Will YOU hear “you’re hired” at the Career Center’s Fall Career & Internship Fair ?

Whether you’re graduating and looking for your next step, trying to find an internship, or gaining part-time employment for the summer, job hunting can be stressful. So sometimes, a student needs all the help s/he can get.

The Towson University Career Center will be hosting the 2016 Fall Career and Internship Fair on Friday, Oct. 7 from noon to 3 p.m. at SECU Arena.

The Career Center will welcome over 200 potential employers to campus to meet one-on-one with TU students and alumni. Building off the success of the spring’s fair, this year’s fall version will also be held at SECU Arena.

“This larger networking venue allows us to double the number of local, regional and national employers we can directly connect to our students,” said Lorie Logan-Bennett, director of the Career Center. “This means we can expand the internship and career students for all majors. It’s a win-win event for both our career-focused students and employers looking to build their workforce with talented, university –trained talent.”

Get a complete list of employers attending the Fall Career & Internship Fair

To help attendees get the most out their job fair, the Career Center has some hints to help impress a potential employer:

Be prepared: dress professionally to make a good first impression on potential employers. The Career Center has some helpful hints on what to wear to make the best first impression.

• Students should also bring 15-20 copies of their resume to share with employers. If you feel uneasy about your resume, there is still time to have it reviewed by the Career Center during their express hours on Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Career Center in the 7800 Building on campus. No appointment is necessary.

Download the Career Fair Mobile app: downloading the app allows students to research employers, plan their visits and interact with the Career Center on social media for prizes.

Talk about your strengths: looking for help in feeling prepared and confident at the fair? StrengthsQuest will help you understand your top strengths and provide you with a way to talk about the unique value you bring to employers. Learn more about the program and how to integrate your strengths into conversations with employers, including your 30-second commercial (PDF) and How to Talk About Your Strengths: Networking & Job Fairs (PDF).

Act professionally: when meeting with potential employers, be courteous at all times. Don’t be afraid to take notes, ask questions and ask for business cards

Don’t forget to follow-up: follow-up with the employers you meet by writing thank you e-mails that show you are serious, professional and enthusiastic about the position. This includes:

• Thanking an employer for their time
• Mentioning the name of the fair where you met
• Reiterating your strengths and interest in the company
• Asking for an interview

Check out the Career Center's complete list of tips for attending a career fair.