Attending a CSC hosted or sponsored events prior to the Expo is another great way to get inside knowledge and advice on how to prepare for the Expo.

CSC will be hosting various events* to help students prepare for the Career & Internship Expo in the weeks leading up to the Expo. These events include:

1. Career Pathway Series: Psychology/Psychological Research – Thurs Jan 18 from 3:00-4:30pm
2. Build Your Own Soda Floats and Resumes (Hybrid) – Tues Feb 6 from 1:00 – 2:00pm
3. CSC Pop-Up – Mon Feb 12 & Tues Feb 13 from 10:30am – 4:30pm
4. Internship Insights & Job Search 101 (Hybrid) – Thurs Feb 15 from 3:30 – 4:30pm
5. Build Your Own Tacos and Career Pathway – Tues Feb 20 from 12:00 – 1:30pm
6. Lunch N’ Learn To Go: Resume Writing Workshop – Wed Feb 21 from 11:30am – 1:00pm
7. Employer Lunch N’ Learn: Raiders Football – Tues Feb 27 from 12:00 – 2:00pm Rescheduled; date TBD
8. Career Expo Countdown: A Prep Rally (Hybrid) – Wed Feb 28 from 2:00 – 3:30pm

For more information on these events and others hosted by CSC, visit Scorpion Central.

*Students who attend any CSC event leading up to the Career & Internship Expo will receive additional prize entries at the Expo. See Event Prizes & Giveaways dropdown for more information.

It is highly recommended that students and alumni speak with a Career Advisor prior to the Expo* to learn how to best prepare for the event and feel confident!

*Students who schedule a 1:1 Career Advising appointment or attend any of our Career Advising Drop-In hours leading up to the Career & Internship Expo will receive additional prize entries at the Expo. See Event Prizes & Giveaways dropdown for more information.

1:1 Career Advising Appointment Availability:

• Monday 9am – 5pm
• Tuesday 9am – 6pm
• Wednesday 9am – 6pm
• Thursday 9am – 5pm
• Friday 9am – 2pm
• Saturday 1x/month (Fall & Spring only) 12pm – 3pm
  • Sat January 20, Sat February 17, Sat March 23, Sat April 20

Current Nevada State Students: Schedule a Current Student Career Advising Appointment HERE! 

Nevada State Alumni: Schedule an Alumni Career Advising Appointment HERE! 

Career Advising Drop-In Availability PRIOR to Career & Internship Expo:

Our Career Advisors can help you:

• Update Your Resume & Print Off Copies

An updated and professional resume is the most essential tool for networking, landing job interviews and making a positive impression with employers (especially those you want to consider you for their open positions). If you meet with a Career Advisor to have your resume reviewed and updated, our office will print off up to 5 free copies of your resume!

• Develop & Practice Your “Elevator Pitch”

You’ll only have a short time to speak to the company representative, so you want to have your elevator pitch ready. An elevator pitch is a 30 to 60 second brief about yourself that may include your career history and interests, strongest skills, relevant extracurricular activities and any academic achievements worth mentioning.

• Practice Answering Basic Questions

A recruiter may want to ask you basic questions about yourself, your skills and your job history. Be prepared with your answers by reviewing your resume and speaking with a Career Advisor.

• Research Employer Attendees

Review our list of employer attendees for each day and identify which companies you want to speak to at the event. Review their mission, their values and culture. Also look at what types of roles the company is currently hiring for or typically hires for so you can speak with the company representative at the event about them.

Find an outfit to wear that is professional and helps you feel confident!

FREE Career Wear!

CSC is happy to announce that we are now offering FREE* career wear to CURRENT NS students at our designated Career Closet Pop-Up events:

• Mon Feb 12 – 10:30am – 4:30pm, CEB 211/212
• Tues Feb 13 – 10:30am – 4:30pm, CEB 211/212
• Tues Mar 19 – 10:30am – 4:30pm, RSC Ballroom A
• Wed Mar 20 – 10:30am – 4:30pm, RSC Ballroom A
• Mon Apr 15 – 10:30am – 4:30pm, RSC Ballroom A
• Tues Apr 16- 10:30am – 4:30pm, RSC Ballroom A

*Outfits are limited to 1 per student per academic year. One outfit consists of 3 pieces, not including accessories. Accessories limited to 1 per student.

For more information on these events and others hosted by CSC, visit Scorpion Central.

