UNH Career and Professional Success (CaPS)

?? Employers, we are excited to have you join us at the University of New Hampshire’s Career & Internship Fairs! These opportunities are designed to connect you with our talented and motivated students, offering a unique way to showcase your organization, share career opportunities, and build lasting relationships with potential hires. Whether you’re recruiting for internships?or full-time roles, our events provide a vibrant platform to engage directly with UNH students. Employers, please register today (we have a few tables left!): https://lnkd.in/e-sc8NVw

Attention UNH students and alumni, Mark your calendars! The Natural Resources, Plants, Animals, and Agriculture Career Fair is approaching on 2/18. UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture and UNH Career and Professional Success (CaPS) look forward to hosting our employer partners on campus this month. Log on to Handshake for more details. We'll you there!

This week, CaPS hosted the Fall Career & Internship Fair! Thank you to all of the employers who came out to meet with our students. Your participation and enthusiasm are what make events like this possible. We appreciate your time and support in connecting talent with opportunity! A special thank you to our employer sponsors! Your support and engagement are crucial in helping us prepare our students for the future. Thank you to all of the students who attended this event. We hope that it was a great opportunity for you! ??

Attention UNH students: Our Fall 2024 Career & Internship Fair is happening this Wednesday & Thursday! It's time to start prepping and setting yourself up for professional success. Before you arrive at the MUB this week, prepare for meeting with potential employers by: ?? Updating your career documents Review your resume to make sure it's up-to-date, update your LinkedIn and Handshake profiles and print plenty of copies of your resume to share. ?? Researching event attendees Log into Handshake to review career fair attendees and make a plan for which industries, companies or organizations you want to speak to. ?? Practicing your 30-second pitch This is key to make a great first impression. Remember to introduce yourself, your skills and why you are an excellent fit for their organization. Learn more about the Fall Career Fair and how to prepare: https://lnkd.in/gKvr5_cN

?? Calling all employers! Are you looking to hire and connect with talented UNH students? Join us at the UNH Fall Career & Internship Fair hosted by Career and Professional Success (CaPS) on September 25th and 26th! We still have tables and sponsorship opportunities for Day 1 (September 25th), specifically for employers in the biotechnology, healthcare, social services, and education industries. Don’t miss the chance to meet your future workforce—register today! https://lnkd.in/e-sc8NVw

Our team had a fantastic visit to Fidelity Investments in Merrimack, NH where we learned about their career opportunities, toured their impressive facilities, and connected with their wonderful team. A highlight of the visit was hearing from our own Michon Whitney, ’24, who is excelling in her client relations internship. ? We extend our sincere gratitude to the Fidelity team for hosting UNH Career and Professional Success (CaPS). We look forward to welcoming you back to our campus this fall.

Reminder to register? Employer Recruiting Seminar Join the UNH Career and Professional Success team on August 8th from 11 AM to 12 PM to discover valuable resources for optimizing your recruitment strategy at UNH. Learn the best practices for effectively engaging and recruiting UNH students from our employer relations experts. Seminar Highlights: - Maximizing your on-campus recruitment experience - Building a compelling presence on Handshake and attracting the right audience - Creating a robust internship program for UNH students - Understanding UNH student demographics to tailor your engagement strategies - Strengthening your partnership with Career and Professional Success Register today: https://lnkd.in/gpwkBsES We look forward to collaborating with our employer partners for a successful recruiting season in the 2024-2025 academic year!

“Internships — and I would combine that also with research, so experiential education in general — is absolutely critical to student success. And that's a huge focus of the university,” - Gretchen Heaton, associate vice provost for UNH Career and Professional Success (CaPS) This week, Money magazine featured the University of New Hampshire in its article "How to Get a Job Where You Actually Use Your College Degree." In the article, Gretchen Heaton, associate vice provost for UNH Career and Professional Success (CaPS), discusses how 75% of UNH Students complete at least one internship before graduating and how experiential learning experiences help graduates go on to higher-paying professional careers. Read more: https://unh.me/4eynBT4

NEW EMPLOYER OFFERING! Employer Recruiting Seminar Join the UNH Career and Professional Success team on August 8th from 11AM-12PM to explore valuable resources for optimizing your fall 2024 recruitment strategy at UNH. Gain insights and best practices from our employer relations experts on effectively engaging and recruiting UNH students. Topics will include: - Maximizing your on-campus recruitment experience - Building your presence on Handshake & appealing to your audience - Developing a robust internship experience for UNH students - Understanding UNH student populations to strategize your engagement - Expanding your partnership with Career and Professional Success Register today at https://lnkd.in/gpwkBsES We look forward to connecting with our employer partners to ensure a successful recruiting season during the 2024-2025 academic year!

Yesterday, CaPS brought together a group of employers and campus partners to highlight our new Campus-2-Career program! This was the pilot showcase in preparation for our larger university-wide rollout for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. A huge thank you to our employer partners, ALKU, Eversource Energy, SubCom, and Fidelity Investments, for attending the showcase and sharing your feedback! Your support and engagement are crucial in helping us prepare our students for the future. We also want to acknowledge Provost Jones, SVP Kate Ziemer, and Ken La Valley for their support and investment in C2C.