Employer interest in Notre Dame student talent continues through uncertain economic times | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Employer interest in Notre Dame student talent continues through uncertain economic times Employer interest in Notre Dame student talent continues through uncertain economic times Published: September 29, 2020 Author: Erin Blasko Campus The Meruelo Family Center for Career Development (CCD) at the University of Notre Dame hosted its first-ever virtual career fair Sept. 11 to 17 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Fall Career Fair Week took place entirely online via Handshake, the University’s career services platform, which helps students explore career options, find jobs and internships and connect with employers. The event featured opportunities for students to meet with prospective employers, as well as panel discussions and networking events, including a diversity and inclusion networking event. More than 240 employers and organizations, from Fortune 100 companies to local nonprofits, participated in the event, along with more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to moving the event online because of the coronavirus pandemic, the CCD expanded it from one to five days this year to give students more time to meet with employers. “Our commitment was to provide as many opportunities as possible for our students to connect with employers in meaningful ways,” said Ryan Willerton, associate vice president for career and professional development at Notre Dame. “With this in mind, our career fair team decided to reenvision the format of our traditional career fair and fair-related networking events into a rebranded ‘career fair week.’” Christine Cruzvergara, vice president of higher education and student success with Handshake, said, “In response to the impact COVID-19 had on recruiting in the spring, Handshake immediately developed and deployed a virtual career fair platform to our 1,100-plus college and university partners in three months. Notre Dame successfully held one of the largest virtual fairs on our platform, and we are proud to partner with universities like ND in supporting their efforts to democratize career opportunities for students from all backgrounds.” Part of the Division of Student Affairs, the CCD supports Notre Dame undergraduate and graduate students in all stages and aspects of career development. Looking ahead, the center will host a Virtual Law School Fair on Oct. 2, followed by a Winter Career Fair in February. The Law School Fair will offer opportunities for undergraduate students to meet with admissions representatives from more than 50 law schools. The Winter Career Fair will offer opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to network for summer internships and post-graduation plans. The center is also working with Notre Dame faculty and University Relations staff, among others, on career development opportunities for students over the extended, 10-week winter break period. For more information, visit careerdevelopment.nd.edu. Contact: Erin Blasko, assistant director of media relations, 574-631-4127, eblasko@nd.edu Posted In: University News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 Congresswoman Liz Cheney to speak at Notre Dame on the future of democracy September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 22, 2022 ND Forum keynote event to feature Emmy Award-winning actors in Theater of War Productions’ presentation of ‘The Suppliants’ in Notre Dame Stadium September 21, 2022 In annual address to faculty, Father Jenkins outlines campus-wide vision for elevating excellence September 15, 2022 Lilly Endowment Inc. grant helps to expand Notre Dame pre-college programs for Hoosier high school students For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn