The Fall 2019 Career and Internship Fair was hosted by Career Services this past Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Downs Hall. Students had the opportunity to meet with over 60 potential employers, showcasing a diverse set of industries.
The room was bustling with interested applicants and employers, all eager to see where their opportunities lie. Full-time, part-time and internship positions were all available for students to apply for. Students were requested to attend the event dressed professionally and with plenty of resumes handy. Career Services also hosted preparatory workshops prior to the career fair, to assist with resume building, interview skills and making the right first impression.
Tables around the room featured interactive employers, along with free merchandise from the companies, as well as candy and other treats. Applications were also available for students to submit right away. Most employers also offered the option to write down their contact information, in order to be further immersed in the company they were interested in.
The Office of Career Services members
Laureen Delance, managing assistant director of internships for Career Services, mentions how the event is a great opportunity for students and alum of all ages.
"Whether you're a freshman just trying to figure out what it is to be prepared for a profession, tapping into a career field, a sophomore beginning to entertain the idea of an internship, a junior or senior trying to find an internship or employment opportunity to set up for post-graduation, we really want you to take advantage of our day," said Delance.
Career Services has a multitude of resources that students can access. Kean's Online Employment and Internship Portal is available on the College Central Network. There, students can see hundreds of employment opportunities and internships, some even available on campus. This is a free network, that ensures student-to-job compatibility, based on grade level, major, location and other factors.
A complete list of employers that were in attendance at the career and internship fair is as follows:
- 2020 Census
- ACV Enviro
- AFLAC
- Alternatives, Inc.
- Ashley Furniture Home Store NJ/NY
- Atrium Staffing
- Avante Partners
- AVE by Korman Communities
- AXA Advisors
- Bath & Body Works
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- Boys & Girls Club of Clifton
- Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic
- Cintas Corporation
- Columbia Bank
- Creative Financial Strategies, a member of the MassMutual Finacial Group
- David Ellis Events
- Delphi Behavioral Health Group
- Department of Homeland Security DHS/ICE/OPLA - Elizabeth
- Department of Homeland Security DHS/ICE/OPLA - Newark
- Department of Children and Families
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- E & S Home Care Solutions and Academy
- Elizabeth Destination Marketing Organization
- ENABLE, INC.
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Foley, Inc.
- Genesis Biotechnology Group
- GenNEXT Funding, LLC
- Hands in 4 Youth
- HBK
- Hexaware Technology
- iiybi Brokerage, LLC
- Independence Blue Cross
- INROADS
- International Rescue Committee
- Kean University's Office of Graduate Admissions
- Lincoln Heritage Insurance Company
- Macmillan Learning
- MALKA Media
- Marine Corps Officer Programs
- Momentum Solar
- Movado Company Store
- New Horizons in Ausitsm, Inc.
- New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) - Union County
- NJ Courts
- NJ Department of Corrections
- New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)
- Paychex, Inc.
- Primerica, Inc.
- Robert Half
- Sherwin Williams
- SHI International Corp.
- Skyframe & Display
- SS&C Technologies
- Starbucks
- Ticket Broker U
- UNIQLO USA
- United Community Corporation
- United Way of Greater Union County / Hillside Family Success Center
- Urban Promise
- VForce Infotech
- Wakefern Food Corporation
- World Financial Group, Inc. / Transamerica Company
- Zocdoc
Each of these companies catered to students based on not just their academic major, but also their personal interests, as well.
"Our hope is that we can introduce our students, and alumni, as well, to over 65 employers that have internship and employment opportunities. We really want them to have access to robust opportunities, and ultimately to really just see what's out there," said Delance.
The office of Career Services is located in the Center for Academic Success (CAS), Room 201. They are available to reach at (908) 737-0320 or at career@kean.edu for more information.
