Helping Students Navigate the Career/Internship Fairs

Industry-focused job and internship fairs are fast approaching! Below are some helpful pieces of advice to help students on their journey:

1. Let students know when the fairs are and encourage them to register on Handshake!
   1. Business Fair- February 21^st 10am-3pm in the CC Ballroom/Assembly Hall
   2. Government and Non-Profit Fair- March 6^th 10am-3pm in the CC Ballroom/Assembly Hall
   3. Technology and Science- March 13^th 10am-3pm in the ETEC Building Lobby

2. If a student is concerned about dressing professionally for the fair, you can direct them to Purple Threads, which has free professional clothing for students.

3. Our Peer Career Advisors offer resume critiques (and students should have printed copies of those resumes)   Drop-in hours are: Monday/Wednesday: 11:00 am- 4:00 pm, Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, and Friday 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm.

4. Students who are apprehensive about attending a fair should be encouraged to attend a pre-fair preparation event!
   1. Business Fair Backstage Pass: Career Fair Prep Workshop – February 21^st from 10am-11am- Register Here!
   2. Government and Non-Profit Fair Backstage Pass: Career Fair Prep Workshop – March 6^th from 10am-11am- Register Here!
   3. Technology and Science Fair: SEMI Professional Development Seminar – Intro to Semiconductors- March 13^th from 10am-11am- Register Here!
5. Helping a student navigate Handshake? Learn the Handshake platform here!