Georgia Tech Chemical Engineering Career Fair
The Georgia Tech Chemical Engineering Career Fair is an annual event that brings together top chemical engineering students from around the country with potential employers. This year’s fair will be held on September 13, 2023, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center.
The fair is a great opportunity for students to learn about potential careers in chemical engineering, meet with representatives from leading companies, and get a head start on their job search. Employers attending the fair will be recruiting for a variety of positions, including entry-level engineer, research and development engineer, and project engineer.
Participating Employers
- 3M
- Air Products and Chemicals
- BASF
- BP
- Chevron
- Dow Chemical
- DuPont
- ExxonMobil
- General Electric
- Honeywell
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kimberly-Clark
- Merck
- Pfizer
- Procter & Gamble
- Shell
- Valero Energy
Preparing for the Career Fair
To make the most of the career fair, students should prepare in advance. Here are a few tips:
- Research participating companies. Learn about their products, services, and culture. This will help you identify companies that you are interested in and make informed decisions about who to talk to.
- Prepare a resume and cover letter. Your resume should be tailored to the specific positions you are interested in. Your cover letter should introduce you and explain why you are interested in the company and the position.
- Practice your elevator pitch. This is a 30-second to 1-minute speech that you can use to introduce yourself to employers. Your elevator pitch should be clear, concise, and engaging.
- Dress professionally. First impressions matter, so make sure you dress appropriately for the career fair. This means wearing a suit or business casual attire.
- Be prepared to talk about your skills and experience. Employers will be interested in your technical skills, your problem-solving ability, and your communication skills. Be prepared to give specific examples of how you have used these skills in your coursework and extracurricular activities.
Attending the Career Fair
On the day of the career fair, arrive early and be prepared to spend several hours networking with employers. Here are a few tips for attending the fair:
- Start by visiting companies that you are interested in. Once you have identified a few companies that you are interested in, make sure to visit them early in the day. This will give you more time to talk to representatives and ask questions.
- Be prepared to make a good impression. When you are talking to employers, be polite, respectful, and enthusiastic. Make eye contact, smile, and shake hands firmly.
- Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask employers questions about their company, their products, and their culture. This will show that you are interested in the company and that you are taking the time to learn more about them.
- Follow up after the fair. After the career fair, follow up with the employers that you met with. This can be done by sending them a thank-you note or connecting with them on LinkedIn.
Additional Information
For more information about the Georgia Tech Chemical Engineering Career Fair, please visit the following website: https://careereco.gatech.edu/fairs/tech-career-fairs
