More than 80 businesses gather in Finch

Greg Burghardt

CMU students looking for networking opportunities, internship information and help on their résumés had to go no further than the Alpha Kappa Psi Career Day.

“The fair is organized to help students get internships and jobs, and allow them the opportunity to network,” said Davison junior Jen Franta, Career Day co-chairwoman.

More than 80 company representatives gathered in Finch Fieldhouse Wednesday, providing information to guests, while attempting to recruit future graduates.

Josh Carlson, Wells Fargo financial recruiter, said his company attended the career fair because it is looking to hire management trainees.

“We’ve had success in the past. About 95 percent of our employees have come from career fairs,” Carlson said.

Kmart representative Jeff Ambrosia agreed.

“In the past, we have been very successful at meeting people and setting up interviews. This experience also gives us the chance to start developing relationships,” he said.

Besides serving to help companies build relationships, the fair also helped many students.

“I am looking for full-time employment after graduation and the career fair is a great way for me to network,” said Paul Brieger, Almont senior.

Heather Hutchins, Mount Pleasant senior, said she was looking for full time employment at the fair.

“This was a great opportunity to get my résumé out and get my face known,” she said.

Imran Ahmed, Bangladesh junior, said he attended the career day because he heard it would be a good experience.

“I am looking for an internship in (information technology) and heard the career day would be the best place to start,” he said.

Many students, including Shelby Twp. senior Mike Ardelean, thought the experience was worthwhile.

“It was good to have an opportunity to learn about each of the companies and find out what each is about,” he said.

Alpha Kappa Psi, a co-ed professional business fraternity, organizes and sponsors Career Day each semester.

“Besides helping students, this is also good for our fraternity because it gets our name out as doing something positive,” Franta said.