After student turnout that disappointed employers last year, a renewed effort has been made to get the word out about this year’s Diversity Job and Internship Fair.
“Last year’s student attendance was somewhat disappointing to employers, which may explain why some employers chose not to return this year,” Director of University Career Services Ray Angle said in an email.
“That is why it is important for students to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with employers interested in meeting them.”
Forty-nine employers have registered for the event, down from 57 last year, Angle said, and all students are invited to attend.
Career Services will host the fair today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Student Union.
Angle said in the email that the national economy might have negatively impacted the number of participating employers.
Last spring, only 243 students attended the Diversity Job Fair, a low number compared to the approximately 700 who attended the part-time job fair.
No registration is necessary but Career Services encourages students to update their profiles on Careerolina and bring a current, non-industry-specific resume to the event.
The emphasis for both employers and students at the fair is on appreciation and promotion of workforce diversity.
He added that Career Services met with students from several campus organizations, including Sangam, the University’s South Asian awareness organization, and Black Student Movement, in the spring to get an idea of what people want to see in a job fair.
