showcase their internship, full-time and part-time positions available within their district or system for entry-level teachers, paraprofessionals, academic advisors, behavioral counselors, human resources, CS/IT and various administrative/professional openings. Request information or call (269) 387-2745.
Aviation Outlook Day
Students can connect with aviation organizations and professionals, discuss career options and learn about industry needs on Friday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University's Aviation Education Center in Battle Creek.
For more information about upcoming career fairs, view event listings for Career and Student Employment Services and the Zhang Career Center.
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