Rosen College Career Fest brings music festival flair to student hiring

UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management is putting a music festival spin on the traditional career fair with its upcoming “Career Fest.”The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Rosen College.More than 80 employers representing hotels, restaurants, theme parks, cruise lines, resorts, entertainment venues and other hospitality-related industries are expected to attend. Organizers anticipate about 1,000 UCF students and alumni will participate.Students will be able to meet potential employers while searching for internships, part-time jobs and full-time positions.The event will also offer professional headshots and a résumé workshop to help students prepare for their job searches.“Career Fest” is being organized by Rosen College students enrolled in an Event Operations class, giving them hands-on experience planning and executing the event.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.