University of Mary Washington senior Deborah Ramos was hoping she’d landed the job. With the analytical-thinking and communication skills she’s picked up as a business administration major, she thought she was a shoo-in for the position she’d interviewed for with a federal credit union.

Still, stopping by last year’s Career and Internship Fair was a class assignment. And, she figured, what could it hurt? “It was a good opportunity to approach them,” said Ramos, who spoke in-person at the event with representatives from her prospective employer. “I think I left a good impression on them.”

A senior who’s also pursuing a finance minor, she scored the internship and continued to shine, turning the paid summer position into a part-time job. Now, she handles financial transactions, opens accounts and reviews loan applications in her post as a member services representative, sampling a field she hopes to pursue while closing in on her college degree.

Hundreds of students who visit this fall’s Career and Internship Fair will find similar opportunities to stand out to more than 50 employers. The biannual event, hosted by the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), takes place today, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Cedric Rucker University Center’s Chandler Ballroom. It’s part of Life After Mary Wash Week, which also includes speed résumé reviews, complimentary headshots, a website-building workshop and a pop-up boutique that offers business attire.

“There is a wealth of opportunities here for students to discover as they embark on their professional journeys and their Life After Mary Wash,” CCPD Director Michael Dunn said of the fair. “Our team is proud to offer this event and to showcase our amazing students to all of our employer and community partners.” Read more.