Employer recruiting events provide an opportunity for students to learn about different types of employers, industries, career paths, and employment opportunities. The Stevens Career Center collaborates with over 600 employers each year and coordinates hundreds of on-campus and virtual employer recruiting events. Students are encouraged to regularly attend employer recruiting events throughout the fall and spring semesters.
View the Schedule of Employer Recruiting Events on Handshake
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Employer Recruiting Events
Career Chats
Career Chats, also known as Informational Interviews or Coffee Chats, are scheduled, one-on-one conversations between a student and an employer representative or alum. These Chats allow for conversation surrounding career opportunities in an organization and potential professional pathways or industries. Career Chats are not job interviews; instead, they provide an opportunity for students to build their professional network and learn about career paths, job opportunities, and resume feedback. Students should come prepared with plenty of questions and dress in business casual attire.
Career Expos
A Career Expo is a large-scale recruiting event in which students seeking internships, Co-op jobs, and full-time jobs meet potential employers in person. Students attend a Career Expo to share key information about their career interests and experience based on available job opportunities posted on Handshake.
Interview Days
Interview Days provide an opportunity for employers to interview students in-person at Stevens. After applying to a Handshake job posting, students may be selected by the employer for an interview. Selected students are invited to schedule a time slot with a company representative. An Interview Day could include one company or several companies. Students should dress in business professional attire.
How to Prepare for an Event
Employer recruiting events are an important part of the job search process. To increase your chances of success in your job search, students should prepare before attending employer recruiting events.
Quick Tips
Understand the purpose of the event.
Conduct research to learn about the employer, including reading information on the employer’s website and news reports. Search job opportunities on Handshake and the company website to gain an understanding of the types of degrees, skills, and competencies the employer is seeking.
Prepare a 30-second introduction that includes your name, class year, degree program, and why you are interested in the company and job opportunities. Also briefly describe how your skills and experience fit the job or internship.
Identify alumni on StevensConnects and LinkedIn. Request a connection and consider scheduling an informational meeting.
Wear appropriate attire when meeting employers in-person or virtually, such as Business Casual or Business Professional/Formal.
Construct a few questions to ask and ensure they demonstrate your preparation. For example, avoid questions like, “Tell me about your company?” or “What types of internships or jobs do you have available?” These exhibit a lack of company, as the answers are easily accessible online.