2013 Career Fair Information for Students and Alumni
All Northwestern students and alumni are invited to attend the annual Career and Internship Fair, co-hosted by Medill Career Services and the School of Communication EPICS Office. This is a great opportunity for students and alumni to network with potential employers for internship and full-time opportunities. Even if you already have an internship lined up for this summer, plan on attending the Career & Internship Fair to network for future opportunities. • Wednesday, April 10, 2013 • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Norris Center, Louis Room, Evanston Campus All Northwestern students and alumni must provide a current resume, reflecting your Northwestern University attendance, for admission into the fair. Please bring several additional copies of your resume, reel and/or your portfolio of work to share with employers. RSVP for the Career and Internship Fair (Student Registration opens on Tuesday, April 2).: Medill students, IMC Certificate students, Medill alumni and SoC students can RSVP by logging into MEDILLINK. On your MEDILLINK home page, click on “Medill & School of Communication 2013 Career & Internship Fair” under “Attend Events”. You must have a complete profile and a resume uploaded in your "documents" section to RSVP. When you RSVP, your resume will be included in a resume book that will be provided to all participating organizations. Medill students/alumni and SoC students that are unable to attend the Career & Internship Fair may still RSVP in MEDILLINK to be included in the resume book. Deadline to be included in the resume book is 12:00 noon (CST) on Tuesday, April 9. MEDILLINK: Medill Student Login; IMC Certificate Login; Medill Alumni Login; SoC Student Login School of Communication alumni cannot electronically RSVP but are encouraged to attend the fair, as many participating organizations are seeking recent and experienced alumni for full time positions.All other current Northwestern students and alumni are highly encouraged to attend the fair, but cannot electronically RSVP.This fair is ONLY open to current Northwestern students and alumni.Attend a Career Fair Prep Workshop: Career Fair Prep Workshops are open to all Medill and School of Communication students, as well as all other Northwestern students and alumni. Kimberley Cornwell, Associate Director of Medill Career Services, will discuss tips to help you make the most out of the career fair including dress guidelines, what to bring, creating a game plan for the day, and how to approach employers. No RSVP is required; just show up at one of the following sessions (please note you do NOT need to attend all of the sessions, simply choose one):Wednesday, April 3, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, MTC 3-119Thursday, April 4, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm, Norris, Wildcat RoomFriday, April 5, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Fisk 311Monday, April 8, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, MTC 3-127Tuesday, April 9, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm, MTC 3-107Employers Participating in the Career Fair (As of March 26):American Marketing Association American Red Cross of Greater Chicago AOL / Huffington Post ASC Communications Autism Home Support Services Bloomberg LPCambridge Educational ServicesCampbell EwaldCancer Treatment Centers of AmericaCars.comChanging WorldsChicago Humanities FestivalChicago Public MediaChicago Public SchoolsChrysler Group LLCContent That WorksCrain Communications IncEdelman*Energy BBDOEvanston Community Television*Farm Journal Media / Farm Journal Agricultural FoundationGE HealthcareGray Talent Group, Inc.Gray Television, Inc. - WIFR-TV and WNDU-TVHanley Wood, LLC*Hearst Television, Inc.Heartland Alliance InternationalICMAD (Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors)