College students may find it difficult to look for a job while attending classes, but to make this task easier, more than 100 employers from all over Kern County gathered at Bakersfield College April 23 for the annual Job Fair.
“It’s a great opportunity for students,” said freshman Stephanie Blanco. “It helps everyone.”
According to Margie Ellis, manager at the Target on the corner of Ming Avenue and Wible Road, nearly 80 percent of her employees are currently college students.
“We receive a lot of applicants from BC,” said Rosedale Target manager Christine Hadwer. “A lot of students work for us. We’re very flexible with student schedules.”
Local Wal-Mart stores, while recruiting and taking applications, decided to promote environmentally friendly items from all-natural cleaning products to fluorescent light bulbs.
Rosedale Wal-Mart store manager Jack Persons feels that as the world’s largest corporation, it’s important for Wal-Mart to promote global sustainability in the community and within their own stores.
“A lot of the BC guys do morning classes, so we are flexible with shifts. We usually don’t get busy until later in the afternoons,” said Persons.
“We’d like our employees to experience two things while working at Wal-Mart: a good career and sustainability by leading a healthier lifestyle or just by using a different kind of light bulb,” added Persons.
Not only were there large corporations, but employers seeking employees with specific skills were also present.
“I’d like to find two people who want to help with surveys,” said Ricky Perry, a biologist who works for Environmental Consulting, Inc. ” We came to help students see what other kinds of jobs are out there. So far, we’ve met a few people interested. A few people have left their resumes.”
Students flocked the area until the event came to a close.
“It really helps you to find a career,” said sophomore Tiffany Canez. ” I think it’s a good opportunity to look into job possibilities.”