Career Fair Prep

Before Career Fair

• Update your resume.
  • Need help? Make an appointment with a career advisor. Hours can be found here.
  • Attend a resume workshop.
• Research companies
  • Download the Career Fair Plus app  Video: MTU Career Services' How To Career Fair Plus.
  • Review companies attending the fair on Career Fair Plus or Handshake.
  • Pick the companies you want to meet with. Study their company website or LinkedIn page.
  • Favorite the companies you want to visit in Career Fair Plus.
  • Take notes and prepare questions to ask recruiters. ("What do you like most about working at ABC Company?")
  • Talk with your academic advisor.
• Upload your updated resume on Handshake and update your profile.
• Upload your updated resume on Career Fair Plus.
  • Familiarize yourself with Career Fair Plus. Watch These videos:
    • MTU Career Services' How To: Career Fair Plus 
    •  Set up your profile  on Career Fair Plus
    • How to meet with a recruiter on Career Fair Plus
• Plan your wardrobe. 
• Attend CareerFEST Events and practice networking with recruiters.
• Prepare your Personal Introduction.

During Career Fair

• Prioritize the companies you want to visit and schedule appointments with recruiters.
• While you're waiting in a virtual room, study your notes and questions for the company.
• Greet employers with a smile, and your personal introduction.
• When talking to a company rep highlight key points on your resume.
• Ask the representative for their contact information*.
• Thank the recruiter for their time.
• After your session, make notes about your conversation for a follow-up after the fair.

* Please note: Career Services does NOT have contact information for recruiters

Career Fair is over. What’s next?

• Send a thank you to any recruiters that you met with.
• Apply to companies that you met with at the Career Fair.
• Make connections on sites like LinkedIn.
• Prepare for any follow-up interviews you may get.
• Clear your voicemail inbox and check your spam folder for recruiters trying to contact you.
• Don’t give up on the job search! Plenty of companies are hiring on sites like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Handshake, etc.
• Attend our events! We have plenty of events that will help you with the job search after Career Fair.
• Make an appointment with a Career Services coach or advisor for assistance with offer negotiations, follow-up emails and continuing your job search.

If you need additional help preparing for Career Fair, please contact Career Services or schedule an appointment.