Internship Fair Excites and Empowers Students

Photo via Marist College Career Services.

There are so many opportunities that are provided for college students when it comes to internships. Students get to gain hands-on experience in their fields and apply what they have learned in the classroom.

Marist provided students with an opportunity to visit an Internship Fair on March 2 from three to six in the McCann Center. It provided students with a good opportunity to speak to employers and get their name out there. 

“This fair is something that is very important for underclassmen looking into their future. The information that I got from these fairs over the years is info I still use today,” Andrew Ohman ‘23 said. “At the time I did not think it was such a big deal just giving my resume out to people that won’t look twice at it but now that I look back at it I am glad I did it. “

For companies, internships and career fairs allow workplaces to meet students in person. They get to speak with students and answer individualized questions while also taking a look at their resumes. 

“For me it is the networking opportunities,” Chris Butler ‘25 said. “Internships provide students with the opportunity to build relationships with people in your field. This can lead to job opportunities in the future.” 

Although the Internship fair is liked by many students, some had complaints about the way it was set up. Since employers are at tables in a large area, the most popular companies get flooded with people. Sometimes, students will wait in line for an hour to speak to an employer and only get a few minutes to talk to them. 

 “I really like how I am getting my name out to these companies but I feel like they are not getting to know who I really am,” Clavin Stone ‘25 said. 

Some students do not mind the wait and brief interaction because the companies are taking time out of their day to come to Marist. By setting up a table, these companies give opportunities to students and see what they have to offer. 

“Just having these people here trying to help brighten students’ future is really cool to see.” Ryan Brodsky ‘25 said. “These companies did not have to come here but they did, this shows how much Marist really does for us.” 

Students left the Internship Fair satisfied with the information and contacts they took away. Even if it doesn’t lead to an internship prospect, it was a good opportunity for students to improve their resume and networking skills.