Attending a Job & Internship Fair for Employers

What does a career fair look like?

A career fair is a recruiting event where a large number of employers meet with job seekers to provide information about general career opportunities as well as specific details on current openings. Career fairs are a good way to meet and connect with representatives from a variety of companies and organizations while also improving networking and professional skills.

Students will be able to chat with employers attending the fair, in-person, at ShipRec. They will be able to introduce themselves and ask them any questions that they may have.

For more information on how to access Ship Career Connection, register for the fair, see a list of employers attending, access more resources on building/formatting a resume, and how to chat during the fair please see the resource tabs below.

What is the difference between an “in-person” versus “virtual” career fair?

In-person career fairs and virtual career fairs operate differently, though your goals for attending may be the same. If you’ve attended an in-person fair before, this will be a different kind of experience with different advantages.

In-Person Virtual
Large arena space like ShipRec Completely online through Ship Career Connection
100+ employers per day Approx. 50 employers per day
1 day possible multiple days of fairs
Interact with one of several employer representatives Sign up for a 10-minute timeslot to interact with representatives via video, audio, or chat
Employers are available for an extended period throughout the event Build a schedule that is more flexible around your other commitments
Option to mill around and “bump into” interesting employers More targeted approach to identifying employers to chat with

To attend the fair and expo: you can register through your Ship Career Connection account (Handshake). The office number is 717-477-1484 or career@ship.edu.

To Create a Handshake Account: please visit the employer login page. Complete the required fields, and create a username and password. You will need your username and password to access your account in the future. If you have forgotten your password, please see the Employer FAQs. The employer reference sheet is also helpful in creating your account.

Additional Recruitment Methods:

There are several ways to recruit top talent from Shippensburg University. The list below outlines some of the most popular methods. Please contact the Center, to discuss a personalized plan for your organization, career@ship.edu.or (717) 477-1484.

Post Vacancies on HandshakeHandshake is a free, online job, and internship opportunity database (powered by Handshake) that offers recruiting services for students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff. Some of the great services available through SHIP Career Connection include: internship and job search, posting your resume for employers/organizations to view, on-campus recruiting, career event registration, and more.

Career Fairs & Networking Expos: Held each fall and spring, Shippensburg University’s career fairs/volunteering expos are a great way to connect with Shippensburg University students. Please see upcoming events for a full schedule of programs.