Question: What services does Graduate Career Development provide?
Answer:
We provide graduate students a wide array of services that are listed here.
– Resume & Cover Letter Reviews
– Career Fairs
– Career, Research, and Innovation Development Conference (CRIDC)
– Workshops
– Career Coaching
Again, this is not an exhaustive list, and if you would like to make an appointment with career advisor for any reason, please visit CareerBuzz and make an appointment there.
Question: When should/can I start utilizing the Career Center?
Answer:
Ideally, you should start exploring careers as early as your first semester, so that you can apply for internship and research opportunities well before you start your eventual job search. However, we can work with you at any point during your time as a graduate student at GT, and for six(6) months following your graduation.
Question: Can I reserve multiple booths for the same day of the Career Fair?
Answer:
Yes. Each company may reserve a maximum of two(2) booths for their scheduled day. If you did not specify that you would like two booths during registration, send an email to employerconnections@career.gatech.edu and the appropriate changes will be made for you.
Question: Where can I find information regarding major-specific Career Fairs?
Answer:
Information regarding major-specific career fairs can be found under the Events section on the Career Center website. You can also access the Georgia Tech Career Fairs website as well to get information on upcoming in-person and virtual career fairs being offered to our students.
Question: How do I book interview rooms and/or information sessions before or after the Career Fair?
Answer:
To reserve an information session, please go to the Bill Moore Student Success Center Website and click on Reservations. To book interview rooms, please go to our CareerBuzz page and follow the directions for employers. If you already have a CareerBuzz account, once you log in, on your CareerBuzz homepage, click on the Create a New Schedule Request link.;For questions about On-Campus Recruiting please call 404-894-3320 or email employerconnections@career.gatech.edu.
Question: If I came to the Career Fair last year, can I log into my CareerBuzz profile with my previous username and password?
Answer:
Yes. All databases from previous years are archived, but companies can register using their current CareerBuzz account (username/password). On your employer homepage, look for the Events tab which will have the list of career fairs available for registration.
Question: Will electrical outlets be available during the Career Fair?
Answer:
Due to the layouts of the facilities we use, there is NO GUARANTEE there will be direct access to any electricity on the Career Fair floor. Please make arrangements for this.
Question: During the Career Fair, is there wireless access in the building?
Answer:
Wi-Fi is available on campus via the Georgia Tech LAWN (Local Area Walkup & Wireless Network). GT LAWN provides access to the Internet from nearly every building on campus including offices, labs, classrooms, student residence halls, and outdoor spaces. For more information about GT LAWN and gaining access, you can visit HERE.
NOTE: There are some places on campus that do not have good wireless connectivity. Be prepared in these situations.
Question: Is an employer allowed to attend more than one day of a multi-day Career Fair?
Answer:
Due to the extremely large demand for our annual Fall and Spring All Majors Career Fairs, we are unable to accommodate the same company for more than a single day. But we do allow interested employers to be placed on a waiting list during the registration period. IF we do have space available, we will allow these employers access to attend multiple days. We will provide this information on submitting this request during each career fair’s employer registration period.
Question: Can employers host virtual interviews?
Answer:
Yes – The interviews will be conducted via the technology platform of the employer’s choice. If you secure a virtual interview, review these resources to prepare: