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What Can I Expect at the Job Fair?

Attending job fairs is an excellent strategy for landing a job or internship, have the opportunity to connect with 70 to over 100 employers and recruiters in just a few hours. These events are valuable because they offer:

  • Employers that are actively seeking candidates to interview and hire.
  • Network with professionals and learn about companies and roles.
  • Practice and improve your presentation skills.
  • Impress recruiters and learn about opportunities including full-time, part-time, temporary, summer jobs, internships, and co-ops

The Magner Career Center hosts its own on-campus Job Fair, once every semester (twice a year). Check out our page on the Upcoming Job Fair for more information.

What is a Job Fair/What Can You Expect?

Job fairs are a common recruiting method used by many employers. They can be general or industry-specific, welcoming various types of applicants and positions. Typically, employers send one or two representatives to staff a table. Most representatives are hiring managers. Watch this 2-minute video can help you get a sense of what to expect. 

Representatives attending will mainly be hiring managers. At the fair they may:

  • Share information and materials about their company and job openings.
  • Collect resumes (some direct applicants to upload resumes online instead).
  • Answer questions.
  • Provide important follow-up contact details.
  • Meet briefly with candidates to quickly assess and decide whom to follow up with.
  • Recruit for current or future openings. 
  • Handle large crowds and long lines of applicants.

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