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 Diversity Career Fair 2021 - CANCELED

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Thank you for your interest in the 40th Annual Diversity Career Fair. Unfortunately, the career fair that was going to be held on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience the cancellation of the 40th Annual Diversity Career Fair may have caused. We encourage you to attend the Winter Job & Internship Fair on February 2nd, 2021.

Who Should Attend:

•   All UW students, recent graduates and alumni

•   Students at all UW Campuses (Seattle, Bothell,           Tacoma)

•   All Majors (Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, &        the Sciences)

•   All Class Levels ( Freshman - Ph.D)

•   Students from local colleges and universities

 

What to Expect:

•   Find out about jobs, internships, & volunteer                 opportunities

•   Meet face-to-face with employers in business &           industry, government, school districts & non-profits

•   Explore jobs and internships for your major/interest

•   Develop your network of contacts

•   Opportunity for a possible next-day interview

•   Connect with UW Programs

 

What to Bring:

•   Multiple copies of your resume

•   Your enthusiasm and a firm handshake

•   Great Elevator Speech

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Dress: Business Casual

 

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10 Tips for Career Fair Success

 

  1. Research employers in advance

  2. Create a well-prepared resume & bring 10-15 copies to the career fair

  3. Dress appropriately (Business Casual)

  4. Identify employers that interest you the most

  5. Arrive early to allow time to interact with employers

  6. Greet employers with a smile and firm handshake

  7. Prepare an elevator speech 

  8. Collect business cards

  9. Send a thank you note to interested companies you meet at the career fair

  10. Complete any online applications as requested by employers

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Resume Writing & Career Fair Preparation 

UW Career & Internship Center

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Questions: uwnsbe@uw.edu

Companies Attending