Fair Tips

Career Fair Tips

South Dakota School of Mines Career Fairs are held each fall and spring. These events bring a wide range of employers from many states to recruit students for full-time, internship, and co-op positions.

These career fairs offer all SD Mines students-from freshman to graduate level-excellent opportunities to gain first-hand knowledge from employers about full-time job openings, as well as intern/co-op opportunities. These events are free to all SD Mines students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

To Get Results at the Career Fair:

 

Before the Fair - PREPARE

  • Check the employers attending by logging into our online system: the Gold Mine. 

    After you logon, select the "career events" tab near the top of the page and follow the links from there.

  • Research the employers that interest you.
  • Update and PROOF your resume.

  • Develop a 30-second introduction of yourself and practice saying it!

  • Think of 1-2 questions to ask employers.

During the Fair - COMMUNICATE

  • Organize a plan of which employers you want to talk to.
  • Dress appropriately and bring numerous copies of your resume.
  • Make a good first impression - smile, make eye contact, use a firm handshake, and introduce yourself in a friendly manner.
  • Remember your body language! Don't chew gum, fidget, or look around while the employer is talking to you.
  • Ask questions and be positive

After the Fair - FOLLOW UP

  • Send follow-up letters or emails to the employers that interest you.
  • Reinforce your interest and reiterate why you are a "good fit".
  • Submit any applications or resumes online that recruiters recommend.

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