Career Day 2022 with NU!

Tuntreet presents the elephant in the room: we are all entering the workforce sooner or later. We can’t be students forever (…) Yes, we are aware it pains you to hear it (…) Yes, we are crying inside as well (…) But wait, not all hope is lost! On the 19th of October, the students of Ås are invited into Aud.Max. for three whole hours with business stands, tips for job applications, and, last but not least: a unique meeting with the future. The Business Committee at Samfunnet i Ås (NU) is happy to invite all of Ås’ students to the 2022 Career Day!

Journalist: Ingvild Sunde

Photographer: Tuva Hebnes

Translator: Ida Haraldstad

The Career Day 2022 is being held at Samfunnet,

Wednesday, 19th of October 12:00 – 15:30

First and foremost: What is NU?

Tuntreet had a chat with Siril Bjørke, the woman responsible for the Career Day, who answered our questions about what NU is, and what happens at the Career Day. “NU is acting as a link between businesses and the students,” she explains. “Throughout the year we arrange career events and business presentations and otherwise we provide tips and tricks to students entering the workforce,” she adds.

Career Day – NUs biggest event!

“One of our most important events is the Career Day”, Siril says. “It is a large convention made up with stands from over 60 businesses in both Aud.Max and Festsalen. And this year we have added business presentations in Halvors Hybel!” She is very satisfied with this year’s program.

“But I am not getting a full-time job for many years!”

“The Career Day is open for all students, no matter what year they’re in”, Siril assures us. “It is a myth that the convention is only for those looking for a job after their Masters. A relevant summer job can be the ticket to your dream job”, she tips us. And so; Myth. Busted. Next summer you guys won’t just be chilling on the couch!

Some industries are bigger than others, but Siril explains that NU is working towards as much variation as possible.

“You don’t need straight A’s”

“The Career Day is a great opportunity to build a network”, Siril says. “Here you get the chance to stick out in the application pile. Imagine being the only one in a stack of a hundred applicants that can say ‘Thanks for the chat’! And if many students show up, we get a chance to show how enthusiastic and engaging NMBU students are!” 