Making the Most of Career Fairs Making the Most of Career Fairs Career or job fairs can seem intimidating, but if you know the purpose of the event and present yourself in a positive manner, the benefits are often invaluable. Career fairs are designed to help students learn about specific career fields, what education and training is needed, and general information about companies and internship opportunities. Job fairs are most often designed to help students make contacts with employers in order to set up interviews for actual openings. Students attend with resumes in hand and approach companies with which they desire career information and employment. It is important for you to know the purpose of each event in order to be prepared.
Preparation is the key to success.
Read on for tips on how you can make the most of this experience. Clarify Goals Make sure you know the goals of the fair and understand that your goals need to be consistent with the purpose of the event. Research Employers Find out some information about the companies that are attending. Visit the Career Center web site to discover which companies are attending. Bring intelligent questions and approach the company representative with confidence.