AAMU CDS Preparing Students for Success Ahead of Fall Career Fair

Alabama A&M University’s Career Development Services (CDS) is helping students sharpen their skills for the job market through Career Preparedness Week, set for September 3 – 5. Students will have the chance to polish their resumes, sit for professional headshots, take part in mock interviews, and test their confidence in an Elevator Pitch Competition with cash prizes.

Career Preparedness Week builds momentum for Fall Career Week, scheduled for September 23–26, when hundreds of employers from industry, government, education, and the military will be on campus. The centerpiece event – the Fall Career Fair – will be held Thursday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Event Center. Employers will be ready to connect with students about internships, co-ops, and full-time job opportunities.

Professional dress is required for all events. Career Development Services will continue to offer workshops and resources throughout the semester to help students prepare for internships and careers.

Event Schedule

September 3–5: Career Preparedness Week

September 3: Meet our sponsors, connect with industry and government representatives, and take free professional headshots for Handshake and LinkedIn, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Welcome Center, First Floor Conference Room.
September 4: Resume reviews and mock interviews, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Welcome Center, First Floor Conference Room and on Zoom.
September 5: “Shoot Your Shot” 30-Second Elevator Pitch Competition, Round 1 from 12:30–2 p.m., Round 2 from 3–3:15 p.m., winners announced at 3:30 p.m., Zoom.

September 10: Work-it Wednesday

Panel discussion: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome, 4–5 p.m., Zoom.

September 23–26: In-Person Career Week

September 23: Industry and government information sessions, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Welcome Center, First Floor Conference Room.
September 24: Resume reviews, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., University Fitness & Recreation Gym.
September 24: Sponsors VIP Reception and Mock Check Presentations hosted by platinum sponsors, 2:30–3:30 p.m., Event Center.
September 24: Speed Networking Event and Reception hosted by platinum and gold sponsors, 4–5:30 p.m., Event Center.
September 25: Fall Career Fair, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Event Center.
September 26: Interview Day, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., University Fitness & Recreation Gym.

For more information visit https://www.aamu.edu/campus-life/student-support/career-development/