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Career Fairs can help increase your chances of securing an internship or receiving a job offer. They're a great opportunity to get answers to your questions directly from potential employers. We sponsor career fairs in both the Fall and Spring semesters.

Career Fairs

Work Study, On-Campus, & Part Time Jobs Fair

August 31, 2024 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | University Walkway

 

Fall 2024 STEM Career Fair

September 6, 2024 | 11:00am - 2:00pm | Swinney Recreation Center

 

Career Services Job & Internship Fair

October 10, 2024 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Pierson Auditorium

 

Pharmacy Career Fair & Residency Showcase

Fall 2024 - Date coming soon

 

Nursing Career Fair

Spring 2025 - Date coming soon

 

Education, Social Work, & Psychological Sciences Career Fair

Spring 2025 - Date coming soon

 

Public Impact Career Fair

Civic, Nonprofit, & Government

Spring 2025 - Date coming soon

 

Spring 2025 STEM Career Fair

Spring 2025 - Date coming soon

 

We offer career fairs for these industries

  • Nursing
  • Education
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Health Care and Life Sciences
  • Civic, Nonprofit, and Government
  • Science, Computing, Engineering, and Mathematics

How do I prepare to attend a career fair?

  • Register on Handshake and check your student email for updates
  • Review event details to know what to expect during the career fair
  • Research the companies that are attending
  • Practice your pitch, including how to introduce yourself, sharing your pertinent experiences expressing your interest in the company
  • Plan what you will wear - visit the Professional Wardrobe Studio if you need clothing for the event 
  • Bring several printed copies of your resume, your portfolio (if applicable) and a note pad to the event
  • Connect with the employer on LinkedIn - use the LinkedIn QR code during the event
  • Schedule a 1:1 appointment with a career coach on Handshake
  • Attend a Career Fair Prep event

Find your QR code on LinkedIn

  1. Open the LinkedIn app on your phone
  2. Click the search bar
  3. The QR code icon will be on the right-hand side of the search bar
  4. Tap the QR code icon and the code will populate automatically

After the career fair

Follow up by email or LinkedIn message to thank the employer for their time and ask to reconnect to discuss an opportunity that sparked your interest. Be sure to share a tailored resume for the position you are pursuing.