The Engineering Society of Detroit will be hosting the Civil Engineering Virtual Exchange on Tuesday, October 15th from 4-7pm ET In Handshake. While ESD hosts a range of employment events throughout the year,including the "Get Hired" events each spring and fall, this event will highlight a range of summer and spring internship / co-op experiences, as well as full-time opportunities for students majoring in Civil Engineering. Student registration will open Oct. 8th. Make sure to register to have your resume shared with all employers attending prior to the event. Your resume must be public in Handshake. Event Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15th 4-7pm ETEvent Location: Virtual event in Handshake, student should sign up for 1:1s and group sessions prior to the event date.Who can attend? The event is open to all students in Michigan.What should I wear?  It is appropriate to be dressed “up” for the event. A suit and tie are definitely too much, but a polo shirt, sweater, blouse, etc. would be appropriate.Howdo I participate in the event? Simply sign up for 1:1 and/or group sessions with the employers you'd like to meet with. You should schedule meetings with reps and RSVP to attend group sessions BEFORE the event! 1:1 sessions give you the opportunity to meet individually with representatives. Group sessions with employers give you the opportunity to learn more about their organization and opportunities in a group setting. On the day of the fair, log into Handshake, navigate to the fair page, and click on the My Sessions tab to start your meetings. Make sure you are using Google Chrome. Check out the Handshake guide to learn about finding companies, signing up and system requirements.Don’t see an employer’s availability? Follow the employer to be notified when they create or add 1:1 sessions so you can be the first to sign up! If you still can't register for a 1:1, it may be because you don't meet the qualifications set by the employer. Ifthey have a group session available, join that instead! This will get your information to the recruiters and give you a chance to engage with the company during the fair.How should I prepare? While in Handshake make sure to update your profile, upload your updated resume, complete your Career Interests and update your privacy settings.Start researching companies and identify your top picks. You should know what kinds of opportunities they offer, research news related to them, review their website and prepare questions for the company.Get your pitch ready! The pitch is about aligning your value and skills with a specific position and/or the companies goals or mission. Be prepared to talk about past experiences and how they would relate to the duties you'd perform in the job.Still have more questions? Contact your appropriate Career Center contact!Troubleshooting Article