Spring Career Fair
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
4-7 p.m.
virtual - Zoom link will be posted before the fair date.
The Spring Career Fair connects employers with Illinois State students and alumni from all majors seeking full-time positions.
Employer information
Meet exciting new talent from Illinois State University. Join Career Services for our Spring Career Fair. Learn more about Illinois State's Academic Programs (includes an A-Z list of undergraduate majors).
Accessing the virtual 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.
Employer registration
Opening soon. For more information about the Spring Internship Fair, contact Career Services Events.
Student information
Steps to complete before the fair
- Visit the Career Resource Guide. 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.
- Construct an effective resume. Check out the Career Resource Guide first for tips. Then, visit 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. Visit the Career Resource Guide for helpful tips.
- Login to your Hire-A-Redbird account to register for the fair. Although not required, check out these benefits of registering.
- 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?"
- Develop a 30 second summary of your professional skills, experience and interests. Visit the Career Resource Guide for helpful tips.
- 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. Check out the Career Resource Guide for sample questions.
- Join Career Services on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for fair updates and other helpful tips.
- Dress the part. Review the Career Resource Guide for tips on proper professional dress and etiquette.
Participating employers
Check out the list of employers attending the fair - coming soon.
Headshot photos
Professional headshot photos are available free to Illinois State students at in-person fairs from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. However, because this fair is being held virtually this spring, alternatives may be provided. Photos will be available on Flickr with a direct link included below:
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 accommodation to attend this event, contact the Career Services. Please allow sufficient time to arrange for the accommodation.