Over 25 companies will be ready to hire future West Virginia University Davis College graduates on Nov. 16 when the Davis College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences hosts its annual f all Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Bennett Tower Gold and Blue Ballroom on WVU s Evansdale Campus.

The career fair is an excellent way for our students to find jobs,said Jennifer Lewis, academic program associate for the Davis College and coordinator of the schools career fair.Weve had many students hired as a result of our career fairs in the past.

Company representatives will be on campus to provide information and accept resumes from students.

If a student is looking for a job, this is a great first step,said Lewis. Students seeking employment at the career fair are encouraged to bring their resume, dress professionally and know their expected date of graduation.

Although geared towards graduating seniors, Lewis suggested that the career fair is open to all students, including freshmen.

Students who are interested in internships and jobs can take of advantage of the career fair to make connections with future employers,said Lewis.

The following companies will be on campus to speak with potential employees:

Allen Family Foods, American Woodmark, Bartlett Tree Expert Co., Burt Hill, ESDA ,

Farm Credit, Hidden Lane Landscaping&Design, Inc., LandDesign, McHale Landscape Design, Merck Research Laboratories, Mid-Atlantic States Regional Peace Corp. Office,

Nave Newell, Inc., Perdue Farms, Inc. Breeder Division, Rex Lumber Co., RGS Associates, Southern States Coop., The Brickman Group, Town Creek Landscaping, True Green Land Care, USDA , USDA/NASS WV Field Office (WV SSO ), WV State Parks, and WVU Extension Service.

For more information on the career fair, please contact the Davis College associate deans office at 304-293-2691.