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Rutgers to Host State's Largest Collegiate Career Fair on Jan. 5
160 employers will be on hand to speak with recent college grads and undergrads looking for work
Nearly 160 employers from a wide range of industries and sectors will greet job-seeking recent and soon-to-be college graduates during the New Jersey Collegiate Career Day sponsored by Rutgers Career Services, Thursday, Jan. 5.
The number of participating employers is up 19 percent compared to last January’s Career Fair, said Richard White, director of Career Services. He noted that the outlook for young job seekers is improving.
“A recent report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers shows the unemployment rate for bachelor’s graduates, ages 20 to 24, has fallen from 8.3 percent in September 2010 to 6.2 percent in November 2011,” said White. “Another report from the Collegiate Employment Research Institute projects that employers will hire 7 percent more bachelor’s graduates in 2012 than 2011.”
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The Career Fair will take place at the Rutgers Student Center and Brower Commons on College Avenue from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is free and open to all members of public.
Free shuttle buses will transport candidates to and from parking areas at the Louis Brown Athletic Center on the Livingston Campus in Piscataway between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Parking is available on the College Avenue Campus for employers only.
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Employer representatives will meet with entry-level as well as experienced candidates for internships and full-time jobs in numerous fields, including accounting, engineering, financial services, government, information technology, health, marketing and social services.
Job seekers should bring hard copies of their resumes for employers. Business attire is strongly recommended.
Employers and candidates may find additional information including directions, parking instructions, resume submissions, career day tips and a roster of employers online at http://careerservices.rutgers.edu.
-Rutgers University
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