Held annually, this event is for students and alumni seeking a full-time job, internship or part-time experience in all industries. A career fair is an opportunity for you to present yourself professionally in person to a potential employer while showcasing your communication skills. The keys to a successful career fair experience are preparation and follow-up. Here’s a checklist to help you get prepared!
- Research the list of participating employers through Handshake
- Participate in “Prepare for the Fair Week” events
- Make an appointment to get your resume reviewed
- Prepare your 30-second elevator pitch
- Make sure you dress professionally and bring a portfolio with extra copies of your resume
- Don’t forget to ask for business cards at the career fair so you can follow up with thank-you notes
All attendees will receive Josh’s Snow Cone and a door prize! Students who attend two Prepare for the Fair events in addition to the Career Fair will be entered to win a grand prize!
Join us at noon Monday, April 20, in Helm 105 to hear from our amazing guest speaker, Karen Tilkin! FREE Redbull and pizza provided! 🍕
Karen Tilkin, CEO of CAP Tulsa, has built a career spanning international banking, global food manufacturing and nonprofit leadership. Early in her career, she helped launch apple pie production for the first McDonald’s in China, an experience that shaped her understanding of global business and operations.
After 17 years in leadership roles at The Bama Companies across the U.S. and Beijing, Karen transitioned into the nonprofit sector, where she now leads CAP Tulsa, an organization consistently ranked among the best nonprofit workplaces in the country. Under her leadership, CAP Tulsa has been nationally recognized for its workplace culture and impact.
Karen holds a Ph.D. in organizational and community leadership, an MBA, and a degree in economics from Wharton, and has been recognized as one of Oklahoma’s most influential leaders.
Join us to learn about building a dynamic career across industries, leading high-performing organizations and the real-world intersection of business strategy, operations, and impact!
The College of Engineering & Computer Science is pleased to host its inaugural dean’s CEO Lecture, featuring Chip McElroy, PE (B.S. ’85), CEO and president of McElroy Manufacturing. Based in Tulsa, McElroy Manufacturing is recognized worldwide for its leadership in pipe fusion technology.
Join us for an engaging conversation on the journey from a technical engineering education to leadership in business, followed by a reception. The discussion will be moderated by Dean Andreas Polycarpou.
Join novelist and editor Emily Nemens for an in-depth look at strategies for improving your creative and scholarly work with an eye toward publication. Format: presentation followed by Q&A led by Jennifer Croft and Boris Dralyuk.
The University of Tulsa I-O Psychology Department will hear from UTulsa I-O psychology graduate students who will be practicing their presentations for the upcoming Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) conference.
The University of Tulsa I-O Psychology Department will host Laura Lunsford, who will give a talk to UTulsa I-O psychology students and faculty about leadership development.
The University of Tulsa I-O Psychology Department will host Chad Thompson, who will give a talk to UTulsa I-O psych students and faculty.
The University of Tulsa I-O Psychology Department will host Mandi Lehnherr of St. Tammany Health System to give a talk to students and faculty about engagement surveys in a healthcare context.
The University of Tulsa I-O Psychology Department will host Dara Drescher, who will give a talk to UTulsa I-O students and faculty.
The University of Tulsa I-O Psychology Department will host Mikaele Campbell, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Learning & Development, Williams. He will give a talk to I-O students and faculty about careers in diversity.
