Events, Workshops & Fairs

Prepare: 

1. Register for the fair on Handshake. View all upcoming SF State fairs

    

2. Update your resume and print out 20+ copies to bring with you to the fair. Resume Guide [PDF]
    

3. View employers that will be at the fair, identify which you'd like to meet, and prepare to speak with them at the fair by practicing your elevator pitch! How to view employers attending a Career Fair in Handshake

    

4. Introduce yourself to employers using your elevator pitch. The Elevator Pitch [PDF]
    

5. Lay out your outfit that you will wear to the fair. Business professional or business casual recommended. Interview Attire [PDF]

Attend: 

1. Set a goal to get 5-10 employers' contact information that you can use to follow-up. If they have a business card, make sure to grab one to keep in touch in the future.

    

2. Take notes on each employer you are interested in. This will help you further research the employers and opportunities they are offering after the fair.
    

3. Have fun! Once you speak with an employer you can take some employer swag.  

Follow-Up: 

1. Reach out to employers that you met with and ask for informational interviews, job application advice, and introductions to hiring teams. Informational Interview [PDF]
    

2. Practice your interview skills using Big Interview. Interview Preparation
    

3. Say thank you to the employers you met by contacting them using the contact information you gathered during the fair!