For Students + Alumni

Prepare for the Fair

Use the preparation guide to organize your approach before meeting with employers. It includes tips and resources for networking and interview preparation.

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Use MICAnetwork

MICAnetwork is the primary resource for fair registration, interview sign-ups, viewing attending organizations, and accessing Zoom links.

For the 2021 virtual Internship + Career Fair, the event took place on Friday, March 5, 2021, from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT via Zoom.

Preparing for a virtual internship and career fair begins well before the event itself. Reviewing attending organizations in advance, identifying a short list of priority conversations, and drafting a few talking points can turn a busy schedule of brief sessions into a more productive experience. Treat the fair as a focused networking opportunity, much like a condensed interview day, and approach each conversation with a clear sense of what you want to learn and what you want to leave behind. Thoughtful preparation helps turn quick chats into meaningful connections rather than rushed introductions.

MICAnetwork serves as the central hub for the fair experience, bringing together registration, interview sign-ups, organization listings, and Zoom access in one place. Familiarizing yourself with the platform ahead of time reduces friction on the day of the event, allowing more attention for the conversations themselves. Keeping profile details current, uploading a resume where appropriate, and confirming scheduled sessions in advance all contribute to a smoother experience. When the platform is well understood, it becomes a quiet support system working in the background while you focus on engaging with employers and alumni.

For students and alumni, a virtual fair offers flexibility alongside new expectations. Testing camera and microphone settings, choosing a well-lit and uncluttered backdrop, and having notes within easy view can replicate the polish of an in-person meeting. Following up after each session reinforces the impression made during a short window of conversation, and staying connected through professional channels keeps the momentum going. A fair is a starting point, and the habits built around preparation, presence, and follow-through often matter as much as the meetings themselves.