Lookin’ for the money
Sarah Zurcher has a stack of papers in her hand as she walks through the Sunburst Lounge Tuesday, looking at all the banners.
The papers she holds are job applications. Zurcher, a freshman majoring in dietetics, said she is looking for a fun outdoor job for summer. And she is at the right place for just that.
Utah State University’s Student Employment held its summer job fair with more than 40 displays for summer employment.
Jobs being presented to students ranged from selling repellent to assisting on a cruise or a lodge. Some positions indicated to students they could make $30,000.
Paula Miller, student employment coordinator, said this year had a great turnout.
“I’ve done this for 16 years now,” she said. “And a lot of employers say we have the best fair in the state.”
Miller said the employers compare USU’s job fair to other universities. Because Career Services does its fair separate, it makes the Summer Job Fair run a lot smoother.
“[A lot of universities] put their career fair and job fair together,” she said.
Miller said USU has a lot of variety in their students, and employers like that.
Zurcher said she is impressed with the simplicity of finding a job at the fair.
“It was easier showing interest and then talk to them face to face,” she said. “After I fill out an application, I get interviewed and can be hired today.”
Because she enjoys the outdoors so much, she decided to apply for a company where she can be in Alaska for the summer.
“It would be fun and I like that area,” she said.
Zurcher said there are a lot of jobs where someone can make quite a bit of money over the summer.
Skeeter Ellison, representing I-Satellite, said its summer job is
trustworthy.
“We have great leadership, pay, good schedules and a lot of stability,” he said. “We also have a lot of experience.”
Ellison said their program is focused mainly in the West this summer. Most summer jobs can make a lot of money, he said.
“We’re different because we offer entertainment,” he said. “And everyone wants a satellite dish.”
Ellison said they are convinced they will make a lot of sales this year because of the sales packages they have to offer.
Some students might want to stay in Logan for the summer. For them, USU Housing and Convergys offered summer employment.
Becki West, a human resource representative for Convergys, said there was a great turnout at their booth, even though it was less than expected.
They are looking for part-time to full-time positions, West said. Convergys even reimburses college students.
“We have a lot of schedules to choose from, too,” she said.
Heather Postma, human resource manger for Convergys, said they even offer benefits to all employees.
“A lot of students sign up at summer,” she said. “But they stay longer. We are looking for students for lifetime
employment.”
Miller said students who have missed the opportunity to search for a summer job can visit their office.
“Employers leave us with their information,” she said.
Ellison said their company meets at Fredrico’s Pizza every Wednesday night expanding employment and planning goals for the summer.
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Amy hugh, left, a Girl Scouts of Utah camp director, discusses summer job opportunities with Elise Rowley. (Photo by Michael Sharp)
J.D. Bowns tries his hand at the golf putt setup by I-Satellite Tuesday at the Summer Job Fair. (Photo by Michael Sharp)