Career Expo: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

An employer and a student talking at a Career Fair

Career Expo 2022

Wednesday, February 23 from 2-5 pm, Student Union First Floor
100+ employers seeking NKU students and alumni for internships/co-ops and full-time, professional positions.
ALL STUDENTS/MAJORS WELCOME!
Download the Career Fair Plus app
Employer Directory (XX-page PDF) COMING SOON
Searchable Employer List (from app)
Career Expo Sponsors COMING SOON
Employers Open to International Students COMING SOON

Video: Hear from students who attended a Fall Career Fair!

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Download the Career Fair Plus app on your Apple or Android device to prepare for the career fair at: Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Filter employers by major, position type, and work authorization
Learn more about attending employers and who they are hiring
Favorite employers to find them easily on floorplan

COVID-19 Information

We are committed to following all recommended health and safety guidelines for each career fair. These measures are subject to change, as needed.

Health and safety measures include:

Wearing face coverings (NKU requires masks indoors on campus for all persons, vaccinated and unvaccinated)
Offering hand sanitizer
Additional cleaning measures
Decreased number of employers attending, to allow for social distancing

Those who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should not attend the event.

Mask Policy

NKU requires masks indoors on campus for all persons, vaccinated and unvaccinated. Here are some additional tips for your facial covering:

Masks must be worn at all times on campus except while eating or drinking.
Masks should cover the nose, mouth, and chin.
Facial shields are not intended to be worn in place of masks, but may be used with a mask as an additional physical barrier.
Career fair attendees should bring a face mask with them, but limited quantities of disposable masks may be available at student and employer check-in.
Click here to learn more about the DOs and DON'Ts of masking

Who should attend?

Students seeking a co-op/internship within the next year
Anyone graduating in May, August, or December 2022 and looking for a post-graduation job
Students wishing to explore career options
Students who want to expand their professional networks
Graduate students seeking degree-related opportunities
Recent graduates looking for a new position

Why attend?

Take an important step toward achieving your career potential!
Share your story with employers who are hiring students NOW for current/spring openings and next summer/fall opportunities
Employers attend fairs at UC, Miami, and Xavier and choose who to interview. If you don't attend a fair, you may miss your chance!
Review the employer directories and the Career Fair Plus app to learn more

Career Advice Videos

Watch these short videos to learn how to make the most of a career fair.

How to Prepare:

Get your resume ready

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.

Plan your outfit

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 for free clothing items.

See what employers are attending

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 (XX-page PDF) COMING SOON

Practice talking with employers

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.

Update your Handshake

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.

Call Career Services at 859-572-5680 if you have questions. Please also call us if you require an accommodation based on a disability.

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