Career Services hosts fair with slides and jousting

Once deemed unsinkable, the ocean liner in all her majestic glory was sliding into a sea of… Once deemed unsinkable, the ocean liner in all her majestic glory was sliding into a sea of green. Last night, Pitt students were able to witness the sinking Titanic first hand – into the William Pitt Union Lawn, that is.

From 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., students who attended the Opportunities Job Fair Kickoff were entertained with novelties like the jousting ring, the candle-making table and the Titanic slide.

Undoubtedly the biggest attraction at the event, students could take a ride down the deck of a colossal sinking Titanic and land in the puffy blue ocean. Like many students, senior Alex Chiaro and his friends found themselves at the event in order to satisfy their curiosity upon seeing the inflatable ship from a distance.

Paired with the DJ, the activities succeeded in creating a festive atmosphere for students as they milled around and snacked on the complementary refreshments.

Career Services initiated the kickoff to increase awareness of today’s job fair and of the Career Services program. Trisha Crowe, Special Events and Marketing Coordinator for Career Services commented that the lighthearted event was to show that job hunting can be a good time instead a stressful experience.

Last night’s event was a teaser intended to warm Pitt students to the job fair that Career Services is holding on the main floor of the Union from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. At the fair, 87 companies will be searching not only for full-time employees but also for interns, making the job fair an event for freshmen and seniors alike. Professionally dressed and armed with a resume, students can stop by the job fair to inquire about available positions in a mini-interview with participating companies.

Crowe also stressed the versatility of the department by adding the available services can be utilized by any student regardless if they’ve chosen a career or not. According to Crowe, Career Services can help a student determine their interests if they haven’t a clue as well as assist decided students in tailoring the steps they need to take to attain their goals upon graduation.

Located in Room 224 on the second floor of the Union, Career Services reviews resumes, helps with interviewing skills, runs diagnostic tests to determine interests and talents, and can help with plans for job hunting and graduate school.