Business Horizons Student Team
The Business Horizons Student Team is made up of driven Pamplin undergraduate students who partner with Pamplin Career Services to plan and support one of the largest career fairs at Virginia Tech. Each fall, new members are recruited to join this high-impact leadership opportunity. Students serve on one of four committees: Corporate Correspondence, Hospitality, Marketing, or Treasury, working alongside Career Services staff to make Business Horizons a success each semester.
Corporate Correspondence
The Corporate Correspondence Committee supports Career Services by reaching out to employers and encouraging them to participate in Business Horizons. This committee plays a key role in the sales process by helping identify prospective employers, crafting outreach messages, and following up with contacts to secure their involvement. Members also assist with coordinating networking and professional development opportunities for the team with employers and help manage employer check-in on the day of the fair.
- Sales and persuasive communication skills
- Experience with outreach and relationship-building
- Exposure to employer recruitment and engagement processes
- Networking opportunities with top companies
Sales outreach, employer relations support, communication, event logistics
Hospitality
The Hospitality Committee assists Career Services in coordinating employer logistics such as catering, parking arrangements, and shuttles. In addition, this committee fully manages the volunteer program for Business Horizons. Members recruit, train, and lead a large team of student volunteers, as well as oversee volunteer scheduling and assignments on the day of the fair.
- Leadership and team management experience
- Hands-on experience recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers
- Event planning and logistics support skills
- Problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
Volunteer program management, leadership, event logistics, vendor coordination
Treasurer
The Treasurer works closely with Career Services and committee chairs to track the Business Horizons Student Team budget and manage financial operations. This role supports the team by maintaining accurate records, monitoring purchases, and assisting with fundraising initiatives. The Treasurer ensures the student team has the resources it needs to contribute to a successful event.
- Financial management and budgeting support skills
- Experience with fundraising and resource allocation
- Strategic decision-making in collaboration with Career Services
- Attention to detail and accountability in managing funds
Budget tracking, financial reporting, fundraising support, strategic planning"
Marketing
The Marketing Committee focuses on promoting Business Horizons to students and faculty. Members design creative campaigns to raise awareness, create content for social media, manage on-campus advertising, and visit classes to directly engage students. They also notify faculty so they can share the fair with their classes. On the day of the fair, the committee captures photos and videos and helps with live social media coverage to showcase the event experience.
- Student and faculty outreach and engagement skills
- Experience designing and running marketing campaigns
- Public speaking and class presentation experience
- Digital content creation skills in graphic design, photography, and video
- Creative problem-solving in connecting with the campus community
Student and faculty engagement, marketing campaigns, social media strategy, class presentations, content creation
Why Join the Business Horizons Student Team?
Being part of the Business Horizons Student Team is more than just helping with a career fair. It is a chance to build leadership skills, expand your professional network, and contribute directly to the success of Pamplin’s signature recruiting event.
As a team member, you will:
- Connect directly with employers and recruiters from leading companies
- Gain hands-on experience in event planning, marketing, corporate relations, and financial management
- Strengthen teamwork, communication, and leadership skills in a collaborative environment
- Add impactful, resume-ready experiences that stand out in interviews
- Develop friendships and professional connections with fellow student leaders
What this means for you:
By joining the Business Horizons Student Team, you will gain hands-on experience in event planning, marketing, and employer engagement, develop leadership and teamwork skills. You will also leave with resume-ready accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to manage projects, communicate effectively, and contribute to high-impact initiatives.
Meet the Previous Team
Executive Leadership
Corporate Correspondence Committee
Hospitality Committee
Treasurer Committee
Marketing Committee
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