College-to-Career Fair – April 14th!

Overview
This annual event connects students from across the state of Georgia with a variety of employers.  We expect a variety of employers who will be seeking students for internships, part-time jobs, and full-time, post-graduation jobs.  Graduate schools also participate in this event.  Many of Georgia’s most prestigious colleges and universities have solicited recruiters from their employer databases to attend this event.

Event Information
The fair will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, Georgia.  Each employer will have a table staffed by company representatives.
Workshop for Participants      10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Career Fair                                   11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Companies at the Fair
Visit the following site https://gace-cfm.symplicity.com/events/ <https://gace-cfm.symplicity.com/events/> and view the list of attending companies.  To prepare for the event, use the list and company websites to research the organizations that interest you the most.  Companies will expect you to have some knowledge about their industry and employment needs.  NACE’s Jobweb site provides several articles on preparing for a career fair at http://www.jobweb.com/students.aspx?folderid=90

Dress for Success
Professional attire is required.  A conservative business suit is your best bet.  Remember…you have one chance to make a good impression! Visit the career services office for pointers.  NACE’s Jobweb site provides very straightforward advice on professional attire at:  http://www.jobweb.com/resumesample.aspx?id=632

How Can I Attend?
Bring your school ID to get in the doors! Only students and alumni from participating schools can attend this event.  To see a list of schools, visit www.gace.org/careerfair <http://www.gace.org/careerfair> .

Directions
Please click the link below for directions to the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, Georgia.
http://www.cobbgalleria.com/maps.html

Questions?
If you have any questions regarding this event, contact Andrea Fekete at andrea.fekete@success.gatech.edu or 404-894-3738.