Building Connections

BY LANCE SCHWARTZ • DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATION

Bethany faculty are more than just classroom instructors. They are mentors to Bethany students, including assisting students with career advice, decisions, and connections to industry and professional opportunities. One of the ways Bethany students can connect with job and internship possibilities is through career-focused events.

Assistant Professor of Music Benjamin Faugstad hosted a career session for Bethany’s music majors and friends on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. At the event, students and presenters discussed several topics ranging from how to build a great resume, structuring your cover letter, and successfully navigating the interview process.

Assistant Professor of Legal Studies Sara Edwards accompanied legal studies/paralegal and Law Club students to the Twin Cities for the 2019 Careers in Law event. Bethany students were able to meet with over fifty exhibitors in a variety of law-related areas. The Students were also able to meet with current law students to ask questions regarding getting into law school, preparing for the Law School Admission Test, and the law school experience.

Assistant Professor of Business, Sarah Harstad, also accompanied Bethany students to the Twin Cities and the Minnesota Private Colleges

Students who attended the 2019 Careers in Law event.

Career Fair held on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. In its 43rd year, Minnesota’s Private Colleges hosted the annual job and internship fair, which stands out as one of the premier college/employer partnerships in the country. The job fair is attended by 2,000 candidates, and over 250 companies, corporations, and non-profits are represented. Bethany senior Cori Haala was impressed. “It seemed that many companies were willing and looking for interns and asking for resumes, I talked with the companies I wanted to. The event as a whole was very informative and gave us access to a lot of resources that we may not have had otherwise.”

Nicholas Caldeen is an exercise science major and also a senior, he said. “I was able to talk with a few of the health care providers I was looking into, and the job fair was huge in helping me take steps towards getting an internship and possible job in the future. I would definitely recommend this event for my classmates, even if you aren’t interested in any of the careers being offered there, it is still a huge opportunity to be able to interact with business professionals.”

Cody Ulfers, is a junior business administration major with an emphasis in marketing and sports management, he explained. “I was able to talk to multiple companies, and I do believe that this job fair provided me with positive leads for an internship, and also a potential job after I graduate next year. It was great to ask questions about what they are looking for in the future, and see if I would fit into the mold of that company. I would definitely recommend this event to classmates who are juniors or seniors. It allows you to get comfortable talking to HR representatives, and also allows you to make connections easily.”

Above is the group of Bethany students who attended the Minnesota Private Colleges Career Fair in the Twin Cities.