60Community IMPRESSIONS Campus job fairs allow students to network and prepare for their future careers. First The Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) Expo was held on Oct. 11, 2023. This expo allowed for students to network and meet professionals in their field. It was targeted towards students who majored in IMC, sales, marketing, advertising, graphic design and public relations. “I would recommend anyone to attend these expos,” junior Bradley Cole said. “It’s not just for IMC students and we try to make that very known. Anyone who wants to go, can and should go. It’s a great place to meet people and very helpful for internships.” Businesses from both Searcy and other places came to the expo, offering students a glimpse into potential job prospects. Junior Abbey Williams shared her experience at the expo and stressed the importance of exploring internships beyond one’s home state, encouraging upperclassmen to broaden their horizons. “This summer I’m looking for internships all over the country, so meeting this many company representatives was helpful because they were from all over the place, Williams said. Encouraging active participation, students across various departments were urged to attend the expo and engage with businesses. Even those with internships already lined up were encouraged to expand their networks. “I thought this would be a very good way to network and have an idea to meet with companies,” Cole said. “I had also gone the year prior and I remembered it being a very helpful way to understand companies and what companies I wanted to check out.” Students in IMC were highly encouraged to make connections with companies from the start of their Harding career. “Since taking Intro to IMC my first semester at Harding, the IMC expo has been praised as a great opportunity to network and find potential career and/or internship opportunities,” junior Carlie Shelton said. “It wasn’t until my junior year that I was able to attend, and I am so glad that I did.” The Communication Department, Education Department and College of Bible and Ministry also hosted job fairs in the 2023-24 school year to introduce students to prospective future employers. “It helped me get more comfortable and confident with talking and answers questions from emloyers in schools that are looking to hire teachers,” senior Lucy Rosser said. “I appreciated there was a good mix of different kinds of schools as well as some from other states.” These expos allowed students with professional growth and exploration for new companies, fostering connections and opening doors to future opportunities. “The job fair was an opportunity for all education majors to make connections and get to know reprentatives of schools in several states around Arkansas,” senior Lorelei Glover said. “It helped me to see varying opportunities and how schools can differ from smaller to district schools and really help me decide on what kind of school I was looking for.” Written by Alyson Voigt
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