Industrial Roundtable Student Center
The student center houses all information regarding resources for the fair. Below you will find information regarding fair dates & times, prep events, our student guidebook for the fair and more.
Schedule of Industrial Roundtable Events
Fair Specific Time & Dates
In-Person: Tuesday 9/10 and Wednesday 9/11 from 9AM-4PM on Memorial Mall
Virtual: Thursday 9/12 from 10AM-4PM on CareerFair+
Register for appointments on CareerFair+
Appointments will be available to schedule starting 8AM on August 27th.
Note: Pre-registration limited to 4 in-person and 4-virtual appointments.
IR Prep Night
IR Information Session: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Come learn about all information regarding IR including tips and tricks, CF+ navigation and more!
IR Recruiter Panel: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Please join us in speaking to representatives from four different companies on how best to prepare yourself for IR! Find out what recruiters are looking for and ask questions to professionals who will be recruiting at the fair next week!
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Career Fair Guidebook
Want some advice on how to prepare for Industrial Roundtable (IR) or any career fair? What can you do before, during, and after the fair to maximize your chances of success? View our guidebook below!
Seminars
Seminars will be hosted both in-person and virtually this year. Schedule and more info can be found and the links below
Virtual Seminars: Thursday, Sept. 5th from 3-8 PM
In-Person Seminars: Monday, Sept. 9th from 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM
CareerFair+ Information
Whether you’re attending in-person or virtually, you’ll want to download the Career Fair Plus app, which provides you with the best fair experience by keeping you informed of details surrounding the event. You can download the Career Fair Plus App or access it on the web through Google Chrome or Firefox.
(Note: account should be made with Purdue email)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the fair be held this year?
The Industrial Roundtable Career Fair will be held on the Memorial Mall.
Where can I see a full list of companies attending the fair this year?
A complete list of companies attending the fair can be found on the CareerFairPlus app. To be directed to the page, click on the links in the CF+ section above.
What is Career Fair Plus? How do I use it?
Career Fair Plus is a virtual platform that serves as an easy way to view important information regarding IR. Be sure to create an account with your Purdue email and download the app before the fair! Using Career Fair Plus, you will be able to quickly view a full list of companies attending the fair, their booth assignments, the fair map, and more. Career Fair Plus is also used to attend virtual seminars ahead of the fair. Additionally, the platform can be used to sign up for time slots to speak to companies that are taking appointments (commonly referred to as the ‘skip the line’ feature).
What does it mean if a company is taking appointments at the fair? What does it mean if a company takes walk-ups versus appointments?
This year during the two in-person fair days, companies may choose one or both student interaction options: walk-up or appointments. If a company is taking walk-ups, an interested student may simply approach the booth and speak to a recruiter. If the company is taking appointments, the student may schedule a 10-minute time slot prior to the start of the fair, and then approach the booth at their designated time. Please note: some companies have opted for both walk-ups and appointments. This may mean that for part of the day, the recruiters will only speak to students who have appointments and for the rest of the fair they will take walk-ups.
How do I make appointments, or ‘skip the line’?
On August 27th at 8 AM, time slots for companies that are accepting appointments will be made available through Career Fair Plus. Log into the app with your Purdue email and select the time slots you would like. NOTE: not every company takes appointments! If you log into Career Fair Plus the morning of August 27th and do not see appointment options for a company, it means that that company is ONLY taking walk-ups!
How do I find a company on the day of the fair?
For IR, the mall has been divided into different color sections. Each company is assigned a table number and section corresponding to one of the colors. Their booth assignment will be available on Career Fair Plus, and a map of the fair is also viewable there. Additionally, a full list of booth assignments and the fair map will be posted here.
Check out our Student Guidebook for more information!