The Fall 2026 Internship and Job Fairs are coming up on October 21 and 22! At our last fair, we asked employers a few questions to help you prepare for the fair! Take this advice from hiring employers and use it to network, explore career paths, and learn about open internship and job opportunities at the fair!

October 21 – All-Major Internship & Job Fair

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Lola and Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center

October 22 – Engineering, Science, and Technology Internship & Job Fair

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Lola and Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center

What qualities are you looking for in candidates?

Sherwin Williams: When I am considering a candidate, I make sure I look at their resume and make sure that their degree, their interests, what they’re doing extra-curricularly, previous positions and everything that they’re looking for and aiming for align with what we’re hiring for. 

City Year: We are looking for someone who knows themselves. Whatever your experience is—your lived experience, your education, your background—just know what that is and know that it’s a strength. Bring that to the table.

Swanson Rink: One of the biggest things we look for in someone looking for an entry-level job or preparing for an internship is that they’ve taken the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. We highly recommend you take this as soon after graduation as possible or even while you’re still in college. And when you do, put it front and center on your resume!

What advice do you have for students attending their first career fair?

Sherwin Williams: Keep your options open. Talk to companies that you’ve never heard of before or never considered before. That’s how I ended up where I am today. 

City Year: Understand that it’s a fast moving environment. There’s a lot happening. It’s loud. It’s busy. But set a follow up plan and understand that there’s an opportunity to keep the conversation going.

Swanson Rink: Make connections! It’s so easy to feel disconnected in the job market when you’re sending out 100 resumes and just hoping one of them sticks. Make those human connections that really bring things to another level. If you’re able to bring your excitement to the people you talk to, that’s going to leave a mark just as much as a good resume is.

How do you recommend students follow up after a career fair?

Sherwin Williams: I recommend that students apply for our jobs directly online and email the recruiter that they met with at the fair to let them know that they applied. That is a great way to go about it because then they can get you straight into the interview process from there. If you don’t have the link to apply, just email the recruiter to follow up, let them know that you talked to them at the career fair and what position you are interested in so that they can send you the application link!

City Year: Get the recruiter’s contact info and always follow-up within 24 to 48 hours. But also ask the person at the table what the best way to follow-up is and they might have a set plan for you to follow.

Swanson Rink: Get connected with our newsletter and even if you’re not looking for a job right now, reach out to us throughout your time in college and keep that connection going!

The Career Center at LynxConnect can help you prepare for the fair! Stop by our offices in Tivoli Annex 439 to explore our resources!

• Career Fair Prep Day – October 19
  • 10 a.m. to 2pm
  • Tivoli Annex 439
• Make an appointment with the Career Center in Handshake
• Find free professional attire in our Career Closet
• Visit the Career Center website to find guides on navigating the career fair, writing a resume and cover letter, networking, and more!