Lafayette seniors will use the event to become further acquainted with organizations they might like to interview with during the upcoming on-campus interview periods, October 14 to December 3 and February 14 to April 14. Career Services provides a complete list of job fair participants a week in advance to help students research companies and plan which ones to speak with, Heard says, adding that the Internet is a valuable tool for students seeking to learn more about a firm.
Students can use the Internet to learn basic facts, new developments, and other company information.
Then when they go to the job fair, they can show a recruiter that they have a real interest in the company and took the time to learn the basics. The fair is geared primarily to Lafayette seniors and juniors. In the spirit of Lafayette's innovative Gateway program, which promotes early education about career issues, sophomores are invited to attend to learn what to expect at a fair. Approximately 150 seniors attended a recent Career Services meeting to learn about on-campus interviewing and how the job fair can help them begin networking with key companies. Besides the job fair, there are many other career-development opportunities available for Lafayette students.