Construction Management Fair 

Thursday, September 24, 12-4 p.m.
virtual

The Construction Management Fair connects recruiters with students seeking full-time or internship positions in construction management, safety, and renewable energy.

Employer information

The Construction Management program at Illinois State has approximately 150 majors and 40-50 graduates annually. Our students and graduates are highly recruited for internships and entry-level positions by some of the nation's largest constructors and MEP contractors. The program is accredited by the American Council on Construction Education. Learn about Illinois State's Construction Management, Safety, and Renewable Energy programs.

Registration

Meet exciting new talent from Illinois State University. Register for the Construction Management Fair. This fair will be held virtually. Review the instructions for participating in a virtual fair as an employer. Request the toolkit for accessing a virtual career fair. For more information, contact Career Services Events.

Student information 

Participating employers

Check out the list of the employers attending this fair.

Steps to complete before the fair

• Construct an effective resume . Check out the Career Resource Guide for assistance. Then, connect with Career Services during drop-in hours or Late-night Resume Reviews for feedback.
• Develop a 30 second summary of your professional skills, experience and interests. If you need help, utilize the worksheet in the Career Resource Guide.
• Dress the part. Review our Career Resource Guide for tips on appropriate attire and professional etiquette.
• Login to your Hire-A-Redbird account to register for the fair. Although not required, check out the benefits of registering.
• Do your research. Check out the list of employers registered for the fair to identify those you most want to meet. Utilize the link below, visit Hire-a-Redbird, or access using the free Symplicity Jobs and Careers app available from the App Store or Google Play. Then, visit the Career Resource Guide to learn how to do quality research on employers so you can answer the question, "what do you know about our organization?"

Tips to prepare for the fair

• Visit the Career Resource Guide for suggestions on how to prepare for the fair. Then attend one of our InstaCareer career fair preparation sessions to learn how to introduce yourself, identify what to say, get tips on how to follow-up after the fair, and more!
• Check out these tips for navigating a virtual fair.
• Attend Navigating a Virtual Fair so you'll not only know how to present yourself, but learn how to participate in the fair effectively.
• Prepare for on the spot interviews. Visit InterviewStream to get interview questions listed by major and job industry, and practice your answers.
• Identify your answers to commonly asked questions. Visit the Career Resource Guide for sample questions.
• Join Career Services on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for fair updates and other helpful tips.

Alumni

Registration through Hire-A-Redbird is required to participate. If you no longer have access, be sure to contact Career Services four days prior to the event for access.

Student volunteers needed

Interested in developing your leadership skills and/or earning service hours? Become a career fair student volunteer!

Special accommodations

If you need special accommodations to attend this event, contact the Career Services. Please allow sufficient time to arrange for the accommodation.