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| Vol. 18, No. 4 | Sept. 24, 1998 |
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| Vol. 18, No. 4 | Sept. 24, 1998 |
Job Jamboree 1998 has record numbers of companies signed on to meet with UD students Sept. 29 on the 30th anniversary of this annual event.
"By July, we had reached our limit of 145 companies, the maximum we could squeeze into Clayton Hall. But, the phones kept ringing and the waiting list kept growing," coordinator Lynn Jacobson, said.
As a result, 40 companies will set up booths in the Trabant University Center and a bus will shuttle students back and forth so they can interact with companies at both sites.
"It isn't a perfect solution," added Jacobson, "but we didn't want to say 'no' to companies that want to meet and hire our students."
In today's strong economy, job fairs have increased in popularity with both employers and job seekers who come together for on-the-spot information exchange.
According to Jack Townsend, career services, "Job fairs are a cost-effective way for companies to meet a large number of potential hires in a relatively short period of time.
"Students like job fairs for the same reasons. They can network with multiple organizations in an hour or so without disrupting their busy schedules."
In good job markets and in bad ones, Job Jamboree has maintained its popularity with many local and regional companies.
Peggy Symes, long-time recruiter with Conectiv/Delmarva Power & Light, who has attended Job Jamboree for more than 10 years, said, "Job fairs at Delaware are always well-organized and well-attended. The students come prepared and ready to talk to representatives. As long as there's a Job Jamboree, we'll be there."
"The Job Jamboree gives our company great exposure and encourages students to sign up for interviews during the school year," Kara Hammann of Automated Data Processing (ADP), another long-time Job Jamboree recruiter, said.
Companies attending this year's Job Jamboree include those in engineering, retail, finance, marketing, accounting, technology and public service.
"There's something for everyone," Dave Berilla, career services, said. "Students get to preview the job market and a chance to network, and employers get the word out about their organizations."
Job Jamboree is scheduled from 1-4 p.m., at Clayton Hall and from 1:30-5 p.m. at the Trabant University Center on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Before the Job Jamboree, employers will be addressed by President David Roselle and entertained at lunch by YoUDee.
Sixty-eight companies will be recognized for years of attendance at Job Jamboree.
A special web site <http://www. udel.edu/CSC/jamboree.html> has been set up to provide detailed information about Job Jamboree and the participating companies.
Many companies list hot links to their web sites so students can do background research before meeting company representatives.
To help students prepare, the Career Services Center conducts a workshop called "Working the Job Fair."
Students are coached on how to dress, what questions to ask and how to get the most out of their experience. For those who need it, there are workshops on resume preparation, job-search skills and interviewing techniques.
For more information, call 831-1232 or visit the center's web site at <http://www.udel. edu/CSC/ career.html>.
-Marianne Green
