Career Expo Prep Series: From Handshake to Hello – How to Impress a Recruiter

About the event

Want to know what really stands out to recruiters? From your first handshake to your final follow-up, our panel of employers will help answer those questions you’ve always wanted to ask about networking. Tune in for unique perspectives on what makes candidates memorable, how to approach employer tables with confidence, and what follow-up strategies actually work.

This session features:

• Insights from industry professionals and recruiters attending the Career Expo
• Practical strategies to help you confidently navigate networking and career fair conversations
• Interactive Q&A opportunities to get your specific questions answered

We want to ensure you can fully participate in the event. Please request alternate presentation formats, sign language interpreters, and other reasonable accommodations at least five (5) days in advance of the event via email to studentjobs@wsu.edu.

About the Career Expo Prep Series

Hosted by the Academic Success and Career Center, the Career Expo Prep Series offers a lineup of career-building workshops and events designed to help Cougs prepare for both the Virtual Career Expo and the In-Person Career Expo & Technical Fair. From resume reviews with recruiters to interview strategies and salary negotiation tips, this series covers a wide range of topics to help you confidently take the next step in your career journey.