FACS at the Fairs
Intro to Fall 2017 Career Center Internship & Career Fairs
Did You Know?
58% of 2016 UGA graduates who went on to work full-time after graduation obtained their position before they graduated (UGA Career Outcomes Data, 2016). Many of these students are getting connected with these opportunities through on-campus recruiting events, including career fairs.
The average full-time offer rate to interns for organizations surveyed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is 67.1% (NACE, 2017). This is the primary way many employers prefer to source entry-level talent.
Nearly 65% of employers surveyed prefer to hire students with relevant work experience and more than half of those employers prefer that that experience come in the form of an internship or co-op (NACE, 2017).
Pick Your Path
UGA Spring Career and Internship Fair
September 20th, 2017
Noon - 5 PM
The Classic Center, Downtown Athens
FACS majors that should attend: All!
This fair typically features recruiters from over 250 companies seeking students to fill both internship and full-time opportunities across industries. Shuttles will run from campus to the Classic Center between 11:30 am and 5:00 pm. Bus stops include: Memorial Hall, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, across from the Main Library, and the Classic Center.
View constantly-updated list of employers attending: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/2483/student_preview
Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Career and Internship Fair
October 5th, 2017
Noon - 3 PM
Tate Student Center, Grand Hall (5th Floor)
FACS majors that should attend: Consumer Foods (Open to all)
The Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Career and Internship Fair offers the opportunity for students to network with employers specifically within these industries.
View constantly-updated list of employers attending: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/2475/student_preview
Graduate School Information Day
October 18th, 2017
11 AM - 2 PM
Tate Student Center, Grand Hall
FACS majors that should attend: All!
Meet with representatives from highly respected graduate and professional programs from across the country and overseas, representing areas such as business, law, health and medicine, public policy and many others.
View constantly-updated list of programs attending:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/2259/student_preview
Ensure You Are Properly Prepped
Get your resume reviewed
In Dawson:
Mondays 10:30 AM -12:30 PM; main lobby
In the Career Center:
Daily 12-2 PM
Leading up to the Fall fair:
9/13, 9/14, 9/18, 9/19; 10 AM - 3 PM; Tate Grand Hall
Use Career Center preparation resources
Instagram Live: Career Fair Prep
9/15/17
1-1:30 PM
Instagram - @ugacareercenter
9/18/17
5-6:30 PM
MLC, Room 150
Virtual Event: How to Prep for the Spring Career & Internship Fair
9/19/17
6-7 PM
Online Venue - Register here
Career Fair Prep Pinterest board
See pg. 15 of the Career Guide
Make an excellent first impression
Career Center blog post: Crash Course in Professional Dressing on a College Budget
See pg. 40 of the Career Guide
Don't forget about follow-up
Personalize your interactions!
See pg. 37 of the Career Guide
Utilize Your Career Consultant!
FACS Career Consultant, Brittany Smith, is here to help as you prepare for these career fairs!
How to reach her:
Dawson Hall Career Walk-In HoursMondays 10:30-12:30 PM
Dawson Hall Main Lobby
Note: Dawson Hall Drop-Ins will be cancelled in lieu of Resume Critique Day on Monday 9/18 - visit Brittany in Tate Grand Hall from 10-3 that day.