Internship & Career Fair
Student Guide
This is your opportunity to:
 Meet and network with top professionals from various organizations
 Get tips on how best to prepare and meet the requirements needed
to succeed in your chosen career
 Find out how to apply for internship opportunities
 Understand what qualities employers seek in you as an intern/employee
Introduce Yourself
 Smile, and introduce yourself sharing your name and your major or professional
interest
 If you are comfortable doing so, offer to shake hands
 Keep the conversation friendly, brief and focused on the occupation
 Remember to thank the representative for their time
Possible Questions you might like to ask the participants
 What abilities or personal qualities do you believe contribute most to
success in this field/job?
 What are the major qualifications, skills and education needed for this occupation?
 What can you tell me about the employment outlook in your
occupational field?
 What is the typical career path in this field or occupation?
 Do you have any advice for someone like me who is interested in this
field/job?
 What professional journals and organizations would help me learn more about
this field?
 What do you like the most and least about your job/profession?
 Ask about the possibility and next steps needed to apply for an internship and/or
career opportunity with their company or agency if you are interested in their field.
Our industry participants will be happy to provide you with information related to
their field. Sign in at their table.