career fair information and guide

A career fair is a valuable opportunity to connect with employers from a wide range of industries, explore job and internship openings, learn about different career paths, and practice your networking skills.

Bellevue University hosts career fairs each fall and spring semester. These virtual events are open to all Bellevue University students and alumni through Handshake.

 

Employers

Early bird registration opened Monday, December 8, at 12 p.m. CT and closes on Monday, March 2nd at 5 p.m. CT.

General registration begins on March 3rd, with limited availability allocated on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment. Please submit payment upon receipt of your registration invoice. Failure to pay by April 16 may result in the cancellation of your career fair registration. Registration concludes at 3 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 15th.

All employers must be registered with Handshake to access the career fair.

Check out the Employer Career Fair Guide for more information, including registration information, employer resources, and day-of-fair details.

 

Students and alumni

Career Fair registration opens in Handshake on Monday, April 13th, at 10 a.m. CT.

Participants must be registered with Handshake to access the career fair.

Check out the Student Virtual Career Fair Guide for more information on how to register, prepare your résumé, research companies, start conversations, and more.

Accessibility Requests: Please contact the Accommodation Resource Center at 402-557-7422 or disability@bellevue.edu no later than two weeks prior to the event to ensure that your needs will be met.

 

Why participate in a career fair?

While job searching can bring fruitful results, career fairs can allow you to learn more about a company or job and make a good impression before applying. Additional benefits include:

• Network with potential employers: 80% of the job offers come from networking. Career fairs are a great platform to engage in meaningful connections. This can be especially useful if your resume may not stand out against the crowd.
• Find your place in the industry: The real world isn’t split by majors, and most employers don’t care what your major is, as they are looking at your skills and experience.
• Get your resume reviewed: A career fair helps you stand out by giving you the opportunity to directly talk to an employer, and it’s an opportunity to get professional feedback on your resume. The professional might have valuable insight, like suggestions on how to improve your resume.
• Interview practice: Every career fair that you attend gives you the opportunity to practice your interview skills. For instance, getting the opportunity to introduce yourself to a variety of employers from different industries (this can be challenging), responding to common interview questions, and asking questions about the companies. All of these are handy skills in the interview process.

 

For additional assistance

Contact Career Services at careerservices@bellevue.edu.