Illinois State University Career Services hosted its annual Accounting Career Fair at the Bone Student Center.
The 2025 Accounting Career Fair kicked off at 1 p.m. on Sept. 19 and featured over 30 employers recruiting students for in-person or hybrid internships and part-time positions. Employers ranged from Cherry Bekaert Accounting to Caterpillar Manufacturing.
Events Coordinator for Employer Engagement and Career Services, Rachel Janicki, encouraged students in the accounting field to attend the event to gain experience in interviewing and networking with professionals in the industry.
“We have some state organizations, we have private companies and we have our engagement partners such as ADM Country Financial and Enterprise,” Janicki said.
Other employers who made appearances at the event included State Farm, Growmark Inc., Kemper CPA Group and the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Sophomore Sarah Mae attended the fair in hopes of gaining networking opportunities and interviewing with possible employers for available positions.
“I think today has been very successful. There are many firms here and a wonderful student turnout,” Mae said.
Janicki shared her excitement for future career fairs, such as education and health services career fairs and other general events for undecided majors.