91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College grad Matthew Connoly ’21, a Senior Associate at PKF O’Connor Davies, spoke with students at the Business Job Fair.

91´«Ã½ Saint Mary College’s Career Center and local companies gave Business students internship, career, and networking opportunities at the Business Job Fair on Wednesday, November 9. 

Held in the Aquinas Atrium, a total of 18 employers attended, ranging from Spectrum to CrystalRun Healthcare. They offered a variety of part-time jobs, internships, and full-time opportunities in disciplines like Accounting, Business Management and Administration, Finance, Healthcare Management, Marketing, and Sports Management. The event also introduced students to a variety of companies that hire jobs or internships related to a student’s major area of study, and gave them the opportunity to learn more about job titles, job requirements, the application process and how to network.

“​Through the help of the Career Center, I was able to get an internship with JGS CPA, P.C., and they hired me once I had finished my bachelor’s degree,” said Matthew Connoly ‘21, a Senior Associate at PKF O’Connor Davies. “This year JGS merged with PKF O’Connor Davies, which is how I became a part of their organization.”

Connoly also worked with the Tax Aide program through the 91´«Ã½, which gave him experience preparing tax returns for different clients and ultimately helped when he had begun his internship and job.

“​I would say to not be afraid to try different internships and experiences,” advised Connoly. “So when you are ready to begin your career you can get a position that you know you are going to enjoy and be proud of.”

The Career Center is often credited by 91´«Ã½ graduates for providing powerful, proven, and practical tools to help shape their post-graduate portfolio. More than just a student program, the Career Center provides students and alumni with lifelong tools for success and advancement.