Iowa State University students gained a bundle of hands-on experience last week prior to the third annual Networking Workshop Jumpstart Career Fair for journalism and communication majors in the Greenlee School at Iowa State. The event took place in the universities Memorial Union where employers came to meet with prospective students to discuss potential internship and employment options. Prepare for the Fair was a new event this year that helped to better prepare students for networking events such as this with practicing elevator speeches that many students are unaware of even existing, looking at employers that will be at the fair, planning out a business outfit, and plenty of other exercises that can help raise the rate of success when approaching an employer at the career fair. 
This workshop for preparation is something that I believe all colleges should put in to account when getting students ready for the career fair. “As an Iowa State student, I take advantage of every opportunity I can to get my face and name out there so I am known around campus and seen as a hardworking individual,” -Danae Dabney (Journalism ’19).
Other opportunities for Prepare for the Fair can be expected to be implemented for upcoming semesters, including new activities that can come from suggestions from students, faculty, or employers. Suggestions can be taken in the admissions office at Iowa State University, or at kmwhite@iastate.edu.