Walton Career Services Preps Students for Career Readiness

David Speer

Walton Career Services at the Sam M. Walton College of Business hosts a variety of events throughout the year to help students find jobs and to help recruiters find talent.

Walton Career Services at the Sam M. Walton College of Business will host a variety of events this spring to help prepare students for career readiness through engagement with industry professionals, professional development skill enhancement and internship/job search strategy. 

In addition to traditional career fairs, professional development sessions, informational sessions and interviews, this semester's events will include weekly Are You Ready? pop-up shops, as well as its Company of the Day program. A summary of events is included below. 

January Events:

• FIRST Little Rock Career Fair: Jan. 9, 3:30-5 p.m. at the Capital Hotel.
• Koch Industries — Company of the Day: Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cerner — Company of the Day: Jan. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Are you Ready? Pop-Up Shop: Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

February Events:

• Capspire — Company of the Day: Feb. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Schneider — Company of the Day: Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Acxiom — Company of the Day: Feb. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Extreme Makeover — Resume Edition: Feb. 27 and 28
• Are You Ready? Pop-Up Shop: Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

March Events:

• Business Career Fair: March 6, 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m.
• Hilton — Company of the Day: March 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Are You Ready? Pop-Up Shop: Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

April Events:

• Are You Ready? Pop-Up Shop: Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For more details, visit walton.uark.edu/career/, email CareerServices@Walton.uark.edu or sign into Handshake at uark.joinhandshake.com to see the complete list and newly added events. You can also register to attend at uark.joinhandshake.com.