HFC welcomed back its annual Career Expo for the third year, taking place in the Student Center on October 10.

The all day event, which took place from 10am-3pm, allowed various companies and organizations from the Metro Detroit area to recruit HFC students.

More than 60 employers participated in the job fair, ranging in fields from health care, automotive, entertainment, to food services. Some of the corporations in attendance included Century 21, FedEx, Dearborn Police Department, US Army, Hilton Garden Inn and Beaumont Health System.

Recognized as having the “best doctors” by the National Research Corporation (beaumont.edu), the health care network are looking to fill positions for its allied health and nursing fields.

“We are looking for people who are very professional and have had previous experience in the field” said Carole Fraga, a Beaumont human resources representative.

What about the downside to applying for a position at Beaumont? HFC nursing students who wish to get a jump-start in their careers right now will have to wait. The medical institution requires that potential employees have at least a bachelor’s degree. Beaumont operates hospitals in Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak, and Troy.

For those interested in accounting or economics, students could check out the Charter One station. The bank is currently hiring tellers and personal bankers. Professionalism and strong communication are a must for the two positions, but potential employees should also have transferable skills.

“If your previous job had you handling money or communicating with a lot of people, then those skills can transfer over to this job” stated Human Resource Recruiter Wade Gaston.

The wage for entry-level positions begins at $14 an hour, with employees working at least 20 hours or more each week. In addition, the banking company offers flexibility, as employees have the option of working full-time or part-time.

While the main objective of the expo was having students network with various employers, they could also send out resumes using a resume drop box and participate in a student survey.
Student Tabitha Chambers found the Career Expo informative, as she connected with Cooking Matters, a nonprofit organization partnered with Gleaners Community Food Bank.
“The expo was very helpful for me, and it was especially helpful for people who need help finding a job.”

Patrick Broome, however, didn’t have as much luck. Arriving at the expo when things were winding down, Broome was only able to talk to automotive company, Jacobs Technology.

The industrial drafting student said he believes the expo is a great event, but job seekers should “get here at the right time.”

This year’s Career Expo was sponsored by Firestone Complete Auto Care, GTA Professional Staffing, Industrial Careers Pathways, Marathon Petroleum Company and Verizon Wireless.