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7 Tips to Succeed at the Viterbi Career & Internship Expo

January 16, 2024
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Are you ready? The Viterbi Career & Internship Expo takes place in just 20 days (February 5th-7th)! 

To help you prepare, here are seven tips to make the most of your day at the Career Expo:

  1. Handshake: See the list of companies coming to the Career & Internship Fair on February 7th (10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Trousdale Parkway), as well as registration for other Expo activities (Trojan Talks & Demos) on February 5th and 6th. 
  2. Make a Plan: Create a schedule of your day at Fair, including any extra Expo activities that you have a confirmed RSVP for. These events are a guaranteed time to meet with an employer and you won’t want to miss them! 
  3. Research companies attending the Expo. Prioritize the companies you want to speak with and look at their websites in advance. This will help you to tailor your conversation for each recruiter. 
  4. Prepare a 30-second professional introduction (the “elevator pitch”). Your pitch should include a greeting, a brief history of your education, applicable strengths/experiences, and an area of interest. Make sure to close with an open-ended question to start the conversation!
  5. Dress for success in business attire. This is a professional career & internship event, not a hangout with your friends. Choose your clothing appropriately.
  6. Print out copies of your resume. Bring them with you on the days of the Expo and get them into the hands of the recruiter you’re speaking with. 
  7. Follow up. Send a thank you note, email, or LinkedIn request to each person you spoke to within 24-48 hours of the Expo. 

 

Maximizing your Career & Internship Expo Experience with Our Workshops

  • How to Develop an Effective Resume and Cover Letter (Hybrid)
    • January 16th | 12 pm – 1 pm | RTH 211/Zoom 
  • How to Develop an Effective Resume and Cover Letter (Hybrid)
    • January 22nd| 12 pm – 1pm | EEB 132/Zoom
  • How to Develop an Effective Resume and Cover Letter (Hybrid)
    • January 30th| 12 pm – 1pm | EEB 132/Zoom
  • Preparing for the Career & Internship Expo (Hybrid) 
    • February 1st | 3 pm – 4 pm| RTH 211/Zoom  

Complete Workshop Schedule       

For more tips and tricks, check out this article.

Published on January 16th, 2024Last updated on August 6th, 2024