Going to the career fair actually turned out to be a more enriching experience than I imagined. Because I had never been to any sort of job fair before, I didn't really know what to expect. When I got there, I saw that a majority of tables required you to sit down and have an interview; this made me very nervous. I knew no one was going to hire freshman, so I felt like I might be wasting people's time by talking to them.
My nervousness quickly subsided after sitting down for my first "interview." I told the woman that I'm a freshman who is just seeking advice and information for future opportunities. She was happy to tell me about the opportunities with her company and she even took my resume and gave me her business card so I can apply next year. I only had time for one more interview, so I sat down with USA Today. They gave me their information as well, and encouraged me to get involved with any on campus publications and to take as many classes as possible so that I will be ready to obtain an internship in the future.
Attending the career fair opened my eyes to all the opportunities out there, and it gave the the advice and confidence needed to get a head start on my career. I'm excited to attend more career fairs and gain knowlege and experience for my career field.
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