McKendree University to Hold Career Fair February 16
(LEBANON, Ill., February 1, 2022)—Students and job seekers are invited to make a good
impression on potential employers at McKendree University’s annual Career Fair on
Wednesday, Feb. 16. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hettenhausen
Center for the Arts at the University’s Lebanon campus. The Career Fair is free to
everyone, and job seekers are not required to register before the event but are encouraged
to do so through Handshake.
Attendees may also get their photo taken for free if they wish to update their LinkedIn
profile with a professional photo. Photos are taken by the University and will be
provided to attendees.
“The Career Fair is a valuable event for all students, from first-year students to
seniors,” said Jennifer Pickerell, director of Career Services. “Students have the
opportunity to network with employers, learn more about internships or job opportunities
and get outside of their comfort zone by speaking to a variety of individuals. Students
who aren’t sure what they want to pursue after graduation can also benefit because
they can learn more about what companies seek in candidates. Additionally, students
who are still exploring ideas can become more comfortable in speaking with employers
before they start looking for an internship or full-time position.”
As of February 1, the employers attending the Career Fair include the following: Abstrakt
Marketing Group; Air Force Audit Agency; Allsup, LLC – Insurance; Anders CPAs + Advisors;
Between The Lines; Central Bank of St. Louis; Charles Schwab & Company; CIT Trucks;
City of Springfield, Ill. – Springfield, Ill. police department; CliftonLarsonAllen
LLP - St. Louis, Mo.; Community Bank of Trenton; Comprehensive Connections - Behavioral
Health; Da-Com Corporation; Decatur Police Department – Patrol; Defense Intelligence
Agency; Diocese of Belleville; Eagle TG, LLC; Express Employment Professionals - Edwardsville,
Ill.; FCB Banks; FedEx Ground; Gateway Region YMCA - Gateway Region; HireLevel; Illinois
Department of Children and Family Services; Illinois Department of Corrections; Kiddie
Academy of St. Louis; Martin Brower; McKendree University; Midwest Children's Burn
Camp; Midwest Regional Bank - Credit Administration; Missouri Department of Mental
Health - Central Office; Northwestern Mutual – Clayton; Office of the Comptroller
of the Currency; Schowalter & Jabouri, PC; St. Clair County Transit District; STAGES
St. Louis; TechGuard Security; and U.S. Probation Office, Southern District of Illinois.
Before the event, attendees are invited to visit www.mckendree.edu/careerfair to see if any other employers have been added to the list, since employers may continue
to register. The site also contains information regarding the Career Fair, including
company descriptions, currently-open positions and tips on how to make the most of
the event.
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