LAS VEGAS--January 28, 2009-- As UNLV students, soon-to-be graduates and alumni search for jobs and internships in uncertain economic times, UNLV Career Services provides a valuable link to find internships and employment opportunities in Nevada and across the country.

Counselors help UNLV job seekers outline career goals, build resumes and prepare for job interviews. The center is equipped with a computer lab, a career resource library and a virtual computer-based station to help students practice interview techniques.

Current students and alumni can search for jobs and internships through the UNLV CareerLink Web site. Eileen McGarry, director of UNLV Career Services, advises students to pursue internships early in their academic career as employers are more likely to hire graduates who obtained experience while in college. Alumni can utilize CareerLink up to three months after graduation. Alumni association members have lifelong access to the Web site.

"In addition to using computer based programs to find employment, job seekers should be proactive by attending networking events and career fairs because the one-on-one face time with potential employers is really the key to getting your foot in the door," said Eileen McGarry, director of UNLV Career Services. "Despite the economic downturn, employers are looking to UNLV to find a talented and educated workforce."

Career Services also organizes regular on-campus recruiting sessions with leading companies. Representatives from Walt Disney World, the U.S. Census Bureau, Deloitte & Touche, Verizon Wireless and others are scheduled to hold on-campus recruiting interviews in the next few months.

More than 90 top companies in the hospitality, business, engineering and non-profit sectors including Acciona Solar Power located in Boulder City, Bally Technologies, CityCenter, CBS Radio Inc. Disney WorldWide Services., Inc and Harrah's Entertainment Inc. have scheduled to attend the career fair on Feb. 26 at the Thomas & Mack Center. The career fair, to be held between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., gives students and alumni the chance to meet prospective employers, make contacts and share resumes.

Employers can register for the event until Feb. 25 at http://hire.unlv.edu/careerDay.html or by calling UNLV Career Services, (702) 895-3928.

For more information, please visit the UNLV Career Services Web site.