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Career Fairs & Events
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Upcoming Career Fairs
Browse upcoming BYU career fairs and click through for event details.
January
21
Thursday
STEM Career Fair
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February
3
Wednesday
Student Athlete-Career Fair
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February
4
Thursday
General Career Fair
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February
25
Thursday
Education Career Fair
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March
11
Thursday
Summer Job Fair
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Career Fair Prep
Recipe for Standing Out
Career fairs work best when you prepare before you go, make intentional connections during the event, and follow up afterward.
Before the fair
Arrive with a plan, a polished resume, and a clear reason for talking with each employer.
- Craft a short, confident elevator pitch about who you are and what you’re looking for.
- Research target companies on Handshake and know why you are interested in them.
- Update and polish your resume, then bring several printed copies.
- Practice talking through your experience, skills, and resume highlights.
- Prepare thoughtful questions to ask recruiters.
- Prioritize employers you want to visit and plan your route.
- Bring a notebook or folder so you can take notes during conversations.
- Dress professionally and align with industry expectations.
During the fair
Make each conversation intentional, professional, and easy for recruiters to remember.
- Introduce yourself confidently with a smile, clear eye contact, and a professional greeting.
- Use your prepared pitch, but keep the conversation natural.
- Ask thoughtful questions and listen closely to what representatives share.
- Show genuine interest in the organization and the roles they are hiring for.
- Collect recruiter contact information, business cards, or LinkedIn information.
- If a representative cannot answer your question, politely ask who you should contact next.
- Take quick notes after each conversation so you can follow up personally.
- Stay professional, courteous, and engaged throughout the event.
After the fair
The follow-up is where a good conversation can become a real opportunity.
- Send personalized thank-you emails or LinkedIn messages to contacts you met.
- Reference specific topics from your conversation so they remember you.
- Apply for roles or internships that match your interests and qualifications.
- Review company information before interviews or follow-up meetings.
- Attend related info sessions, campus events, or industry meetups.
- Connect with recruiters and engage professionally with their content when appropriate.
- Update your notes with next steps, deadlines, and contacts.
- Meet with a Career Director if you want help deciding how to follow up.
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Additional career fair preparation resources will be added here as they become available.
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