{"id":8290,"date":"2018-09-19T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/careers-internships\/?p=8290"},"modified":"2024-01-30T14:18:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T19:18:35","slug":"job-fairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/careers-internships\/job-fairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Fairs: Calling Job and Internship Seekers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for upcoming Fall 2018 job fairs at St. Petersburg College.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a new job or a new career?\u00a0 Looking for an internship? Then mark your calendar for Oct. 16 from 11:30 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m. for the Job Fair at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spcollege.edu\/friends-partners\/about\/locations\/clearwater-campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPC Clearwater Campus<\/a>.\u00a0If you can\u2019t make the Clearwater Campus Job Fair, you will have a second opportunity at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spcollege.edu\/friends-partners\/about\/locations\/seminole-campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seminole Campus<\/a> Oct. 23 from 12 &#8211; 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<h5>Clearwater Campus Job Fair<\/h5>\n<p>Clearwater Campus Career Services is hosting a Job Fair in the ES Building, Room 104.\u00a0 We are expecting 30 employers who are looking to hire for part-time and full-time positions. They are also looking to secure interns. Stop by and meet with employers from a variety of career fields, including:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Business<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Instructional Teachers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Management<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Biological Sciences<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quality Control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Technology<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Accounting<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manufacturing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Marketing<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sales<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Auto CAD Drafter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hospitality<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Detention Deputy Recruit<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Take advantage of this great opportunity to network with local employers, participate in face-to-face interviews, and have an engaging conversation with a potential employer.\u00a0 Everyone is invited!\u00a0 Bring plenty of resumes with you and dress to impress!\u00a0 Remember, you will never have a second chance to make a first impression. Make sure your first impression is a great one.<\/p>\n<p>Would you like your resume reviewed prior to the Job Fair?\u00a0 Stop by our Resume Review workshop on Sept. 26.\u00a0 Clearwater Career Services is hosting the workshop from\u00a012:30 \u2013 2 p.m. on the second floor of the new library, Room LI 209.\u00a0 Bring a <strong>printed<\/strong> copy of your resume and a professional will review your resume.<\/p>\n<h5>Tips for job fairs<\/h5>\n<p>On Oct. 16, be ready for on-the-spot interviews and remember these important interview tips (they&#8217;re true for most job fairs!):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear appropriate business attire (no shorts or ripped jeans)<\/li>\n<li>Introduce yourself with a confident handshake<\/li>\n<li>Make direct eye contact<\/li>\n<li>Maintain good posture, stand upright, and do not fidget<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared with your 30 \u2013 60 second \u201celevator pitch\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Be confident and positive<\/li>\n<li>Smile!<\/li>\n<li>Remember to thank the employer\/interviewee for their time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some of the employers who will be attending are:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Raymond James<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tech Data<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Northwestern Mutual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sandpearl Resort<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Warner Architectural Associates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Winn Technology Group, Inc.<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Childcare Careers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pinellas County Schools<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Enterprise Rent-A-Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pinellas County Government<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hertz Corporation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pinellas County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GSP Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Network Insurance<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Valpak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eyekon Medical<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bluegreen Vacations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JMI Resource<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 J.P. Morgan &amp; Chase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fastenal<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Startup Space<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For additional information or any questions, please contact Wanda Kimsey at Clearwater Career Services via email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:kimsey.wanda@spcollege.edu\">kimsey.wanda@spcollege.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5>Seminole Campus Job Fair<\/h5>\n<p>If you can\u2019t make the Clearwater Campus Job Fair, you will have a second opportunity at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spcollege.edu\/friends-partners\/about\/locations\/seminole-campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seminole Campus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Join us Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 12 &#8211; 3 p.m. in the Conference Center located next to the library.\u00a0 Students and alumni, plan to use The Ready Room for last-minute advice, resume review and an appearance check. Contact Jacob Wortock, SPC&#8217;s Employment &amp; Internship Coordinator, at <a href=\"mailto:Wortock.jacob@spcollege.edu\">Wortock.jacob@spcollege.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Follow us on\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stpetersburgcollege\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/u>\u00a0or\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/spcnews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/u>\u00a0at\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/careerspc?f=tweets&amp;vertical=default\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#careerspc<\/a><\/u>,\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/spcintern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#spcintern<\/a><\/u>, and\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/workforcespc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#workforcespc<\/a><\/u>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/careers-internships\/job-fair-calling-job-seekers\/clearwater-job-fair\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8315\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8315 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/careers-internships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2018\/09\/Clearwater-Job-Fair.jpg\" alt=\"Flier for Fall 2018 Job Fairs\" width=\"642\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/careers-internships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2018\/09\/Clearwater-Job-Fair.jpg 642w, https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/careers-internships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2018\/09\/Clearwater-Job-Fair-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a new job or a new career?\u00a0 Looking for an internship? 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