This February, Roosevelt hosted various companies for the Business and Technology Career Fair, offering students and alumni the chance to increase exposure to new fields of work and encourage networking opportunities. At this event, students had the ability to speak with representatives from numerous organizations such as LaSalle Investment Management, The Alinea Group, Sherwin-Williams Company and more. Bringing students together, the career fair was a testament to Roosevelt’s goal to prepare students and create an environment where students can ask questions and hone networking skills. Roosevelt student Makayla Letto-Brown noted, “I appreciate how easy going it is, you show up and say ‘hi’ and do what you need to do. There’s no time restraint or rush in or out of a conversation and you have the ability to pick and choose where you want to go.”.
Within this event, the Office of Career Services played a pivotal role in organizing the event, demonstrating its commitment to empowering students with the tools and resources needed to thrive in the ever-evolving job market. The career fair offered students a diverse array of opportunities, from internships to full-time positions in a variety of fields. Some companies like the Illinois Department of Human Resources even highlighted resources such as career counseling to help individuals find positions that match the jobs they are looking for. A recruiter for the IDHS remarked, “For me it’s not just helping students find a job with us. If I can, I like to help students become more comfortable saying what they are looking for or finding where to start if they are unsure.” The fair served as a bridge between the classroom and the professional world, offering students a chance to explore a wide range of career paths.
The career fair highlighted Roosevelt's commitment to prepare students to advocate for what they are searching for in professional world with the education that they have received. Roosevelt graduate Siddhant Nair stated, “I came in here with the mindset that I need something and if I put myself out there and talk to nine or ten people and tell them ‘This is what I want, and this is what I need” then there’s hope for a chance.”