Opportunity Knocks

Practice your elevator pitch. This is the quick intro you will share with employers when first meeting them at Career Expo events.

Elevator Pitch Template

Look up the employers and grad schools attending. Read up on their mission statements, curriculums, services or products they provide, or any industry trends. Then, draft questions you have about companies, schools, and opportunities. If possible, apply to any jobs you are interested in before the event.

View Employers Registered For This Event

Bring a few copies of your résumé. Not all employers will be able to take a copy for HR reasons, but some may be open to it. Build your résumé using our online resources and templates.

LSU Olinde Career Center Resume Resources

Business casual attire is required; students may choose to dress in business professional attire. 

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Employers can register for events via Handshake.

Register for Opportunity Knocks

Registration Instructions:

• Log into Handshake to register for the event and select any event sponsorship options. Not a Handshake user? Create your free account today!
• Select the "Fairs" tab on the left navigation menu.
• Search for this event by entering "Louisiana State University" in the search bar. All LSU open event registrations will appear for you to browse.
• Select the event you would like to register for and proceed with the registration form.

Please note: Payment instructions will be sent to you via email within one week of your registration submission. Questions? Contact Courtney Edwards at courtney@lsu.edu. 

• Please review the Employer Event Information Packet for details and deadlines.
  
  
• Make a lasting impression on students by registering as an Event Sponsor.
  
  
• Please also review the Event Refund, Cancellation, and Weather Policy.
  Please Note: If you do not show up for the event, you will still be required to pay.
  
  
• By registering for this event, you confirm that all employer representatives have read and agree to the information and policies on our Employer Policies page.
  
  
• Refreshments and boxed lunch will be provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please contact Courtney Edwards at courtney@lsu.edu no later than two weeks before the event. Please note there other dining options in and around the LSU campus for you to explore.
  
  
• This registration includes one 6-8 ft table, 2 chairs, wifi, lunch, parking and entry for up to 2 representatives.

Registration Fee: $250

Your organization is located in a Preferred Placement on the event floor, based on high student traffic areas and event space availability. Placement is at the discretion of the LSU Olinde Career Center.

To further your recruiting efforts, you will receive a digital résumé packet following the event which includes resumes for all students who checked-in for the event and also have a public résumé in Handshake. For virtual events, this includes all students who registered for the virtual event, whether they scheduled a session with your team or not.

• Your organization is promoted as an Event Sponsor on the event web page, Handshake student and employer event pages, and in all student and employer emails promoting the event.  
• Your organization is recognized during the event as an Event Sponsor on sponsor signage at student check-in, in the student event handout, and is pictured and tagged in an @LSUCareerCenter social media post related to the event.

Employers who register later than two weeks prior to the event (including sponsors and/or employer partners) will not be featured on the student handout, as we will have already submitted these items to be printed. PLEASE NOTE: If you do not show up for the event, you will still be required to pay.

Sponsorship is $500 for this event.