Head of the Lakes Job Fair brings opportunities to students
Manda Lillie
Issue date: 10/28/09 Section: News
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Current students and alumni from UMD, as well as the College of St. Scholastica and the University of Wisconsin-Superior seeking full time employment and internships came to the job fair with hopes of finding viable job opportunities. By simply showing up and looking professional, students increased their likelihood of finding jobs and filling out their polished resumes. But, unfortunately, a polished resume might not be enough in today's job market.
After the safety net of college, students are forced into the "real world," to compete for jobs alongside those with years of experience. Besides a classy smile and a sharp suit, experience is a key resume booster. The catch is, ironically, to have work experience; you first need a job and to obtain this job will require requisite work experience. This unfortunate cycle plagues the minds of those soon to be graduates, but at the job fair, it isn't an issue, according to Brooke Maxfield, a psychology major preparing to graduate in May.
"It's a good way to make contacts with people who are excited about new graduates and not look down on you for being so young," Maxfield said.
Nicole Robertson from ACR Homes Inc. said that being confident in yourself, being an independent thinker and knowing your goals are important when looking for a job. Keeping that in mind, students should take advantage of events such as the Head of the Lakes Job Fair and the on campus Career Services. It is never too early to start practicing for that all too important interview, even if graduation is years away.
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