Sonoma State University held a two-day Career Fest on March 11 and March 12 on the third floor of the Student Center in Ballroom A from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All students of any major were welcomed to attend, whether they were first year students or seniors looking for a full time job. 

The event was split into two days; The first day was mainly for students whose major focused on Business, STEM, Wine, or Health. The second day was also for Business and Wine Majors but also introduced Arts and Social Impact careers. 

Students who attended registered at the front desk with their student ID’s and were then able to walk around Ballroom A, exploring all the different booths that were neatly set up. The different booths ranged from getting a part time job at Chick Fil A to learning more about a future career as a California Highway Patrol Officer. 

The Career Fest brought out many different organizations and companies that were able to set up nice decorative booths with vital information. It was a great opportunity for students to get themselves out there and network with these companies as they prepare for their future careers. 

Students were recommended to bring a copy of their resume and be dressed in business attire. They were able to register for the fair through the Handshake app. Handshake helps college students have equal access to meaningful careers. On the app the students can see which companies were going to be at Career Fest and also look at the positions they have open with the requirements included. 

The Career Center offered free business attire from their Career Closet for students who couldn’t afford to purchase such clothing. 

One of the companies that was there was Hansel Auto Group, located in Sonoma County, is a family owned business that works with 10 different brands of cars. Having more than 700 employees, Hansel focuses on making customers feel great and helping the employees succeed in their community. The company provides a good working environment for employees to be his or her best to ensure customers get the best experience. The job positions they had open were Sales, Administrative, Marketing, and IT Support.

Sonoma State had announced that classes were to be cancelled on March 12 due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Despite that, the event still went on and had a small showing of students. Seawolves had one last chance to come together for a campus held event.