SWE/TBP Career Fair

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Student FAQ

Who should attend the fair?

All current engineering and computer science students at University of Michigan Ann Arbor, as well as alumni within one year of graduation, are invited to attend the fair. Students who are seeking a summer internship or full-time offer are especially encouraged to attend.

I am a freshman -- should I come to the fair?

Of course! Some companies do offer internships for students the summer right after their freshman year. Even if the company you would like to work for may not be hiring, the more experience speaking with recruiters, the better!

When is the Career Fair?

The Career Fair is on Monday September 16th, 2019 and Tuesday September 17th, 2019 from 10 AM - 4 PM.

Where will the Career fair take place?

Pierpont Commons, Chrysler Center, Duderstadt Connector, Duderstadt Center, EECS, G.G. Brown Atrium, FXB, Dow, and BBB. Maps can be found in the Career Fair Plus mobile app.

What are the best ways to prepare for the fair?

There are a plethora of events hosted by SWE, TBP, and the Engineering Career Resource Center (ECRC), to prepare for the fair!

Attend receptions! Receptions are an informal meet-and-greet with recruiters before the fair. Undergraduate receptions will take place on Sunday, September 15th and Monday, September 16th from 6-8 pm in the EECS atrium. Graduate and Ph.D. Receptions will take place on Sunday, September 15th from 3-5 pm in the BBB atrium. Resumes are not allowed! Let your personality shine, and connect with recruiters before speaking with them at the fair the next day!

Be on the lookout for the SWE/TBP Career Fair Resource Guide for more tips and tricks! These will be available in the SWE/TBP office in the Bullpen (1226 EECS) from the start of the semester. More copies will be handed out the week of Career Fair in the Duderstadt connector.

What should I bring to the Career Fair?

Bring multiple copies of your resume. Companies will be accepting paper resumes at the Career Fair. You will not need to bring your transcript or any cover letters, although these may be useful for applying to jobs online.

What do I wear to the Career Fair?

Business professional attire is worn at the fair. The majority of students will be wearing slacks and a button up. Remember, you will be up on your feet all day, so wear comfortable shoes!

Where can I find the list of companies attending?

The company list can be found on Engineering Careers. Within your account, select 'Events', 'Career Fairs' from the left side of the page. Then select 'SWE/TBP Career Fair 2019' and click 'See Who's Coming'. To access the company list in excel format, within your account select 'Resources', 'Resource Library', and then click on '2019 SWE/TBP Career Fair Company List'.

The list and maps are also available on the new app. Download 'Career Fair Plus' from the App Store or Google Play Store then search for the University of Michigan and click on the Fall 2019 SWE/TBP Career Fair.