How Many Resumes for a Career Fair?
Print for the tables you'll visit, not for the whole room.
Bring 10 to 15 printed resumes to a typical campus career fair, or around 20 to a large one. Keep a resume QR code on your phone so running out doesn't cost you a conversation.
Rough guide by fair size
| