Handshake Virtual Career Fair Attendance Instructions

Career fairs will be either virtual or in-person.  For those virtual they will be hosted within the Handshake platform. For maximum success follow the steps below.

Register
Register
Update Profile
Update Profile
  • Update your profile. Some employers set qualifications to define which students can register for their sessions.
  • To ensure you qualify for employer sessions, make sure you have filled out the following fields on your profile:
Check Technology
Check Technology
 
▼   Career Fair Attire

Whether the career fair is virtual or in-person, business professional attire is highly encouraged and a minimum of business casual attire is required. Employers formulate opinions about our USA student and alumni body based upon professional appearance and demeanor. Your professional presentation reflects positively on you and the university!

▼   Career Fair Event Preparation
  • Remember to update your resume. Visit Resume Writing for helpful information on resume writing to assist you in making the best first impression and beyond.
  • Consider scheduling an appointment with a Career Services advisor for a resume review before the career fair.
  • Check out this page on Career Fair Preparation.

Additional Information


Please contact Career Development at careerservices@southalabama.edu or (251) 460-6188, if you have any questions.