About the FUSE Fair

About the CougsFirst! Career Expo:

Wednesday, April 2 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm PDT

  • Description:
    • Since 1995, educational institutions in the Inland Northwest have partnered to provide employers with an opportunity to meet with over 700 students from more than 120 bachelors, masters and doctoral programs in one location in Spokane, Washington. This one-of-a-kind opportunity provides access to a network of over 20,000 current students and alumni.
  • Students and Alumni are invited to attend the FUSE Career Fair in the Spokane Davenport Grand Hotel, free of charge!
  • More than 190 companies from around the region attend this fair to offer a diverse range of internships and full-time professional jobs

Friday, May 9, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT

  • Desciption:
    • Register for the Career Expo and CougsFirst! Show in Bellevue. Contact Angela at angela@cougsfirst.org or 509-336-9107 with any questions or issues with registration.
    • Agenda:
      • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Career Expo
      • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Power Lunch
      • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: WSU Keynote
      • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: CougsFirst! Show
    • Registration Sponsor is Pullman Regional Hospital
  • The keys to a successful expo experience are preparation and follow-up. Here is a checklist to help you prepare:

    • Have your resume reviewed during ASCC drop-in hours Monday-Friday, 2:00 – 4:00 pm in Lighty 180.
    • Prepare your 30-second introduction.
    • Dress professionally. First impressions are essential.
    • Bring several copies of your resume and have a PDF version available to send via email.
    • Don’t forget to ask employers for their business cards so you can follow up and send thank-you notes.

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Contact & Location

Phone
(509) 335-6000
Email
Address

Lighty Student Services Rooms 160 - 190
1815 NE Wilson Rd
Pullman, WA

ASCC Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm