WSU Career Expo

Upcoming Career Fair:

CougsFirst! Show & Career Expo

About the CougsFirst! Expo:

Friday, May 10, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm PDT

  • In Hyatt Regency Bellevue
  • After the Spring semester Finals!
  • Over 60 employers who are looking for WSU students and alumni to fill full-time jobs and/or internships!
  • Full Agenda:
    • 10:30 am-1:30 pm | Career Expo: for people looking to find a job or explore new opportunities with businesses who want to hire Cougs.
    • 11:30 am-1:00 pm | Power Lunch with Carson College of Business: Purchase a table or individual seat at our Power Lunch in partnership with the WSU Carson College of Business.
    • 1:30 pm-3:00 pm | Business Education: Attend free education and live interview sessions. Schedule TBA.
    • 3:00 pm-4:00 pm | WSU Keynote: Hear from WSU Chancellor Paul Pitre, Ph.D., for a State of the University Keynote Address.
    • 4:00 pm-7:00 pm | CougsFirst! Show: Trade show for Cougs and Coug Fans to come learn about products and services offered by Coug owned and managed businesses.
    • 6:00 pm-7:00 pm | Happy Hour: Enjoy drinks and appetizers with the purchase of a tasting wristband.
    • 7:30 pm-9:30 pm | CougsFirst! Show After Party: That night at the Kirkland Marina– Join fellow Cougs in visiting 3 different local, Coug-Owned businesses for an After Party to follow the CougsFirst! Show & Career Expo.
    • The keys to a successful expo experience are preparation and follow-up. Here is a checklist to help you prepare:

    • Register to attend the CougsFirst! Expo here: https://cougsfirst.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/bLq427NP
    • Research all participating employers through Handshake.
    • Attend career-prep workshops offered through the ASCC before the expo.
    • 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.
Employers Attending:
Alderbrook Resort & Spa
Bonneville International
CORT Party Rental
DABCO Property Management
Enterprise Holdings
HDR Engineering
Hotel Andra
Hyatt Hotels
InnVentures
IRS Criminal Investigation
KWH Constructors, Inc.
Malsam Tsang Engineering
Northwestern Mutual
Quanta Services, Inc.
REC Silicon
Safran / IDD Coorporation
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Seattle Golf Club
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Techtronic Industries
The Odom Corporation
TKElevator
Valley GMC and Valley RV Supercenter
Walsh Construction Co.
WSU Human Resource Services
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

Name of Event Dates Time (PST)
CougsFirst! Show & Career Expo 5/10/2024 10:30am – 1:30pm
Virtual Career Expo & Technical Fair 10/7/2024 11:00am – 2:00pm
In-Person Career Expo & Technical Fair 10/8/2024 11:00am – 3:00pm
         

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