Despite this fact, there were a number of students dressed unprofessionally and with no resume. Employers take note of this, and if there is to be any improvement in their relationship with our school, it is important that students present themselves in an enthusiastic and professional manner.
While many praised the Career Fair as a huge success, some felt as though the promise of crossing the bridge to their dreams was not fulfilled.
One of the frustrations of the Career Fair was the fact that the companies did not cater to a variety of majors. Daron Cummings, a St. Francis College senior said, “I feel as though this year’s Career Fair was another disappointment. I am not surprised because this is the third year that I have been let down. The companies aren’t for Communications majors such as myself.”
Aware of this fact, Naomi Kinley, Director of the Career Development Center, explained that while there are huge efforts being made towards bringing major communications-related companies to the fair, most of them don’t come out because they receive so much visibility without having to even leave the office.
While some of the students were not content with the outcome, others left the event feeling very accomplished. Essence Wilson, a sophomore at St. Francis College, left with four interviews, and said that the employers were both “friendly and informational.”
Although St. Francis is a small school, many big things did happen on that day. There were huge efforts made by the staff of the Career Center to make this event successful. There were also many students who came out with the courage to market themselves and do what is necessary to succeed.
Despite the mixed feelings about the career fair, this is not the first nor will it be the last fair. There is still a positive outlook on the situation as the number of employers and students continue to grow.