All students from all majors are invited!
Who: Employers, graduate/professional program partners, students, alumni, and more!
- Over 300 students attend the fair annually.
- Alumni from the Class of 2024 and 2025 are invited.
- Nearly 100 employers and educational representatives from graduate and professional programs.
- Drake Faculty and staff are also encouraged to attend.
What: Networking, internship/job searching, learning about graduate/professional programs, career exploration, collecting free swag, and more!
When: Thursday, February 12, 3:00 – 6:00 PM; Come and go as you are able!
Where: Olmsted Student Center
- Student Check-In – Olmsted Breezeway
- Career Fair – Upper Level
Why: Let us count the ways!
- New this year, University Communications and Marketing will be providing Drake students with an opportunity to have your professional headshot taken (images to be shared following the fair – approximately one week).
- Drake employers often recruit FIRST from the stack of resumes they receive at our Career Fair.
- Between 60-80% of jobs are secured through professional networks, and you must build your network BEFORE you need it!
- Opportunities exist that you never knew about with organizations you might never consider.
- Practice builds confidence. You may not be formally searching for an opportunity right now, but you can build your confidence for future fairs by practicing your elevator pitch, sharing your resume, and talking with employers NOW!
Student Registration is open!
Sign up on Handshake: https://drake.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/57887
Professional attire required at the fair!
No jeans or sweatpants. A suit is recommended. If you don’t own a suit, wear trousers/dress pants/skirt and a button-down shirt, blouse or sweater.
Polish Your Resume & Other Career Fair Resources: Thursday, February 5; walk-in, in-person anytime between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
