Events

Professional Dress is required for the event. 

Date and Time: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Students: Access Student Agriculture Career Fair

Employers: Register Business for Agriculture Career Fair

Professional Dress is required for the event. 

Date and Time: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 from 2 - 5 p.m. 

Students: Access the Student All Majors Career and Grad School Fair

Employers: Register Business for the All Majors Career and Grad School Fair

Professional Dress is required for the event. 

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 2 - 5 p.m. 

Students: Access the Student STEM and OSH Career Fair

Employers: Register Business for the STEM and OSH Career Fair

We highly recommend wearing business attire for video calls during the fair.

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 2 - 5 p.m.

Students: Access & Register for Student Online Career Expo 

Employers: Register Business for the Online Career Expo

Getting Started:

• Help Article: Handshake's Guide to Attending a Virtual Fair for Students

• Help Article: Signing up for Sessions at a Virtual Fair

• Help Article: Participating in a Virtual Fair

• Help Article: Video Requirements and Troubleshooting for Students

Tips for Success: 

• Student Blog: Virtual Career Fairs Are Here! Next Stop: Getting Hired

• Video: Introducing Students to Virtual Fairs

• Student Blog: Prepare for Virtual Recruiting this Summer

• Student Blog: 10 Tips for Attending a Virtual Career Fair

Professional Dress is required for the event. 

Date and Time: Friday, March 11, 2022 from 8 a.m. - Noon

Students: Access Student Teacher Career Fair

Schools: Register School for Teacher Career Fair

The Hire-A-Racer Part-Time Job Fair is a great event for students looking for a part-time job either on- or off-campus.

Date & Time: Fall 2022 TBA

Location: TBA

Students: Stay Tuned

Employers: Stay Tuned

Our Career Fairs keep getting bigger and bigger and we need YOUR help!

Volunteering not only helps Murray State and your fellow Racers, it's also an excellent way to network with employers before, during and after the Career Fair!

Some of the things we need help with include: 

• Curbside check-in

• Employer registration

• Student registration

• Clean-up

Sign-Up: Stay Tuned

In exchange for your service, we'll have a FREE gift for you and will assist you in putting this experience on your resume!

(Business Casual or above dress is required!)

Who may attend?

Career Services invites all students, regardless of classification (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student), and alumni to attend every available and applicable Career Fair. Career fairs are an excellent opportunity to network for internships and future employment! Prior to entering a career event, students and alumni are required to register/sign-in at the registration table. Participants are provided name tags that identify classification and major.

Should freshmen, sophomores or juniors attend? Isn't it for seniors?

Career fairs are a vital component to help people achieve their professional goals. Career fairs can provide valuable opportunities to explore different careers and seek employment, whether a full-time position or internship. There are many reasons to attend a career fair:

• Access to recruiters from a wide array of companies and industries in one location.

• Find out about available job openings and submit résumés in person.

• Explore different, and even discover new, career options and possible future areas of employment.

• Identify “what it takes” to land the job at various companies – what education, background, skills, and/or coursework is needed to succeed in a field or at a particular company.

• Practice interview and networking skills.

• Gain job searching advice from the recruiters who hire college graduates.

• Develop a network of business contacts.

• Learn about different industries.

What can I do to prepare?

Review the Career Fair Preparation Tip Sheet. In general, research the companies scheduled to attend; prepare a list of questions to ask; and create a general résumé that’s appropriate for the full range of positions.

What should I wear?

Business Professional: First impressions matter and you increase your confidence and gain positive attention of potential employers by dressing in appropriately and professionally!

• Women: Skirt suit (knee length, at least) and blouse or pants suit and blouse; closed toed dress shoes; no more than seven (7) pieces of jewelry (only 1 piece of jewelry per each ear, wrist, hand and neck).

• Men: Suit and tie: long sleeved dress shirt (preferably white), tie, dress pants, jacket; dress shoes.

• Not allowed: Jeans, shorts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants or sneakers

• Additional considerations: Tattoos and body piercing should be covered. Remove facial piercings. Hair should be neatly styled away from the face, beards/mustaches trimmed and makeup kept to a minimal.

How do I make a good impression?

• Print your résumé on quality paper and don’t staple to other documents.

• Bring a portfolio to hold your résumé, pen, paper and any support documents you have as well as has a slot for business cards.

• Have your schedule available in case you have the chance to set up an interview.

• Create and bring a list of companies that interest you most.

• Keep breath-mints on-hand to help counteract dry mouth and bad breath.

• When greeting recruiters:

  • Make eye contact, smile, introduce yourself and offer a firm handshake.

  • Be personable; keep the conversation light and comfortable.

  • Be prepared to present a brief statement about your skills, talents, and abilities, career goals, and why you’re interested in the company.

  • Ask thoughtful questions specific to the company or industry.

  • Leave a copy of your résumé and request a business card from the recruiter so you can follow up with him or her later.

  • Thank the recruiter for his or her time and for considering your résumé. Let recruiters know you enjoyed speaking with them and that you will be in touch.

How do I follow-up after the event?

Send a professional email reiterating your interest in the position and providing a digital version of your resume within 24 hours, preferably, that evening. Follow-up with a handwritten note (or typed if your handwriting is difficult to read) within 48 hours. Remember that both forms of communication should be professional, void of grammatical and spelling errors. You want to thank the recruiter for his or her time, reiterate your interest in the position and company and offer to meet with the recruiter to further discuss your qualifications.