Spring Career Fair

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 

 

What: The Spring Career Fair is hosted each spring by the Office of Career Connections. Each semester 50+ employers come to campus to recruit our students in full-time career opportunities as well as internships.

In the past, the Career Fair brought back the following results:

• 93.44% of students strongly agree or agree they felt more confident about their job search process/employment options when they left the career fair
• 92.93% of students felt more motivated to pursue career exploration as a result of attending
• 91.41% of students were either very satisfied or moderately satisfied with the number of employers/recruiters present
  
  

When: February 13, 2019 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Where: Bayou Pointe Event Center

Who Can Go? The Spring Career Fair is open to all University of Louisiana Monroe students and alumni

For Our Students:

What is included? In addition to attendance, your registration includes a FREE professional headshot photo for your use with LinkedIn and other social media. A photographer will be on site during the event. 

What should I wear? 

Professional attire is required for admittance into the Career Fair. NO jeans of any kind are acceptable. See below for examples of appropriate Career Fair attire for both women and men.

Women's Career Fair Attire:

            

    

 

Men's Career Fair Attire:

   

   

 

 

Important Tips:

• Practice talking about yourself and something you are proud of that is relevant to the job/internship you want.
  
  
• We are all human. Do not become too stressed during the interview; just be yourself. 
  
  
• Start your career search earlier rather than later. If you get an internship or another form of experiential education in college, that alone may put you ahead of others when it comes to finding positions after graduation. 
  
  
• Research, research, research. You are the master of your own fate. What do you want to do? What are you qualified to do? What is your dream job? 
  
  
• Be very honest about your interests and experience within the classroom and during previous internships. 
  
  
• Do not let your nerves get in the way of job opportunities. Recruiters want to talk to you! Tell them about your abilities, interests, and why you want to work at their company. The biggest career fair related mistake you can make is choosing not to attend the event. 
  
  
• Research the companies to understand what career opportunities are available. When you approach an employer, do not let the first question be, “Do you have any job openings?” 
  
  
• Know what gives you energy and what makes you unique. Knowing more about who you are and what you want to do will help employers find the best fit for both parties.
  
  

Biggest Mistakes:

• Do not be too rigid/narrow in what you are looking for – keep an open mind and be flexible. You will receive way more opportunities if you think this way. 
  
  
• One of the biggest mistakes a student can make at a career fair is wandering around not knowing what companies you want to consider for employment. 
  
  
• The biggest mistake is handing over your resume to the representative and simply saying, “Do you have a job for me?” Make it as easy as possible for the recruiter to understand your background and how you may be a fit. Communicate professionally and do your best to maintain eye contact. Recruiters want to help you succeed, so enjoy your interactions and allow your personality to shine through. 
  
  
• Do not just say, “I’m open to anything.” 
  
  
• The biggest mistake people make early in the job search is to make comparisons to other people. Each person is different with different skills, even right out of school. Make a point to showcase your “soft skills” (also known as essential skills) as much as your “technical skills” when meeting with people, and never take feedback or rejection personally.