For the sake of beginning their careers, business majors and students who registered dressed their best and headed up to the Eynon Ballroom. They came prepared, with resumes in hand, ready to start signing up.

The fair, which included 75 possible employers, took place on Tuesday, Sept. 30. It welcomed many students into the precursory steps of an internship, allowing them to create their own connections. 

A few of the many companies represented include the Trade Regulatory Audit, Penske Transportation, the Marine Corps, Green Expert Technologies, Campbell’s, NJM Insurance Group, and various others. 

Many students do plenty of research ahead of time, in order to get a good idea of what companies they might be interested in. Students were also advised to carry multiple copies of their resume.

“It’s better to learn about the companies beforehand, rather than going in cold,” said Brad Davis, a senior majoring in business administration. 

This is the first time the Career Fair has been held in the fall, as past Career Fairs have been held during the spring semester. This allowed students an earlier shot at a year-long internship. There were also many resources available to aid the job search, including a station for professionally taken headshots and career advice tables.

This arrangement does not only benefit students, however. The employers gain free access to eager interns looking to cut their teeth in the business world. 

“Rowan students are the most professional and prepared for these events,” said Christy Quinn, the talent acquisition manager at Green Expert Technologies. “I travel up and down the East Coast, and they are by far the most ready to obtain a job.”

Students who attended were also given the opportunity to network with each other as they moved around the event, creating strong connections early. The event was managed by numerous student volunteers guided by staff members to ensure things ran smoothly. 

“I encourage all students to attend these events; it’s a great way for students to meet employers interested in hiring students for internships and full-time opportunities,” said Andrew Duffy, Rowan’s executive director of employer and early talent engagement.

Students interested in even more opportunities are encouraged to attend the STEM career fair on Oct. 7. 110 employers will be in attendance.

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