FAQs about Job & Internship Fairs

How should I dress for the Job & Internship Fair?

Job & Internship Fairs are your chance to make great first impressions on potential employers, so you should look your best and dress in professional attire. For men, this means wearing a business suit, white or solid colored shirt and a tie. For women this means wearing a business suit, either pants or a skirt, with a conservative shirt or blouse. A professional business suit skirt is typically loose and falls either just above the knee or lower.

Should I bring copies of my resume with me to the Job & Internship Fair?

Absolutely! Bring a stack of clean printed copies of your resume to pass out to employers who interest you most. Target a handful of companies whose opportunities interest you the most and talk one-on-one with their representatives of those companies, providing a copy of your resume to them in the course of your conversation.

What can I do to prepare for the Job & Internship Fair?

There are lots of things you can do to prepare for success at the Job & Internship Fair. First and foremost, make sure your resume is in order and carefully proofed. Peer Career Advisors at the Career Center can help you improve and proofread your resume. You can also attend the "How to Work a Job Fair" workshop for more insight on how to maximize your participation in the Job & Internship Fair.

For a last minute refresher and confidence boost at the Fair, stop by the ASK (Alumni Sharing Knowledge) Oasis. Alumni volunteers staffing the ASK Oasis can help you:

• Practice your handshake
• Go through your 30 second pitch
• Review your resume and talk about things to highlight when you meet with employers
• Figure out how to start and end conversations with employers
• Relax and prepare to connect with employers