We are excited to present the UNLV Career and Internship Fair. This event will provide UNLV students and alumni with the opportunity to connect with numerous employers from a variety of industries.

Pre-Fair Preparation

• Pre-register for the Career Fair
• Find out who will be there. Bookmark our Handshake event page to see a fully updated list of employers to research. Prepare two or three questions for each employer you're interested in.
• Make sure your resume is ready!
• Set up an appointment with Career Services in Handshake to review your resume
• Attend Prepare for the Fair events:
  • Resume Review: Wednesday, October 4
  • Employer Panel & Mixer: Thursday, October 5
• Review the UNLV Career Toolkit
• Sharpen and rehearse your elevator pitch
• Update your Handshake profile

Fair Tips & Tricks

• Bring a smartphone to check in to the fair or sign in at the registration desk. Even if you registered ahead of time, we still want everyone to check in.
• Dress for success
• Don’t be shy - Be friendly, be confident, and be prepared with something to say.
• Be prepared to share your resume with employers either by scanning the QR code at their booth to share your updated Handshake profile with them and/or by printing copies of your resume to share with employers at the fair.
• Make a good first and lasting impression with each recruiter. Greet the recruiter with a warm smile and strong eye contact.
• Do not overstay your welcome. Be friendly, make your pitch, and move on so others also get a chance.