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Spring Quarter Snapshot: Students Invited to Virtual Career Fairs

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Student talks to recruiter.
Even Arefaine talks to a recruiter during an in-person career fair last year. This year’s events are moving online. (Gregory Urquiaga/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis)

Two virtual career fairs are being held this week, with students of all disciplines from all 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campuses invited.

Today (May 26), the  will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., geared toward students seeking STEM career opportunities. And tomorrow (May 27), check out the general  for non-technical positions. The two-day career fair offers students a chance to meet nationwide hiring representatives real-time in a live, virtual setting.

HOW TO REGISTER

A CareerEco account is required and can be created while signing up:

  • (May 26)
  • (May 27)

On Tuesday, technical and scientific internships as well as full-time opportunities are available with a  that have registered to participate, such as AT&T, Stanford School of Medicine and Tower Semiconductor. During Wednesday’s 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Wide Virtual Career Fair,  like Caltrans, the Peace Corps and the U.S. Department of State are looking for interns and employees.

So how does a virtual career fair work? An employer will host a chat room where participants can ask questions and converse. Students may enter between one to three rooms at a time. Private chatting is also possible between participants and employers. As with any career fair, it’s a good idea to research organizations you might be interested in applying to. It’s also beneficial to read the , and watch  by employers and students who have participated. To be especially polished, students can schedule a  at the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis Internship and Career Center.

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