Southeastern students, alumni invited to Career Fair Sept. 20
Contact: Tonya Lowentritt
Date: September 11, 2012
HAMMOND -- Southeastern Louisiana University students and alumni are invited to participate in Career Fair 2012, the Office of Career Services' annual university‑wide career event.
Held as a benefit exclusively for Southeastern students and alumni, Career Fair 2012 will have over 130 organizational participants and will be held Thursday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Pennington Student Activity Center on the corner of University Avenue and General Pershing.
Representatives from various companies and hospitality, government, business, engineering, finance and banking industries will be onsite to answer questions and take resumes.
"Career Fair provides Southeastern students and graduates the opportunity to obtain that much needed face time with recruiters to set themselves apart from the rest of the pack and all of those faceless resumes that come their way," said Ken Ridgedell, director of Career Services. "There is no other venue that will allow you to directly interact with recruiters and managers from over 130 employers and leave a lasting, positive impression – all in one day. In fact, it would take you months to speak with as many recruiters as you can in just one day at Southeastern's Career Fair 2012."
To get the most out of the fair, Ridgedell said students and alumni should bring copies of their resumes; be prepared to briefly discuss career interests, goals, knowledge and skills; and collect brochures and business cards.
For additional information on Career Fair 2012, visit www.southeastern.edu/careerfairinfo or contact Career Services at (985) 549‑2121 or careerservices@southeastern.edu.
