Cornell University to host inaugural Career Fair, Aug. 8

Registration for participants is required by July 25

WHAT: Inaugural Career Fair at Cornell
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Robert Purcell Community Center on Cornell University's North Campus

NOTE: Reporters who are interested in attending the fair must contact Joe Schwartz in the Press Relations Office at (607) 254-6235.

ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Office of Human Resources Recruitment and Employment Center at Cornell University will host its first-ever Career Fair Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Robert Purcell Community Center on campus. Open to the public, this university-wide event provides an excellent opportunity for anyone - including current employees - interested in learning more about career opportunities at Cornell.

Special Career Fair features include: free admission; free Career Fair packets and materials; free employment "overview" sessions; free on-site "general employment" sessions; free transportation to and from the fair; and an opportunity to meet with Cornell employers to explore available career opportunities.

The event is wheelchair accessible and interpreters are available on a first-come, first served basis.

Registration for the fair and for the overview sessions is required by July 25. Late registrations will not be accepted, so be sure to register soon. Attendees should come with their resumes and wearing business-casual dress. For more details, call the Recruitment and Employment Center at Cornell at (607) 254-8370 or visit http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs.
Contact: Deb BillupsPhone: (607) 254-8239dav5@cornell.edu