Many students seek part-time jobs.
This seemed to be the story as Auburn University Career
Development Services hosted the Part-Time Job Fair last Wednesday. The fair continued from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and took place on the 3rd floor of the Student Center.
The fair allows students to interact with local businesses.
Businesses owners have the opportunity to tell students about his or her company and students get face time with potential employers. The result is positive on both ends.
What do business owners look for when meeting a potential employee?
Bridget Jones, owner of Home Instead, believes having the right attitude makes a difference.
"Be confident, but don't act like you know it all," Jones said.
She warns coming to the job fair poorly dressed also raises flags.
Bob McFadden, owner of Chick-fil-A on Magnolia, looks for character and a positive attitude when talking to a potential employee.
"If you really want a job be persistent," McFadden, who has been with Chick-fil-A for 10 years, said. "In a tough market like we have right now you might get turned down, but I will never turn down somebody who is persistent, and shows me they really want to work."
Abercrombie & Fitch was looking to fill several spots including two part time and two full time positions.
Other companies attending included the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) IT Department and Auburn Bank.
If you missed the Part-Time Job Fair and are looking for employment, make sure not to miss Career Development Services 2009 Fall Career Expo at the Dixon Conference Center inside The Hotel at Auburn University. The date for Engineering and Technical students is Monday, Sept. 28, and Wednesday, Sept. 30, for business students.
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