HPU's Career Connects next hiring and networking event is on February 26 at the Sunset Ballroom at Aloha Tower Marketplace.
Looking for your next job, internship, or career opportunity? HPU’s Career Connects hiring and networking event is here to help! Join the Career Development Center on Monday, February 26, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Sunset Ballroom at Aloha Tower Marketplace for a chance to connect with leading employers. The hiring event is open to all HPU students and alumni.
The event brings together local and national companies, offering full-time careers, part-time jobs, and paid internships. Whether you’re preparing to enter the workforce or exploring new career paths, Career Connects is designed to help you take the next step toward your professional goals.
Local and national organizations will be in attendance at the hiring and networking event.
A variety of organizations* will be in attendance, representing business, healthcare, hospitality, government, education, and technology. Participants include:
- Hawaiian Electric Company
- United Healthcare
- Peace Corps
- JET Program
- Hawaiian Telecom
- Waikiki Aquarium
- First Hawaiian Bank
- King Lunalilo Trust
- Hawaiʻi State Judiciary
- Highgate Hotels
- Associa Hawaiʻi
- Vibe Creative Marketing
- My Treehouse Club and Keiki Kicks
- New York Life
Prepare for Career Connects
Before the Event:
- Update your resume and have it reviewed by a career advisor or faculty member.
- Research employers in advance and identify those you’d like to meet.
- Practice your elevator pitch, a short introduction that includes your name, major, graduation year, and career interests.
During the Event:
- Dress professionally—first impressions matter! Wear industry-appropriate attire.
- Engage with employers by introducing yourself confidently, listening actively, and asking thoughtful questions.
- Exchange contact information and request business cards before concluding conversations.
- Take notes on key details to reference when following up.
After the Event:
- Send thank-you emails to employers you met, expressing appreciation and interest in opportunities.
- Follow up on next steps and ask any additional questions about the hiring process.
- Schedule a career advising appointment to debrief and plan your next steps, including mock interviews for future opportunities.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to HPU Senior Career Development Advisor Ryan Tin Loy at rtinloy@hpu.edu.
*Employers subject to change.
