Hundreds of companies are on campus this week to meet with students looking for employment at three professional career fairs.

The Engineering, Business, Human Sciences and Liberal Arts and Sciences colleges’ career fairs will be taking place this week.

The Engineering Career Fair is from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 23 in Hilton Coliseum and Scheman Building.

The Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair is from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 24 in Hilton Coliseum.

The People to People Career Fair, which is for the colleges of Human Sciences and Liberal Arts and Sciences, is from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Scheman Building.

“The career fair is a great networking opportunity for getting exposed to hundreds of potential employers in one place,” said Brandon Scott, graduate student in business administration. “It’s time efficient and worth it.”

Here are the details for each career fair:

Engineering Career Fair

The fair will be from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Hilton Coliseum and the Scheman Building

The Engineering Career Fair is the largest fair of the university with 344 companies coming to campus, said Kellie Mullaney, program assistant with Engineering Career Services.

This year, there are lounges provided for all students to allow them to take a break and relax.

Peter Taylor, senior in mechanical engineering, has been to about five engineering career fairs and received an internship from Centro Incorporated. He has also received networking contacts from Rockwell Collins.

“Going to the career fairs constantly helps work off nerves as well as building confidence,” Taylor said.

Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair

The fair will be from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Hilton Coliseum

There are about 175 companies attending the Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair.

The fair will also be hosting a leadership breakfast on Sept. 24 for guest speakers, company recruiters, business students, faculty and staff. Students will have a chance to network with company recruiters before the fair.

Courtney Dewell, senior in accounting, plans on attending the career fair.

“This year is my year,” Dewell said. “This year I have more experience and confidence and so I have a better chance at getting a job.”

People to People Career Fair

The fair will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Scheman Building

There are about 100 employers attending the People to People Career Fair.

The increase in numbers of employers and student attendance sets excitement for the students, said Loni Pringnitz, director of College of Human Sciences’ Career Services.

“Getting my name out there and just experiencing the career fair is what I’m looking forward to,” said Mollie Shultz, freshman in English.

Each college has a career services department that can help students prepare for job searching or for events such as a career fair. The departments have developed a list of how to properly prepare for a career fair.

1. Research

Iowa State’s CyHire page showcases participating employers. Use the company’s websites to identify what it’s looking for in an applicant. Make a plan on which companies to visit.

2. Introduction

Rehearse a 30 to 60 second introduction speech. Keep in mind you’re giving the employer a glimpse of who you are, what experience you have and what you wish to gain from the internship or co-op.

3. Resumes

Keep resumes updated with the latest experience, skills or objectives. Bring multiple copies to hand out to employers.

4. Appearance

Appearance is key, said Meredith Williams, Business Career Services adviser.

“Keeping attire professional will help a candidate be remembered for their qualifications and abilities instead of what they were wearing,” Williams said.