DISCOUNTED Career Wear

Looking for professional dress attire? Attend the Virtual JCPenney Scorpion Suit Up Event now until May 5, 2024. To attend this virtual event, simply text SCORPION to 67292 to receive a 30% off coupon to use in stores or online. This coupon can be used on top of 30%-50% off sale prices on select men’s and women’s career dress apparel, shoes, and accessories. This event is open to NS students, alumni, and faculty/staff! (Note: JCPenney typically has bigger sales on professional dress items on Saturdays and Sundays, so we advise using your coupon code on the weekend to get even steeper discounts!)

DO:

1. Bring at least 5 copies of your updated resume to share with employers if actively searching for jobs/internships or want to be considered for future opportunities.
2. Bring some kind of folder to save information sheets and business cards (and to keep your resumes wrinkle-free).
3. Dress for success! Make sure you are wearing business casual or business professional clothing that you feel comfortable and confident in. Confidence is key!
4. Introduce yourself with a handshake (if comfortable). Handshakes are a long-standing tradition in networking events such as the Expo. If an employer goes to shake your hand and you are uncomfortable with shaking hands due to health concerns, just let them know and offer to elbow tap instead to prevent the spreading of germs.
5. Be ok with being uncomfortable! We know it can be nerve wracking to walk up and introduce yourself, but it’ll never get better unless you try. These employers have also been in your shoes before and want to connect with you which they can’t do unless you talk to them.
6. Challenge yourself to talk to as many employers as possible. You never know what kind of connection you could make or if you could meet your mentor.

DONT:

1. Go up to employers and just ask them to fill out your event passport to enter in for prizes (that is considered rude). You need to network and engage with them to get them to mark their spot on your passport.
2. Bring a resume that is several pages long; remember that your resume is your commercial — not your autobiography. A carefully crafted resume illustrates your ability to showcase your strongest qualities and experiences that are of interest to employers.
3. Text or scroll on your phone while interacting with employers.
4. Avoid eye contact and speak quietly; speak clearly and distinctly. There will be lots of background noise. If eye contact makes you uncomfortable, look at the recruiter’s nose. No one will know the difference.

Tour groups will consist of no more than 10 students and will last 20-30 mins in length. Each tour will stop at 3 employer tables. The tour guide will engage students in understanding how to utilize event materials and resources, how to effectively communicate with employer attendees and how to make the most out of their experience after the event.

We encourage first-time attendees to sign up, especially Freshman and Sophomore students. Any student is welcome to navigate the event on their own. Tours are limited to current NS students.

To sign up for a tour time, please fill out the Career & Internship Expo RSVP Form. Students can also sign-up the day of if open spots are available.

Students who attend the event will have the opportunity to enter their name in for a random prize drawing! We will be giving away:

• “New Professional” Kits
• Airpods
• Stanley Cup Prize Pack

Students will be able to enter in for one of our prizes after they speak to/network with at least 3 employers at the event.  Additionally, students can earn extra prize drawing slips for:

• Attending any event hosted or co-hosted by Career Services prior to the Expo (1 entry per event)
• Completing an appointment with a CSC Career Advisor between January 1 – March 4 (1 entry per appointment)
• Attending any of our career advising drop-in hours prior to the expo: (1 entry per drop-in)
  • Monday February 12, 10:30am – 4:30pm, CEB 211/212 (part of CSC Pop-Ups)
  • Tuesday February 13, 10:30am – 4:30pm, CEB 211/212 (part of CSC Pop-Ups)
  • Wednesday February 28, 9am – 5pm, RSC 128
  • Thursday February 29, 9am – 5pm, RSC 128
  • Monday March 4, 9am – 5pm, RSC 128

Additional entries are limited to 3 per student. To see more information on events, how to make an appointment or view our drop-in hours, navigate to the Prepare with a Career Advisor dropdown.

CONDITIONS:

• Students must physically attend the event in order to enter in for random prize drawings.
• Students must first engage with employers at the event before claiming additional prize drawing slips for any Pre-Expo engagement (e.g. completing an appt with CSC, attending an event, etc – see above). Prize drawings slips will not be given without first engaging with employers at the event.
• Prizes are limited to current NS students and alumni.
• Winners will be contacted directly to pick up their prize. Prizes will need to be picked up ON-CAMPUS – no exceptions.