Career Expo

Guide/Examples
Read the Resume Guide and review our examples for ideas!

Workshops
These online workshops are designed to help you to create (or update) your resume!

• Resumes: Improving Your Layout - Mon., Jan. 31 at 11 am
• Cover Letters - Mon., Jan. 31 at 1 pm
• Resumes: Getting Started - Mon., Jan. 31 at 3 pm
• Cover Letters - Tues., Feb. 1 at 4 pm
• Resumes: Improving your Layout - Thurs., Feb. 3 at 2 pm
• Resumes: Getting Started - Fri., Feb. 4 at 10 am
• Resumes: Improving Your Content - Fri., Feb. 4 at 10:30 am

Visit our Programs/Events page for additional workshops on resumes, interviewing, and more!

Resume Feedback

For personalized feedback on your resumes and cover letters, email them to ResumeHelp@nku.edu as an attachment.

Dress professionally (suit is best, but business casual is acceptable - avoid jeans, t-shirts, caps, 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 throughout the semester for free clothing items - you can also check out their special event focused on Career Expo (see below).

NKU's Care Closet is hosting a special event to provide students with FREE Career Expo attire!

Walk-In Shopping - Monday, Feb. 21 from 10 am-3 pm in SU 324

• Items available, but not guaranteed in all sizes/stock: Dress pants, suit jackets, button down shirts, ties, sweaters, dresses, skirts, shoes, bags, jewelry 
• Ideal for any student who did not sign up for Tuesday's event

Sign-Up Only Shopping - Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 9:30 am-3 pm in SU 108 and SU 106

• Students are guaranteed to leave with a pant suit, skirt suit, or dress outfit plus shoes and a bag!
• Items are custom to student's needs.
• Save your space - register today using the button below!  You will receive an abundance of information via email after signing up.

Register Now!

The Care Closet is located in University Center 142. 

Career Fair Plus App
Download the free Career Fair Plus app to access:

• Searchable employer list
• Updates in real time
• Filters (major, job type, work authorization, and more)
• Favorites - see them on the floorplan during the event!

Employer Directory
Review and download the Employer Directory (PDF) posted at top of this web page.

Workshops:
Attend one of these 30-minute Zoom workshops to learn how to prepare for Career Expo! 

• Career Expo Preparation - Mon., Feb. 14 at 4 pm
• Preparing for Career Expo Conversations - Tues., Feb. 15 at 1 pm
• Using LinkedIn to Prepare for Career Expo - Wed., Feb. 16 at 11 am
• Co-ops/Internships - Wed., Feb. 16 at 2:30 pm
• Career Expo Preparation - Thurs., Feb. 17 at 12:15 pm

Visit our Programs/Events page for additional workshops on resumes, interviewing, and more!

Practice:
Schedule a Career Fair Prep appointment with Career Services to practice having conversations with employers! Schedule via Handshake or by calling 859-572-5680.

Review these questions to practice on your own:

• Sample Questions Employers Might Ask
• Sample Questions to Ask Employers

Video Workshop: Preparing for Career Expo (20 mins)

Upload your resume to Handshake and complete your Profile.  Benefits of using Handshake:

• Employers can search for you based on your profile information and resume
• You can access job postings, student reviews, and other details for the 600,000+ companies in the Handshake network
• Be the first to know! Handshake will alert you to new jobs and events that align with your interests (based on your profile and Handshake activity)
• Ensure your Career Expo nametag is correct - it will feature your name, major, and graduation date (as listed in Handshake)

For more information about Handshake, visit our Handshake website.  To upload your resume, go to "Add Documents" on your profile.