Career Center Hosts First Virtual Career Fair Week

Towson MD

02 March, 2021

10:26 AM

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Press release from Towson University: March 1, 2021 Usually around this time, the Towson University Career Center is preparing to host its biggest event of the year: The Spring Mega Job and Internship Fair. But with campus still not back to normal, the Career Center is trying something new. It will host five virtual, industry-specific events as part of a Career Fair Week. Starting Friday, March 5, students will have the chance to find part-time, full-time and internship opportunities and network with more than 180 potential employers. There will be a different virtual career fair each day, and they will focus on the business, social impact, arts, communication, health and STEM industries. Friday, March 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Business & Economics Virtual Career Fair Tuesday, March 9, 1–3 p.m. | Social Impact, Public Policy & Education Virtual Career Fair Wednesday, March 10, 4–6 p.m. | Media, Arts & Communication Virtual Career Fair Thursday, March 11, 4–6 p.m. | Health & Wellness Virtual Career Fair Friday, March 12, noon–2 p.m. | STEM Virtual Career Fair After having a larger virtual fair this past fall, Career Center staff wanted a more innovative and service-oriented approach this spring. And one of the key features of doing these smaller fairs is that students are guaranteed 10-minute, one-on-one individual virtual meetings with employers. According to Manette Zinkand, associate director of external relations for the Career Center, students can sign up through Handshake and schedule a time to meet with employers. "It's almost more efficient than having a larger event," Zinkand says. "It's nice because students aren't going to have to wait. They are going to know what time their meeting is and who they are meeting with, so they can get ready. It's easier on everyone's schedule." With career fairs being their largest events, the Career Center staff is excited to find new ways to get students face time—or at least screen time—with potential employers. According to Zinkand, the week spans the gamut of what opportunities are out there for Towson University students. "We truly have something for everyone," she adds. Students can attend all five fairs and sign up for as many employer meetings they want—as long as they are available. That's why Zinkand encourages students to sign up as quick as possible. "The sooner they sign up and register, the better," Zinkand says. "That allows them to start doing their homework before their meetings. The more TU students are prepared, motivated and engaged, the more in demand they are going to be for jobs." This press release was produced by Towson University. The views expressed here are the author's own.