More than 220 employers to attend career fair

Nearly 2,000 students are expected to attend Grand Valley's Fall Career Fair October 11 from 1-5 p.m. at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids. 

The fair is free and open to college students and alumni seeking professional employment and internship opportunities, and those exploring career paths and companies. More than 220 employers are registered to attend and will represent a wide variety of disciplines within the business, non-profit and public sectors. 

Participant pre-registration is not required but students should bring their student ID, along with their resume and portfolio. 

The Career Center will host an event to help students prepare for the fair. "How to Talk to Employers" will take place October 4, from 11 a.m.-noon in Kirkhof Center, room 2270, and October 6, from 6-7 pm, in Seidman Center, room 1008. 

The fair is sponsored by Grand Valley and supported by Aquinas College, Calvin College, Cornerstone University, Davenport University, Hope College, Kendall College of Art & Design and Kuyper College.

Follow along on social media at #GVcareerfair and @GVSUcareers on Twitter. 

The Winter Career Fair will take place February 23. 

For a list of registered employers, visit www.gvsu.edu/careers/fallcareerfair16.