Spring Career Fair
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
4-7 p.m.
virtual
The Spring Career Fair connects employers with Illinois State students and alumni from all majors seeking full-time positions.
Day of the fair
Employers access the fair at: https://illinoisstate-csm.symplicity.com/events/21225b1e2d0e704c29b7b9c4fcac009d/overview
Students access the fair at: https://illinoisstate-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=event&ss=cf&mode=form&id=21225b1e2d0e704c29b7b9c4fcac009d&signin_tab=0
Having problems? Get live assistance at: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/7738814117, starting at 3 p.m. for employers, and at 3:30 p.m. for students.
Employer registration and information
- Employer registration
- Instructions for participating in a virtual fair as an employer.
- Request the toolkit for accessing a virtual career fair.
- Learn more about Illinois State's Academic Programs.
Student fair preparation tips
- Login to your Hire-A-Redbird account to register for the fair. Although not required, check out the benefits of registering.
- Attend one of our InstaCareer career fair preparation sessions.
- Review our tips for navigating a virtual fair.
- Construct an effective resume. 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.
- Login to your Hire-A-Redbird account to register for the fair. Although not required, check out these benefits of registering.
- Access the list of employers registered for the fair to identify those you most want to meet. (Utilize the link below.)
- Research employers so you can answer the question, "what do you know about our organization?"
- Develop a 30 second commercial (an introduction of your professional skills, experience and interests.
- 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.
- Join Career Services on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for fair updates and other helpful tips.
- Dress the part.
Visit the Career Resource Guide for more information on these tips and more!
Participating employers
Check out the list of the employers attending the Spring Career Fair. Or access directly using the free Symplicity Jobs and Careers app available from the App Store or Google Play.
Headshot photos
Because this fair is being held virtually, headshot photos are not available. Access the 2020 Spring Career Fair headshot photos.
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
Develop your leadership skills and/or earn service hours. Become a career fair student volunteer.
Special accommodations
Contact Career Services.