Career Fair Tips

6 Steps to Prepare for the Virtual Career Fair

1. Fully Complete Your Handshake Profile
   
   • Include your GPA and Graduation Date and make your profile public.
   • You will not see all of the available employer slots if your profile has missing information.
2. Register for the event and sign-up for slots ahead of time
   • You cannot skip this step if you want to talk to employers
3. Get Familiar with the Handshake Virtual Career Fair Platform
   • Learn about where to go for help during the event.
   • Take a look at this step by step guide from Handshake to understand the virtual career fair platform and process.
4. Have Your Resume Ready
   • Upload a recent copy of your resume to Handshake.
   • Have a digital copy open while talking to employers.
5. Prepare for the conversation with the employer as if it was a mini-interview.
   • Research the employer before having a conversation.
   • Have your elevator pitch ready to introduce yourself and talk about your skills and expeeriences.
   • Prepare questions to learn more about the employer.
6. Follow Up with Recruiters
   • Ask the recruiter for their contact information
   • write down their first and last name to find them on LinkedIn