ECU to host Summer Jobs & Internship Fair for students and alumni

East Carolina University Career Services will host its first Summer Jobs and Internship Fair from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 8 at the ECU Student Recreation Center.

This event covers all majors at ECU and is focused on delivering meaningful employment opportunities for students during their summer breaks that will directly apply to their academic programs and future career goals.

“Internships are extremely valuable learning experiences no matter the academic major. In many cases, nontraditional settings are equally as valuable as an internship that mirrors an academic discipline,” said Dr. Deb Jordan, professor and department chair for the recreation and leisure studies program at ECU.

According to the 2017 Job Outlook, the five top skills employers desire in potential hires are the ability to work on a team, problem solving, written communication skills, a strong work ethic and verbal communication skills.

“Finding an internship where these skills can be learned and honed will facilitate the success of all students as they begin their professional careers,” said Jordan.

More than 50 companies are participating in this career fair, including Enterprise, Northwestern Mutual, Peace Corps, Peter Millar, YMCA, Eastern 4-H Center, UNC Coastal Studies Institute, Bethelwoods Camp and Conference Center, Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Water Country USA, Beacon Hill Staffing Group, and the Autism Society of N.C.

ECU Career Services offers the following suggestions to attendees:

• Dress in casual attire and bring your ECU 1Card.
• Research the employers who will be attending the event by visiting ecu.edu/career and prioritize what organizations to target for employment.
• Develop and practice an introduction or power greeting.
• Create or update your resume that has been critiqued by a career counselor and bring multiple copies to the fair.
• Remember to smile, initiate a handshake and look the employers in the eye when greeting them at the event.

For more information, contact Leslie Rogers at 252-328-6050.

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ECU News Services
Howard House, 1001 E. Fifth Street
Greenville, NC 27858
ecunews@ecu.edu
Phone: 252-328-6481
news.ecu.edu

Contact:            Leslie Rogers, interim director for ECU Career Services, rogersle15@ecu.edu

Telephone:        252-328-6050

Event Date:      February 8, 2018