CBAT Career Services Career Fair

The College of Business and Technology Career Fair, one of the premier recruiting events within the life of the college, is held annually in late February.

Employers representing a cross-section of industry, including technology, engineering, banking, financial management and services, energy, public safety, insurance, government, and retail, typically attend this event. Over the past three years, we have welcomed approximately 27-75 employers to campus, affording them the opportunity to interact with 275 students regarding full-time and internship opportunities within their organizations.

CBAT Career Fair 2023:

DATE: February 15, 2023

TIME: 11am - 3pm

LOCATION: ETSU Culp Ballroom

STUDENT/ALUMNI INFORMATION:

If you are a currently enrolled full-time or part-time student or an alumnus from the College of Business and Technology, you are welcome to attend CBAT Career Fair. Be sure to sign up on Handshake. More information for students will be coming soon.

Student Registration Information:

Option 1: Register on Handshake (OPTIONAL)

Option 2: Navigation on Handshake to register: Log-in using ETSU credentials. From profile landing page, click on “Events” on upper left. Click on “College of Business and Technology Career Fair-in-a-Fair.” Click on “Join Now.”

Preparation equals success when it comes to career fair attendance. Here are some helpful hints to ensure a successful career fair experience:

Research employers of interest prior to the event, you need to dress professionally -- wear a suit or other professional attire. Employer profiles, including what they are hiring for and other important information will be Handshake.
Upload an error-free resume to the Handshake.
Prepare a brief "infomercial" about yourself.
Research the company and be able to answer, "What do you know about us?"
Prep some great questions to ask the employer.

Bring a fantastic smile and GREAT ENTHUSIASM! Don't forget to look them in the eye.
Ask for an email address to follow up.

Informational Handouts:

Employer Information for Students - 2023

"Using Career Fair as an Effective Job Search Strategy."

CBAT Career Fair 2023 Registration

Registrations are full as of 1.17.23. If you are interested in attending CBAT Career Fair-in-a-Fair, please email Melinda LaPrade at laprade@etsu.edu to be put on a waiting list in case there are cancellations.

General Registration

Cost: $250* (covers 1 display table and meals for 2 people)

Additional Career Fair Display Table $15 (limit of one additional table)
Additional Lunch for each additional team member $15

*Final price calculated at checkout

Handshake registration - For questions about how to register on Handshake, please email Melinda LaPrade.

Payment Site: Coming soon

If you have questions, please contact laprade@etsu.edu.

Corporate Sponsor Program mission:

To enhance relationship building between our students and the business community as well as to promote corporate brand to current students and alumni.

Corporate Sponsors prove vital to a successful career fair experience and partner with the College on programming as well as interact with our students in meaningful ways before and during our annual career fair. If you are interested in learning more, please contact laprade@etsu.edu to receive information about our corporate sponsor program.