Prepare for the Career Fair

Be prepared, polished, and professional when meeting recruiters at the career fair!

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Printable Resources

Research Employers

Recruiters will see many job seekers on the day of the career fair. Stand out from the rest by being prepared. Research employers you want to talk to before they visit campus.

Prepare Your Resume

Grab the attention of a recruiter with a well-written professional resume.

Career Fair Tips

Dress Professionally

Wondering what to wear to the career fair?  You don't have to break the bank to look professional!  See our tips here.

Questions to ask Career Fair Employers

Be prepared to ask insightful questions so you can make the most of the time you have with the recruiter. Come ready with questions that show you have a genuine interest in the opportunities offered.

Perfect your Interviewing Skills!

Contacts made at the career fair can lead to interviews for great job opportunities.  Be ready to wow employers by practicing your interview skills using our online interview program - Perfect Interview.

Other Resources

Job Fair Success (via CollegeGrad.com)

Job Searching (via College Central Network)

The Ten Keys to Success at Job and Career Fairs (via Quintessential Careers)

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Videos and Presentations

Watch and listen! Learn how to make the most out of the career fair by viewing presentations online.  We can help you:

• Prepare for and maximize your time and effort at the career fair
• Get advice on how to dress professionally
• Perfect your professional 60-second Commercial
• Create and polish a great résumé that employers will notice

To view these, use Microsoft Internet Explorer.  You may have to allow pop-up ads.  Click on the conversation bubble or notes label in each presentation to view notes.  Requires free Adobe Flash Player