Commerce Career Day (CCD) 2013 will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11,
2013, at the
John Paul
Jones Arena.
As the first on-Grounds career fair open
to all UVA students, CCD provides employers and students an
advantageous networking opportunity at the onset of fall recruiting. More than
900 students attended the 2012 event and were able to network with 90
organizations.
Employers interested in receiving an invitation for
2013 should contact Peggy Ehrenberg,
Assistant Director for Employer Relations. E-mail invitations are
scheduled for June 2013.
Career Fair
CCD allows employers to establish or enhance their company presence on
Grounds. Company booths will be set up in John Paul Jones Arena to promote
internship and full-time positions with UVA students.
Panel Discussions
In addition to the career fair, panel discussions will
be held in Rouss & Robertson Halls Tuesday, Sept. 10, the evening
before CCD, allowing employers and students to converse on multiple industry-
and career-related topics, including:
- Advertising, consulting
- Corporate finance and accounting
- Information technology
- Investment banking
- Marketing
- Public accounting
- Careers off the beaten path
Panel Discussion Agenda
Employers interested in participating in panel discussions
should contact
Jenny
Leslie, Assistant Director for Corporate Information and
Communications.
Students, Network One-on-One with an Employer
Volunteering as a student host for CCD provides a
unique networking opportunity. All McIntire students have the chance to
sign up to serve as a host. Student assistance on CCD contributes greatly to the
customer service we provide to this event and is not only appreciated but valued
by those who attend the event.
Students, Make the Most of Career Day
Ever wonder how to approach a potential employer or to best prepare
for a career fair? This student handout provides you with helpful suggestions for making the most of CCD or other career
fairs.