UF students and alumni will have the chance to form connections with hundreds of employers at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center today and Wednesday.
The Career Resource Center will host the Fall Career Showcase from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. About 7,000 students total are expected to attend, said CRC Director Heather White.
Tuesday is directed at candidates interested in nontechnical fields such as communications, accounting and health care, said Dana McPherson, assistant director for marketing and communications of the CRC.
Wednesday is the technical day, and employers will look for candidates with backgrounds in fields such as computer science, construction and engineering.
Candidates can stop by at any time, and no previous registration is required, but a Gator 1 Card is required for entrance.
Jaclyn Simek, a 20-year-old marketing junior, said she plans to talk to about 15 different companies.
She said it’s easier for some students to attend the career fair than to search online for opportunities.
“All your resources are just laid out for you,” Simek said. “It’s easier to ask questions because [although] you can read the internship descriptions online, unless you actually talk to someone, you can’t really have a great idea of what you would be doing.”
McPherson said she suggests that candidates take a look at companies they’re interested in beforehand and bring the appropriate number of resumes.
“Starting early increases the likelihood and opportunity of finding those meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial,” White said.
