The KUS Health and Wellness Career Fair, Kinesiology’s annual event involving a variety of employers and organizations in the field, took place in the AMS Great Hall on Wednesday, January 29th from 11:00am-3:00pm. With the hard work of the KUS, the KUS Professional Development Committee, coordinators Morgan Lorenz and Monica U, and the incredible help from the School of Kinesiology and Student Engagement, the event was an overall success. With exhibitors such as OzTrekk, Special Olympics, the Vancouver Police Department, and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, there was something for every student interested in pursuing a career in the health department.
The Career Fair brought in a total of 127 students aside from volunteers and the committee, which consisted of 96 KIN students, ten in science, eleven in arts, three in LFS, one in education, two in medicine, two in nursing, and two in HSD. 32 exhibitors attended the event this year. 37 students in attendance were in first year, 16 in second year, 42 in third year, 30 in fourth year, and three in fifth year. Besides reaching a wide breadth of students in many departments and years, as well as inviting new exhibitors, the Professional Development Committee also planned and executed a number of events to help students acquire and practice the skills to interact with employers.
These events included a Resume and Cover Letting Writing Workshop facilitated by KIN Co-op Coordinator Simone Longpre, and a presentation featuring the incredible Catalina Kim, previous KIN student and founder of Uncover Your Brand, who spoke to students about how to make an impression on employers beyond a resume or cover letter. However, the Career Fair being over does not mean an ending to Professional Development events! Look out for future exciting events and collaborations with incredible organizations and individuals, all coming up during the next two months!