Hammad Motiwala | Staff Writer
Featured Image: York’s Career Fair was a chance for students and job recruiters to connect. | Hammad Motiwala
On September 21, York held its annual Fall Career Fair at the Victor Dahdaleh Building, garnering the attention of passionate, eager students and career recruiters alike.
Job seekers of all kinds—part-time, summer, internship, or full-time—approached the occasion suited-up, prepared, and carrying themselves beyond their own expectations.
“It has been a wonderful investment of our time. We’ve seen plenty of amazing students, many of whom came in wearing suits, appearing quite serious about the next step in their careers, whether they’re seeking an internship or a full-time position,” says PFAFF Automotive recruiter Patty Ruggia.
“I would say that I would come across about four or five rock stars today—this doesn’t mean that they will all be hired tomorrow, it all depends on what they’re looking for. For instance, if somebody is interested in getting into sales, I would recommend that they take this route, and they may come back to me in a year,” Ruggia adds.
All students had a chance to explore and enlighten themselves on a variety of industries, organizations, job criterion, and internship programs, giving them an opportunity to connect with employers and representatives face-to-face.
The Career Fair gave students the opportunity to demonstrate and hone their interpersonal, communication, and professional etiquette skills.
“It’s really helpful. You get to know a lot and you know what to work towards more than anything.
“Prior to this, I didn’t know that if I needed an internship, I had to take certain courses. I checked out the opportunities here, and they had criterion and internship programs that I didn’t even know about,” says Mihika Choudhary, a second-year Business Management student.
“It’s great seeing a lot of young people come out, dressed well and well-prepared, and it’s amazing to see many of them viewing it as an interview, as it is truly like a first-step towards one. So overall, it’s an excellent experience,” says Jakob Cormier of Automotive Resources International.
York’s Fair also gave recruiters a convenient way of meeting with students. Employers were able to promote their organization, increase awareness of their brands, and provide information regarding available opportunities within their company.
“It’s been marvelous—everybody has been so amiable. At York, the email is quite self-explanatory—you know where to go, who to talk to, and your table’s always reserved. It’s very well-organized,” says Nigel Philip of Bell Technical Solutions.
