Internship Fair
January 21, 2009
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm / Michigan Union
Because… one day can make all the difference!
What to Expect
The Internship Fair is a great way to connect with employers right here
on campus! Typically, 30-40 organizations and 1000 students participate
in the Fair. The Internship Fair offers something for everyone:
- First & Second Year Students
- Explore career options and internship opportunities
- Build networks for the future
- Learn more about exciting organizations
- Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students, Alumni/ae
- Meet with employers to discuss internship
opportunities
- Build networks to expand your job search
efforts
- Connect with organizations conducting initial
screenings for interviews scheduled at The Career Center
Special Note: Our Multicultural Career Fair is the day before the Internship
Fair and will include some organizations offering internship opportunities.
Visit the Multicultural Career Fair Web page for details.
Registration
- UM-Ann Arbor Students and Alumni/ae
- Registration for the
fair will be on-site the day of the event
- There is no registration
fee
- Bring your student ID
- Non-UM-Ann Arbor Students
- While this event targets
UM-Ann Arbor students, non UM-Ann Arbor students may attend
- Registration for the
fair will be on-site the day of the event
- There is a $20 registration
fee (cash or check)
- Interviews scheduled
to be conducted at The Career Center are for UM-Ann Arbor students
only
FAQs
Do I need to do anything before the fair?
Recruiters say research is the key to a successful job search. So…stand
out from the crowd by taking their advice…research organizations before
the fair. Not a lot of spare time? Pick your top 5 organizations; do the research
then add another organization as you can.
What do I wear?
Suits are always appropriate for the Fair. Business casual is okay too. Keep
in mind, however, “business casual” doesn’t mean “classroom casual.” Organizations say first impressions count so give some thought to what you wear.
There’s so many organizations here…where do
I start?
Here are a couple of tips to make it more manageable:
- Before the Fair, develop your “two-minute commercial”: a brief overview of you—your background and career
interests (see example below).
- At the Fair, get familiar with the layout:
take a minute to review the Fair booklet and room maps.
- When you’re ready, head for your first organization,
introduce yourself with a smile and a handshake and begin your “commercial.”
- If you're feeling nervous or need a break,
stop by The Career Center table...we can help you practice and give you a little “pep talk.”
Start your two-minute commercial with:
Hi, my name is _________ and I noticed you’re recruiting for __________
type of opportunities. I’m interested in this for these reasons...
I only have 30 minutes between classes…should
I still come?
Yes! but maximize your time by checking the list of organizations before the
fair and picking your top 3-5 organizations. On the day of the Fair, register
and head straight to your top choice organization. If there’s a long line move
on to the next one on your list. 30 minutes is plenty of time to connect with
2-3 organizations.
It’s all business…isn’t there anything else?
You’re right… job fairs tend to be pretty corporate, but you will also see some
not-for-profit and government organizations. Also… corporate organizations can offer
a variety of opportunities—some that may fit your interests! So take a tip from
recruiters: “Explore options you may not have considered…you never know
what you might find.”
And…if you don’t find what you’re looking for at the Fair, come chat with
us! The Career Center offers a variety of services/resources and we can help you map out a job search plan based on your specific interests.
What do I bring to the Fair?
Bring copies of your resume, unofficial transcript, reference sheet, pen/pencil
and notebook. You’ll want your resume as you’re chatting with organizations
and the other items may come in handy. If you’re asked for them, you’ll present
yourself as a prepared job seeker!
Got more questions?
Come chat with us during Walk-in Advising (click
here for hours) or email us at careercenter@umich.edu
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