Thousands of Ohio State students took a break from college life Wednesday to get a jump on career opportunities. Career Day ’97, held in the Ohio Union Ballrooms from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featured more than 100 businesses ranging from Fortune 500 companies to non-profit organizations. The event continues today at the same times and place as Wednesday.The event is sponsored by Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity, and OSU’s career services offices.Students had the opportunity to meet and give resumes to employers who are offering internships, co-ops or full-time employment.”We are always wanting to build an applicant pool,” said Jennifer Boyd, benefits coordinator for Limited Too.Companies who attended said they were looking for hard-working, motivated students.”We are not looking for a particular degree, but for a motivated student who is driven by the opportunity to make money and to help others make money,” said Lynn Meador, human resources director for Prudential Preferred Financial Services.Pam Park-Curry, director of career services for the College of Arts and Sciences, said “We sent out about 1,200 registration brochures to companies beginning early in the summer to prepare for Career Day.”According to Park-Curry, registration brochures are sent out to companies whom Arts and Sciences and the College of Business interact with all year.Boyd and Meador said their companies participate in OSU’s event as well as other job fairs. The number of students who land jobs through the fair varies year to year.Carrie Robinson, a graduating senior majoring in consumer affairs, said the event is a convenient way to make contact with various companies.”Career Day is giving me the chance to speak with a wide range of companies located both in and out of Columbus,” Robinson said.Cory Lorenzen, a senior majoring in finance, was asked back for a interview after briefly talking with a company representative. “I am not graduating until spring quarter. However, I want the chance to get a jump on work experience before I graduate.”