On average, it takes six to nine months to land a job or internship post-graduation, which means fall is heavy recruiting season for most companies. If you’re graduating in December or May, or if you’re searching for a summer internship, now’s a great time to take advantage of the upcoming career fairs.
This year’s Technology Career Fair will span over two days, Oct. 3–4. More than 140 employers (70 each day) will be in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you’re in computer science, engineering or business, this career fair is for you!
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s two-day Technology Career Fair.
What day to come
We highly encourage you to come to both days! The Glenn Miller Ballroom will be filled with more than 70 different employers each day. So, prepare ahead of time and see who will be on campus and when. A list of employers can be found in Handshake by simply filtering day one and day two attendees.
Some notable big names for day one include Pepsi, Medtronic, Zayo, Google, Lockheed Martin and more. Day two employers include companies like Amazon, Raytheon, Ricoh USA, LogRythm and Arrow Electronics.
Be sure to make a list of employers you’d like to speak with beforehand and familiarize yourself with their products, services and recent news before the career fair.
What to bring
- Buff OneCard: You’ll need this to check in and receive a name tag.
- Copies of your résumé: Bring more résumés than you think you’ll need. You never know who might spark your interest at the career fair.
- Padfolio or small bag: There isn’t a bag drop, so if you bring a backpack you’ll be asked to carry it around the crowded ballroom. A padfolio, folder or small bag is highly encouraged.
- Pen and paper: After speaking with an employer, write down a few things you discussed and what you liked or didn’t like about the company.
Who can help
Need to practice your pitch before talking to employers? Want to have your résumé looked at, or just need someone to calm your nerves? CU Boulder Human Resources will be hosting drop-in hours in UMC 235 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. They can answer any questions you may have about career fairs and talking to employers.
Not sure which employers to talk to? Chimer, a student startup that matches students with employers, will be stationed outside the career fair to help you decide who to talk to. This eight-question survey takes your interests and employer data to find the perfect matches for you.
Want a free headshot?
Come to Career Services, located in C4C S440, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11. They will provide you with a professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile at no cost to you. No appointment needed; just stop by.
