Showcase attracts employers who want to hire

January 24, 2011

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Students scared of the thinning job market will be relieved to hear that this week’s University of Florida Career Showcase is expected to bring as many employers as last spring to campus.

About 175 employers are split between Tuesday and Wednesday. More than 10 of those employers are newcomers to the showcase.

Tuesday is the nontechnical day, when employers search for candidates in fields such as accounting, communications, health care, sales and retail. On Wednesday, employers look for candidates in the computer science, construction, engineering and scientific research fields.

Wayne Wallace, director of UF’s Career Resource Center, said that although the economy is at a low point, many employers still need workers.

“The companies that come today are doing well,” Wallace said. “They are aggressively looking for employees.”

Angel Iverson, the assistant director for career events, said students should come prepared and know what companies they are interested in. They should also be ready for two-minute interviews with each company. Information about all the companies, including the positions they’re seeking to fill, can be found on the Career Resource Center’s website.

“The employers want to create a presence on campus,” she said. “They want students to know they are hiring, and they want face-to-face time where the students can ask questions.”

The showcase will be held in the O’Connell Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. Normal parking restrictions still apply.

Additional information about the UF Career Showcase can be found at:
http://www.crc.ufl.edu/showcase.