Your Fall 2023 Career Fair Guide
What do I bring? What do I wear? What do I say?...
Whether you’re searching for an internship, looking to land a full-time job, or just curious as to which companies recruit on campus, you do not want to miss our All Majors Career Fair happening on Thursday, September 21 from 11am-4pm in the IMU Main Lounge & International (2nd Floor) Ballroom! We’ll have 167 organizations in attendance all looking to connect with YOU! Keep scrolling for tips on how to prepare and present your best self!
Download the Handshake app
The Handshake app is the best way to research companies attending the fair and view the map so you can easily find where the companies you’re most interested in will be located.
Go to "Do's, Don'ts, & Donuts"
Learn how to work the fair and enjoy some donuts at our Do’s and Don’ts event! Stop by September 18 or 19 in C310 PC from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Donuts are on us!
Get your Resume Reviewed
For quick career assistance, meet with our awesome team of Peer Advisors during our drop-in hours of 10am-3pm, M-TH. Virtual appointments can by scheduled in your MyUI.
Our Peer Advisors can help you with starting your resume, reviewing a resume draft, and navigating Handshake and our website.
Practice Your Elevator Pitch
Wondering how to introduce yourself to companies? Make sure your pitch is on point and learn more on how to network with employers!
This year while attending the Career Fair, you can Practice your Pitch with real employers in a practice setting outside of the Main Lounge! Stop by the Practice your Pitch area and take a moment to practice before going in.
Practice with Mocks
Make sure you’re interview ready by having a mock interview with one of our employer partners. You’ll be asked general interview questions (like the dreaded, “Tell me about yourself”!) and receive feedback on how you can improve your responses. Having a mock interview is also a great way to network with employers! Sign-up on Handshake!
Use Big Interview
Big Interview can be used to learn and practice your interview skills, but it also is a great tool use before the Career Fair so you can practice telling others about your skills and why you would be a great hire.
What to Wear for the Fair
Dress for the fair is business/smart casual (or professional if you wish!), but you don’t need to drop a lot of cash to look profesh! Stop by the Clothing Closet & the Queer Trans Closing Closet for free gently-used professional attire, including shoes and accessories.
Smart casual includes items like blazers, sports jackets, dresses, sweaters, trousers, khakis, skirts, blouses, button-down shirts, polos, dress shoes, boots, heels, flats, scarves and jewelry.
Business casual includes trousers, pencil skirts, slacks, khakis, blouses, button-down shirts, polos, sweaters and sports coats. Accessories may include simple jewelry, belts or ties. Business casual shoes include loafers, lifestyle sneakers (with leather or canvas), mules, flats, Oxfords, boots and heels.
Business professional typically refers to clothing choices like dark-colored (gray, navy) suits and ties, pantsuits, tidy dresses, skirts or slacks. Tops include button-down shirts (in colors like white or light-blue), blouses and a blazer.
Shoes should be closed-toe like an Oxford, loafer and classic heels no higher than 3 inches. Accessories can include minimal jewelry, matching belts and ties in a solid color or stripes. Avoid chunky, noisy jewelry, bold colors and busy patterns.
Visit the Career Fair page for more instructions and tips on how to prepare for the fair.
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