There will be over 30 employers coming for Career Day from many different companies, stores, restaurants and universities. Career Day will be Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bakersfield College Campus Center.
Career Day is run by the Job Placement Center at BC and gives a chance for students to connect with employers. They provide opportunities for students who are looking for a job during college, or for those who are looking for a career after college.
The employers will be there for students to meet them and to answer questions about the job and to see what careers they are interested in.
Antonio Alfaro, who is on the Job Placement staff, gave more information about career day.
“Career Day is a job fair and there will be one more in the spring,” he said. “This isn’t only a way for students to get jobs, but it’s also a good way to hone your interview and communication.
“Most people get nervous during job interviews, so it’s a good way to practice those skills.
“Most students go there without knowing what they want as a career and end up finding something that they change to their major.”
“Students should bring their resume, a pen and a notebook, but they need to talk to employers and get their card, not just eat the food,” he said.
“Students should ask how to apply and make sure to get the employers’ name.
Students should also ask the employers what classes to take that can help you meet their industry’s requirements.”
Denise Crawford, who is a Work Ability III coordinator, also talked about Career Day.
“Students who are going should dress appropriate like for a job interview and [the students] who are dressed appropriate for it will have better chance to get the jobs,” said Crawford.
“We are going to have over 30 employers from universities, stores, fast-food restaurants and other companies. For example, Panda Express hired 12 people last year.”
Some of the companies, restaurants and stores that will be there are Big 5 Sporting Goods, Panda Express, Pizza Hut, State Farm Insurance and In-Shape Health clubs.
There will also be employers for Fresno Pacific University and KBAK-TV.