“It can be a very intimidating situation for young students to go through. They’ve never been through it before. There’s a lot of hustle and bustle. There’s lots of conversations going on. So, the trick is to help them get through that and have them become comfortable being uncomfortable. We want them to feel that way, get out of their skin, feel good about who they’re meeting, and learn how to have professional conversations. I can tell you we’re really excited about this event.” 

Those are the words of John Sheehy, associate director of Career Success in describing Stetson’s Fall 2024 Internship & Career Expo, Friday, Sept. 27. 

And, for good measure, Sheehy added, “I’ve been doing these types of events at Stetson since 2006, and we have probably the most diverse list of employers coming to this event that we ever had before. We have got so many different [careers] areas covered for our students.”

Held in the Hollis Center Fieldhouse, noon to 3 p.m., the annual event is open to all Stetson students, as well as alumni, staff and faculty — notably, also including first-year students, who are encouraged to begin their career exploration. Cultural Credit is available to students, along with free headshot photos. 

More than 60 employers and organizations, all looking to hire full-time, part-time and internships positions, are scheduled to exhibit. The exhibitors encompass everything from health care, education, digital arts and insurance to finance, hospitality management, counseling, government, aerospace and more.

“Our Stetson University Fall Internship & Career Expo is going to be bigger and better than ever!,” said Director of Career Success Liz Connor. “We cannot wait for our students, alumni, faculty and staff to connect with so many amazing organizations!” 

Student Tips for Attending

* Polish your resume and bring multiple copies. For help, Drop-In Hours at Career Success are every Monday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Rinker Welcome Center. Whether you would like help editing your resume, creating a LinkedIn profile or applying for jobs/internships, assistance is available and with no appointment needed.

* Dress professionally. Wear business casual or professional attire if you can. However, we do not want clothes to stop you from coming.

* Be yourself. Authenticity resonates. Recruiters meet hundreds of candidates, and those who come across as genuine and personable stand out. And show your Hatter spirit.

* Research employers in advance. Review the list of companies attending the Expo on HatterJobs under the “Events” tab. Try to understand the organization’s mission, values, open positions, etc.

* Follow Up. Collect business cards and send personalized thank-you emails or LinkedIn messages to the recruiters you meet. Reaffirm your interest in the organization and reference something specific from your conversation.

Exhibitors

• Academy 180 Ministries
• Berman Hopkins CPAs & Associates
• Brown & Brown
• Carr Riggs & Ingram
• Charles Schwab
• City Year
• CLA
• Consolidated Electrical Distributors
• David Vaughan Investments
• Delta Air Lines
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
• EA Sports
• Encore
• Enterprise Mobility
• Evermore Orlando Resort
• EY
• Fastenal Company
• Father Lopez Catholic High School
• Florida Auditor General’s Office
• Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
• Florida Department of Health in Volusia County
• Frontline Insurance
• GellerRagans
• Insight Credit Union
• John Knox Village of Central Florida
• KPMG
• Lake County Schools
• Lockheed Martin
• Miller Electric Company
• MSL, P.A.
• Museum of Arts and Sciences
• Northwestern Mutual
• Orlando City/Pride Soccer
• Orange County Public Schools
• Pace Analytical Services, LLC
• Peace Corps
• Residing Hope
• Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund
• Security First Insurance Company
• Sherwin-Williams
• SMA Healthcare
• Specialized ABA, LLC
• Stetson University – Graduate Programs
• Stetson University – Human Resources
• The NASCAR Foundation
• The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia
• TopBuild Corp
• U.S. Marines – Officer Selection Team Orlando
• Volusia County Schools