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Career Expo expands student employment opportunities

Career Expo expands student employment opportunities
The Career Center introduces a new pop-up style booth to encourage student participation ahead of the Expo.
Amelia Mowry February 12, 2020

Over 50 employers participated in the Spring Career Expo on Wednesday, eager to engage with students about internship and career opportunities following the new pop-up fair that took place last week.  CULTIVATING STUDENT SUCCESS Every semester, the Career Center hosts the Expo to encourage student...

Career Center hosts 70 employers for Career Expo

Students look at a variety of booths for jobs and internships at the 2019 Biola Career Expo.
The Expo is part of Career Month, a series of events aimed at professional development.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 22, 2019

The Career Center transformed the fountain parking lot into a real-life LinkedIn on Tuesday, inviting students to shake hands with the 70 employers at the Career Expo.  Recruiters from organizations like In-N-Out, the Internal Revenue Service and Samaritan’s Purse set up tables in a giant tent...

Internships are the ticket

Internships are the ticket
It is not the name of the university you attended, but your work ethic and internship that will get you a job.
President Barry Corey, Freelance Writer April 23, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). The main reason you will become hired after college is not the prestigious name of your college or university, but because of your internships, research and work experience while in college. I have heard this more and more recently as...

How philosophy made me a better businessperson

How philosophy made me a better businessperson
The philosophy department prepares future leaders with a complete package of soft skills that are highly applicable in business.
Melissa Sugeng, Freelance Writer November 19, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. When I was a freshman, someone told me a riddle: “What’s the difference between a philosopher and a large pepperoni pizza?” The answer: “A large pepperoni pizza can feed a family of four.” There is a common assumption that humanities...

areer Development introduces new initiatives for post-graduation success

The Career Center is offering a $200 gift card to the student with the best elevator pitch.
Career Center hopes to make lasting impact on students through promoting employment.
Quinn Gorham, Freelance Writer February 7, 2018

As part of a large-scale effort to better prepare students for life post-graduation, Student Success has begun to implement a number of initiatives to make the transition easier for recent graduates. NEW PROGRAMS One of the major noticeable changes has been to the Career Expo. For years, Student...

Accounting department prepares students for entering the workplace

| Photo courtesy of Aubrey Martin
In a continued effort to provide accounting majors with networking opportunities, Biola hosted, "Meet the Firms" on Sep. 23 for several private universities in the surrounding area.
Aubrey Martin, Writer September 27, 2014
In a continued effort to provide accounting majors with networking opportunities, Biola hosted, "Meet the Firms" on Sep. 23 for several private universities in the surrounding area.