Yesterday, I attended the Career and Intern Expo at TCU. This event brought employers from every field to TCU with internship, co-op and full-time opportunities for TCU students and alumni.

I attended a few of these events while still a student at TCU, and they always were a good opportunity to expand my network and get my name in front of potential employers. These types of networking events are also great practice for when I do land an interview.

I talked with several employers. Most were offering internships. This is understandable given that most of the people who came to the Expo were students.

This morning, I followed up with a contact I made. Especially at these events, what you do after the event is almost more important as what you do during it. Without proper follow up with employers you are interested in, your name and resume could go to the bottom of the pile simply because your name is not fresh on the employer’s mind.

Follow up is key!

For more on what to do before and at a Career Fair, check out TCU Career Services.