Humboldt State Hosts Career Fair for Students Feb. 12

Nearly 100 local and state employers and volunteer agencies are expected to attend the 2015 Career Expo & Volunteer Fair, set for Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Recreation & Wellness Center on campus.

Employers will be on hand in the West Gym to conduct informal interviews with HSU students, network, and answer questions about jobs, internships, and service learning opportunities. Participating agencies will include Big Brothers Big Sisters, California State Parks, Food for People, the Sequoia Park Zoo, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For a full list of attendees, visit humboldt.edu/career.

Leading up to the expo, the Academic & Career Advising Center will host a series of workshops to prepare students. The center will also provide walk-in résumé help Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the free sessions, staff will provide one-on-one résumé advice to students based on their skills, academic interests, and professional goals. A full list of workshops is below.

  • Summer Jobs & Internships in Natural Resources/Environment – Tuesday, Feb. 3, 4 p.m. – Gist Hall 114
  • Career Cafe Info Table – Wednesday, Feb. 4, 12-2 p.m. – Science B
  • Career Cafe Info Table – Thursday, Feb. 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – on the Quad
  • How to Prepare for Career Expo – Thursday, Feb. 5, 4 p.m. – Gist Hall 114
  • Résumé Writing Workshop – Friday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. – Gist Hall 120
  • Résumé Writing Workshop – Monday, Feb. 9, 3 p.m. – Gist Hall 114
  • Getting Experience Working with Animals – Monday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m. – Gist Hall 114
  • How to Prepare for Career Expo – Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4 p.m. – Gist Hall 114
  • Walk-in Résumé Help – Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Academic & Career Advising Center