Everyone is invited to Orange County Community College’s annual Job Fair held April 9th from 2:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m. in the Physical Education Building.  It is anticipated that over 60 employers from Orange County, the Mid-Hudson and the Metropolitan areas will be attending, looking for qualified candidates to fill various positions.  

This is an excellent opportunity to meet with employers, to ask questions about available jobs and their qualifications, and to fill out applications for employment.  Among the recruiters present will be those representing Orange County Personnel, Horton/Arden Hill Medical Complex, The Bank of New York, Empire Health Choice, Northern Westchester Hospital, Nike, Suffolk County Police Department, Stop & Shop, AFLAC, Occupations, Inc., Nyack Hospital, Volunteers of America, and the Unified Court System.

“What a great opportunity to interview in an informal situation,” states Linda Newman, Assistant Coordinator of Career Services.  “Folks have a tendency to think that the Job Fair is just for students and just for those who are serious about applying for positions, but it is more than that.  This is the time for any potential candidate to learn about the local job market by speaking to the recruiters without any pressure about not being chosen for a job!” To that end, she suggests that persons attending need to bring multiple copies of their current resume and list of references, and a list of questions to ask each recruiter. “ It is also important,” she added, “that people dress appropriately to make a good first impression.  Although this is a low-key event, the recruiter will remember someone who is interested enough to make that first impression.”

To assist in Job Fair preparation, Career Services will hold workshops entitled “Job Fair Readiness.” Two will be held at the Middletown campus, on  the third floor of the Commons on March 21st and April 2nd; another workshop will be held at the Newburgh Extension Center on April 2nd. All workshops begin at 11:00 A.M. and the public is invited.