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Dressed in slacks, dresses and flats, students crowded into the Student Recreation Center gymnasium with several copies of their résumés.
CSU Bakersfield held its first Career Day of the year with much to offer to CSUB students as far as networking and hiring.
Communications major Daniela Miramontes, 22, came dressed to impress.
“I’m here for some networking. I’m really close to graduating,” said Miramontes, who was hoping to network with different companies.
Miramontes was delighted that the event setting had changed from outdoors to indoors.
“Indoors is better than outdoors,” Miramontes said, admitting that being outside on a sunny day is an invitation for sweat.
Career Day had grown a little since the previous year, offering more options for students to choose from.
One of the newer tables to join Career Day was ACE Charter Schools, which was looking for unique students to hire aboard.
“Our goal is to recruit students interested in teaching,” Talent Operations Coordinator Elyse Rivera said.
Some of the other companies and businesses that were in attendance were: Bolthouse, Panda Express, Target, Walgreens, Peace Corps, KRAB Radio, and multiple police services such as CHP, correctional officers, and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
Correctional Officer Dhillon stood tall in his green uniform greeting students as they approached his table for information.
Dhillon noted that it wasn’t his first time attending the event to recruit.
“We do get applicants from the college,” Dhillon said.
However, Dhillon was unable to answer how many CSUB student applicants get the job as a correctional officer.
“We’re looking for well-rounded individuals,” Dhillon said. He also stated that having integrity was just as important as being well-rounded.
The event was hosted on Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most students seemed pleased as they exited the gymnasium with handfuls of pamphlets and a free bottle of juice from Bolthouse.