COB Career Fair 2014 – The Largest Yet
Get a Job! was the theme of this year’s College of Business and School of Accountancy Career Fairs. The School of Accountancy Career Fair was held September 10, 2014 at University Plaza Hotel and featured 22 employers.
The College of Business Career Fair was held on September 30, 2014. Students filled the University Plaza Convention Center to visit with the 130 employers ready to talk about internships and full-time opportunities. University President Cliff Smart even took some time out of his busy schedule to stop by and interact with students, alumni and recruiters.
Employers were pleased with the location, timing and color coding that was used to differentiate majors. Kathy Scharr, alumni recruiter with American Family Insurance in St. Louis said, “I am impressed with how MSU organizes the event and prepares their students – TOP NOTCH! By far it exceeds some of the other career events in which I have participated.”
Prior to attending either fair, all COB students were required to attend a 50-minute workshop that outlined how to prepare for the fair, what to wear to the fair, what happens during the fair and how to follow-up after the event. Corporate Relations Specialist, Vickie Hicks conducted the workshops throughout August and September. This year over 1400 students attended the workshops.
In addition to the workshops, students picked up the Career Fair Guide, a special publication of the MSU student newspaper The Standard. The guide provided an overview of each employer, positions available, majors desired and citizenship requirements.
A special thanks to those employers who participated at each fair this year. If you are interested in being involved in the future, contact Vickie Hicks, at vickiehicks@missouristate.edu or 417-836-5636.