CPEC

When you Arrive:

• Doors to the employer area will not open until 10:00am.  While it is not required that you get there as soon as doors open, it is suggested that you be there fairly early.  Recruiters are more alert and enthusiastic at the beginning of the day. Also, even though we discourage them from leaving before the end of the fair, some recruiters may pack up and leave as early as 2:00 pm.  You don't want to miss speaking with any recruiters who you're interested in or feel rushed because you see people leaving.  So, the earlier you get there, the better.
• When you get to the fair, you will need to check in at the registration desk.  Your admission ticket to the fair is your resume and a nametag that we will give you if you have not already received one from your Career Services office. You will not be allowed into the employer area without a nametag, so please wear it at all times. Your resume will be used as your registration card to help us keep track of attendance.

Employer Area:

• In the main job fair area, each recruiter is assigned a booth with a table and chairs. Most companies send one or two representatives. There may be one or two lines started at each table. If a recruiter's line is long, consider coming back later and speak to another recruiter/company in the meantime.
• Try talking to a few recruiters that have requested your major, as well as a few that you aren't especially interested in when you first arrive. This will allow you to practice approaching a recruiter and help get rid of some butterflies.

Before you Leave:

• Please fill out the entire evaluation form before leaving. Feel free to give honest feedback. We look at this information very seriously in organizing next year's fair.
• Point of reference, a common comment is: "Have or invite more companies."  Please know that over 500 invitations to a diverse range of organizations are sent and numerous phone calls are made each year to increase registrants.