You’ve had it marked on the calendar for months now. The day is quickly creeping up and suddenly you’re faced with stress, nervousness, and probably a lot of questions. Before the big day gets any closer, it’s time to start preparing to attend a career fair.

In today’s world, everything is more convenient thanks to technology. With a few clicks you can have your Christmas gifts ordered, groceries delivered, and event tickets bought. Why not find a new job online? Gone are the days of having to be somewhere physically in order to get something accomplished. However, there are still benefits to attending a career fair in person, rather than searching through job postings online.

As a parent of a college student, you may feel like time is running out on the involvement in your child’s life. They’ve made it through high school, and they’re on the cusp of completing their college career - and then they’re gone. At this stage in their life, you as a parent may be worried about losing them to the real world. Don’t worry. This is totally normal. If this could mean the start of your empty nest, you may feel like you need to be involved in as many moments as possible, including their job search.

When attending a career fair, you're a bundle of nerves. Graduation is quickly approaching, and you’re on the search for your first post-grad job. In preparation for this career fair, it’s important to think about what you’re going to be talking about with recruiters. They are going to be asking you a lot of questions about yourself, your interests, and any experience you may have - but what are you going to ask them?

So you’re heading to your first college career fair - it’s both exciting and nerve-wracking! If you’re looking to make the most of your career fair experience, avoid making these mistakes!