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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.
*Denotes Calvin-sponsored event
*Accounting Night
Monday, September 21, 2009, Calvin College Prince Conference Center, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
A mini-job fair for accounting majors. Dinner for recruiters at 5:30, seniors arrive at 6:30, juniors at 7:30. Contact Kristy for more information.
*Nursing Careers Seminars
- Mon, September 28: Nursing Careers Options
- Mon, October 12: Resumes, Interviewing, & Job Fairs
- Mon, October 26: Nurse Recruiter Panel
- Mon, November 9: Balancing Career & Family
All events will take place from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Meeter Center Lecture Hall (near 3rd floor entrance to Library).
Pizza will be provided at the first meeting and at all subsequent meetings if at least 40 students attend the first meeting. Enter your name into a drawing for 3 gift certificates each time you attend; must be present at last seminar to win.
October 14, 2009, 2-6 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 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30, and from the DeVos back to Calvin at 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00. No pre-registration is necessary for the fair or the shuttle. View a list of employers who recruited last year.
*Seminary Fair
October 21, 2009, Calvin College Library Lobby
Meet representatives from a variety of seminaries who will be on campus to tell you more about their programs.
November 6, 2009, 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 $10.00 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.
Thursday, February 4, 2010, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (need to attend the entire day), Lexington Lansing (formerly Sheraton), Lansing, MI
A unique fair organized by 17 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 registered employers from last year. Stop by the Career Development Office to register. $10 registration fee.
*Health Careers Networking Reception
Monday, February 8, 2010, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Calvin's Prince Conference Center
Calvin students seeking nursing externships and full-time positions attend this fair. List of registered employers from last year.
*West Michigan Career Connections and Health Career Day
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 2-6 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 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30 and from the convention center at 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00. No pre-registration is necessary for the fair or the shuttle. See a list of registered employers and available positions from last year's fair.
*Calvin College Engineering and Computer Science Career Fair
February 24, 2010, 1:30-5:00 p.m. Calvin's Prince Conference Center
A fair for the technical and science industry, including computer science, engineering, and the physical sciences. See a list of registered employers from last year.
Monday, March 8, 2010, 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 districts that attended last year as well as their open positions. On March 9, many districts will be conducting follow-up interviews.
March 19, 2010, 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 $10.00 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.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Calvin College
School districts will send representatives to interview or meet with candidates who are finishing their program in education at Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, GVSU, and Hope.
