Spring Internship Fair
Thursday, February 4, 4-7 p.m.
virtual
The Spring Internship Fair connects employers with students from
all majors
seeking internship opportunities.
Virtual assistance during the fair
Get assistance throughout the event at: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/7738814117 (starting at 3 p.m. for employers and 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 and Illinois State internships.
Employer assistance during fair
Connect with staff on February 4 starting at 3 p.m. and throughout the event through Zoom at https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/7738814117.
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 Internship Fair. Or access directly using the free Symplicity Jobs and Careers app available from the App Store or Google Play.
Virtual fair assistance for students
Connect with staff starting at 3:30 p.m. and throughout the event through Zoom at https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/7738814117. Get assistance with:
- Career fair questions
- Help accessing a virtual career fair or
- Assistance using "Chat" features with employers
Headshot photos
Professional headshot photos are available free to Illinois State students at in-person fairs from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Because this fair is being held virtually, headshot photos are not available. Access the 2020 Spring Internship Fair headshot photos.
Student volunteers
Develop your leadership skills and/or earn service hours. Become a career fair student volunteer.
Special accommodations
Contact Career Services.