Download the Handshake app on your Apple or Android device or use the web version on your laptop or desktop.
Read: Make the Most of the Career Fair
See: Snapshot on How to Prepare for Career Fairs (YouTube Video, 2 min.)
Watch: Preparing for Career Fairs Workshop (YouTube Video, 19 min.)
Practice: Review these questions to practice on your own:
Schedule: Career Fair Prep appointment with Career Services to practice your conversations with employers.
Stop by: CAREER FAIR PREP FEST on Wed., Sept. 17, 12 - 5 p.m., UC 225.
Make a great first impression!
Dress professionally A suit is best, but business casual is acceptable - avoid jeans, t-shirts, caps, and tennis shoes.
Clothing does not have to be expensive. See Professional Clothing Resources for nearby thrift, consignment, and outlet stores.
Visit NKU's Care Closet for free clothing items.
You may have an interview soon after a career fair! Visit our Interviewing Preparation webpage for:
Watch these short videos to learn how to make the most of a career fair.
Resources to help promote the career fairs to your students:
Prepare for fall career fairs:
Dress professionally (a suit is best, but business casual is acceptable - avoid jeans, t-shirts, caps, tennis shoes), bring 10-20 copies of your resume and your ALL CARD, and be prepared to speak with employers.
For resume feedback, email it to ResumeHelp@nku.edu.
For tips, read Make the Most of the Career Fair and review the other topics presented on this webpage. Research participating organizations prior to the fairs on Handshake, the organizations' websites, and Google. Stop by CAREER FAIR PREP FEST on Wed., Sept. 17, 12-5pm, UC 225 to prepare for the career fairs and to enjoy popcorn, games, and prizes.
Upload your resume to Handshake and complete your Profile. Doing so gives employers the capability to search for your resume (and other qualified applicants) based on your Profile information. Have your resume professionally reviewed before uploading. To upload your resume, go to "Add Documents" on your profile.
Bring your ALL CARD so that a nametag can be quickly printed for you at the career fair(s) you attend. To ensure your nametag has your name, major, and graduation date listed correctly, you MUST update your profile on Handshake.
Call Career Services at 859-572-5680 if you have questions or if you require an accommodation based on a disability.
