Attending career expo is a must for all students. When else will you have 70+ companies in one location wanting to talk to you?
Full-time jobs. Internships. Networking opportunities. No matter what you're looking for, you'll find it at expo.
Career Expos for the 2009-10 School YearWednesday, October 28, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Construction)
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (General)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Environmental)
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (General)
Companies attending
How to prepare
- Write your resume
- Bring information
Resume, references, unofficial transcripts, etc.
- Look at the companies attending and make of list which ones you want to talk to and find out about the company
- Attend workshops
At Expo
- Dress professionally (business casual, business professional)
- Talk to all the employers on your list
- Exchange contact information
- Sign up for interviews
Expo Follow-up
- If you have an interview-don't forget about it
- Send a thank you to the employers you talked to
Do this within a week after expo and refer to your conversation, and send your resume with it. This will help jog the employers memory
Have questions or want more information? Contact
Adam Cahill or
Dr. Pat Whittington.