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Common Career Fair Questions (and Answers)

• The 91ÁÔÆæ is one of the most diverse, public research institutions in the nation.
• In Fall 2020, over 47,000 students were enrolled.
• We are a Hispanic Serving Institution (25%+ Hispanic/Latinx students)
• 40–50% of students are first-generation.
• Most students work while attending school.
• In-person fairs: 700 students average (100–1200); virtual: ~350 students.
• Easy registration and great communication with employers.
• Excellent recruitment, networking, and branding opportunities.

Platform Usage

• University Career Services uses Symplicity.
• Bauer, Engineering, HRM, Law Center also use Symplicity.
• College of Technology uses Handshake (CoT majors only).

Multiple Career Fairs

• UCS and colleges host career fairs each semester.
• UH system includes separate campuses (UHD, UHCL, UHV).

Virtual or In-Person?

• UCS offers hybrid formats: virtual, in-person, hybrid.
• Check with colleges for specific event formats.

Virtual Career Fair Resources

• Virtual Career Fair FAQ
• Symplicity Instructions

Hybrid Recruiting (On-campus Interviews)

• On-campus Interview Guide
• For questions, email: hireuh@uh.edu

In-person Career Fair Resources

• What is provided?
  • 6-foot table, 2 chairs
  • Parking validations
• What to bring?
  • Promotional items
  • Recruitment brochures
  • Business cards
  • Table cloth, backdrop, display materials