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Career Fair Prep Toolbox

Your Indiana State University Career Center is proud to support you during your job and internship search process. In preparation for career fairs happening throughout the academic year, we have provided resources below to help set you up for success. If you have any questions, you can call at 812-237-5000, make an appointment in Handshake, come see us during Walk-In Hours, and/or e-mail us at isu-career-center@indstate.edu

Current students, check out the Career Center Sycamore Root site for all of our fall events. 

Fall 2024 Career Fairs

Date

Time

Location

All Majors Job & Internship Career Fair

Wed, Sept 18

1pm-4pm

Hulman Center

Health & Social Services Career Fair

Tues, Oct 1 10am-1pm Health & Human Services Building
Graduate Program Fair Wed, Oct 2 11am-2pm Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede I

Built & Tech Career Expo

Wed, Oct 9 1pm-4pm Hulman Center

Trunk-or-Treat for Talent

Tues, Oct 29 4pm-6pm West Visitor Pay Lot

Career Center Resources

  • Career Fair Preparation, Networking, and Resume Writing Guides - Review our Career Services guide on writing résumés that gives advice on many subjects from making effective bullet points to providing a reference sheet and rubric for you to evaluate your résumé. Explore our guide on how to prepare for the career fairs and how to network during the fair. 
  • Walk-In Résumé Critique Prior to Fair - Attend walk-ins at least one week prior to the career fair to receive feedback and then upload your revised résumé to Handshake
    • Walk-In Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-3:00pm
  • Professional Clothing Closet - Stop by the Career Center between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and "shop" in our professional clothing closet. Students and alumni may have up to 4 pieces a month of professional clothing for internships, current employment, job interviews, etc. 
  • Iris Photobooth Sponsored by Union Health - Update your professional headshot in your Handshake profile and LinkedIn profile using our on-demand professional photo booth available 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
  • Handshake App - Please download the Handshake app to register for the fair as well as engage directly with employers during and after the career fairs. You must activate your Handshake account to engage with the QR feature for employers and students at the Career Fairs. 

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Contact

Hours of Operations
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4:30pm
Walk-In Hours:
Mon - Fri: 10am - 12pm & 1 - 3pm

Indiana State University Career Center
231 North 6th Walkway
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Phone:(812) 237-5000 
Fax:(812) 237-4392
Email: isu-career-center@indstate.edu

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