Career Fairs

We often plan professional development events strategially ahead of Career Fairs to help you prepare. These events often include resume help, interview skill building, and networking opportunities.

Visit our events page or check out the events section of Handshake.

• Attend a Resume 101 Workshop
• Stop by PUB 332 during Career Squad drop-in hours for peer help
• Make an appointment with a Career Advisor
• Use the resources on our website

Check what companies will be at the fair and research your top choices by reviewing their website, news stories, press releases, and social media pages. The employer list can be found in the event details in Handshake. At a minimum, you should know what the company does before you talk to them.

Note: Companies hire for many different positions, not just positions directly associated with their services. For example, Hospitals and Schools need IT, HR, and Communications Specialists, not just nurses and teachers.

Prepare good questions that exemplify your knowledge about the company.

For example, ask about current projects their company is working on, how to prepare for a job in their field, when they typically hire interns (if they're not currently), what kinds of qualities they are looking for in their candidates, etc.

Include your name, what you're studying, your class level, what kind of employment you're looking for and why you're interested in the company. Your introduction should take less than a minute.

Example: Hi, I'm Sam. I'm a junior in Computer Science and I'm looking for a summer Internship in Software Development. You're company really interests me because...

Some employers are prepared to interview potential candidates at the career fair or very soon after!

• Make a Mock Interviewing Appointment
• Attend an Interviewing Workshop 
• Review our Interviewing Resources

Even if you are just passing through! Show these employers that your college is the right place to meet a quality group of potential candidates. Check out our Pinterest page for examples.