What is Spring Career Fair?
Spring Career Fair, formerly known as Spring ICE, will be on Thursday, February 21st. Employers from a variety of companies and industries will be coming to Miami offering full-time jobs and internships. Career fair is an amazing event that can open a lot of doors for your future, but it can also be very stressful. Some students may even wonder why they should go. In order to make the most of your time at career fair, you should know exactly why you are there and have a plan to accomplish these goals!
Why You Should Go
- Practice
Freshman and sophomores often do know why they should go to career fairs because they’ve been told that many companies target their opportunities at juniors and seniors. But this is not a reason to avoid Spring Career Fair! Attending this event is a great chance to practice your elevator pitch and get firsthand experience talking with employers.
- Networking
Spring Career Fair is also a great chance to get your name out to employers! You can give them your resume, take a business card, and create a connection. This will help whether you are currently looking for a position, or if you may want one in the future.
- Job and Internship Opportunities
The most obvious reason to attend career fair is to secure a job or an internship. Some companies may also be looking for younger students to take part in leadership conferences or summer programs. Over 200 employers will all be in the same room, so take advantage of it!
What to Do When You Get There
No matter what you hope to accomplish by going to career fair, it is important to have a plan. With so many companies in the same room, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. A great strategy is to make a list of all the companies you want to speak to so that you don’t get distracted (all companies attending career fair can be found online). Try and go to the companies that interest you the most first, in case you run out of time. This will help you use your time wisely. You should also get a resume review before attending Career Fair, so you put your best foot forward when introducing yourself.