UMaine Career Fair to be held Feb. 1
The University of Maine Career Center will host the 19th annual UMaine Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the New Balance Student Recreation Center on campus.
More than 150 employers from Maine and around the country with job and internship opportunities are expected to exhibit at the fair. More than 70 of the companies are offering summer internships, and 27 are offering fall internships. Several graduate and professional schools, as well as branches of the military, also will be represented.
Students attending the fair are advised to dress professionally, bring resumes, prepare a 30-second introductory pitch, and research the companies they plan to speak with before attending. Students are encouraged to use Career Center services to help prepare. Extended walk-in hours are available prior to the fair.
For the second year, students are encouraged to download the “Careers by Simplicity” app available on Apple’s App Store and Google Play. The feature allows students to filter participating employers by available positions and preferred majors.
The UMaine Career Fair is the largest career fair in the state. While the event is held each year for UMaine students and alumni of all majors, students from colleges and universities around the state are welcome to attend. About 850 students attend the event annually.
The fair is underwritten by Camden National Bank and Maine Machine Products with additional support from several area sponsors.
More information, including a list of participating employers and Career Fair tips, is available online or by contacting Crisanne Blackie at cblackie@maine.edu or 581.1355. The snow date for the event is Wednesday, Feb. 8.