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Engineering Career Fair

Make Professional Connections

Whether looking for an internship, co-op, post-graduate position, or networking for the future, don’t miss these opportunities; hundreds of employers will be participating in the fair!

The Engineering Career Fairs in both the fall and spring semesters every year was a great way to meet a lot of companies and start the application and interview process.

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Learn more about how the Engineering Career Fair can help you pursue career opportunities.

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    Upcoming Career Fairs

    NEW* September 17th – Building Sector Career Fair
    8:30 AM – 10:30 AM, Alumni Center

    September 17th – Focus on All Engineering Majors
    12 PM – 5 PM, Scheman Building

    September 23rd – Focus on All Engineering Majors
    12 PM – 5 PM, Scheman Building and Hilton Coliseum

    * Hundreds of employers are registered for the fair! Use the MyState App (Fairs section) or CyHire (Events section) to research. All ISU Students and Alumni are welcome to attend all career fairs*

    The building sector encompasses the industry involved in constructing, maintaining, and renovating buildings and infrastructure, including residential, commercial, and industrial projects and civil engineering works like roads and bridges. All students interested in this field are invited to attend.

It is essential to prepare before the fairs to be successful

Research Employers

  • Why?
    • Gain knowledge, build confidence, and know who will be in attendance
    • #1 piece of feedback from employers is that they wish students would prepare more before the fair
  • Which Employers?
    • Identify the employers that will be recruiting your major and offering the type of position (post-graduation or internship/co-op) you are seeking
    • Also consider other factors such as company size and location
  • What to research?
    • Products & services
    • Job/internship openings & locations
    • Company culture
    • Recent news (e.g., company changed name, made an acquisition or anything that you find interesting)
  • Where to Research?
    • CyHire
    • Company Website and LinkedIn
    • MyState App (Fairs section)

Career Fair Prep Week: September 8th – 12th, 2025

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    Get Your Name Tag for the Fair!

    Skip the line and get your name tag ahead of time! Simply swipe your ISU ID (or type in your ID number) to register and get your required name badge.

    (3200 Marston Hall, September 8th – 12th, 8a-5p)

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    Participate in Rapid Resume Reviews and Mock Interviews

    Having an effective resume can help you in finding success at the career fair. Get a quick review from a Career Advisor. For a more in depth review of your resume, schedule an advising appointment in CyHire.

    (3rd Floor of Marston Hall)

    • Monday, September 8th, 2025 – 10:00am – 12:00pm
      Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 – 10:00am – 12:00pm
    • Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
    • Thursday, September 11th, 2025 – 10:00am – 12:00pm
    • Friday, September 12th, 2025 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm

    Prepare for your interviews after the career fair with our employer mock interviews on September 11th from 10am – 12:00pm. Sign up in CyHire to reserve your space!

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    Attend Career Development Seminars

    Career development seminars offer you an environment where you can learn from experts and ask any career-related questions you have.

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    One-Stop Career Fair Prep Event

    Ask questions, practice your networking skills, learn about career fairs, and get a rapid resume review all in one afternoon!

    (Student Innovation Center Atrium, Thursday, September 11th, 1:30p- 4:30p)

Plan Your Attire

Professional or business casual attire is expected for in-person fairs. Attire for virtual career fairs is usually more relaxed, but you should avoid t-shirts, sweats, and casual/athletic clothing.

Low or No-Cost Clothing Options

If you are in need of professional or business casual attire, we have a list of low or no-cost clothing options available. Including the ISU Pop-Up Shop.

Dress the Part at the Career Fair

Additional Resources

  • Important Special Note

    Please do not accept an offer of employment until you are ready to reject all future offers.  Employers are required to give you at least two weeks to consider offers of employment so that you can participate in as much of the recruiting season as possible.  Reneging on an employment commitment is not tolerated at ISU.  If you are being pressured to make a quick decision, please inform Engineering Career Services.