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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

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SLU students navigate the Rec, looking for job opportunities and netowrking industry professionals.

Don’t delay, prepare for Career Fair today

Victoria Collins, Staff Reporter August 20, 2024

As the days grow shorter and the fall semester commences once again, the Office of Career Services will soon host Career Fair and numerous events to kick off the year.  Career Fair will be held from...

Senior marketing major Kyle Chatman discusses his interests to an employee from CGI at the 2022 Career Fair.

What to know for Career Fair

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2023

Career Fair, one of the many anticipated events of the fall semester, will be happening this Thursday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the REC. This is an opportunity for students of all classifications...

Students and alum alike gathered in the REC for last year's Career Fair searching for job opportunities.

Come one, come all, come prepared to Career Fair

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter August 8, 2023

On Sept. 28, Career Services will host the annual Career Fair in the REC from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Students can network with over 160 working professionals at the fair. All types of students and alums...

Craig Marinello posing for a picture at the past spring's Biz-Connect event.

Career Fair to feature over 160 employers

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter September 27, 2022

Career Fair is an important event for both employers and students, as it is an opportunity for networking with an insight on how the professional world operates. It will be held in the REC Center on...

The Career Fair graphic for this year. Career Fair gives students an opportunity to network and gain jobs while on campus.

Career Fair: Taking it a step at a time

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter August 22, 2022

Seeking employment can be an overwhelming process for many students, but with the right planning, students have the opportunity to  meet employers, network and  gain jobs through Southeastern’s Career...

A student at the 2019 Biz-Connect career fair shows her resume to a potential future employer.

Biz-Connect: Job networking for business majors

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter March 11, 2022

Business majors will have the chance to network with employers on campus to set up potential job opportunities.   Biz-Connect is an on-campus career fair for business majors to interact with 50 local...

Director Kenneth Ridgedell works at a computer in the Office of Career Services as students and alumni prepare for the upcoming Virtual Career Fair.

Virtual Career Fair expands job search opportunities for students

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter October 22, 2021

Due to Hurricane Ida recovery, the Career Fair and events leading up to it have been shifted to a virtual format. First, the virtual JCPenney Suit-Up event occurred from Oct. 18-20. Students shopped...

Students at the Fall 2019 Career Fair network with potential employers in the Pennington Student Activity Center. At this event, students can wear business attire and prepare their resumes to connect with representatives from various businesses. The Fall 2021 Career Fair is scheduled for Sept. 30.

Career Services offers events to prep for Career Fair

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter August 24, 2021

In order for students to prepare for this year’s Career Fair, which is scheduled for Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Office of Career Services is providing students with a multitude of events...

Handshake, one of the resources avilable through the Office of Career Services, is the platform that will virtually host Career Fair this semester. Students can sign up for Career Fair by logging into Handshake and registering with their university email account.

Career Fair to be held virtually this year

Daniel McClain, Staff Reporter September 8, 2020

Amongst several other departments and organizations, the Office of Career Services has decided to host one of its annual events virtually. Career Fair, designated to help students find an internship or...

Making a resume error-free

Making a resume error-free

Jacob Summerville, Opinions Editor September 18, 2019

Job opportunities and internships for college students will likely require the applicant to submit a resume to get a chance to work for the company. The importance of building a resume correctly is...

During "Networking for Introverts," students were helped by alumni to practice communication skills. The event was hosted by the Office of Career Services to help students prepare for the upcoming "Career Fair".

Alumni Center helps students prepare for ‘Career Fair’

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter September 12, 2019

Students had a chance to practice communication for job interviews in an event organized on campus. "Networking for introverts" was designed to help students better prepare for upcoming "Career Fair". The...

Career Fair is an annual event put on by Career Services to bring students, alumni, and employers together in one room. Career Services holds a number of other events throughout the semester to prepare students for future employment.

Career Fair: Networking made easy

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2019

The university’s premier networking and recruiting event, Career Fair, is returning this semester for students and alumni to meet potential employers and grow their professional network. “Career...

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