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Need help getting ready for this event? Click through the items below for recommendations
from Career Planning and Development on how best to prepare for a career fair.
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Research Employers Before the Fair
- Download the Handshake app (free download for Apple and Android devices) to see the list of registered employers for the upcoming Job & Internship
Fairs.
- You can see all organizations attending the event by clicking on it in Handshake.
Check back frequently to see new employers, but more importantly...do your research!
- Do research inside Handshake, but do not stop there. Find the organization's website
to learn more about the company, mission, and any open positions listed on their website,
under "Careers," "Employment," "About Us" or similar sections.
- Use other websites to do research as well. Many employers will have a presence on
LinkedIn, where you can learn more about them and even explore who is already employed
there and the backgrounds and professional experience of those individuals.
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Develop Your Elevator Pitch
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How to create a unique elevator speech for each employer:
- Hi! I’m (your full name). I’m a/an _____________________ major, graduating in _______.
- Next say something interesting about yourself, something that will impress this specific
employer.
- Examples:
- "I just completed an internship with (company name) in the _____________Department. It was amazing…"
- "I have a 3.5 GPA and have always excelled academically."
- "I am the President of ___________, (describe the organization: purpose, # of students…)"
- Wrap it up by expressing your interest in the employer: "I am very interested in working with you because…(insert your research)"
- Finally: "May I give you my resume?"
Practice, practice, practice! Know your elevator speech and say it with ease…
NOTE:
Do not leave without requesting a business card, so you are able to write a thank
you note within 24 hours. Always attach your resume in your follow up.
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Your resume needs to be perfect: no spelling or grammar mistakes, in reverse chronological
order, and with everything aligned.
Please review the Career Guidebook for tips on creating a strategic resume, along with additional resume samples available
on our website here (click on the link that matches your college under "Resources for Writing Your Resume
and Cover Letter").
NOTES:
- Resumes should be printed on "resume paper," a slightly heavier paper that typically
has a watermark. This paper is available at stores like, Staples, Office Depot, and
Walmart.
- Always bring more resumes than you think you will need. You never know how many employers
will stop you and introduce themselves or employers that you decide you'd like to
meet.
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- Purchase a leather or pleather portfolio for your resumes
Include a pen & extra paper for notes tucked inside
- Smiles & eye contact to make a great impression
- Firm handshakes for both men & women
- Always pick up a business card when you meet with an employer, so you can write a thank you note within 24 hours incorporating the notes you’ve written after speaking to an Employer.
- We have a bag check, so you can always leave your backpack, purse, coat, or other
items there. Be unburdened as you navigate the career fair floor.
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