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 will hold the Career & Internship Fair during the fall and spring semesters. This fair includes 200+ employers from a variety of industries (i.e., technology, business, nonprofit, government, etc.) and will be recruiting students for internships, part-time, and full-time opportunities. Whether a student is looking to pursue a career/internship 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 to 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 Career & Internship Fair anytime between 10 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
- Breakfast and/or 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 Career & Internship 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, work authorizations required, degree specifications, etc.
- Help students prepare for the career fair
- Encourage students to attend one of the Career Fair Crash Course Events during the week prior to the fair. These workshops will help students prepare for the experience at the career fair.
- 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 West Entrance of the Student Activity Center to check into the event
- 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 breakfast prior to 10 am and/or lunch starting at 11:30 am, in the corner rooms of the arena
- Meet employers and assist your students with who to talk with at the event
