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Click here to see a full list of companies for our upcoming Career Day.
Click here to see a full list of companies for our upcoming Internship Fair.
Click here to see a full list of companies for our upcoming Diversity Fair.
Each year the CDC sponsors three major college-wide events: Career Days in the fall and spring and an Internship Fair in the early spring. At these events, recruiters briefly interview students and provide them with information about their company. This is a good way for companies to meet Baruch students and for students to engage in preliminary interviews and acquire information about companies. Students are required to dress in business attire for these events.
Who can Attend Career Day?
- For Fall Career Day, students graduating the previous summer are eligible to attend (for example, for Fall 2007 Career Day, students graduating June or August 2007 may attend).
- For Spring Career Day, students graduating the previous December or January are eligible to attend (for example, for Spring 2007 Career Day, students graduating in January 2007 may attend).
- Students who are no longer eligible for Career Day may take part in Alumni Services.
- Graduate students in the Weissman School are also eligible to attend.
- Students from other colleges are NOT ELIGIBLE to attend.
- Students must wear business attire (men--a suit with a jacket and tie; women-a suit with a jacket or a business dress) in order to be admitted.
Who can Attend the Internship Fair?
- The Internship Fair is open ONLY to CURRENT Baruch undergraduates.
Make a Job Fair Work for You!
Tips from the Baruch College Peers for Careers from the Career Development Center
| BEFORE THE EVENT |
| Prepare a 30 second infomercial (the personal pitch) introducing your background, strengths, experiences and career objective. Practice your sales pitch with a Peer, a friend, or by yourself in the mirror. |
| Obtain business attire. Don't wait until the last minute! Buy or borrow a business suit. Recommended attire include a navy blue or gray skirt suit with a simple white/cream blouse for women; a navy blue or gray suit with a white shirt and conservative tie for men.o Know about your major and desired industry. Be prepared to talk about what you know about your major and chosen industry and why you chose them. |
| Have your resume reviewed in advance by a Peer for Career and/or someone in your field. Be very familiar with all the information included in your resume and be prepared to discuss and elaborate on it. |
| DURING THE EVENT |
| Wear business attire: In addition to wearing a suit, wear appropriate but comfortable shoes. Check your appearance for neatness. No excessive jewelry, accessories, fragrances or odors. |
| Bring several polished and spell-checked resumes. Carry them in a professional looking folder and keep the folder handy to readily access your resume. |
| If possible, first collect employer's literature and read it while waiting in line. When it is your turn to speak to the recruiter, create a great first impression by introducing yourself with a firm handshake, good eye contact and a smile. Don't get discouraged if a recruiter does not engage you in a long conversation. Inquire about the type of positions for which employers are hiring. Inform them of your interest and goals. When it is your turn, use your personal pitch |
| Leave a strong impression by asking relevant questions that show your enthusiasm for and knowledge about the company, position and industry. Do not ask questions about salary/benefits. |
| Obtain a business card from all employers you meet. This is a great way to develop your own personal network of contacts. |
| Do not sell yourself short. All sorts of interests, backgrounds, majors and experiences impress employers. Project confidence. |
| AFTER THE EVENT |
| Take notes on your impressions and organize them along with company literature, and business cards. This information will be helpful later when sending correspondence, preparing for interviews, or making employment decisions if given an offer |
| Follow up by sending thank you letters. If interviewed by multiple people at the same firm, send an individual letter to each. Avoid writing the same generic letter to all of the people you met. |
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