What to wear to the job fair

Ready for a job?

Mt. Hood’s Career Planning and Counseling Center (CPCC) is collaborating with the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Worksource Portland Metro East to host the Diversity Career and Job Fair on Tuesday, April 1.

The fair runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym.

It presents a prime opportunity for MHCC students, high school students and other community members to meet with employers hiring for part-time and full-time positions and careers.

Students should bring a copy of their resume.

Participants also should dress appropriately, depending on their motive for attending the event.

Those curious about their options or perhaps only looking for internship should wear normal school attire – but no pajamas, clothes with holes or worn-out shoes – said Bhaktirose Dawdy, Career and Academic Group Advising coordinator.

Students who seek a full-blown career in the next few months or after graduation should wear nicer clothes, such as a full suit with solid colors, for men; for women, a nice skirt and blouse will do, she said.

The idea is to come prepared, just as if applying for a job.

Dawdy noted the fair offers a particular chance to shine.

“Employers will be especially interested in diverse candidates that are bilingual, bicultural, veterans, all ages and (are) experienced or have completed coursework in diverse career fields,” she said.

Verizon Wireless is sponsoring the event. Employers scheduled to attend include Tri-Met, Portland General Electric, the City of Gresham, Grocery Markets, US Bank, Verizon, OHSU, MHCC, plus several and more.

Advocate Staff