Job Fair Offers Opportunity

The Career and Employment Center at Fresno City College held its Spring Job Fair, Match 8th 2017. Thirty-four employers were present to interview students,  accept resumes and hand out job applications.

Some of the employers present included ABC30, California Teaching Fellows, H&R Block, Interim Health Care, Les Schwab Tire Centers and State Center Community College District.

The fair provided resources to students looking for part time or full-time job opportunities. Some students felt the job expo was very beneficial. Alexandria Benn Freshmen, found the job fair to be helpful.

“I enjoyed the experience; it was honestly helpful going forward looking for a job,” Benn said.

Benn said she stepped into the job fair with a positive attitude. “I wanted to demonstrate my capabilities to not only the employers I was coming encounter with, but also to myself.”

She received helpful tips on her career path from the fair.

“I spoke to a representative from Head Start who caught my attention due to my career choice,” she said. “They gave me helpful tips going forward with my career in child development.”

Students are encouraged to prepare ahead of time with enough resumes, dressing for success, and being ready to answer employer questions about their skills and qualifications.

David Hoetker, business major was dressed for success and carried resumes to give to employers. Hoetker said, “ I made sure to wear a nice shirt and tie complementing my slacks and dress shoes.”

Hoetker said he had a good experience at the job fair.

“It was everything I was expecting,” he said. “I’ve attended four job fairs here at FCC, although I didn’t find many jobs suitable for me.”

FCC holds two jobs fairs each academic year. Another job fair expo will be held in the fall.

For any questions regarding the job fair, contact Cindy Dunn, coordinator in the Career and Employment Center at [email protected] or at 559-442-8294 ext. 8148.