Career Fairs for Students

This term we are offering a full week of field-based virtual career fairs, prioritizing quality connections with local and global organizations. Portland State University students and alumni from all academic backgrounds are welcome at our virtual fairs. You will be required to register and attend through Handshake. Make sure your resume and Handshake profile are current.

Virtual Career Fairs include: Computer Science and Computer Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Media, Design, and Marketing, Construction Management, Architecture, Environmental, and Civil Engineering, Business: Banking, Finance, Sales, and Management, Social Impact, Health and Life Science, Government, Policy, and International Affairs, Hiring Now

Find Details below:

• How to Register
• Event Details
• Benefits
• How to Prepare for the Fair

Career Fair Week Details:

• Right now all fairs are held virtually through Handshake
• Registration is required for every fair you are interested in, and you must sign up for sessions to attend. 
  • Need help registering or signing up for virtual fair sessions? Check out Handshake's How To Guide
• Each organization will be able to host up to (15) different 1:1 schedules and up to (3) group sessions throughout this 3-hour event.
  • 1:1 appointments are 10min long and each representative can set preferences for their own schedule, if so desired (ex. school year, major, grad date, etc.).
  • Group sessions are 30min each and can host up to 50 attendees at a time.

Benefits

• Employers that attend are recruiting for opportunities in your field
• Virtual career fairs offer flexibility to your schedule, and theirs
• One-on-one sessions provide an opportunity for in depth conversations with employers

How to Prepare

• Make a virtual Career Counseling appointment
• Meet with our Internship Coordinator
• Attend an upcoming Career Workshop
• Go through Handshake's Virtual Fair Preparation Checklist
• Watch Career Fair Success Video
• Sign up for session and research employers
• Plan what to wear. See what other students have worn to past fairs
• Practice your introduction
• Follow up with employers