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Check in with your
Career Services Department

As soon as possible, check in with the Career Services Department at your school to ensure you are up to date on all requirements and recommendations for participation in the Career Fair and other types of recruiting activities.

Clark Atlanta University Career and Professional Development
Morehouse College Career Development and Engagement
Spelman College Career Planning and Development

Student Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What is the preferred browser to use for the Career Fair?
Answer 1: Chrome (Version 83 and higher for Windows), Safari(screen sharing feature is limited) and Firefox.

Question 2:What video equipment should we use for the Career Fair?
Answer 2:
● An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
● Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
● A webcam or HD webcam – built-in or USB plug-in

Question 3: How can I ensure that my video capacities are capable?
Answer 3: We recommend that you test your system prior to the fast. Follow the steps here to test your video and audio setup.

Question 4:What can I do to prepare for the day of the Fair?
Answer 4:
● You can follow the steps in the Troubleshooting Guide.
● We also recommend you browse the employers attending the fair and sign up for group and one on one sessions with a variety of employers prior to the event to guarantee a spot or on the day of the event

Question 5: How do I join a session during the Fair?
Answer 5:
1. Navigate to the fair in Handshake and click on the “Your sessions” tab.
2. Click the blue “Launch Video” button in order to join the session. You can join up to five minutes early to test your audio and video connection.
3. You’ll need to make sure you’ve allowed microphone and video access in your app or browser in order to participate in audio and video.  Safari does have a slightly different permissions process, detailed in the this link

Question 6: How do I report a problem the day of the event?
Answer 6: Your institution will have an open Zoom meeting where you can log into for help.

Question 7: How do I make my Handshake profile public?
Answer 7:
1. When you log into Handshake, look for your profile image on the right hand side
2. Hover over your profile image to see the menu.
3. Click “Settings and Privacy.”
4. Under “Privacy,” click “Community.”
5. Click “Save Update.”

View “How to Make Your Profile Public” .pdf guide.

Question 8: What should I wear?
Answer 8: Make sure that you are wearing professional attire. Contact your institution if you need more information about professional attire.

• Learn about JC Penney “Suit Up” event, where you can get professional attire at a discount.

Finding Additional Information

In addition to the resources your college has available, empower yourself through other tools which can help you prepare to best talk about your experiences, accomplishment, career goals, and fit with an organization.