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Job fairs are a great place to meet employers. Company representatives attend job fairs to meet potential employees and increase awareness of their organization. Read our handout for detailed information about job fairs.
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Upcoming Events
Head Start for Kent County Job Fair
June 6, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 2626 Walker Ave. NW, Walker, MI 49544
No appointment necessary, interviews will be conducted on site. Current open positions include teacher, teacher rover, teacher assistant, home visitor, site aide, supervisor, bus driver, early learning coach specialist, agency nurse, part-time mental health specialist, and family service worker. Skill levels required range from entry level to registered and licensed professional. Applicants must bring a completed application (available at http://hs4kc.org), transcripts, and driver's license.
*Accounting Night
September 25, 2012, Aquinas College (alternates annually between Calvin and Aquinas)
A mini-job fair for accounting majors and business majors with a finance concentration for students from Calvin College and Aquinas College. Seniors arrive at 5:00, juniors at 6:00. Contact Kristy for more information.
October 16, 2012, 1-5 p.m., DeVos Place Convention Center
A fair for all majors from a variety of local colleges and universities. Companies recruit for full-time positions as well as internships. Free shuttle available, leaving from the Spoelhof flag pole at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30, and from the DeVos back to Calvin at 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00. No pre-registration is necessary for the fair or the shuttle.
October 24, 2012, 10:00-noon, followed by lunch, University Club of Chicago
A fair for students and young alumni interest in working or interning in Chicago. See more details.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Calvin's Prince Conference Center
A fair for the technical and science industry, including computer science, engineering, and the physical sciences. See more information, including employer registration materials. See a list of registered employers from 2012's event.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Calvin's Prince Conference Center
Calvin students seeking nursing externships and full-time positions attend this fair. Students in other health-related majors are also welcome to attend. Employers: register online or on paper. See a list of registered employers from 2012's event.
*Winter Careerfest and Health Careers Day
February 21, 2013, 1-5 p.m. DeVos Place Convention Center
For students from all majors from a variety of local colleges and universities. Companies recruit for full-time positions as well as internships. Free shuttle available, leaving from the Spoelhof flag pole at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 and from the convention center at 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00. No pre-registration is necessary for the fair or the shuttle. See a pdf of employers & openings for 2012's fair or open in Excel.
Recent Past Events
February 24, 2011, noon-4:00, Engineering Building, East Lansing, MI
*How to Excel in Your Job Search
September 27, 2011, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Calvin College Meeter Center Lecture Hall
This workshop will feature a local human resources professional from Gordon Food Service to offer advice on writing an effective resume, networking and succeeding at a job fair. You will also learn a bit about careers at GFS. Free pizza provided after the presentation.
Class to Career Seminar Series at Aquinas, Topic: Resumes
Wednesday, September 28, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Aquinas College Donnelly Center
Calvin students are invited to attend a panel of human resources professionals discussing "How to get your resume looked at in a tough economy."
MSU Science, Engineering & Technology Exchange Career Fair
Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 2:00-6:00 pm, Breslin Student Events Center
Questions, please call Carol Stier at (517) 884-1300
*Seminary Fair
October 19, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Library Lobby
This is a fair for students interested in learning about attending a variety of seminaries. Contact religion professor Matt Lundberg for details.
*Business Careers Networking Reception
October 20, 2011, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Calvin College Prince Conference Center
A networking reception for business and accounting majors with business professionals in those fields. There will be a training session to help students prepare for this event (Mon., Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Calvin Business Forum meeting). This is a free event for business professionals; students pay $5.
Engineering Society of Detroit Job Fair
October 24, 2011, 2:00-7:00 pm, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374
Looking for a full-time job or internship related to engineering on the East side of the state? Consider attending this career fair in Detroit. Large engineering, technology and management corporations will attend. For more info, contact Leslie Smith at lsmith@esd.org, register online at www.esd.org.
*Nursing Careers Workshop Series
Meeter Center Lecure Hall, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Wed, Oct 5 - Career options in nursing (featuring a panel of nurses working in a variety of settings)
Mon, Oct 31 - Resumes and interviewing
Wed, Nov 9 - Graduate school for nurses
Hope College Gap Year Fair: Learn, Grow, Serve
Thursday, November 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Looking for a 1-2 year long opportunity after college? Learn about opportunities at organizations such as Teach for America, Peace Corps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Lutheran Volunteer Corps, and more. Free lunch for Hope's cafeteria will be provided to Calvin students who attend. See poster.
