Networking & Career Fairs
Career Fairs provide ideal settings to meet potential employers and to discuss part-time, full-time and internship positions. It is your chance to step forward and be noticed.
Career Fairs are your opportunity learn more about jobs and internships offered by companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations where you might like to work. Some employers and fairs are focused on students from specific colleges or majors, but many are interested in Reinhardt students from any major.
Remember, connecting and engaging with other professionals is something you’ll do throughout your career. It’s not just a one-time step but rather part of the cycle of continued personal and professional growth.
Get ready for the fair by polishing up your resume, LinkedIn profile, and interview skills. You can find additional resources on the Vocation & Career Service webpage (www.reinhardt.edu/careerservices) or make an appointment with a representative from Vocation & Career Services at career-services@reinhardt.edu.
Upcoming Career Fairs
Career Fair Prep Workshops
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
10:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Gordy Dining Center, Simms Room
Navigating a career fair with employers can be daunting. Join us for a Resume, Interview, and Navigating a Career Fair Workshop before the Reinhardt Career Connection Expo. Whether you're crafting a resume, gearing up for an interview, or eager to expand your professional network, we've got you covered. Join us for these transformative workshops and empower yourself with the skills and confidence needed to navigate the Reinhardt Career Connection Expo. Make sure you are prepared and stand out amongst the competition.
Click here to register.
Reinhardt University & Goodwill of North Georgia – Career Connections Expo: Job and Career Fair
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
5:00-8:00 PM
Brown Athletics Center, Gym
The Career Connections Expo: Career Fair & Job Fair is designed for Reinhardt students and community members to interact with employers offering part-time, internship full-time career entry-level positions. Students and community members can network with employers from a variety of industries and learn more about their hiring needs. All majors are welcome to attend! Pre-registration in advance is strongly encouraged but not required.
Students: Click Here to Register.
Employers: Click Here to Register
HOW TO DRESS FOR A JOB FAIR
While the term “professional dress” means different things in different occupations, one thing is certain: You must look polished when you attend an interview or job fair.
Some students make the mistake of dressing for a job fair or interview as they would on the job. In many cases, you can dress much more casually on the job than you should for an interview or job fair. Remember, you have to get the job before you can dress like someone who already has a job!
Below are a few tips on dressing professionally for job interviews and job fairs.
Attire
Professional | Not-so-Professional |
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Business suit in a conservative color (navy, gray, or black are preferred); women may wear suits with either a skirt or pants | Khakis, jeans, or sweats |
For men: dress shirt and tie | Shirt tail not tucked in, stains or wrinkles, neck tie not properly tied |
For women: blouse that complements the suit; neckline no lower than collarbone; skirt hem should be no more than two inches above the knee | Low necklines or hemlines on skirts more than two inches above the knee; pants above the ankle |
Clothes clean and pressed | Shoes run down at the heels, scuffed, or not polished, white socks |
Shoes: for men—wing tips or loafers with dark socks; for women—low/medium heels or flats with neutral hose. | Colored hose or hose with runs or snags in them |
Too tight or too loose clothing, revealing or provocative clothing |
Hair
Professional | Not-so-Professional |
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Clean and styled | Dirty or unkempt |
Off your face | Excessively long bangs |
For men – short hair is preferable; facial hair should be groomed | Playing with your hair |
Accessories
Professional | Not-so-Professional |
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Minimal jewelry: small earrings (one pair only), necklaces, pins, etc. (wedding/engagement rings are acceptable) | Excessive or large jewelry |
Good-quality briefcase or portfolio to hold papers | Disorganized materials |
Cell phone is turned off | Cell phone rings during interview |
Visible tattoos or piercings | |
Heavy or excessive scents |
Contact
Office of Vocation and Career Services
Hasty Student Life Center
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
career-services@reinhardt.edu
770.720.5548