Dunwoody Career Fairs

Dunwoody College hosts two on-campus, school-wide career fairs each year. Over 280 companies participate in these fairs annually, helping many Dunwoody students land paid jobs or internships well before they graduate.

Dunwoody’s annual, school-wide career fairs are open to all Dunwoody students and alumni.

Upcoming Fair

Fall Semester Career Fair: Oct. 1-2, 2024

The next Career Fair will take place in October. Registration for companies wishing to participate in the fair is now open. Note that students from all majors/programs are invited to both days of the fair.

Register/connect with us on Handshake or email careerservices@dunwoody.edu to ensure you get an invitation to upcoming career fairs and for any questions.

Employers: please click the link on the date you want to register for and register in Handshake. Logistical details are available at the same link.

FALL CAREER FAIR SCHEDULE

Career Fair Tips for Students

Before the Fair

Employers expect you to be prepared. Make sure you:

  1. Update and polish your résumé. Contact Career Services at careerservices@dunwoody.edu for tips on how to make your résumé stand out.
  2. Review the list of companies attending and the jobs they are advertising. Check MyCareer for job descriptions.
  3. Make a day-of plan. Make a list of which companies you want to speak with, where they will be located on the provided event map, and what you want to speak with them about.
  4. Practice an introduction. Have a prepared, 30 second or less “elevator speech” about who you are and what you are looking for.
  5. Print plenty of copies of your résumé. Consider bringing business cards and your portfolio as well!

During the Fair

Come prepared and be professional.

  1. Dress professionally for your industry. Ask yourself, what would you wear for a job interview? Career fairs are essentially that.
  2. Make sure to wear your provided name tag. They help employers identify which department you’re in.
  3. Allow yourself adequate time. Do all of your prep work prior to the fair. This ensures you have enough time to speak with all of the employers you’re interested in.
  4. Respect employers’ materials/giveaways. Don’t focus on giveaways or promotional materials. Instead, pay attention to your conversation.
  5. Be assertive and make a good first impression. Start with a firm handshake, and be prepared to ask questions. Employers are eager to see how you handle yourself and how you demonstrate your communication skills.
  6. Ask for business cards. This gives you direct contact with the organization for networking and follow up purposes.
  7. Be courteous and professional. You represent yourself, your major, and Dunwoody College. Company representatives are here because they want to hire Dunwoody students–some representatives are even Dunwoody alumni! So, do your best to uphold Dunwoody’s reputation of training successful grads.

After the Fair

  1. Write a short thank you note to companies you spoke with. Make sure to acknowledging their time and thank them for coming to campus. This is an excellent practice to get used to and leaves a lasting impression.
  2. Follow up as necessary. Apply for jobs, schedule interviews, and make an effort to stay connected with organizations you’re interested in.