Career Expo - September 22, 2023

Employers face unprecedented demand for talent and are eager to connect with you in person. Take advantage of this chance to find a fantastic internship or full-time opportunity!

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In-Person Career Expo Event

11 am - 2 pm | Huntsman Hall

Need help?

Stop by the START Desk (2nd Floor between Huntsman Hall and Eccles Business Building) for help preparing for the Career Expo.

Benefits of Participating:

The Huntsman Career Expo provides students of all majors and year levels the opportunity to:

Network and build contacts or connections
Explore internship and full-time job opportunities
Meet alumni and learn about their career paths
Build and practice communication skills in a professional setting

What Employers are Expecting:

Employers at the Career Expo will expect students to:

Be able to communicate career goals and discuss their experience and skills
Have basic knowledge of the industries they’re interested in
Be sincere and engaged

Next Steps

Sign up for Career Expo (September 22nd)

Students may sign up to attend the Career Expo Events through Aggie Handshake.

Registration

Prepare for the Event

Watch the Backpack 2 Briefcase Workshops and use the resources below to hone your networking skills and tidy up your resume before the Career Expo!

Additional Resources:

Resume Preparation

Review your Resume during Drop-in Resume Review Hours: Weekdays from Sept. 11^th – 21^st from 9 am - 4 pm at the START Desk
Complete the Resume module in the “Dare Mighty Careers” or “Huntsman Experience” Canvas Courses”

Preparation Resources

Learn About Attending Companies

Researching a potential employer is an important step in attending the Career Expo. You will impress the employer if you can share what you already know about them, and ask informed questions about their company.

Company List

Day-of Checklist

Make sure you are prepared for Interviews by gathering these materials and checking your technology.

Business professional attire
Paper copies of reviewed resume on nice paper
Writing utensil and note pad for taking notes
Bring a nice folder or padfolio to carry your resumes, notepad, and writing utensils in
Company and industry research
Look for a little "A" logo on employers' name tags signifying them as alumni
Check in on the 2nd floor of Huntsman Hall: START Desk or the South-East Entrance by Shaw’s 88 Kitchen
Stop by the Student Hub located in HH 222 to rest, get snacks, print off your resume, and drop off your backpack

Career Expo Follow-up

Attending the Expo without following up is like making half-baked cookies. Reach out to the connections you made 2-3 days after the Expo and solidify those relationships. This shows initiative and they will remember you! Here are some additional resources to help you post-expo