Career Center

Career Center
USF St. Petersburg
140 7th Avenue South TER200
St. Petersburg Florida 33701
Phone: 727-873-4129
Fax: 727-873-4828

Monday-Thursday: 8am-6pm
Friday: 8am-5pm

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Career Fair - Student Information

SPRING 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
10:30am - 2:30pm
Harbor Hall
Event Overview

The USF St. Petersburg Spring Career Fair is an opportunity to meet employers that are interested in recruiting USF St. Petersburg students and alumni for full-time employment and internship positions.

Note: Students and alumni from all USF locations are eligible to attend this event and are encouraged to do so.
Employers Attending The Fall Fair

 

Name of Company or Organization
Majors Sought
Open Positions
Website
AARP Journalism and Media Studies, Communications Communications Intern www.aarp.org
Academy Prep
All majors Hiring teachers for AmeriCorps program

www.academyprep.org

AFLAC All majors Various Full-Time Opportunities www.aflac.com
AMI Kids All majors Various Full-Time Opportunities

www.amikids.org

AXA Advisors
All majors Entry Level Financial Professionals for Central Florida, Advisor Intern
Becker Professional Education Accounting Campus Ambassadors www.becker.com
Business Valuation Analysts, LLC Accounting, Finance Entry-Level Financial Analysts www.bvanalysts.com
Clarity Services, Inc.
All majors (preference for analytical background) Sales Engineer/Account Manager
FedBiz Access All majors Inside Sales Consultants www.fedbizaccess.com
Federal Bureau of Prisons All majors Various Full-Time Positions www.usajobs.gov
First Investors Corporation
All majors Financial Service Representatives
FIS Global Business Management Trainee www.fisglobal.com
GulfCoast Business Finance,  Inc.
Finance Part-Time Administrative Support
Hyatt Hotels of Tampa Bay/Clearwater All majors Hospitality www.hyatt.com
Lewis,  Birch &  Ricardo  LLC
Accounting Auditors, Accountants, Tax, Estate & Trust and Litigation Support, Administrative Support
Lincare
Accounting Staff Accountant
Meridian Asset Services
All majors Various Full-Time Opportunities
National Park Service
pending pending
Northwestern Mutual All majors Financial Representatives (Internship and Full-Time Opportunities) stpete.nmfn.com
PARC
All majors Internships
Peace Corps
All majors Public Service Volunteer Opportunities
Prudential
All majors - preference for Marketing, Finance, Business and Entrepreneurship majors Full-Time Financial Professional Associates (Financial Advisors)
Raymond James
Various Various Internships and Full-Time Opportunities
Target All majors

Group Leader
Executive Intern
Operations Intern
Executive Team Leader

www.target.com
The Washington Center All majors Summer Internships www.twc.edu
Universal Health Care
All majors (some positions require specialization) Credentialing Specialists, Medicare Risk Adjustment Professionals (Manager, Auditors, etc.), Enrollment Specialists, Network Development and Hospital Contracting Representatives, CTM Compliance Analysts, Medicaid Compliance Analysts, EDI Analysts, Application Developers
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Environmental Science & Policy Field Technicians www.aphis.usda.gov
USFSP Graduate Studies All majors Graduate Programs www.usfsp.edu/spgrad
Vector Marketing All majors Entry-Level Sales and Service Positions www.workforstudents.com
YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
All majors Summer Camp Counselors, Lifeguards

Confirmed attendees as of 2/13/2012

Why Attend The Career Fair

Regardless of your year in school or your chosen major, there are many benefits to attending a career fair. By participating, you can:

  • Learn about the variety of positions available to college graduates
  • Talk to someone currently working in your field of interest
  • Obtain interview experience
  • Learn about internship and/or employment opportunities
  • Discuss major and minor options that are of value to organizations
  • Obtain referrals for job leads
  • Obtain employment or an internship
Dress Code

What is the dress code for this event?
Professional attire is required to attend this event. Note: Students or alumni in casual or business casual attire will not be admitted.

What is professional attire?
For men - Suits (matching dress pants and jacket) with a long-sleeved collard shirt, and a tie. All clothing should be ironed, dress socks should match the color of your suit or slacks, shoes should be clean, and the belt should match the color of your shoes.

For women - Pant/skirt suits or dresses with sleeves. All clothing should be ironed and women should avoid wearing low-cut blouses, see-through or strapless shirts, skirts that are too short, and shoes that are strappy.

Why is dress important?
During career fairs, employers meet many potential candidates and only select a small number of students to interview. It is important that you make every effort to leave a lasting and positive impression.

How To Prepare For This Event

Employers look for various skills and abilities throughout the interview process. They also look for students that are prepared and knowledgeable of the organization and their industry. There are various ways you can prepare in advance to increase your chances of being selected for a follow up interview. They are as follows:

  • Update your resume and bring plenty of copies to distribute
  • Bring a portfolio to hold your resumes and something to write with
  • Prepare and rehearse a 1-minute script about yourself
  • Anticipate and practice answering possible questions
  • Research the employers that will be present and learn about their business
What To Do At The Event

During the event, you should assume that employers are observing you throughout the duration of the event. You can ensure that you make a positive first impression by dressing appropriately for the event, behaving professionally at all times, and arriving as early as possible while employers are fresh and have supplies of their materials.

While at the organization's table, you should:

  • Maintain professional space when approaching and introducing yourself
  • Make good eye contact, give a strong handshake, and use body language that conveys interest and confidence
  • Speak naturally – avoid sounding rehearsed
  • Collect organizational literature and a business card
  • Ask what the preferred way is to follow up
  • Do not take “freebies” until you are leaving the table

 

 


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