Career fairs can be an overwhelming experience for students, especially those who have never attended one or adequately prepared for the experience. The Career Center hosts the Part-Time Job Fair during the fall and spring semesters, which includes 70+ employers. This fair is an excellent opportunity for recruiting candidates for positions that don't require a college degree: part-time, temporary, seasonal, or full-time non-degreed jobs. Whether a student is looking to pursue a paid opportunity or just wanting to practice their networking skills, the career fair is a fabulous way for students to connect with professionals.
As a career collaborator, we invite you to register be a Faculty & Staff Career Fair Navigator at our fall and/or spring fairs, bringing your students to the event and helping them navigate their interactions with employers.
Career Fair Navigators will:
- Bring their students to the fall or spring Part-Time Job Fair anytime between 11 AM - 2 PM
- Be present during their chosen timeframe to help students navigate which employers to talk with, what to say, what to ask, etc.
- Support students who are nervous and need emotional/social support to engage with employers
- Meet employers, learn about organizations and opportunities, and build connections for future collaborations
Career Fair Navigators will receive:
- Training on the career fair, employers attending, and how to support students' navigation of the fair
- Support from the Career Center when they arrive with their students to the fair
- Lunch prior to or after their navigator shift
- Student attendance data after the fair, showcasing which of their students attended
If you have questions about becoming a Career Fair Navigator, please reach out to Dr. Suzanne Voigt for more information. We look forward to collaborating with you on this exciting initiative!
Thank you for partnering with us and bringing your students to the career fair! Follow these steps to help your students prepare for the event.
- Review the event information and employers attending - Career Fairs Page
- Select the Part-Time Job Fair from the list of fairs
- Use the filter option to explore employers by position type, career community, and work authorization
- Click on the employer name to learn about the organization, see types of positions available, degree specifications, etc.
- Help students prepare for the career fair
- Encourage students to attend Career Meet Ups leading up to the fair to help them prepare for the event.
- Download and provide the Career Guide to your students. This guide will help students prepare their resume, elevator pitch, prepare for the career fair, and learn about how to dress for the event.
- Tell your students about the Professional Clothing Closet if they need attire for the career fair. Students can come browse clothing Monday - Friday during drop-in hours, 10 am - 2 pm.
- Attend the career fair
- Have your students go to the 3rd floor of the Student Union
- Students will need their student ID to check in at the event
- Upon check in, students will be given a name badge and career fair map
- There will be "Ask Me" tables throughout the event if you and your students have any questions
- Enjoy lunch starting at 11:30 am, in the designated area at the event
- Meet employers and assist your students with who to talk with at the event