Hundreds of students were urged to be bold, discover their interests, and not to sell themselves short, at the opening day of the seventh annual Career Fair.Students from public and private schools filled two halls of career booths, hosted by the Bermuda College from 10am to 3pm today.It is expected the Career Fair will be attended by 2,500 students over two days, with an added advisory segment for adults offered from 4pm to 6pm.Students today met with representatives from international business, the legal and finance sector, health care and food services, and utilities and communications.The official opening was attended by Economy Minister Kim Wilson, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith and Youth Minister Glenn Blakeney, Governor Sir Richard Gozney and Opposition leader Craig Cannonier.Sir Richard gave light opening remarks. He described work as being “ghastly”, but told students it opens the doors to friendship, respect and expertise.Premier Paula Cox asked them: “Is this just a day out from school, or something constructive and productive that can benefit you?”“We are going through challenging economic times, yes. But what do we do knowing that? What are you going to do about it? Are you going to try to owns what happens to you? When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”Event chairman Ralph Richardson recounted meeting a young Bermudian technician who said most of his colleagues were non-Bermudians.“That means we need to get qualified Bermudians in wherever we can,” he said. “That’s what this career fair is for.”Human resources booths will be offered tomorrow to adults looking for work, or seeking to step outside their chosen field.