Career Expo

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

Lunch & Learn: Handshake and Resumes
Learn how to write an effective resume & how to use Handshake for a job search.

• Wed., January 31, 12-1 p.m.
• Student Union 109
• Grab a free slice of pizza!
• Visit our Programs/Events page for additional workshops on resumes, interviewing, and more!

NKU Workshop Videos

• Resumes: Getting Started (14 min.)
  
• Resumes: Improving Your Layout (12 min.)

Resume Feedback

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

• Pop-by Resume Reviews
  
  • Pop by for a quick resume review before Career Expo.
  • Ask questions about resume writing or how to get started.
  • Wed., February 14, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Career Services, University Center 225

Dress professionally (suit is best, but business casual is acceptable - avoid jeans, t-shirts, caps, athletic wear, 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 "Just in Time to Love What You Wear" event to provide students with FREE Career Expo attire!

• Thurs., February 15, 1-3:30 p.m.
• University Center 142

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

• Career Expo Preparation - Wed., Feb. 14, 2-2:30 p.m.; Zoom
  
• Career Expo Preparation - Thurs., Feb. 15, 3:30-4 p.m.; UC 135
• Visit our Programs/Events page for Zoom links and additional workshops and videos 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

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.