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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
Proctor & Gamble Virtual Career Fair for diverse candidates
January 14, 2009, noon-8:00 p.m. EST. Register online.
If you are a sophomore or junior looking for internship, consider "attending" this P&G virtual fair. Meet recruiting leaders, learn about P&G opportunities, connect from any place that has access to windows explorer. Visit our Facebook page for more information, search: P&G Diversity. Must be U.S. Citizen working toward a Bachelor’s degree.
*Engineering and Technical Career Fair
Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 1-5 p.m. Calvin's Prince Conference Center
A fair for the technical and science industry, including computer science, engineering, and the physical sciences. Participating schools: Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, GVSU and Hope. See a list of employers who attended last year. Questions? E-mail Laurie LemmenEmployers: register using a check/paper form or online with credit card.
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (need to attend the entire day), Lansing Convention Center- 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.
Health Careers Networking Reception
Monday, February 23, 2009, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Prince Conference Center
*West Michigan Career Connections and Health Career Day
Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 2-6 p.m. DeVos Place Convention Center
For students from all majors. Companies recruit for full-time positions as well as internships. Co-sponsored by Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, GVSU, and Hope College. Free shuttle available. No pre-registration is necessary for the fair or the shuttle. See a list of employers who recruited last year.
The Chicago Advertising Federation's 27th Annual Career Day
Friday February 27, 2009, 7:15am-4:00pm, Renaissance Hotel Chicago, One West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL. Learn more and establish valuable contacts with advertising professionals which are necessary in breaking into today's advertising industry. Online registration for students is now available at the CAF website.
*Out of State Teacher Fair
Monday, March 2, 2009, 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. GVSU Allendale Campus-Fieldhouse
Schools from all over the country recruit at this teacher job fair. See a list of districts that attended last year's event. On March 3, many districts will be conducting follow-up interviews.
*Teacher Search
April 28, 2009, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.GVSU Allendale Campus-Fieldhouse
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. See a list of districts that attended last year's event.
Recent Past Events
November 4, 2008, 2-6 p.m., DeVos Place Convention Center
A fair for all majors. Companies recruit for full-time positions as well as internships. Co-sponsored by Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, GVSU, and Hope College. 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.
November 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Burton Manor, Livonia, MI (near Detroit)
Gain valuable networking experience and meet employers. $10 free for early registration or $20 at the door. Register online and view employers at www.mcjf.org.
U.S. Border Patrol Job Fair
Saturday, Nov 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids, 5700 28th St. SE
The US Border Patrol is seeking people with a strong sense of discipline, drive, and goal-orientation. As an agent for the border patrol, you'll put book smarts and a sense of adventure to good use protecting more than 8,000 miles of international boundaries. You must be a US citizen and resident for the past 3 years, between 18-39 years old, and able to pass a background investigation. You can make up to $70,000 after just three years. You can also apply online at www.borderpatrol.gov, use code SDGR.
