Leading up to the big day, students have prepared this semester by attending various pre-recruiting events hosted by RCC. During the three-day Résumé Kickoff event earlier this month, they worked one-on-one with career counselors to sharpen their résumés.
At the Bauer Career Launch, they practiced their interview skills and made positive first impressions on recruiters, including some Bauer alumni.
“One of the best parts of Career Fair is seeing students who were once standing in line looking to network with companies, now on the other side wearing their company logoed shirts, hiring our students,” Collins said. “It’s like a full circle moment.”
Bauer supports students through all phases of their career journey.
The Bauer Career Gateway is a platform that RCC continuously updates throughout the year with available job positions and internships, a tool that is especially helpful during recruiting season.
Additionally, the Suit Closet is a resource that Bauer students can use so they can look and feel their best before going into an interview or any other professional event.
There are many steps that students can take to prepare, but Collins’ more important bit of advice: be yourself.
“When students come to Career Fair, they should really treat it more like a relationship building experience rather than something that’s transactional,” Collins said. “What matters most is connecting with an employer in a way that’s meaningful and memorable.”