NAVIGATING
CAREER FAIRS ONLINE FAIRS
BEFORE THE FAIR
• View event details and participating employer lists, and determine which employers to target (Details
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lists for all CMU career fairs and events are available on Handshake).
• Review other sections of this Career Guide, especially the Elevator Pitch on page 37
• Visit REACH Advising to polish your resume and get advice on tailoring it for your targeted employers
• If you need a suit, seek out First Impressions, a program that provides free, professional attire
• Practice talking about your experience and skills through the Mock Interview Program
• Attend a prep event, such as Fire Up Your Career, or schedule an appointment with a career coach
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NAVIGATING
With virtual career fairs, you can customize your avatar and visit a virtual auditorium, where you can
speak with employers via chat or voice function. Visit
and go to “Events” to sign up, create
your own avatar, and start networking virtually!
DURING THE FAIR
• Dress professionally and bring a padfolio with your tailored and general resumes
• Refer to the career fair’s registration packet, which usually includes a map of the fair’s layout, as well as each
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employer’s desired majors and available positions
You can customize your avatar’s
features, including hair, glasses,
employer and your desired position
• Connect with employers by asking relevant questions
• Exchange business cards or contact information
AFTER THE FAIR
• Keep the employers’ contact information and your job/internship leads in one place, such as Handshake
ake
• Connect with and thank the recruiters via e-mail and LinkedIn
• Follow up with any additional materials/information, such as a project write-up or updated resume
• If you were interviewed, send a thank you note
• Make notes about the experience and personal areas of growth for the next career fair
The career auditorium features
webinars and workshops,
customized with CMU branding.
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