Career Fair Description

Aloha welcome to the Spring 2022 Shidler Internship & Career Expo!

The Shidler Internship & Career Expo is designed to offer Shidler students a chance to meet with representatives to learn about the organizations and career options. Employers offer students a variety of internships, part-time, and full-time careers.

This semester's virtual Career Expo will be held via Handshake. Each company will be hosting 30 minute group info sessions and/or 10 minute one-on-one sessions with students.

We encourage you to start looking at companies that you may potentially want to meet with and sign up for 1:1 or group sessions with employers. If you need help registering for employer session, we encourage you to check out this article about Signing Up for & Managing Virtual Fair Sessions.

As a guide, please see the following articles to get started with your Career Expo experience on Handshake:

• Tips for Success at Virtual Recruiting Events
• Handshake's Guide to Attending a Virtual Career Fair
• How to Create a Student Resume

What to Prepare

• Resume
• Questions for company
• Elevator Pitch
• Business attire

Attire

See below for business casual recommendations:

Women’s attire

• Dress that is knee-length or longer and covers the shoulders
• Blouse with sleeves
• Skirt at knee-length or longer
• Long dress pants
• Closed-toe heels or flats

Men’s attire

• Aloha shirt or dress shirt
• Long dress pants
• Dress shoes
• Belt that matches shoe color
• Tie optional

Career Expo Tips

Here are some tips to keep in mind for meeting with employers:

• Research the companies that you are interested in and ask questions
• Revamp your resume & tailor it to fit the position/field you want
• Smile and make eye contact with the camera
• Prepare a 15-30 second “elevator” pitch

For more information or assistance, please contact:

Patrick Stuart at (808) 956-9330 or jpstuart@hawaii.edu