Pick up a copy of the program of events for this quarter's schedule. Make sure to speak up, flash that warm smile and make eye contact. Few people are offered a job at a fair. This requires a little effort but those students who take this extra step will receive more phone calls from companies to arrange for an interview. Finally, here's a special plug for the wineries attending.
Wineries offer excellent opportunities in their labs for science majors seeking transferable skills.
You can also ask winery reps about positions in sales, marketing, vineyard management, et cetera. Besides the fairs, don't forget to be a frequent visitor to our website and our second floor South Hall office to explore internships and careers. Many organizations offer summer paid internships with early deadlines. For example, the United States Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have multiple listings in a variety of fields nationwide, with deadlines of Feb. 19 and 20, respectively.