JMU Career Fair September 25th and 26th (Mon. and Tues.) from 11am-3pm in the Festival Ballroom

The Career & Internship Fair is held once per semester and is an opportunity for you to learn about jobs and internships available, talk with employers representing different organizations, and network.

Here are some secrets you might not know.

1. The LinkedIn photo booth

Stop by the LinkedIn photo booth to get a free headshot while you're dressed your best.

2. $1,000 scholarship

One lucky JMU student will walk away from the Career Fair with a $1,000 scholarship! Sign in at the student check-in table when you arrive and complete the survey after the fair to be entered in the drawing.

3. The fair is for internships too!

Some companies are looking to hire summer interns. Do not wait until the last minute to lock in summer internship - do it now!

4. Recruiters are actually pretty fun to talk to.

Many of the recruiters are former JMU students. They are eager to meet you and connect with you. Even if you’re not looking for a job or internship right now, it’s a chance to practice networking and make valuable connections can lead to job opportunities in the future.

5. They are hiring ALL majors

Employers are often recruiting students based on skills and personality that are a good fit for their organization. Half of the employers who attend the Career Fair recruit ALL majors. Do not eliminate a company because they did not list that they’re recruiting your major. Network with a variety of organizations and get the name of the hiring manager for jobs you’re interested in obtaining.

For the most up-to-date and info about the employers and the positions they're recruiting for, go to the Fairs page on Recruit-A-Duke.

6. What do I wear?

Whenever possible, a suit is a good choice if you want to look professional. It is always better to be overdressed than underdressed!

For Women: pants or skirts/dresses at least to the knee, styled hair, closed toe shoes, wearing hose is recommended, and removal of jewelry from visible piercings. Use of perfume should be limited or not used.

For Men: conservative shirt and tie, polished shoes, styled hair, and removal of jewelry from all visible piercings. Use of cologne should be limited or not used.

7. What do I bring?

Bring at least 10-20 copies of your resume, depending on the number of companies that interest you. Keep your resume in a convenient place, such as a pad portfolio or nice folder. Bring pen and paper for jotting notes and contact information.