FIDM's Industry Expo Summer 2008

What do you get when you mix FIDM Alumni, Students, and over two dozen major fashion companies? You get FIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising’s 9th Annual Industry Expo, hosted by FIDM’s Career Development & Placement Center, which represents a network of Industry Leaders, Students, and over 35,000 Alumni.

Over 400 FIDM Students and Alumni networked with 28 companies, who set up booths along the arcade of the Los Angeles campus, which adjoins the lush Grand-Hope Park. More than just a recruiting event, FIDM’s Industry Expo gives Students and Alumni an opportunity to network with major companies and, in essence, to see and be seen. Some walked away with internship opportunities, while others scheduled follow-up interviews.

In addition, each participating company was provided a CD containing student and alumni resumes by major, for use after the event. Companies not only got to meet prospective interns and employees in person, but they came away with concrete information they can use when choosing a new hire. FIDM’s annual Industry Expo is just one of FIDM’s valuable resources for Students, Alumni, and Industry.