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Fair Preparation

A wide range of different industries are available at the Employment Fair. During the event, participating companies discuss career opportunities with you and provide you with relevant information about their organizations. To make the best out of the event, read the below tips:
  1. Employment Fair
  2. Fair Preparation

Access Jobs/Internship Opportunities

Jobs/internship opportunities are announced on the event’s app.

  • To download the AUC EF mobile app, click on these links (as relevant): (iOS | Android).

  • Application process: Apply in person on the day of the event at each booth. 

Pre-Event Preparation

  • Resume: Prepare a well-written resume that has an objective statement or a profile stating your career aspirations. It is recommended that you bring at least 10 resumes to the Employment Fair, depending on the number of companies to which you are applying.

  • One-minute commercial: Prepare a one-minute commercial about yourself that will briefly but enthusiastically show your strengths, skills, experience and interest.

  • Dress for success: Dress for the Employment Fair in a semi-formal manner (no jeans). We recommend that you wear pants and button-down shirts for males and a dress, skirt/slacks and blouse for females. Do not forget that your appearance will be evaluated by an employer, and employers are sure to remember the applicants who present themselves in a professional manner.

AUC Access

  • AUC ID is required for entry. Facial recognition is required at all times.

During the Event

  • Application process: To apply for any of the jobs, attend the Employment Fair and connect with the company representatives. Applications are either by submitting a resume on the day or applying online as advised by each employer.

  • Ask questions: This is where your homework comes into play. Ask intelligent questions about the company. Use the Employment Fair to learn about your target career opportunities. Make sure to ask for as much information about the company as you can (brochures/informative material).

  • Take notes: Before leaving each booth, take notes of any conversation and possible job opportunities with the company. If the representative calls you later, these notes can be your reference.

  • Tracking your applications: Make sure to use a resume tracking list to note down the companies to which you have submitted your resume; this will contribute to an efficient follow-up process.

Important Information

  • By participating in the event, you authorize The American University in Cairo to use photographs taken at the event in any publication.

  • The Employment Fair is not a public event; it is restricted to enrolled AUC students studying towards a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree and alumni holding AUC bachelor’s, master's, or PhD degrees.

  • AUC is a tobacco-free community. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.

  • By applying to vacancies, you acknowledge that you are sharing data in your resume information with institutions outside The American University in Cairo to fulfill your job application(s). These institutions will have their own privacy policies outlining how they handle candidate data. It is your responsibility to review their privacy policies before applying for positions.