BioFair - Bioscience & Biotech Virtual Career Fair

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What is the Bioscience and Biotechnology Career Fair?

Virtually meet with employers and graduate school programs from the bioscience, biomedical, and biotechnology industries! Explore the fully virtual 1:1 and group session types below.

Register: (link below)

Why should I attend?

Explore current and future career opportunities Connect with employers and programs on a smaller scale – making for more personalized and tailored conversations Open to all year-levels (undergrad & advanced degree) at different stage of their career or academic journey Career Fair Schedule & Session Types:

Virtual Kick-off Panel - noon-2:30 p.m. CT Good For: Start the day strong with industry insight and inspiration from graduate students and industry professionals Open attendance via 12twenty Details to come 1:1 Networking Appointments - 12:30 - 5 p.m. CT / at employers’ convenience Good For: Meaningful conversations, specific questions, developing your professional network, and active job/internship search Sign-up is first come, first served Click your preferred employer/program’s name and select a meeting slot Appointments may take place on 12twenty’s browser video, ZOOM, or the employer’s preferred video program Employers see no-shows! If you can no longer meet at the time you reserved, cancel with advance notice to respect their time and allow other standby students to sign up. Employer Group Sessions - 12:30 - 5 p.m. CT / at employers’ convenience Good For: Learning about an organization’s mission and opportunities, gaining recruiter insight, and getting familiar with the bio industries... great for freshmen & sophomores (and all levels!) Availability is based on prior RSVP Maximum limit of 20 students per group session Sessions will take place on multiple video platforms. Be prepared to utilize Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or 12Twenty Video. The link for the session will show Drop-In Hours - 5 - 6 p.m. CT Good For: Connecting with employers you may not have had a chance to schedule with 1:1 Some employers may offer this, though not guaranteed Meetings will take place on employer’s preferred video platform Getting Prepared:

BioFair Prep Workshop: Thursday, November 5, 5-6pm. Take a look at the Career Fair GuideCheck out the list of organizations → research who you’re interested in → prepare thoughtful questions Brush up on virtual meeting etiquette & tips, such as: Find a quiet space with strong Wi-Fi Have a professional background Save snacks and beverages for later Though you are not in person, make sure you dress appropriately Need help getting ready? Schedule an appointment with your Career Services office via 12twenty! Having trouble accessing your meeting time the day of the fair?