Serious times were not necessarily met with serious attitudes from students seeking part-time jobs Wednesday.
Twenty-two vendors set up tables in the Great Hall of the Student Union to talk with students and accept resumes, but company representatives said students were not equally prepared.
“People might think this is an info-only thing, but it’s a job fair,” said Thad Moser, a representative from Time Warner Cable.
Moser added that several students arrived without resumes.
“I’ve seen both people that are prepared and aren’t,” said Ronnica Rothe of Fiscal Progress.
Emily Strader, an arts counselor and student employment representative from University Career Services, said she sees a lot of students who are looking for work but do not qualify for financial aid or work study. She said UCS events, like the part-time job fair, are designed to help these students.
“The community benefits from good employees as well,” Strader said.
Moser and some other vendors mentioned a lower turnout than in past years, but vendors and students were pleased with the connections that were made.
“It’s probably too early to tell, but I feel like this was a success for me,” said senior Collin Gallagher. “I’m always very impressed with UCS events. They do a good job.”
