2012
SUMMER AND INTERNSHIP JOB FAIR
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
11 AM - 2 PM
Memorial Union Ballroom
Summer Jobs - part-time & full-time
Paid Internships
For-credit internships
Great opportunity for all for Networking!
Opportunities for business, engineering, human services, arts & sciences and other majors!
Variety of Locations
View Companies and Organizations Attending - Search on RhodyNet
This is a LIVE link so you get the latest information!
List of companies and organizations (pdf) - last updated 3/5/12
Aetna
Aetna Bridge Company
Amazing Charts, Inc.
Atrion Networking Corporation
Avon Products, Inc.
Big Fish Promotions, LLC
Camp Grosvenor
Camp Horizons, Inc.
Camp Nashoba North
City Year
Clean Water Action
Eagle Electric Engineering Enterprise
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Fastenal Company
Fidelity Investments
FM Global
Fort Adams Trust
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Genesys Consulting Associates
Gilbane Building Company
Greystone, Inc
IDC Inc - The Newport Experience
Intrax Inc.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Nordson EFD
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Raquette Lake Camps
Raytheon Company
RI Department of Environmental Management
Russell Morin Fine Catering
Salve Regina University
Save The Bay
Schneider Electric
Sensata Technologies
Smithfield Police Department
The Childrens Workshop
The Search Agency
The Sherwin Williams Company
The Village Inn Hotel and Conference Center
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
United States Marine Corps Officer Programs
URI College of Business Administration
URI Early Intervention Recruitment & Retention
URI NUWC Student Service Center
URI W. Alton Jones Campus
WaterFire Providence
YMCA Camp Fuller
To pre-register: (NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND!)
Log into your RhodyNet account.
Select Career Event Tab.
Click on "2012 Summer & Internship Job Fair"
To pre-register and for a printed name badge, click on <Register> by3/2/12.
Important: Pre-Registration is NOT required to attend!
Who Should Attend
Any student seeking a part-time or full-time summer job, or a paid or for-credit internship Opportunities for ALL MAJORS!
All are welcome! As job opportunities are college level, the fair is most appropriate for college students. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend to meet and greet our employers.
Benefits of Attending
- Learn about opportunities
- Impress employers by demonstrating your preparation, skills and enthusiasm
- Network and enhance your networking skill
- Learn follow-up methods for specific companies/organizations
- Get an opportunity to interview--many employers set up interview dates after the fair.
- Important! For most employers, this will be the first meeting with you and NOT the last. It is unlikely that you will "get a job" on the spot. Most employers will tell you about "next steps," which may include visiting their website, filling out application forms, and YOU following up in a specific way.
Research in Advance!! Employers look more favorably on students who know something about their organization! Research on RhodyNet or through other means before the fair.
Write, edit, and prepare to bring resumes. Bring multiple copies of your resume which have been reviewed in advance at Career Services. How many? Research companies and organizations in advance so you may target those you are most interested in. Bring extra resumes as well for additional organizations. You may also drop your resume electronically at the RhodyNet Career Event Tab for those organizations that interest you. However, you should STILL bring copies!
RESUME REVIEWS: To have your resume reviewed in advance, come to walk-in career advising, 1 - 3 PM Monday through Friday, 223 Roosevelt Hall OR make an appointment using the RhodyNet online appointment system.
What to Bring
Be sure to bring multiple copies of your resume!
Bring your URI Student ID card!
Bring your smile and a good handshake.
If possible, leave your knapsack or large bags at home so you can move through the event easily.
How to Dress
URI Career Services does not enforce a "dress code" for job fairs. However, employers remark on candidates' professional (and, unfortunately, unprofessional attire).
You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Dress professionally and appropriately to meet employers, as if you were going to an interview.
QuintCareers has extensive tips on attire for men and women. You can also do a mock (practice) interview at Career Services and wear what you intend. Log onto your RhodyNet account to make an appointment.
Avoid: baseball caps, hooded sweatshirts, printed (or any kind of ) t-shirts, torn jeans, sloppy shoes, flip flops, suggestive attire , visible audio devices or phones.
What to Say
You need a quick and organized overview of YOU to present to the recruiter. See the "thirty-second commercial advice" at our Job Fairs Made Simple Handout.
Thank the recruiter for being at the job fair. If not offered, always ask for information concerning follow-up or if you have questions (get a business card if available).
How to Follow-up
Always follow-up with employers. Here are a few ways to follow-up:
If any employer has asked you to complete an online application, do so within a few days. Then email the employer and tell them you have completed the application, thank them for being at the job fair, and ask them about the next step in the process.
If an employer asks you to visit the company website, do so and follow the same path as above.
If the employer asked you to send more information, do so promptly, within a week of the event.
Write a brief thank you note (the employer spent time talking with you and coming to URI!) and send by mail or email directly after the event.
What Your Attitude says about You.
Employers recruiting job candidates at URI are GUESTS of the University. They may judge the ENTIRE University on the basis of a quick meeting with you.
You want that meeting to be positive! Employers respect students with a positive outlook and attitude. Consider everything you learn at a job fair to be helpful and a building block for your future.
You have the opportunity to meet with representatives of over 30 companies/organizations at the job fair. Most students only meet with 1-5 company representatives and overlook the rest. Don't assume anything--take the time to stop at employer tables!
"There's nothing for my major" or "this is useless" reflects inappropriate expectations of a job fair. You never know how a chance meeting with an employer (some of whom are URI alumni), in or out of your major, might lead you to someone who can help in your future! Always use these new contacts as building blocks for your network and learning experiences.
Stop at employer tables, even if you "haven't heard" of the organization. Remember that many new jobs are created in small or medium size firms, and there are many organizations coming to the fair that are new to URI recruiting.
A smile, a thank you, good eye contact, and a firm handshake goes a very long way!
Ask for help.
Career Services staff is available at the event for any questions or concerns you may have during the event!
If you have questions or concerns about the event, please contact the Director, Dr. Bobbi Koppel, at bkoppel@uri.edu.
Contact Information
Room 228 Roosevelt Hall
90 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
401.874.2311
FAX 401.874.5525
career@etal.uri.edu
Walk-in Career Advising
M - F 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Fall and Spring
Career Advising Appointments
Log onto RhodyNet
or visit 228 Roosevelt Hall for assistance
Upcoming Events
Employer registration
will be available June 1, 2012
Graduate School Fair
October 4, 2012
Accounting Night
October 4, 2012
Fall Internship and Job Fair
November 7, 2012
Nursing Job Fair
November 19, 2012
Green Industry Day
February 23, 2013
Summer and Internship Job Fair
March 6, 2013
Career Services thanks its Corporate Sponsor
for continuing support
