Students Given a Chance to Find a job at Career Fair
FREDERICTON
More than 20 organizations came to St. Thomas University to attend the annual Liberal Arts Summer and Post-Graduation Career Fair.
This event is hosted by the STU Career Development and the St. Thomas University Students’ Union.
It keeps growing every year, last year they had more than 15 organizations.
Local, national and regional employers were looking to fill part-time, full-time and seasonal positions, including jobs with the federal government.
Kathleen McLaughlin spoke with students about the job opportunities they had at Veterans Affairs Canada.
“Veterans Affairs is pretty diverse,” said McLaughlin. “We have lots of different job opportunities we have admin entry-level positions, we have some veteran service agent positions and case management so based on kind of what area you’re interested in we definitely have different opportunities for you.”
There were more than 1000 job opportunities for students from working on a farm, retail, Canadian Armed Forces and more.
The fair provides opportunities for students to find work in a field they are studying.
Students have found the fair successful in the past.
“Last year I was here I spoke to the multi-cultural association,” said third-year student Shannon Gumbs. “I actually got a job for the summer with them by reaching out to them here.”
Students had the opportunity to leave their names with organizations for a better chance of getting employed.
This was the first time Scotts Nursury attended.
“It is the perfect job for students because it is in the summertime, said Cody Whynot who is a grower technician at Scott’s. “However, if you show us that you have good initiative and work ethic we will keep you year-round.
STU Career Development and the St. Thomas University Students’ Union believe career development is more than a student’s major or minor.
The Career Development Facebook page says, “It involves your development as a whole person throughout your time at university and beyond.”
Organizers are hoping more students can attend the fair in the future and find success like Shannon.
