The speech communication department will present its second annual career day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday on the third floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

The event will give students the opportunity to speak with representatives from employers in various fields including broadcasting, training and development, health communication, technology, career services, marketing and public relations.

During each hour of the event, a specific panel of representatives will be talking with students about careers in their respective areas of expertise and will be providing advice on how to find jobs.

Approximately 15 employers including Wells Fargo Financial, Northwest Mutual, Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Mattoon Library, WGN and Human Kinetics will be present.

The department has several presentations planned throughout the day. Two presentations titled, “Careers in Training and Development,” and “Careers in Health Communication,” are scheduled for 10 a.m. The presentation, “Careers in Technology,” is scheduled for 11 a.m.

The afternoon sessions include, “Careers in Sales and Marketing” at 1 p.m. and “Careers in Public Relations” at 2 p.m.

The final presentation titled “The Big Red One” is at 7 p.m. in room 1781 of Coleman Hall.

A full schedule outlining the day’s events can be found on the departments’ web page at www.eiuspeech.net.

Event organizer Brian Sowa said the event has received positive feedback from students in the past.

“Students enjoy talking with the various employers,” Sowa said. “It gives them a sense of the real world and what exactly is out there in regards to employment. The event is extremely informative and could help students find their future employer.”

Nick Harden, a sophomore speech communication major, attended last year’s career day and found it helpful and informative.

“I thought the career day was a great opportunity for students,” Harden said. “It was nice to see what is available for me in terms of employment once I graduate.”

Sowa said he expects nearly 200 people to attend the event throughout the day. He also said he expects all who attend to be happy they did.

“A student has everything to gain and nothing to lose by stopping in and listening to these various employers,” Sowa said. “You may be listening to and talking with your future boss.”