Get ready for Career Fair!

By Sarah Alspaw, Assistant Director of Career Services and Graduate Student Support

As a Capitol Technology University student, your skills and academic credentials give you an edge in today's technology-focused job market. To make the most of your potential, though, you'll want to seek out opportunities to connect with employers.

Capitol's Career Fair is just such an opportunity. It will be held on February 12th in the McGowan Building from 10 AM to 1 PM, and is a requirement for all students in order to be eligible for our Job Guarantee.

This event is not limited to students only; all members of the community are also invited to attend. Just make sure to dress in business professional attire and bring an extra copy of your resume.

Want to know more about now to prepare for the Career Fair? Click here for a newsletter published recently by the Career Services department. It includes tips for success along with other information designed to help prepare you for the job hunt.

I am also offering workshops and hosting open office hours for résumé reviews to help you get ready.

Prepare for the Fair workshop:

1/29 3-4pm http://capitol.adobeconnect.com/p4cf/
2/9 noon-1:30 in room C 266

Open office hours for résumé reviews:

2/4 11am-1pm in Student Life Suite
2/10 10am-11am in Student Life Suite

Bring a printed copy or your resume with you. See this webinar for an overview of resume writing: http://capitol.adobeconnect.com/p8na4h6y6lj/

Spring 2016 Job Search Club dates:

Looking for a job or internship? Job Search club meets weekly and will give you a chance to work with me and with your peers to actively seek internships or full time positions. You are also welcome to bring your resume for review during this session.

January 29th 10am-noon
February 5th 10am-noon
Location: L102 the library classroom

There will be an information session provided by 780th Military Intelligence Brigade following the Career Fair from 1:30-2:30pm in M101 (the Technology Lyceum in McGowan) on February 12, 2016, directly following the Career Fair. If you would like additional information about this workshop, please follow this link.

Want to see which employers will be attending the Career Fair? Follow this link, and then click on “participants."

Also, we have a cool new feature this year.  There is an app called 'Careers by Symplicity' that will allow you to see upcoming events and jobs on our online job board. For instructions on how to download the app, follow this link.

Unfortunately, I am no longer available to meet one-on-one with students before the Career Fair, because I am finalizing the logistics for the event. However, I strongly encourage you to attend one of the open office hour resume reviews. Please email careers@captechu.edu for information on alternative opportunities if you are unable to attend those open office hours.

I look forward to seeing you at the Career Fair.