The College of Business and Technology Career Fair, one of the premier recruiting events within the life of the college, is held annually near the end of February.
Employers representing a cross-section of industry, including technology, engineering, banking, financial management and services, energy, public safety, insurance, government, and retail, typically attend this event. Over the past three years, we have welcomed approximately 27-75 employers to campus, affording them the opportunity to interact with 275-400 students regarding full-time and internship opportunities within their organizations.
Usually the event is held in the Culp Center Ballroom on campus and extends from 10 AM-2 PM.
EMPLOYER INFORMATION:
If you are an employer and would like to register for our event or have questions regarding the CBAT Career Fair, please contact:
Kristy Buchanan, (423) 439-5300, or via email at buchanankd@etsu.edu OR Melinda LaPrade, CBAT Coordinator of Career Services (423-439-5656) or via email at laprade@etsu.edu.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR 2013: LINK
Registration fee for CBAT Career Fair 2013: $135
Includes 1 table, 2 chairs, meals (break for 2; 2 lunch passes)
STUDENT/ALUMNI INFORMATION:
If you are a currently enrolled full-time or part-time student or an alumnus from the College of Business and Technology, you are welcome to attend CBAT Career Fair. Preparation equals success when it comes to career fair attendance. Here are some helpful hints to ensure a successful career fair experience:
- Research employers of interest prior to your arrival, you need to dress professionally--wear a suit
- Bring lots of error-free resumes
- Prepare a brief "infomercial" about yourself
- Shake hands with a firm handshake, and
- Bring a fantastic smile and GREAT ENTHUSIASM!
SAVE THE DATE!!!
If you would like to be included on the mailing list for our 2013 event,
please email laprade@etsu.edu with your contact information.
CBAT Career Fair 2013: WED., Feb. 20, 2013 from 10 AM-2 PM, Culp Center Ballroom (projected time)
(Snow Date: Feb. 27, 2013) from 10 AM-2 PM, Culp Center Ballroom
2013 Corporate Sponsors:
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Corporate Sponsor Program mission:
To enhance relationship building between our students and the business community as well as to promote corporate brand to current students and alumni.
Corporate Sponsors prove vital to a successful career fair experience and partner with the College on programming as well as interact with our students in meaningful ways before and during our annual career fair. If you are interested in learning more, please contact laprade@etsu.edu or buchanankd@etsu.edu and we will be happy to send you information about our corporate sponsor program.
Employers registered to attend, thus far, include:
Click here for handout on "Using Career Fair as an Effective Job Search Strategy."
Click here if you would like to view the video workshop entitled "Using Career Fair as an Effective Job Search Strategy."
Click here to access UPDATED Employer List for 2012.
Check out some employers who have participated in past career fairs at right!
Eastman Chemical Company
IRS
Target
TVA