The 2012 Recruit OC Job & Internship Fair will be held at Saddleback College on Thursday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature more than 40 employers recruiting prospective employees. Leading up to the fair, the college will host free lunchtime workshops that will give job seekers the opportunity to gather information from industry experts that will prepare them for the career fair.
The public is invited to the career fair and workshops, which are both free. Lunch will be provided for workshop attendees. Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet directly with recruiters and should bring several copies of their resume and dress as if they were going to a job interview. For an up-to-date list of attending employers, visit http://www.saddleback.edu/jobs/2012RecruitOCJobFair.html.
Reservations are required for workshops, as seating is limited. To reserve your spot, e-mail Eric Hilden at ehilden@saddleback.edu.
Career workshops:
Monday, April 30 – “Campus to Career: Advice from Business Professionals,” 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in SSC 212
Presenters: Gail Spencer, Consultant /Marketing Executive; Steve Kerler, Y4 Services Consulting; Steve Schumacher, Management Consultant; and Gene Boone, Beckman Coulter
Session Topics: Resume Writing: Do’s & Don’ts; Representing YOU: Elevator Pitch Introduction etiquette; and Interviewing: Before, during, after
Tuesday, May 1 – “From Introvert to Master Connector: The Power of LinkedIn,” 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in SSC 140
Presenter: Sven Johnston, V.P. Sales & Strategic Partner-ships, GigaSavvy & Founder, ‘We Are Orange County (WAOC)’ LinkedIn group
Wednesday, May 2 – “College to Career … Fast,” 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in SSC 140
Presenter: Aaron Shaffer, Psy.D. Senior Director, Talent Motorola
Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Parkway. For more information, visit www.saddleback.edu.
