WILKES-BARRE — “College career fair” may seem like it's just for guiding students in career decisions and making connections with employers. However, a brief chat with participants reveals there's much more to it.
Miles Davis, who is studying health care management at King’s College, spoke with Kelsey Gallagher of Enterprise Mobility at a campus career event. He wasn't specifically seeking a job offer, but rather using the fair as a chance to meet people he may work with in the future.
He found the fair to be very beneficial. It allowed him to make connections and get to know people.
Nicholas Manhertz, studying human resources management at King’s, could envision himself working for Enterprise Mobility after conversing with Gallagher, an HR “talent acquisition specialist” at the company.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons table was a bit slow at that moment, but Ken Hampe mentioned they had engaged with around 25 students before noon. The bureau had been understaffed, so Hampe had been attending similar events about three times a month.
This event was the King’s College Annual Career and Internship Expo. It attracted over 90 employers and was anticipated to draw more than 300 students and alumni.
The event was offered to King’s College students and alumni seeking summer part-time work, internships, and full-time positions. The college's academic departments are closely involved in encouraging student participation.
