Career Fair Prep Week

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Summer Career Fair (Virtual)

Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Virtual on Handshake

Consulting Showcase (Virtual)

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Virtual on Handshake

Hire Me! Virtual Academy

To prepare for the Summer Virtual Career Fair, we’re hosting the Hire Me! Virtual Academy on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Attend as many sessions as you’d like to get a head start on the job search and learn tips and tricks for the Summer Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, June 18th! 

Pathways to Careers in Counseling and Social Services (Virtual)
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 │ 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM │ Virtual on Zoom

Explore career options related to psychology, counseling and social services! This event will provide you a guide to a wide range of career pathways, helping you decide the career that best fits your interests and how to get there. Attendees will learn the various ways that they can work towards careers including psychiatry, counseling, social work, and more!

Hire Me! Launching Your Job and Internship Search Workshop (Virtual)
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 │ 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM │ Virtual on Zoom

This workshop will review how to use Handshake and other resources to find a career position, internship, work study position, or student employment. Career Center resources will be discussed and we will review tips for applying.

Hire Me! Prepare for the Fair (Virtual)
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 │ 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM │ Virtual on Zoom

Come learn how to make the most of the (virtual) career fair. We will discuss what to expect, how to research companies that will be attending, how to practice your elevator pitch and get ready to network.

Hire Me! Resume Writing for Students & Recent Alumni (Virtual)
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 │ 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM │ Virtual on Zoom

Learn the essentials of how to write a resume that gets you noticed by employers. This workshop will cover how you can market your skills, education and experience, and how to tailor your document for your next role.

Hire Me! Networking Workshop (Virtual)
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 │ 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM │ Virtual on Zoom

In this workshop, learn what the definition of networking is, where to tap into your network, and how to conduct informational interviews with professionals.

Drop-in Peer Advising

Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. drop by the Career Center to meet with a Peer Advisor for a 15-minute advising session. Topics include:

  • Getting the most out of Handshake
  • Researching companies attending the fair
  • Reviewing and updating your resume
  • Practicing your elevator pitch
  • Interview tips
  • LinkedIn profile

Workshops

Find upcoming workshop dates and register in Handshake:

Attend the Aggie Compass Business Boutique the week before each fair for free professional clothing.

Prepare for the Fair Bingo

Make the most of the Career Fair by completing these tasks before and during the event. See if you can cross off ALL the tasks – the more you do, the more you’ll get out of the experience. Your mission awaits!