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The annual Career Fair Days provide an opportunity for Cornell students to meet with representatives from over 250 companies over a two-day period, in one central location. For 2009, Career Fair Days are scheduled for September 15—16, and include several different events. This event is limited to the Cornell Community.

A wide variety of employers attend—ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government and not-for-profit organizations. These employers attend Cornell's Career Fair and Diversity Events to increase corporate visibility, to illustrate the benefits of employment in their organization, and to provide information to Cornell students about entry-level jobs, co-op opportunities, and internships. You can obtain extensive information on the organizations who will be attending the 2009 events through our online database. In addition, the Employer Directory, containing brief employer profiles, will be available at the Career Fair.

Many of these organizations also participate through Cornell's On-Campus Recruiting program and use the Career Fair as a kick-off for their recruiting season. Others attend to introduce Cornell students to their organization and to collect resumes for future openings.

Students need to prepare in advance for their attendance at Career Fair Days, with a well developed resume and a "quick pitch" to use with employers explaining your interests and abilities. Cornell Career Services offers workshops to help students get ready for career events, as well as tips on making the most of a Career Fair.