Spring 2014 Job Fairs

Spring 2014 Job and Internship Fairs

Start the Prowl

Career Services has a lot of great Career Fairs lined up for the Spring semester. No matter your student/alumni classification: attending a job fair can benefit you. Especially if you know how to make the most of it. The first step is to take initiative and mark your calendar with the Job Fairs of your choice:

                                                               Spring 2014

(click on the Job Fair name for more information)

Fashion Merchandising Career Forum Job Fair   Wed., Feb. 5, 2014 Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. LBJ Student Center Ballroom	Criminal Justice Job & Internship Fair   Tue., Feb. 11, 2014 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LBJ Student Center Ballroom	Construction and Concrete Industries Job & Internship Fair   Thu., Feb. 13, 2014 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. LBJ Student Center Ballroom
Spring Job & Internship Fair - Day 1 Tue., Feb. 18, 2014 Time: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. LBJ Student Center Ballroom	Spring Job & Internship Fair - Day 2 Wed., Feb. 19, 2014 Time: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. LBJ Student Center Ballroom	Summer Job Fair   Thu., Feb. 20, 2014 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. LBJ Student Center Ballroom
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Job & Internship Fair Wed., Mar. 5, 2014 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. LBJ Student Center Ballroom	McCoy College of Business Administration Career Expo Thu., Mar. 20, 2014 Time: 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. LBJ Student Center Ballroom	Mass Communication Fair Wed., Mar. 26, 2014 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. LBJ Student Center Ballroom
Nonprofit Fair Wed., Apr. 2, 2014 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. LBJ Student Center Ballroom	Teacher Job Fair Thursday, April 10, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.(Browsing) 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. (Interviews arranged by school districts) Location: Embassy Suites San Marcos - Hotel, Spa and Convention center

Next, update your resume (or create one) and have a second pair of eyes look at your resume before you hand it over to employers. Submit it to Career Service's 48-hour resume critique or bring it by your Career Advisor's office hours.

Then, research the employers that will be at the Job Fairs. Find out who interests you and consider the companies objectives. What can you talk to them about when you meet, and what interests you about their mission? Think about what you want your goal for attending the Job Fair is. Are you looking for a full-time position? Internship? Or just there to get the experience of what a Job Fair environment is like.

Later, update your wardrobe with a professional look that you can wear to each Job Fair. The Career Services staff can help both men and women make their job fair wardrobe decisions. Additionally, read up on professional and appropriate body language to give yourself a better opportunity to make a lasting impression.

Continually, create a LinkedIn profile so that you can connect with employers quicker post Job Fair. If you already have a profile set up, then double check it and make some updates. On this same note, check and clean up all of your social media accounts. What impression does your online profile give?

Taking one or more of these steps will boost your confidence and get you Bobcat-ready for Career Service's Spring 2014 Job Fairs: an opportunity you shouldn't miss!

Created By: Alanna Gray