Job Fairs

Upcoming Job Fairs:

• Technology Job Fair: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. The fair will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in West Building 123, at the Mattoon campus.

• Business Job Fair: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024. The fair will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Webb Hall, Room 081, at the Mattoon campus. View the list of employers attending if you want to be more prepared before coming!

• Nursing Job Fair: Thursday, October 24th, 2024. The fair will take place from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in Webb Hall, Room 081, at the Mattoon campus.

Past Job Fairs

Follow these tips to get the most out of a job fair:

• Is this the fair for you? Find out ahead of time what employers will be in attendance and the positions they are hiring for.
• Dress appropriately! You need to look the part. Dress like you are going to a job interview and be conservative.
• Take several copies of your resume and transcripts. Also take supporting documents to show your skills and talents.
• Create a game plan. Decide who you want to talk to and plan out your strategy. Warm up by talking to a few companies before making your way to your favorites.
• Employers will be evaluating you – so be professional. Keep in mind, though, that you are also evaluating employers. Size them up and decide if it is an organization you would want to work for.
• Take notes. It is important to get names of contacts correct and make notes of what was discussed. A well-written cover or follow-up letter will include that information.