Dartmouth Engineering Career Fair

Overview

The Dartmouth Engineering Career Fair is an annual event that connects Dartmouth engineering students with potential employers from a variety of industries. The fair is held in the fall semester and is open to all Dartmouth engineering students.

Who Should Attend

All Dartmouth engineering students are encouraged to attend the career fair. The fair is a great opportunity to network with potential employers, learn about different companies and industries, and practice your interviewing skills.

What to Expect

The career fair will be held in the atrium of the Thayer School of Engineering. There will be over 100 employers represented at the fair, from a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer science, electrical, energy, environmental, materials, mechanical, and software.

You will have the opportunity to meet with recruiters from these companies and learn about their open positions. You can also bring your resume and portfolio to the fair to share with recruiters.

How to Prepare

Before attending the career fair, it is important to do some preparation. Here are a few tips:

* Research the companies that will be attending the fair. Visit their websites and learn about their products and services.
* Prepare a resume and portfolio that highlights your skills and experience.
* Practice your interviewing skills. This includes both behavioral and technical questions.
* Dress professionally. First impressions matter, so make sure you dress appropriately for the fair.

What to Bring

Here is a list of things you should bring to the career fair:

* Resume
* Portfolio
* Pen and paper
* Name tag (optional)
* Business cards (optional)

Follow Up

After attending the career fair, it is important to follow up with the recruiters that you met. This can be done by sending a thank-you note or email. You can also use LinkedIn to connect with recruiters and learn more about their companies.

Additional Resources

* [Career Fair website](https://engineering.dartmouth.edu/career-fair)
* [Career Center website](https://career.dartmouth.edu/)
* [Engineering Student Council website](https://esc.dartmouth.edu/)