Career Center Hosts First Virtual Career Fair Week

Press release from Towson University:

March 1, 2021

Usually around this time, the Towson University Career Center is preparing to host
its biggest event of the year: The Spring Mega Job and Internship Fair. But with campus
still not back to normal, the Career Center is trying something new.

It will host five virtual, industry-specific events as part of a Career Fair Week.
Starting Friday, March 5, students will have the chance to find part-time, full-time
and internship opportunities and network with more than 180 potential employers.

There will be a different virtual career fair each day, and they will focus on the
business, social impact, arts, communication, health and STEM industries.

• Friday, March 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Business & Economics Virtual Career Fair
• Tuesday, March 9, 1–3 p.m. | Social Impact, Public Policy & Education Virtual Career Fair
• Wednesday, March 10, 4–6 p.m. | Media, Arts & Communication Virtual Career Fair
• Thursday, March 11, 4–6 p.m. | Health & Wellness Virtual Career Fair
• Friday, March 12, noon–2 p.m. | STEM Virtual Career Fair

After having a larger virtual fair this past fall, Career Center staff wanted a more
innovative and service-oriented approach this spring. And one of the key features
of doing these smaller fairs is that students are guaranteed 10-minute, one-on-one
individual virtual meetings with employers.

According to Manette Zinkand, associate director of external relations for the Career
Center, students can sign up through Handshake and schedule a time to meet with employers.

"It’s almost more efficient than having a larger event," Zinkand says. "It’s nice
because students aren’t going to have to wait. They are going to know what time their
meeting is and who they are meeting with, so they can get ready. It’s easier on everyone’s
schedule."

With career fairs being their largest events, the Career Center staff is excited to
find new ways to get students face time—or at least screen time—with potential employers.

According to Zinkand, the week spans the gamut of what opportunities are out there
for Towson University students. "We truly have something for everyone," she adds.

Students can attend all five fairs and sign up for as many employer meetings they
want—as long as they are available.

That’s why Zinkand encourages students to sign up as quick as possible.

"The sooner they sign up and register, the better," Zinkand says. "That allows them
to start doing their homework before their meetings. The more TU students are prepared,
motivated and engaged, the more in demand they are going to be for jobs."

This press release was produced by Towson University. The views expressed here are the author’s own.