Graduate and Professional School Fair
I-74 Graduate & Professional School Fair
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m (CDT)
VIRTUAL Handshake platform
The Graduate and Professional School Fair will be virtual, and will take place in the Handshake platform in conjunction with 5 other institutions. Registration for the fair within Handshake is required for students to attend.
We HIGHLY encourage students to start using with the new Handshake Virtual Job Fair system a few weeks before the virtual fair.
Over 65 school programs are attending.
Students can follow these three simple steps to get started in Handshake:
STEP 1
Log in to Handshake.
Select Bradley University from the drop-down menu: https://app.joinhandshake.com/login.
STEP 2
Create your Handshake profile.
Not sure how to do that? Check out the article “Getting Started with Handshake”: https://bit.ly/3fPRfUf.
Best practice is to set your profile to Public for schools connected to Bradley University. Learn how to do that here: https://bit.ly/2XQUEM9.
STEP 3
Register for the fair and join Group Sessions and/or 1-on-1 sessions with programs of interest.
Here’s a quick guide on how to sign up for a virtual fair: https://bit.ly/3itzY4Q.
Tips and Resources
- Tips for the Graduate and Professional School Fair (PDF)
- How to Make the Most of the Graduate and Professional School Fair (PDF)
- Applying to Graduate School (PDF)
- Additional information about graduate school (timeline, exams, and additional resources)
- Virtual Job Fair Tips Information Guide
Preparation Checklist
- Register for the Fair as soon as possible. This is the only way to prepare for and attend the fair.
- Read about virtual job fairs within the Handshake platform.
- Prepare for this fair by attending virtual workshops.
- Set up your Handshake profile and upload your resume. Best practice is to set your profile to Public for schools connected to Bradley University.
- Be prepared to deliver your 30-second elevator pitch when meeting a school representative.
- After speaking with a school/program, be sure to say “thank you” and follow-up with those that interest you.
- Schedule an appointment with your career advisor to discuss additional search strategies.
- If you require any special accommodations, please contact David Schwartz at dschwartz@bradley.edu.