Student and alumni information
Every year, hundreds of leading employers from around the world come to SCAD Career Fair to recruit talented students and alumni for jobs, internships and freelance opportunities.
Schedule
Friday, Feb. 22, 2019
SCAD Career Fair 2019
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Savannah Convention Center
1 International Drive, Savannah, Georgia
Transportation options
- Free parking is available at Savannah Convention Center.
- SCAD shuttles will run on campus beginning at 8:00 a.m. from the SCAD Student Center.
- The Savannah Belles Ferry is free and runs throughout the day.
- A bus will be available to transport Atlanta students and alumni to SCAD Career Fair in Savannah. Apply for the Atlanta bus pass.
Student and alumni entrance times
All students and alumni can access Savannah Convention Center at 9 a.m. to attend the day-of workshops. Access times to company booth spaces are based on class standing.
9 a.m. | Alumni, grad students and seniors
10 a.m. | Juniors
1 p.m. | Freshmen and sophomores
A valid SCAD ID card is required for admission. Alumni can obtain a SCAD Card while in Savannah for the event. Learn more about obtaining a SCAD ID.
Student workshops
All workshops will be held at Savannah Convention Center. Students and alumni may access the workshop rooms at 9 a.m, regardless of Career Fair entrance time.
Local and nationwide opportunities
Find career resources in your community and across the globe
Room 105, 9-9:50 a.m.
Go beyond the F-1 visa with immigration attorney Bob Johnson
Room 106, 9-9:50 a.m.
Art Works: The business of performing and fine arts
Room 105, 10-10:50 a.m.
Working in the U.S. for international students and alumni
Room 106, 10-10:50 a.m.
The business of freelance
Room 105, 11-11:50 a.m.
Get in the game: an eSports seminar
Room 106, 11-11:50 a.m.
Meet SCAD+
Fostering alumni entrepreneurs
Room 105, 1-1:50 p.m.
Career Fair networking reception
Practice your networking skills in a social setting, and connect with the industry and alumni engagement team on regional markets
Room 106, 1-3 p.m.
Creative crowdfunding
Room 105, 2-3 p.m.
How to prepare
Atlanta Bus Pass 2019
SCAD Atlanta students and alumni have the exclusive opportunity to sign up for a bus pass. Atlanta bus pass holders will be eligible to ride the bus from SCAD Atlanta to the SCAD Career Fair in Savannah.
All SCAD Atlanta students and alumni are eligible for a bus pass. Apply here.
Before the fair
1Polish your portfolio
Prepare your résumé, portfolio and work samples. Get feedback at workshops offered by the office for career and alumni success. Free Wi-Fi will be available the day of the event. However, save a hard copy of your portfolio and work samples to present your work to employers.
2Build an online presence
SCAD has partnered with Behance to provide you with a free online portfolio. Employers who register for Career Fair are encouraged to preview the work of talented SCAD students and alumni on Behance.
3Meet with your career adviser
Make an appointment with your career adviser through the SCAD Job Portal. Create a target list, prepare your elevator pitch and be ready to share your strengths. Check the SCAD app calendar for all open advising hours to stop by and get advice.
4Research available opportunities
Thoroughly research your target companies and gather background information so you can impress company representatives. Access the most up-to-date list of registered employers on the SCAD Job Portal to sort participating companies by targeted majors and class levels, types of opportunities, interviews offered and if they are considering international students.
5Attend preparation workshops
Participate in career fair prep workshops to learn what you can do to succeed on the big day. RSVP to these workshops at SCAD Job Portal > Events > Workshops.
Preparation Workshops
How To: Career Fair
Friday, Jan. 25, 2019
10 a.m.
SCAD Savannah, Arnold Hall, theater
Mock Career Fair
Friday, Feb. 15, 2019
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SCAD Savannah, Oglethorpe House, ballroom
Career Fair Prep Sessions and Bus Pass Kickoff
Friday, Jan. 25, or Friday, Feb. 1
10–11 a.m. and 2–3 p.m.
SCAD Atlanta, Rooms 256-257
RSVP on the SCAD Job Portal > Events > Workshops
Final Career Fair Prep Session
Friday, Feb. 15
10–11 a.m. and 2–3 p.m.
SCAD Atlanta, Rooms 256-257
RSVP on the SCAD Job Portal > Events > Workshops
Day of the fair
1Dress for success
Dress as if you were going to a job interview — you want to present the best image possible. Jeans and other casual clothing are not appropriate.
2Be flexible
Arrive early and have a strategy that includes an open mind. Evaluate booth lines and consider if your time would be better spent visiting with six companies or standing in line for one. If you see a booth without a line, go introduce yourself!
3Have a game plan
Review the booth map ahead of time to see where your target companies will be located. Then, when you arrive at the event, be ready to confidently introduce yourself to employers with any of these conversation starters:
- Discuss a particular career or job.
- Ask about common career paths.
- Discuss internship or summer job opportunities and the application process.
- Ask about new hire training.
Present your résumé or portfolio and be ready to discuss your background, qualifications and career goals.
4Take notes
If you have an engaging conversation with an employer, make note of his or her name after you step away from the booth. See if you can connect with the company rep on LinkedIn after the event.
5Make the most of your time
Attend the exclusive workshops and presentations that we've arranged to help you maximize your career fair experience.
"I was impressed to see a lot of people had a very diverse reel and portfolio. A fashion student had photography, but also had clothes that were designed like sportswear. It's really cool. Career Fair is a big eye opener."
Daniel Belay (B.F.A., broadcast design, 2010) | Designer at CBS SportsAfter the fair
Follow up
Immediately following SCAD Career Fair, follow up with an email or handwritten note to thank the employers you met. Restate your interest in the company and the specific job you discussed.
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Need more help?
For questions about SCAD Career Fair, email the office for career and alumni success at [email protected].