Workforce, the Annual Career and Internship Fair for Wisconsin's 20 Private and Independent Colleges and Universities is held mid February. Details about the fair will be posted here and on the WIPCCC website in early Winter.
At Workforce employers, students, and recent graduates will have the opportunity to meet one on one for brief discussion of possible full-time positions as well as internships.
Transportation will be provided for Lawrence University students. Please call the Career Center at x6561 for more information.
Log into LUworks and click on Career Events to search for additional upcoming career fairs.
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What you will need:- A career fair (we can help you find these).
- Appropriate interview attire.
- Multiple copies of résumés
- Preferred: customized résumé (especially if you have a company with whom you want to apply in particular).
- Your introduction:
- Your name
- Your class
- Your major
- When you will be graduating
- Why you are talking to them
- Research the career fair and the organizations that interest you in particular. Most career fairs have on-line information and have direct links to the organizations that will be attending.
- To gain confidence, start with a few employers who interest you but are not your top choices. Use a firm handshake to introduce yourself.
- When you are feeling focused and articulate, go for your top choices.
- Ask recruiters for their business card - jot down key information on the back.
- One-two dates later, follow up with a thank-you letter. Include key points from your notes.
- Connect with the recruiter on LinkedIn.
