Career & Internship Fair FAQs
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What does a Career Fair Look Like?
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 -
List of Employers Attending Fair
Companies Attending the Spring 2022 Career & Internship Fair
Click on the company name for more information
Employers as Partners:
- Clark Associates
- Enterprise Holdings
- Northwestern Mutual Harrisburg
- Chick-fil-A Chambersburg
- Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
Event Partners:
- ABC Supply
- DHL Supply Chain
- East Penn Manufacturing Co. Inc.
- JLG Industries/ Oshkosh Corporation
- Land O’ Lakes, Inc.
- Marten Transport Ltd
- Northwestern Mutual Harrisburg
- Orrstown Bank
- Office Depot/Office Max
- Schreiber Foods, Inc.
- Ulta Beauty
Other Employers:
- Abraxas Youth and Family Service
- Aflac Capital Region
- Bankers Life
- Boyer & Ritter, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants
- Cartoon Network Hotel
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Cumberland County
- Cumulus Media Harrisburg
- D & H Distributing Co.
- Dauphin County Children and Youth
- Delaware State Police
- Dutch Wonderland
- e&e IT Consulting Services, Inc.
- Earth Engineering Incorporated
- ESS
- FedEx Ground
- Geodis
- GKY & Associates, Inc.
- H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
- Hoffman Homes for Youth
- J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
- JFC Staffing Companies
- Keystone Human Services
- KPMG
- Laurel Life
- Lift, Inc.
- Loysville Youth Development Center
- Maher Duessel
- Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc.
- Mellott Company
- Members 1st Federal Credit Union
- Microchip Technology
- Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP)
- New Castle County Police Department
- Occupational Services, Inc.
- Pennsylvania Counseling Services
- Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
- Pennsylvania Mentor-Sevita/Pennsylvania Mentor
- Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
- Penske Truck Leasing
- Potomac Case Management
- Prudential Advisors
- River Rock Academy
- Ross Buehler Falk & Company, LLP
- Substitute Teacher Service, Inc.
- Summer Program for Youth (SPY)
- Supreme Court of the United States Police
- T.W. Ponessa and Associates Counseling Services
- Target Community & Educationals Services, Inc.
- Target Distribution – Chambersburg
- Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. (TTi)
- The Carlisle Group
- The Giant Company
- The Graduate School at Shippensburg University
- The Sherwin-Williams Company
- UCP Central PA
- United Methodist Home for Children
- Voce
- WebFX
- West Shore
- York County Office of Children, Youth & Families
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Student Resources
How to Prepare for the Fair
Getting your Resume Ready: we are offering several options for students to craft their resume and get them reviewed by our professional staff.
- Students can schedule an appointment to get their resume reviewed by our staff by calling 717-477-1484.
- On March 28th from 12:00pm- 6:00pm, we are having Resumania which will provide students with valuable resume critiques virtually
- Schedule your appointment for this event via career@ship.edu
We also have several resources on creating a resume:
- Basic Resume Template
- For Resume Templates By Major Click Here
- For more Career Resources Click Here
Job Fair Success Workshops:
- 3/29 at 3:30pm (Virtual – Click here to log in)
- 3/30 at 12:30pm (Virtual – Click here to log in)
Career Fair Success Strategies and Questions:
Additional Resources from the Central PA Employment Consortium:
- Making the Most of the Fair – handout
- How to Prepare for a Job Fair – video
Contact your Career Services office for additional tips!
Virtual Fairs
How to Log on to Ship Career Connection for the Fair: from Ship.edu/career scroll down to the bottom of the page and select the blue box with the words Ship Career Connection. Under tab select the Ship Career Connection link and sign in with your Shippensburg information.
3 Easy Steps to Participate in the Virtual Career Fair:
1) Under Ship Career Connection, click “Events”, and then select “Career Fairs.” Select the Fair you wish to attend.2) Click the “Employers Tab” and see who is attending3) Click “Group Chat” with an employer is available to chat or “Join Queue” to wait your turn until the Employer is ready to chat.Students can also watch this video:
Quick Tour of Virtual Fairs for Students: https://vimeo.com/446651089/4423ceafb4
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Employer Resources
To attend the fair and expo: you can register through your Ship Career Connection account. If you have forgotten your username or password, you can select the “forgot password link” or you can contact our office and we will send you a password reset email. The office number is 717-477-1484 or career@ship.edu.
Virtual Career Fair Employer Demo: https://vimeo.com/446650071/5c4d65c59e
How to Access Ship Career Connection: Under “Ship Career Connection” click “Employers” and log in to your account. From your home page, click the fair you wish attend which is currently active” underneath “Attend Events” on the bottom right side of the page.
To Create a Ship Career Connection 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 Ship Career Connection: SHIP Career Connection is a free, online job, and internship opportunity database 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, post 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.
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Faculty Resources
Our Upcoming Events:
Faculty can encourage their students to attend the virtual career fair. We can help host workshops such as: how to build a resume, providing resume reviews to students, and how to follow up with employers after the fair. To learn more about upcoming events, click here.
Available Resources for Students:
We have lots of resources for students to help them prepare for the career fair, and their job search. Below are some of these resources:
- Basic Resume Template
- For Resume Templates By Major Click Here
- Career Fair Success Strategies
- Career Fair Sample Questions
- For more Career Resources Click Here
What will the Virtual Career Fair Look Like for Students:
Students will be able to live chat with employers attending the fair on the Shippensburg Career Connection portal.
Quick Tour of Virtual Fairs for Students
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Alumni Resources
Preparing for the Fair:
If you do not already have an alumni account on Ship Career Connection please register for one so that we can approve your account before the fair.
To Register for an Alumni Account:
Step by Step Registration Guide
Click here for the Alumni login page. Towards the bottom of this page click “Sign Up” button. Then enter a unique username (does not have to be your student ID) and the temporary password: SHIPCCEC . Then complete the registration fields leaving the School Address Information Fields blank then hit submit. You will then receive an automatic email saying, “Thank you for your interest. Your registration has been received and someone will contact you shortly regarding this registration.” After your account has been approved by our staff, you will receive an automatic email with your user name and a link to set up a new password (the password link will expire in 24 hours) set a new password and hit save.
Resume Resources:
- Basic Resume Template
- For Resume Templates By Major Click Here
- For more Career Resources Click Here then the Helpful Handouts tab
If you would like to set up a one-on-one appointment to have your resume looked at, contact our office at career@ship.edu or 717-144-1848.
Career Fair Strategies and Questions: