The Durham School Career Fair

Location

All events will be held at the Scott Conference Center on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus: 6450 Pine St. in Omaha.

Schedule

Employer Information

Registration Cost

Registration is $575 and includes:

• Entry for one 5x2 skirted career fair booth, bringing no more than 4 representatives
• Lunch at Scott Café (dining hall) for representatives
• Access to student resume books prior to the fair
• Ability to participate in the internship presentations, welcome reception, career fair, and (for non-local employers) next-day interviews

Nearby Hotels

Booth Information

• Ship booth materials to arrive no earlier than the Monday before the fair. We can arrange return shipping by UPS, USPS, and FedEx. Please provide a return shipping label.
• Shipping address:
  • Scott Conference Center
    ATTN: Carol Potter
    Durham Fair—October 3
    6450 Pine Street
    Omaha, NE 68106

Resume books

• Information will be emailed to the employer registrant two weeks before the fair

Day-of Information

• Employer check-in starts at 8:00 a.m.
• Park in Lot 9 or 14 across Pine Street from the Scott Conference Center

Student Information

Career Fair prep

• Prepare your resume - Check out the resume templates here and book a resume review with Engineering Career Services. Omaha students can schedule with Nicole Askew on MavConnect and Lincoln students can schedule with Jordyn McCave or Paula Caldwell on Student Success Hub.   If you would like to upload your resume to the Durham School Resume Book, please do so by September 13, 2024 at 11:59 pm. For steps on how to upload your resume to the resume book, click here.
• Elevator pitch - Consider preparing a brief 30-second introduction about who you are and why you are interested in the company. Practice this introduction before you come to the fair. Please visit Career Services before the Fair to polish your introduction or "elevator speech," review your resume, and schedule a mock interview so you are prepared.
• What to wear - Career fair dress should be either business casual or business formal. If you have a suit, plan to wear that to the fair. If you do not have a suit, dress slacks, a skirt, button-down shirt with a tie, or a knit blouse are appropriate. You want to feel professional and confident. Nice jeans and a work appropriate shirt are acceptable if you are in between classes. Gym shoes/clothing, torn clothing, and revealing clothing are not appropriate for a career fair, even if you are just visiting for class participation credit.
  
  

  
• What to bring - Be sure to bring many copies of your updated, polished resume as well as a portfolio or folder to carry it in. Also remember a pen or pencil, notepad, and breath mints.
• How to prepare - In addition to attending a resume review or career coaching appointment, check out the participating employers on Handshake and begin researching those that interest you in advance. Visit company websites. Check current job openings to get an idea of what skills and education are required to work for that company.
• How-To Videos and Resources - Watch these quick, helpful videos made by our Career Services Experts on how to make the most of your time at the Career Fair!

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