Career Fairs

• Who should attend?
• What can I do to prepare?
• What should I do at the fair?
• What should I wear?
• What should I bring?
• Should I come early or later?

Who should attend?

Anyone who is interested in finding a full-time job or internship or students interested in learning about career options.

What can I do to prepare?

Make sure your resume is well put together and up-to-date. Develop a brief introduction to use when approaching employers. Familiarize yourself with employers who will be attending the Career Fair. Decide which employers you are most interested in and research their company to impress recruiters. A list of emplyers attending the Career Fair is available on the Career Center website. 

What should I do at the fair?

Don’t walk around aimlessly, have a plan of attack. Approach the employers you are most interested in first. Talk to as many employers as possible; you might not be interested in a particular employer until you hear what they have to offer. When you approach employers you should introduce yourself, give them a resume, find out about their recruiting process and ask questions. Make sure you get contact information so you can follow up later.

What should I wear?

Employers understand that you’ll be stopping by the Career Fair in between your classes so business casual is appropriate. That means slacks and a button down shirt for men and slacks or skirt with a blouse for women. If you’d like to dress more formally, a suit is always acceptable.

What should I bring?

Bring plenty of resumes and a notepad so you can take some notes. You should also bring a bag since many employers will give out company literature and other items.

Should I come early or later?

We recommend that you come as early as you can. Some employers leave a little on the early side to catch flights. By attending early, you’ll likely miss the big crowds and have easier access to the employers you are interested in pursuing.