Georgia Southern University holds career fair

STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) – Tons of of Georgia Southern College college students obtained their first style of the job market right this moment. A profession truthful put them in contact with potential employers.

Even with what some contemplate an worker pushed market, organizers of this profession truthful say college students must be good in in search of that first job.

Greater than 150 employers, together with WTOC, got here to satisfy upcoming graduates, and even underclassmen, to speak about jobs and their future. College students really feel the candidates have the benefit on this local weather.

“I’ve heard some individuals saying that workers actually run some firms,” stated pupil Lauren Kitchens.

Organizers of this truthful agree. They are saying, with Georgia’s unemployment charge under 3% employers are keen to search out individuals for positions. Nevertheless, they urge college students to decide on a possible job properly as they have a look at their long-term profession.

“College students have to learn to work and achieve success in managing their careers. So, even when the primary job isn’t an ideal job…it’s a very good job for them,” stated Glenn Gibney, the college vp.

Gibney estimates 600 to 700 college students attend the profession truthful as a option to gauge the job market and make first impressions with potential employers.

“In case you’re environment friendly. In case you’re a very good laborious employee, employers are going to need you.”

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