This article provides tips for attending an internship fair, including researching companies that will be attending, making a prioritized list of which companies to visit, arriving early, dressing professionally, networking, asking thoughtful questions, and following up afterwards. Key recommendations are to come prepared with resumes, notes on the companies, and a 30-second "elevator pitch" about your qualifications and interest. Proper preparation and follow through can help you make a strong impression on potential employers at the internship fair.

1. Internship Fair Tips
By: WALK2CLASS
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2. Find out who will be there: employers
must register for the internship fair. Be
sure to look at the list before you go.

3. Research the companies: Once you have
viewed the list of employers, research
the companies you like most. Jot down
potential talking points for each
company.

4. Make an action plan: You do not have
time to talk to everyone. Make a list. In
one list have the companies you must
visit and in a second list have the
companies you will visit if you have time
left.

5. Arrive early: This will allow you more
time to attend the fair. Be sure to have
your student ID ready for a speedy
check in.

6. Bring resumes, notebook and pen:
Make sure to have copies of your
resume. You will also want a notebook
with your talking points and questions.
Have a pen handy to keep notes on the
companies.

7. Dress the part: Wear business
professional attire. This is your chance
for on the spot interviews. You wouldn’t
show up for an interview in jeans (or at
least we hope not).

8. Have a smile: As little orphan
Annie said, “You’re never fully
dressed without a smile.”

9. Network: Be sure to talk to everyone,
even the attendees. Make sure to get
business cards and information on the
companies you are interested in.

10. Listen: If you are unable to talk to an
employer right away, listen to what they
are saying. This will stop you for asking
a question that was already answered.
It might also give you more topics to
discuss further.

11. Ask questions: Ask the questions you
have already prepared. However, be
sure not to ask questions that can be
found on their webpage. Doing so will
show you never did the research.

12. Have an elevator pitch ready: You have a
lot of companies to impress and not a
lot of time. Have a 30 second pitch
ready to tell employers why they need
you on their team.

13. Follow up: Send thank you emails or
even hand written cards thanking them
for their time.