Career Opportunities Presents The Command Oct. 22

VALDOSTA — The Office of Career Opportunities at Valdosta State University will present The Command, a law enforcement and political awareness career fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, in the University Center Magnolia Room.

Current students and alumni planning to attend should dress professionally, arrive early, and bring several copies of their resume. The first 25 attendees will receive a 4 GB wristband USB drive.

The Command features such employers as the Florida Department of Corrections, Gainesville Police Department, Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department, Tallahassee Police Department, Valdosta Police Department, and more offering everything from full-time employment to internships.

“This fall we are having ‘niche’ job fairs to target the majors that employers are seeking,” said DeLois Hargett, employer relations coordinator with Career Opportunities.

Upcoming events include The Case, a social services career fair, on Thursday, Oct. 29; Graduate and Professional Schools Fair on Thursday, Nov. 5; and Education Career Day on Thursday, Nov. 19. Each career fair will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Center Magnolia Room.

“All of the fairs are a great opportunity for students and alumni to establish and/or maintain relationships with employers,” Hargett said. “We wish to do an exemplary job for both students and alumni and simply want to help both ignite their journey with Career Opportunities.”

VSU’s Office of Career Opportunities strives to provide career development and awareness, experiential learning and/or cooperative education, and professional employment opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. Its staff collaborates with the university’s employer and community partners to develop the employment potential of students and graduates and to utilize their innovative, intellectual talents.

Visit www.valdosta.edu/career to view a complete list of participating employers attending The Command and other upcoming career fairs, or contact DeLois Hargett at (229) 333-5942 or dhargett@valdosta.edu to learn more. It is not too late for interested employers to register to participate in this or upcoming events with Career Opportunities at VSU. 

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