Many of the companies were looking to recruit summer interns that could work for them during the summer with the goal of being hired for a full-time job following graduation. This is a great chance for students to put some money in their pocket for a season and build connections that may take them far once they graduate. Other companies were offering student employment of 10-15 hours a week with a goal to become full-time following graduateion. Both are viable options for students looking for exposure, connections, and money. I am all for interships, especiually paid ones, because my intership in the U.S. provided an opportunity to be where I am today.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Career Fiesta Internship and Career Fair held at ASU's Tempe Campus
On Wednesday, September 25, I went to the Career Fiesta Internship and Career Fair held at ASU's Tempe campus. Even though I am currently employeed as the financial manager of Air methods, I always enjoy going to these events to see young adults strive for work. Knowing how to work is a fundamental principle in our American culture and if lost, we will begin to lose the great freedoms that we cherish. I can only hope that our "video game" generation will want to work as hard as our parents and grandparents. When I attended the fair, I felt a sense of entrepreneurship as hundreds of students were searching for opportunities to succeed in the work force. This made me happy and provided encouragement in knowing that our great country still strives for self relience and individual success. Some of the top top companies that participated in the event were Progressive, Geico, Vanguard, Allstate, and the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
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Sounds like attending this event would be a pretty useful job search tactic. I would have liked to have gone, however, my schedule would not have allowed me to do so. If you are having similar scheduling issues as me, I would suggest setting up a meeting with Maryjo Zunk if you haven't already.
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