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 Workshop if available
• 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, Social Workers, 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.

Examples:

Hi, I'm Ana. I'm a junior in Computer Science at EWU and I'm looking for an Internship that starts this summer. You're company really interests me because... Do you have an internship program?

Hi, my name is Samuel. I'm in my last year of the MSW program at EWU I'm looking for full-time opportunities in health organizations. This organization really interests me because... What kinds of opportunities do you have for new graduate social workers?

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

• Attend an Interviewing Workshop if available
• Review our Interviewing Resources

Dress professionally 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 professional attire page for guidance.