Southeast Missouri Career Fair moving into high gear

The Southeast Missourian and sejobsonline.com are gearing up for their first Career Fair, an opportunity to match those seeking jobs with employers who have them.

The event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Show Me Center on the Southeast Missouri State University campus, and parking and admission are free.

In addition to meeting representatives from private companies, not-for-profit groups and the military, participants can practice their interviewing skills and bring their resumes for advice from experts.

A special Career Fair section will be included in the newspaper Sunday and will be available at the fair as well. It includes articles on subjects such as how to interview effectively, factors to consider in evaluating a job offer, tips on researching employers, the benefits of career fairs, interview tips and how to dress for success.

There is also a listing of participating employers and a schedule for those companies making presentations.

Southeast Missourian recruitment specialist Nancy Grand said she's excited about hosting the inaugural Career Fair.

"We have received a number of inquiries from community members and students," she said. "We are pleased to continue to fulfill our dual mission of helping job seekers find the best jobs in the easiest way possible as well as helping area employers meet their recruitment needs."

Participating groups are: AFLAC, At Home America, Cape County Regional Dialysis Center, Disability Determinations, Edward Jones, Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Havco Wood Products, Home & Garden Party, Huddle House, Metro Business College, MidAmerica Hotels Corporation, Missouri Veterans Home, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Rainsoft, Reliable Life Insurance Company, Rust Communications, Saint Francis Medical Center, Spherion, Workforce Architects, Thorngate, U.S. Army, Wells Fargo Financial, Western-Southern Life Insurance, Workforce Employment Solutions and Yellow Book USA.

For more information, call Grand at 335-6611, ext. 113.