Last week the Inland Northwest hosted a Career Expo where hundreds of businesses and thousands of students met for internships, graduate school opportunities, summer jobs and permanent employment. More than 3,000 WSU and University of Idaho students of all ages and majors gathered to vie for hundreds of opportunities. Job seekers have about three minutes to sell themselves to prospective employers, says WSU Expo Coordinator Dave Haining. Resume content also is vital, Haining says, noting many people have more experience than they give themselves credit for. List important volunteer work and student leadership positions, as well as any practical work experience.
Internships are key.
Research the company, and link the information to your skills and how you will be an asset to the company, Haining says. While this usually is associated with good food, for the 5 percent of Washington families who are without food several days a month, having nutritious meals can be challenging, says Sue Butkus, WSU Extension nutrition specialist. According to reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington has the fourth highest hunger rate in the country. The university s efforts on nutrition education reach 30,000 Washingtonians per year, she says. This page has been accessed times.