SU Career Week: A Brief Guide
IN-PERSON
Career & Internship Fair
October 5th, 2023
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ShipRec
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. They will be able to introduce themselves and ask them any questions that they may have.
For more information on how to access Handshake, 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 Handshake 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
Companies Attending the Fall 2023 Career & Internship Fair
Click on the company name for more information
*PLEASE NOTE: Employer registration is still open! We are adding new employer attendees every day.
Employers as Partners:
Raider Partners:
- Deloitte
- East Penn Manufacturing
- Fastenal Company
- Franklin Logistics
- Fulton Bank
- Howard County Police Department
- Pennsylvania Army National Guard
- The Exterior Company
- Volvo Group North America
Anchor Partners:
- A. Duie Pyle
- Allen Distribution
- Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc – Patriot
- Country Meadows Retirement Communities
- DHL Supply Chain
- Pella Corporation
- Schreiber Foods
- SEK CPAs & Advisors
- Select Medical
- Soccer Shots
- Target – Distribution
Other Employers:
- ABC Supply Co. Inc. – National Support Center
- Abraxas Youth & Family Services – Abraxas Youth & Family Services
- Actalent
- ADUSA Supply Chain
- Amphenol Communications Solutions
- APR Supply Co.
- Aramark
- Arlington County Police Department
- August Mack Environmental, Inc.
- Capital Blue Cross
- Carlisle Construction Materials
- City of Alexandria
- City of Pittsburgh
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Community Services Group (CSG)
- County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania
- Cumberland County
- Fast Enterprises, LLC – IT Consulting/Software Development
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation -FDIC
- First Commonwealth Bank
- Flight Systems Industrial
- Franklin County PA
- Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc. – Sales
- McKonly & Asbury LLP
- Members 1st Federal Credit Union
- Merakey
- Microchip Technology Inc.
- Mid Penn Bank
- Milton Hershey School
- Montgomery County Police
- Morgan-Keller Construction
- Nakupuna Companies
- NAPA Transportation
- Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP)
- Naval Supply Systems Command – NAVSUP WSS
- New Castle County Police Department
- New Story Schools
- Peace Corps
- Pennsylvania Auditor General
- Pennsylvania College Advising Corps (PCAC)
- Pennsylvania Counseling Services
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue – Bureau of Audits
- Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
- Pennsylvania State Police
- Penske Truck Leasing – Penske Truck Leasing
- Person Directed Supports, Inc
- Ponessa Behavioral Health
- Prince William County Police Department
- SC&H Group
- Sherwin-Williams Company – Paint Stores Group
- Shippensburg University – Admissions Office
- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
- South River Mortgage
- Substitute Teacher Service, Inc.
- Target – Stores
- The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties
- The Arc of Franklin and Fulton Counties
- The Boys and Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg
- The County of York
- The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society
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.
- Every semester prior to our semesterly job and internship fairs, we host Resumania, an all-day speed resume review event. Check out events page to see when the next one is being held!
- In addition to Resumania, we host Career Week for the whole week prior to the job and internship fair in order to make sure that you are as prepared as possible for the fair! Check the events page for this semester’s itinerary.
We also have several resources on creating a resume:
For more Career Resources Click Here
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 our office for additional tips!
To attend the fair and expo: you can register through your Handshake account.
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 Handshake: Handshake 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 Handshake 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.
Our Upcoming Events:
Faculty can encourage their students to attend the 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:
Resume Templates By Major Click
Career Fair Success Strategies
For more Career Resources Click Here
Preparing for the Fair:
Once a Raider, always a Raider! Just because you’ve graduated doesn’t mean you can’t utilize the Career Center’s services and events. Our website, online resources, Handshake, and attendance at job fairs are always available to assist you in your career development. Our in-person services (resume review, career counseling, mock interview) are offered to you by appointment. For questions, please contact our office, at (717) 477-1484
To get connected to students and alumni today, go to SHIP Connects, SU’s online networking platform. It’s a great way to reconnect with classmates, connect with new alumni and be available for students curious about your career path as they pursue their own.
Resume Resources:
- Basic Resume Template
- For Resume Templates By Major Click Here
- For more Career Resources Click Here
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: