Today: WWU to host Winter Career Fair

Job seekers looking for ways to connect directly with employers are invited to attend Western Washington University’s Winter Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in the Mac Gym of the Wade King Student Recreation Center.

The event, sponsored by the WWU Career Services Center, is a major recruiting event where students and the general public can meet hiring managers from a broad range of private-sector companies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. Admission to the fair is free.

Participating employers include: Alaska Airlines, Fred Meyer Stores, Peace Corps, Target Stores, Port of Seattle, National Park Service, U.S. Social Security Administration and many more.

The Winter Career Fair provides job seekers with an invaluable opportunity to network with employers. Students and alumni of all majors can discuss job openings and internships. For those uncertain about career goals or options, the Winter Career Fair is an excellent resource for conducting research in the job market.

To make the best impression, job seekers should bring resumes, research the companies in advance and dress in business attire. A free workshop, "How to prepare for the Winter Career Fair," which teaches skills in approaching employers, will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 in Viking Union Room (VU) 462B and at noon on Monday, Feb. 8 in VU 567.

For a complete listing of participating employers or more information please visit the Career Services Center Web site at http://www.careers.wwu.edu, visit the Career Service Center at Old Main 280 or call the Center at (360) 650-3240.