Pirates and Professionals Connect: The STEM, Health and Analytics Fair

Students and alumni interested in the STEM, health, and data fields connected with professionals at the STEM, Health, and Analytics Career Fair on April 24, 2024. Networking began at 6 p.m. sharp, with eager students waiting at the door.

Over 100 students and alumni were present in Bethany Hall. From mathematics to occupational therapy and beyond, students of all majors were making connections. Attendees walked down two aisles of company tables and conversed with companies about their organizations and open positions. They could have more intimate conversations in the event's networking section. Student organizations, such as Women in STEM and the Robotics Team, joined the event and chatted with attendees about their organizations. Students who registered for the event had the opportunity to have professional headshots taken.

Ama Muhammad, a junior mathematics major, was grateful for this industry specific event. "I’ve been getting my resume out there and hoping to find my interest in the field." Her biggest piece of advice for future career fair attendees? "Dress up and be open!"

Participants had many opportunities to network with notable employers such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Newark Board of Education, and Hackensack Meridian Health. Companies sought to make connections with eager students. "We’re looking for someone who’s done the research on the companies that are attending," says Sarah Sobel, a campus recruiter for the Atlantic Health System. "[someone] who’s looking to make the most out of this career fair, just like we are."

Seton Hall provides students with a great launching point for their education, however as detailed by participating employers, in the STEM fields: it is important to be open to growth.

Joshua Haggans, clinic director at Ivy Rehab Network and Seton Hall alumnus, stressed the importance of having an open mind. "Learn as much as possible," says Haggans, "I am constantly learning. I learn something new every day from a colleague or a patient. No one is going to make you be hungry, you have to find that yourself."

Students reflected on their experience as the end of the evening drew closer. Christina Paolini, a sophomore biochemistry major, advised other students to act on networking opportunities such as this career fair. Paolini said it best: "Even if you don’t have a resume or want an internship, you can come see all the opportunities- which is a lot!" From professional headshots to student organizations showcasing their cause to networking opportunities, attendees had many opportunities for professional development.

The event ended at 8 p.m., and was the last of The Career Center’s industry-specific career fairs for the semester. Additional resources are always available through The Career Center. Book an appointment with your advisor through Compass for individual assistance. More resources can be found on The Career Center website. For upcoming events and opportunities, check out @careercentershu on Instagram or the ‘events’ tab on Handshake.

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