The Career Fair provides students and alumni an opportunity to meet with employers face-to-face.  Maximize your opportunity by being adequately prepared for the fair. Utilize the Career Fair Tip Sheet  for students Dress for Success (no jeans, tennis shoes and/or hats, see the images above) Conduct research on the companies that interest you through JobMate Plan a short introduction of yourself to share with the employer (your name, the reasons you are interested in their company, etc.) Speak and act professionally Bring several (20+) copies of your resume with you to the fair, some employers may ask you to apply online Use the time at the fair to make yourself memorable to the recruiter, ask intelligent questions that show that you have researched the organization Take notes and gather business cards from employers Follow-up with employers after the fair with a follow-up letter or email