Career Fairs
Career Fairs are great opportunities to showcase your skills and talents. Each semester employers visit EIU to recruit upcoming graduates and students for internships and entry-level career opportunities. Networking at career fairs is a great way to land interviews and job offers. Take advantage of this chance to interact face-to-face with employers.
Upcoming Fairs:
Accounting Fair - September 28, 2022 @ 9 am - 12 pm in the University Ballroom
Fall Job Fair - October 3, 2022 @ 1-5 pm in the Grand Ballroom
Virtual Fall Job Fair - October 4, 2022 @ 4-6 pm hosted through Handshake
Construction Management Networking/Recruiting Event - October 18, 2022 @ 3-6 pm in Tarble Arts
Networking Night - November 15, 2022 @ 4-6 pm in Tarble Arts
*We are excited to be hosting in-person events this year, we will still offer a virutal format, expect the event to be in-person unless is says virtual. Registration will still be located in Handshake, please contact our office with an questions. 217-581-2412 or email careers@eiu.edu
Tips to Get Ready for Virtual Job Fairs:
- Complete your Profile in HANDSHAKE
- Make sure your profile is viewable in either the Employer or Community setting (Look in Settings & Privacy)
- Upload your Resume
- Learn what to experience at a virtual job fair HERE.
- Learn about video requirements & troubleshooting HERE.
- Become familiar with tips for making the virtual job fair a success HERE.
Look for On-Campus Employment in Handshake.
