Career Fairs
Why Attend Career Fairs?
When you attend a career fair, you will learn about jobs, the types of employers who hire our students, and the event's format. The career fair is a terrific opportunity to meet with hiring authorities to learn what they seek in applicants.
Regardless of your major, year in college, or future goals, there are numerous benefits to attending a career fair. Career fairs provide opportunities to:
- Get first-hand information about a company/organization from a representative. You're likely to get more valuable and accurate information from an employee than you could ever get from a web site.
- Make a positive and lasting impression with Employers. Begin to establish your professional image by distinguishing yourself from other candidates.
- Effectively practice professional communication with recruiters and other future colleagues.
To get you ready, we've provided some tips on preparing for a career fair.
On-Campus Career Fairs
The Career Center at Case presents two general career fairs, one each during fall and spring semesters. Our events are open to current and former Case students. As a research institution, we will host employers seeking to hire candidates at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
2008-2009 Case Career Fairs:
- September 5, 2008: Meet the Accountants Breakfast
- October 2, 2008: University Career Fair
- February 5, 2009: Get Experienced! Internship and Career Fair
Employer Guides
Use the Employer Guides below to help research employers and identify companies/organizations attending on-campus career fairs. Create a prioritized 'Must Meet' list of companies/organizations you wish to visit during the fair, keeping in mind that you may only have a few minutes with each employer.
2007-2008 Career Fair Employer Guides
2006-2007 Career Fair Employer Guides