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From Hello to Hired: Refining Your Career Fair Strategy Interactive Workshop

Event Start Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 2:30 pm

Event End Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - 2:30 pm

Location: University Career Center, (3135) - Hornbake Library, South Wing


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The Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair season is upon us, and the University Career Center is here to ensure you make a lasting impression! Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to excel at the fair.

What You’ll Experience:

  1. Preparation Tips: Gain insights on what to expect during Career & Internship Fairs and learn how to set yourself up for success throughout the events.
  2. Interactive Employer Research: Dive into Handshake to explore employers coming to the fair. Learn how to filter opportunities, identify great matches based on your career interests, and understand what to research about an employer before approaching them at their booth.
  3. Craft Your Introduction: Take the opportunity to develop and refine your personal introduction to employers. Practice and feel more confident about what to say to leave a memorable impression.
  4. Effective Follow-Up: Learn how to craft impactful post-fair communications that will keep you on employers’ radars.

All From Hello to Hired: Refining Your Career Fair Strategy Interactive Workshops that will take place in September 2025:

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