University Career Services hosted the first of two resume marathons yesterday in Bryant Hall, where students could have their resumes critiqued by representatives from various companies, such as the Peace Corps, Lockheed Martin, Phillip Morris USA, Xerox and State Farm Insurance Agency.
Representatives from 23 companies attended the event.
This is the fourth year the resume marathon has been offered at the University, and it is the first year it will be held in the fall and spring semesters.
Unlike UCS recruiting events, the resume marathon is a low-pressure meeting where students can get feedback on their resumes and learn what particular companies might be looking for in a job applicant.
Fourth-year College student Erin D'Onfro organized and managed the event.
D'Onfro said she thinks the event is important because "it provides students the unique opportunity to meet with employers on an informal level, so that they are then more comfortable and prepared for the job market."
Student participants seem to agree.
Fourth-year College student Amy Kang, who participated in the marathon, said the nice thing about meeting with a representative is that "they are not a recruiter, so they can give honest advice."
Fourth-year College student Brittany Bott said she enjoyed talking to a recruiter in a friendly environment where she could ask specific questions about jobs while at the same time finding out what employers are looking for.
Carlos Camacho, a representative from Russell Reynolds Associates, said companies that do not generally attend other big events sponsored by UCS can also benefit from the event.
"It's a chance to get our name out to the students," Camacho said.
Geoff Shepard, a representative from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, called the resume marathon "a win-win situation for both sides."
--Comp. by Margaret Sessa-Hawkins
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