Record turnout for Spring Career Fair
Courtney Perlee
Issue date: 2/21/08 Section: News
"Students are excited to be here-it's a great experience for them to see what a career fair is all about," said Davison. "They get to talk directly to employers and are learning first hand how to network."
Rick DelVecchio, director of Career Placement, and Heather Marchand, assistant director of Career Placement shared the same sentiment.
Marchand was pleased with the steady flow of students throughout the afternoon, compared to previous years' "ebb and flow."
She was also impressed with the broad range of companies represented at the fair:
"It's good for students to see that the fair is not just for business majors; there are opportunities for students in all majors here."
Davison, Marchand and DelVecchio also emphasized the importance of students following through after the fair. The Career Development office can assist students in sending out resumes and preparing for interviews, as well as providing information about on campus interviews.
DelVecchio said a number of companies commented on the appearances of Sacred Heart students.
"Everybody is nicely dressed and well-prepared. The students are showing employers they are good quality candidates, which really compliments the school," said DelVecchio.
Vincent Ruocco, of Anquillare, Ruocco, Traster and Company, was one of those employers. A Certified Public Accountant, Ruocco was looking for students interested in consulting and accounting and he was impressed by how seriously the students took the fair.
"I expected more of a laid back, informational session," said Ruocco. "I have met more than one student who I will seriously consider for a position at my company. I'm surprised how the students have proven that they are more than a name on a resume."
Rick DelVecchio, director of Career Placement, and Heather Marchand, assistant director of Career Placement shared the same sentiment.
Marchand was pleased with the steady flow of students throughout the afternoon, compared to previous years' "ebb and flow."
She was also impressed with the broad range of companies represented at the fair:
"It's good for students to see that the fair is not just for business majors; there are opportunities for students in all majors here."
Davison, Marchand and DelVecchio also emphasized the importance of students following through after the fair. The Career Development office can assist students in sending out resumes and preparing for interviews, as well as providing information about on campus interviews.
DelVecchio said a number of companies commented on the appearances of Sacred Heart students.
"Everybody is nicely dressed and well-prepared. The students are showing employers they are good quality candidates, which really compliments the school," said DelVecchio.
Vincent Ruocco, of Anquillare, Ruocco, Traster and Company, was one of those employers. A Certified Public Accountant, Ruocco was looking for students interested in consulting and accounting and he was impressed by how seriously the students took the fair.
"I expected more of a laid back, informational session," said Ruocco. "I have met more than one student who I will seriously consider for a position at my company. I'm surprised how the students have proven that they are more than a name on a resume."
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