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Career Services Hosts another Successful Job Fair
March 2018
QCC students discussed possible job opportunities with perspective employers.
QCC students made valuable contacts with local companies.
QCC students made positive impressions to potential employers at the recent Job Fair.
QCC Student Shawn Beaulie talked with a representative from Home Depot.
At Quinsigamond Community College, supporting student success is paramount. One of the many ways in which the college works to support its student is through bi-annual job fairs put on by Career Services.
The recent Career Services Spring Job Fair once again drew many companies looking for optimum candidates to fill their job openings and over 100 students looking to speak with prospective employers.
QCC Student Shawn Beaulie, a Business Administration major, was one of many students who met with a variety of companies. He said he had some productive meetings with potential employers.
“The college offers students a lot of job opportunities. They are consistent in offering resources to students and it means so much,” he said. “There are so many different kinds of fields here (companies at the job fair), any student could come here and find something from seasonal, temp work to part-time and full-time. This is very beneficial and I highly recommend this to any student.”
Mr. Beaulie came well-prepared to meet with potential employers.
“You have to come here dressed to impress. Bring multiple copies of your resume and let the interviewers see what skills you have,” he added.
Michelle Wright, associate coordinator, The Home Depot, said it was Mr. Beaulie’s professionalism and passion that caught her attention. Both she and her associate watched Mr. Beaulieu comfortably interact with other company representatives at the fair, as well as easily engaging in conversation with both of them.
“If you can’t talk to us, it’s hard to work in retail,” she said, adding that Mr. Beaulie approached them eagerly and made key contact, something that is a valuable skill to have when working in retail.
“Customer service depends on being able to engage easily with anyone,” she added.
A myriad of companies are staples at the job fair, such as IPG Photonics, which has a long history with QCC.
“We have great working relationships with QCC Photonics and have hired a good amount of QCC students,” said Michelle Fox, human resource assistant, IPG Photonics.
Continental Pools Staffing Director Katarina Dordevic said it was the third time her company attended the Career Services Job Fair.
“I’ve received a bunch of applications…up to 10 who are interested. We have hired QCC students in the past,” she said. “This is a good way to get a candidate.
Other companies that participated in the job fair include:
- Evergreen Center
- Beacon ABA Services
- Continental Pools
- Charter Spectrum
- Wakefly, Inc.
- Tri State Truck Center
- Rescom Exteriors
- CoWorx Staffing
- Key Program, Inc.
- IPG Photonics
- Amego, Inc.
- MAPFRE Insurance
- UMass Memorial Health Care
- Securitas
- The Home Depot
- Catholic Charities Worcester County
- Waters Corp
- City of Worcester Human Resources
- Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc.
- Valet Park Of America
- The Bridge of Central MA
- Saint Gobain
- LakePharma
- Eppendorf
- Micro Tech Staffiny
Shortly after the Job Fair, Mr. Beaulie had both a first and second interview at Home Depot and was hired for a full-time position as a ProDesk Customer Service Representative. He will begin his new position on April 11, 2018.
"These are the type of success stories that come out of the Job Fair. We couldn't be happier for him," said QCC Career Placement Representative Nichole Wheeler.
The next Career Services Job Fair is scheduled for October 25, 2018.
