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\"\"<\/a>Each year CES works hard to gather a diverse group of organizations and opportunities at the Puget Sound Career Fair. And like a bowl of the perfect party mix, this year\u2019s event has something for nearly everyone.<\/p>\n

Want management training programs? They\u2019re in the mix.<\/strong> There are at least 4, including:<\/p>\n

Cintas<\/strong><\/a>: <\/strong>Known as \u201cThe Uniform People,\u201d Cintas is a leading services provider for businesses throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. They’ve been on Fortune\u2019s list of “Most Admired Companies” for 10 consecutive years.<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

Panda Restaurant Group<\/strong><\/a>: Yes, it’s the fast-food Chinese food chain, but these opportunities are about far more than flipping stir-fry. Panda Express Managers start at $43-55K, and receive bonuses based on their store’s profitability.<\/p>\n

Interested in living and working abroad?<\/strong> 7 organizations list opportunities around the world including:<\/p>\n

The Peace Corps<\/strong><\/a>: Participants serve in over 70 countries in the fields of education, health and HIV\/AIDS, business, IT, the environment, agriculture and youth development.<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

The JET Program<\/strong><\/a>: Participants live and work in Japan for a year as either Assistant Language (English) Teachers or Coordinators for International Relations.<\/p>\n

Technology your thing?<\/strong> Several employers speak to their use of technology or are looking for people with tech experience\u2014even the Peace Corps needs IT expertise\u2014but 4 specifically identify themselves as tech companies. Here are two you won’t want to miss:<\/p>\n

Internet Identity<\/strong><\/a>, headquartered in Tacoma, combats and mitigates cyber attacks against banks, government agencies, financial services firms, e-commerce companies, social networks, and ISPs worldwide.<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

Tableau Software<\/strong><\/a> is one of the fast-growing technology companies in the world and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in Washington state.<\/p>\n

Looking for internships?<\/strong> 16 organizations offer part-time, full-time, or summer internships including two with a strong commitment to customer service:<\/p>\n

Columbia Hospitality<\/strong><\/a>, recognized as one of the best places to work in Washington State, is a premier hospitality management and consulting company that focuses on creating exceptional experiences for their guests and team members.<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

Nordstrom<\/strong><\/a>, one of Washington’s largest employers, Nordstrom is offering their 2013 Retail Management Internship.<\/p>\n

Need a part-time job?<\/strong> 9 organizations offer part-time opportunities including:<\/p>\n

Maxim Healthcare\u2014Behavioral Health<\/strong><\/a> provides in-home health services and specifically mentions that they are willing to work around your class schedule.<\/p>\n

AND
\nCampus Point<\/strong><\/a>, a resource dedicated to helping college students and recent grads find jobs and internships, works with all majors but is especially interested in students with business, IT, and engineering backgrounds.<\/p>\n

Seeking a full-time position?<\/strong> 26 organizations offer full-time opportunities. Make sure you visit:<\/p>\n

Cambia Health Solutions<\/strong><\/a>, previously known as The Regence Group, is a non-profit “dedicated to transforming the way people experience the health care system.”<\/p>\n

Expeditors International<\/strong><\/a>, another one of Washington’s largest employers, is a global logistics company with over 13,000 team members working in 250 locations across 6 continents.<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

The City of Tacoma<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>our beloved home, is Washington State\u2019s third-largest city and employs approximately 3,700 people in a wide range of careers.<\/p>\n

Visit the Career Fair webpage<\/a> to see the complete list of participants. It’s a good mix!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t see your dream employer? Not all organizations use Career Fairs as their primary method of recruiting. Drop by the Fair to talk with a CES team member or visit us in Howarth Hall to discuss strategies for connecting with employers that you<\/strong> want to mix with.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a9 2012 Career and Employment Services, University of Puget Sound
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