The UK Career Fair Orientation will be held on February 13, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase.
This interactive prep event will ensure that you’re a career fair pro before going into the real thing.
Whether this is going to be your first career fair or you’re an experienced veteran, this orientation will be beneficial for all.
This is an event you won’t want to miss! Students will have a chance to win raffle items by engaging with areas and marking off their Career Fair Orientation bingo card.
Areas covered during the Orientation:
- Find out what Career Fairs are happening this semester
- Information from International Student Scholar & Services (OPT/CPT)
- Career Fair Plus/How to search for employers
- Write and practice an elevator pitch
- Resume Review - bring a hard copy
- Gray, KET, Cintas, FBI, Longship
- Ask a Career Advisor
- Sign up for a UK HireBlue Career Fair Guide
- What to wear to a Career Fair with the Wildcat Wardrobe
Employers will be available for a resume review or to practice your elevator pitch.
Registration is not necessary to attend, but encouraged!
Sensory/accessibility note: This event will include areas of large groups