Career Fair 2016 welcomes more than 300 employers

By Craig Patrick, career services

Miami University students of all majors, especially those graduating by August 2017, will have an opportunity to explore job opportunities with regional and national employers at Career Fair 2016, one of the largest events of its type in the country.

The fair will be held 1-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Millett Hall and will include employers from business and industry, as well as selected governmental and public service agencies.

“We’re very proud of our track record in attracting a diverse array of employers to campus,” said Jennifer McLaughlin, interim director of career services. “The great success of our on-campus recruiting program speaks to the quality of our students and the commitment of our faculty and staff to their academic preparation.”

The annual event will bring together an expected 4,000 students and more than 300 hiring organizations seeking to fill a variety of positions. Students will have an opportunity to distribute copies of their résumé, speak directly with employer representatives and gain insight into a variety of career opportunities. Employers use the event to help them identify talented candidates to invite for interviews.

Employers confirmed to participate include PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Peace Corps, Procter & Gamble, Cintas, Nielsen, Marathon, Coyote Logistics, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, and the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

For more information, please visit www.MiamiOH.edu/careers, e-mail careerservices@MiamiOH.edu or call 513-529-3831.