Merit Scholar Fair
This is it. Eligible research, internships & abroad opps...
Find your Merit Stipend experience!
Meet representatives from various research, internship and study abroad opportunities towards which you can use your Merit Scholarship Stipend.
Who will be there?
At the fair you can expect...
Internships (Room 200 A & B): Dozens of representatives with local summer research opportunities! Organizations include the National MS Society, Red Cross, WXPN and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania among others!
Research (Room 200 A & B): Meet representatives from each school/college and learn about their faculty-sponsored summer research projects
Study Abroad (Room 200 C): Learn about each of Temple's summer programs (as well as exchange/external programs!)
Tips from the Career Center
Before the Fair
Take a quick read of this guide they've put together.
*Research the internship, research, and study abroad opportunities that will be at the fair: Preparation will show the representative that you are genuinely interested in their opportunity. For internships, check out the organization’s website to learn about their mission, clients, and programs.
*Update your résumé and have it reviewed: Stop by the Career Center (Mitten Hall 220) to have your résumé reviewed, or come to the Honors Lounge on Friday, January 15, from 11 AM to 1 PM to have it reviewed by a Career Center representative.
*Craft your introduction: Consider your skills, experiences, and goals and craft an introduction to use at the fair. See the Career Guide for a sample. Practice with friends or a career coach!
During the Fair
*Dress the part: There is no dress requirement for the Merit Scholar Fair. However, keep in mind that dress is a form of non-verbal communication and it can indicate your preparedness and professionalism. To make a good first impression, wear a tailored shirt/blouse, sweater, nice pants or a skirt. Do not wear sweat pants or ripped jeans. Check out the Career Center’s professional attire board on Pinterest for business casual tips: http://www.pinterest.com/TempleCareers/.
*Approach the representatives: Use the introduction you developed before the fair to make a positive first impression. Smile, offer a solid handshake, and maintain eye contact. Ask for a business card if the conversation goes well.
After the Fair
*Follow-up with the representatives you met at the fair: Send a thank you note via email within 24 hours of the fair. Reference an aspect of your conversation and state what makes you qualified for the opportunity. Take a look at this sample thank you note on the Career Center’s website.
*Apply!: You can apply for any opportunities you learned about at the fair (and many, many more) through the OwlNetwork.