On Monday, March 29, 2010, Hire This Grad made its first official appearance at Champlain College’s annual job fair as a business card to hand out to employers.

This job fair is the largest in the state of Vermont and draws in over 80 employers and over 750 job-seekers.  Looking at the abundance of part time and full time jobs, internships, as well as the sheer amount of people in search of a job, I really saw the importance of a site like Hire This Grad.  Many times it’s just about connecting the right people with the right jobs, making sure both the potential employer and employee knows the other one exists. 
The job fair at Champlain is open to students and the general public, so those searching for jobs get a great look into the current job market and those currently looking for jobs.

It was a great opportunity for Hire This Grad to learn what employers are looking for and to talk with them about the opportunities available on the site.  Hire This Grad  was able to talk with employers such as:

Jobsinvt.com
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center
Green Mountain Digital
Hall Communications
MyWebGrocer
HRSentry

And many, many more!

Thanks to Pat Boera, Champlain’s director of Career Services, the annual job fair was a resourceful and productive experience that helped not only Hire This Grad but many other students and job-seekers pass out resumes and business cards, make connections, and even obtain jobs.

Who knows, maybe next year Hire This Grad will appear at the job fair, not only as a business card but also as a booth offering jobs and internships!