Connect with companies at Meet Buff Employers events Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25
Over the next four weeks, CU-Boulder students can connect with industry professionals to explore post-graduation options. Meet Buff Employers, a program through Career Services, provides a relaxed, conversation-based environment for students to get to know companies and potential employers in their areas of interest.
"Our goal is to cater the career fair experience to the student body, to make it relevant to where our students are" saidÌýEnesÌýOzekin, marketing and communication specialist for Career Services. "It's a time for students to learn more about companies and aÌýwarm-up for more formal interviews."
Meet Buff Employers will host three industry-specific events Feb. 4, 11 and 18, followed by a panel discussion on Feb. 25. The topics, times and locations are as follows:
Technical Jobs, Feb. 4, 4 to 7 p.m., UMC Ballroom
​Computer science, engineering, information systems,Ìýtechnology andÌýresearch
Government Jobs, Feb. 11, 4 to 7 p.m., UMC 235
Local city and county, state and federalÌýgovernment officesÌý
Careers for a Cause (co-hosted withÌýNaropaÌýUniversity), Feb. 18, 4 to 7 p.m., UMC 235
Local and national non-profits with volunteer, internship, part-time and full-time positions
Marketing & Creative Media Panel, Feb. 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m., UMC 235ÌýÌý
Creative andÌýdesignÌýindustry representatives fromÌýsocial media, marketing, graphics, visual communications, web design and digital design
"Having casual conversations before you start interviewing is a great way to gain understanding and build confidence," said Kelsi Cooke, CU-Boulder alum ('11) and currentÌýGlobal Events Manager forÌýSolidFire, Inc. "Never underestimate the importance of your network. People you meet in college, at other jobs, at networking events etc. may help you find your next job or even career."Ìý
SolidFire, Inc.ÌýisÌýone of the many companies that will be present at the Meet Buff Employers events this month.ÌýAll CU-Boulder students, including graduate students, are invited to attend the events, regardless of major or area of study.
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