Sponsored by campus career centers and private companies to create multiple-connection opportunities for employers and candidates to connect.

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

What you will do:

• 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.

Here is a listing of Career Fair opportunities that were recently received at the Career Center. Please keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive collection of available fairs.

2010 WBA Winter Broadcast Job/Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Monona Terrace Convention Center/Hilton Hotel; One John Nolen Drive; Madison, WI 53703
Description: The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Job/Career Fair allows participants to talk with working broadcasters about their jobs and the industry, and meet with radio and TV station representatives from around the state of Wisconsin. Bring copies of your resume to hand out. Registration is free and pre-registration is not required. More information can be found on the website listed below.
Website: www.wi-broadcasters.org

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University of Northern Iowa Overseas Recruiting Fair
Date: February 5 - 7, 2010
Location: Waterloo, IA
Description: Overseas placement service for educators. Those who register must be currently certified educators. It is anticipated that over 120 American international schools from over 70 countries will attend this fair. Early registration is encouraged. The deadline to register is January 15, 2010. Registration materials and more information can be found on the following website.
Phone: 319-273-2083
Email: overseas.placement@uni.edu
Website: http://www.uni.edu/placement/overseas