Job and Internship Fair: Creating Post-Graduation Plans

Throughout the college years, families continue to impact the lives of their sons and daughters. While providing emotional, spiritual, academic and financial support during this period of transition, families can also play an important role in their student's career development.

How can your student gain experience and find a job? For 25 years, the two-day George Mason University Job and Internship Fair has helped students gain experience through internship opportunities and make the contacts they need to launch their career.

The Job and Internship Fair will be held February 22-23 on the Fairfax campus in Dewberry Hall, located in the Johnson Center. More than 150 recruiters will be participating in the Fair! Please note, students do not need to be currently looking for a job to attend the Fair. They can use the opportunity to get information about employers who recruit at Mason.

Ways Your Student Can Prepare Before Attending the Fair
Preparation will help your student make a memorable first impression at the Fair. Encourage them to review the following tips.

1. Research 8 to 10 employers:
   - Review the list of employers registered for the Fair.
   - Note: All employers that are attending the Fair and their positions are listed on HireMason.
2. Craft a personal pitch:
   - Click here for personal pitch examples.
3. Prepare and print 10 copies of your resume:
   - Create a resume using Resume Builder
   - Get your resume critiqued by an employer or a career counselor. Visit the Resume Clinic before the Fair on February 16 (with employers) or February 21 (with counselors).
4. Dress Professionally
5. Attend "Prepare for the Fair "Events:
   - "Are you Ready for the Job and Internship Fair?"
   - February 16; 4-5 pm, SUB I, Room 3400
   - February 20, 5:30-6:30 pm, JC, Room G
   ‘Resume and Cover Letter Writing"
   - February 15, 3:30-5 pm, SUB I, Room 3400
   Resume Clinics
   - February 16, 11 am - 4:45 pm, JC, Room 116
   - February 21, 3 - 6:45 pm, JC, Room 116

For more information on the Job and Internship Fair, visit careers.gmu.edu/jobfair.

Renee Eder
Communications Specialist
University Career Services