The big day has finally come. Today we put on our suits and set out on our quest to find a job or internship. Tell everyone about the Spring Career and Internship Fair going on today from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Kohl Center.
Here are a few things you need to know about today’s career fair:
Again this year, we are using QR codes to help you at the career fair. There will be a QR code on large signs as you enter and on the cover of the guide that will lead you to an electronic copy of the career fair overview including table numbers, maps and decriptions. We hope this will make it easier to view and reduce the amount of paper you have to shuffle through. There will also be QR codes at all employer tables. These QR codes take you to company websites so you can research the company while standing in line or off to the side.
If you use Twitter, tell us all about your experience with the hashtag #UWCF. We will be tweeting too, so feel free to ask questions with the hashtag and someone will answer you with what to do.
When you arrive make sure you have your campus ID ready to swipe at the door so you can check-in. Coat racks are available for coats and book bags. There will be a complete list of companies and descriptions available to you at the door, including a map of all the company booths in the Kohl Center (as indicated above, it might be easier to use the QR code). Employers submit job titles when they register for the event – keep your eye out for this because it’s useful when determining questions for each employer.
The walkway can get very crowded at times especially by the door. The best strategy to avoid standing in line is to come early and go to booths that tend to have a line first. You may have to wait a few minutes to talk to the recruiter, but the lines will only get longer as the evening progresses.
Make sure you check out some employers that may not have come to the fair to hire your major specifically. Companies don’t hire only one major – they likely hire numerous majors depending on the business unit. They may have a job opening for your major in the future. It doesn’t hurt to ask.
The biggest bit of advice for a career fair is to come with an open mind – ready to meet new people and “get your name out there”. All connections have to start somewhere – we look forward to seeing you at the fair!
