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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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Secret Service Career Testing Opportunity
December 5, 2009, East Lansing, MI
The Secret Service is currently hiring for 2 positions: Special Agent and Uniformed Division Officer. Interested candidates can be tested on December 5. Prior submission of an on-line application is required; go to www.secretservice.gov/join/. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Grand Rapids Resident Office at 616-454-4671.
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. Recruiter paper registration form or online form.
*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
Wednesday, 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 more information, including employer registration materials.
*Out of State Teacher Fair
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.
Friday, 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.
*Teacher Search
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. Employer registration form.
Recent Past Events
*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.
*How to Excel in Your Job Search
Monday, October 5, 2009, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Calvin College Meeter Center Lecture Hall
This workshop will feature local human resources professionals from Steelcase who can offer advice on writing an effective resume, networking and succeeding at a job fair. Refreshments and networking will take place after the presentation.
MSU Science, Engineering & Technology Exchange Career Fair
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing: Co-op/Internship Fair: noon - 2 p.m.; Full Time Fair: 3 - 7 p.m.
Calvin students are welcome to attend the MSU engineering fair to meet more than 100 companies who have already registered. Go to
https://msu-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?cf=2009gallery&cck=1&au=&ck=
and select "Science, Engineering & Technology Exchange (October 07, 2009) under the "Day" field to see a list of employers. Stop by the table for NAVAIR, a civilian branch of the Department of Defense, to meet recent Calvin grad Julie Stoddard who will be recruiting at the event.
Thomson Reuters Intern Open House
Wednesday, October 7, 2009, Noon – 5:30 PM, 880 Technology Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Calvin students are invited to an open house to learn about careers and internships with Thomson Reuters, a technology and information leader. Learn about the tax and accounting profession, computer systems, networks, and troubleshooting. Earn money during a full-time internship and receive housing allowance and bonus. Gain professional experience in a casual work environment. Contact brie.hoeft@thomsonreuters.com with questions.
Wednesday, 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 are already registered.
*Nursing Careers Seminars
- Monday, September 28: Career Options in Nursing
- Monday, October 12: Resumes & Interviewing
- Monday, October 26: Nurse Recruiter Panel
- Monday, 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.
