Students

How To Prepare

Career Fair In-Person

• NO BACKPACKS
• NC State students may enter the in-person event at 9:30 am.
• Non-NC State attendees may enter the in-person event at 10:30 am. PHOTO ID required.
• Take the Shuttle! Students are not permitted to park at McKimmon Center.
  • Engineering Career Fair shuttles operate for the in-person event 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; pick-up locations are Coliseum Deck, Centennial Campus, and Carter Finley Gate B. All routes go to McKimmon Center.
  • Shuttle Map
• Employer parking only at McKimmon Center

Post Registration and Appointment/Interview Tips

• Check ePACK for job postings.
• Apply online if requested by employers.
• Dress professionally: business casual (interns/co-ops), traditional interview (new grads).
• Be sure to get the contact info of the employer. This info is not available after your the career fair.
• Attend NC State Engineering Career Fair Team Office Hours. These will be publicized near the time of the event.
• Help employers get to know you and what you have to offer (your strengths and interests).
• Show interest and enthusiasm – ask questions.
• Employers may ask you to apply online.
• Thank them for their time, state your interest and ask about the next steps in the process.
• Jot a few notes to remember details of important conversations
• Email a brief thank you note to employers of interest. Let them know what steps you’ve taken (applied online, requested an interview), and attach a copy of your resume.
• Save recruiter contact info for the future and follow up when appropriate.

Participating Companies

The Engineering Career Fair provides an opportunity for prospective employers from a wide range of industries to meet with engineering students interested in working for their companies.

Look who’s coming! View our Participating Companies.

Getting Prepared

You are strongly encouraged to seek out and take advantage of the many resources available to engineering students through the Career Development Center.

Please dress professionally and ensure your virtual environment is professional.

• Career Fair Checklist
  Know what to do before, during and after the fair to maximize your success.
• ePACK
  Set up your ePACK account before the fair. Employers use ePACK to post internships, entry-level jobs, information sessions, and virtual interviews associated with the fair.
• Co-op Orientation
  Attend a co-op orientation beforehand so that you are prepared to discuss co-op opportunities with companies at the fair.
• Career Guide
  Refer to this indispensable resource — a student favorite — to view the 4-year career plan, sample resumes, interview guidelines and tips for success on the job.
• Talk to the Career Center’s Professional Staff.

Volunteering

Interested in Volunteering for the NC State Engineering Career Fair?

This is a great opportunity to become more involved with the college, get face time with companies and make valuable connections. If you are interested in volunteering for the NC State Engineering Career Fair, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Sign-Up Sheet (linked below), and you will be contacted before the upcoming NC State Engineering Career Fair with more specifics.

SIGN UP TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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• Questions? Contact us at engineering@ncsu.edu or 919.515.3263