Tarleton to host fall job fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 1, 2009

By Felicia Austin

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University’s Career Services will host a job fair Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Thompson Student Center ballrooms.

“Students need to attend the job fair to learn about full-time jobs and internship opportunities as well as to network with the many company representatives, many of whom are alumni,” said Darla Doty, director of Career Services.

Tarleton students, alumni and the community are encouraged to attend the job fair. The event will host representatives from a variety of companies discussing job opportunities and give attendees a chance to apply for jobs or network.

“Research shows that the number one way students find jobs is through networking,” said Angie Nimmo, Career Services program specialist. “Sixty-one percent of Tarleton graduates obtain a career-related job within three months of graduation, compared to the national average of 52 percent.”

Career Services tips for the job fair include dressing appropriately, bringing extra copies of résumés, collecting business cards, asking about internships and listening effectively.

For more information about the job fair and to view a list of companies, visit www.tarleton.edu/~careers/.

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