October 11, 2017

SVSU job fair to feature record 140 employers

Saginaw Valley State University will host a record total of at least 140 employers during its annual Fall University-Wide Employment & Networking Fair. The event - free and open to the public - is scheduled Friday, Oct. 13 from noon to 3 p.m. in SVSU's Curtiss Hall. 

“Our job seeker attendance has been up, and the positive word-of-mouth from recruiters leads to more interest,” said Mike Major, SVSU director of Career Services. “It could also be a sign that the economy is doing well.”

The fair will give prospective employees the opportunity to meet and network with employers representing both regional and national businesses and organizations. Volunteer opportunities also will be available. In addition, the event offers an opportunity for attendees to strengthen communication and interviewing skills as they interact with potential employers.

"Employers report the No. 1 skill lacking in new hires is 'interpersonal communication,' regardless of industry," Major said. "Employers want to meet candidates face-to-face and witness their ability to communicate. It's easier for them to judge this important skill at an employment fair rather than trying to read a résumé."

The event is sponsored by Chemical Bank, Independent Bank, Magliner, MidMichigan Health, Morley Companies, Nexteer Automotive, Quicken Loans, Saginaw Bay Underwriters, Walmart.  Among the additional companies and organizations scheduled to attend are American Red Cross, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), The Dow Chemical Company, Saginaw Spirit, Stardust Lanes and United Way of Saginaw County.

A complete list of employers is available online at www.svsu.edu/careers.

The fair will also offer attendees free professional portrait opportunities, courtesy of Dynamic Focus Photography.