Career Fair Success Steps

The annual Career/Employment Fair provides an opportunity for students and community members to learn about career pathways and employment opportunities with a variety of businesses and transfer colleges in one location. 

1. Preparing for the Career Fair

• Research the employers that interest you by visiting their websites.
• Make a list of the employers you want to meet with.
• If you will be interviewing at the fair, practice interviewing skills with mock interviews prior to the fair.
• Develop a professional resume and bring multiple copies to give to potential employers.
• Make sure you dress in appropriate business attire.

2. During the Fair

• Be confident & shake hands firmly when introducing yourself to prospective employers.
• Collect information of potential employers for further research.
• Always ask for a business card from any companies that interest you so that you can follow up.

3. After the Fair

• Call the potential employer to see if they have your information and check on the status of job opening.
• Write thank you notes to the representatives of businesses that you have strong interest in.

Employer Expectations of Students

Students need to:

• Be prepared to focus and answer questions in a professional manner.
• Dress professionally.
• Bring extra resumes.
• Not just show up for the items being given away.
• Be knowledgeable about the company they are interviewing with.