November 18, 2011, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Burton Manor Banquet and Conference Center , 27777 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI
The Michigan Collegiate Job Fair (MCJF) is a state-wide job fair held in spring and fall each year. The Michigan Collegiate Job Fair is sponsored by Eastern Michigan University and Michigan Association of Colleges and Employers. The charge is $10 for early registration or $20 at the door. It is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to meet employers. MCJF is open to seniors, graduates and alumni of any two- or four-year college. Employers who participate in the job fair seek primarily entry-level candidates for positions in business, engineering, sciences, computer science, liberal arts, human services and allied health.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (need to attend the entire day), Lexington Lansing (formerly Sheraton), Lansing, MI
A unique fair for internships and full-time positions, organized by private liberal arts colleges and universities in Michigan. This event is organized into a "meet and greet" morning session and scheduled interviews in the afternoon. See a list of participating employers or check out this video for more information. Stop by the Career Development Office to register and pay your $10 registration fee. (By attending Job Pursuit, you will get $5 of your registration fee returned to you!)
March 1, 2012, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Meeter Center Lecture Hall
Panelists will share information about using social media, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, in the workplace. How can these tools be used effectively for job searching? How have companies altered their strategies to include these sites? Panelists will be Deirdre Honner, Assoc. Director of Human Resources at Calvin; Steve Volkers, Steve Volkers Group realty; John VanderHaagen, Social Media Manager for the Grand Rapids Griffins; and Tom Betts, Marketing Professor at Calvin. Pizza provided.
Friday, March 2, 2012, 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,Whirlpool Corporation Headquarters, 2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor, MI
This will be an opportunity to meet with Whirlpool recruiters to learn about internship and full-time positions available with Whirlpool Corporation. Pre-registration is required; sign up in the career development office.
Monday, March 5, 2012, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. GVSU Allendale Campus - Kirkhof Center
Schools from all over the country recruit at this teacher job fair. See a list of registered districts. On March 6, many districts will be conducting follow-up interviews. Candidates don't need to register -- just show up!
Monday, March 12, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Meeter Center Lecture Hall
Nursing and pre-nursing students are invited to this workshop to hear from a panel of nurses who have experience working abroad or using their nursing in missions work. Sponsored by Calvin Student Nurses Assocation (CSNA) and the career development office. Pizza provided.
March 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Burton Manor Banquet and Conference Center , 27777 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI
The Michigan Collegiate Job Fair (MCJF) is a state-wide job fair held in spring and fall each year. The Michigan Collegiate Job Fair is sponsored by Eastern Michigan University and Michigan Association of Colleges and Employers. The charge is $10 for early registration or $20 at the door. It is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to meet employers. MCJF is open to seniors, graduates and alumni of any two- or four-year college.
University of Michigan, April 16, 2012, 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University, April 17, 2012, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Western Michigan University, April 18, 2012, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Michigan State University, April 19, 2012, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Central Michigan University, April 20, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
*Teacher Search
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Calvin College, Prince Conference Center(1800 East Beltline SE, Grand Rapids, 49546)
School districts will send representatives to meet with candidates who are finishing their program in education at Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, GVSU, and Hope. Employers: register online or on paper. See registered school districts.
Calvin students: register by sending an email to edcareer@calvin.edu with your full name and certification areas as you want them to appear on your name tag, and attach your resume to the email.Examples:
Anna Smith, Secondary English
Jim Jones, Elementary Education & Middle School MathStudents from other sponsoring schools (AQ, Cornerstone GVSU, Hope): contact your career office for registration procedures.
Students from other non-sponsoring schools: You are welcome to attend. A $10 fee will be charged at the door.
Michigan Charter Public Schools Job Fair
April 28, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave - Novi, MI
No admission charge & free parking! Questions? Email events@charterschools.org. Please bring your resume and be prepared for a brief meet & greet session with attending schools. Pre-register: www.charterschools.org/jobfair
The Revolution Employment Expo
Thurs, May 3, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m., The Revolution Atrium, 5301 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids
This is a community employment expo that will include employer booths plus seminars on topics such as writing a resume, job search techniques, defining your brand, and more. Contact employmentexpo@revolutioncm.com for more information.
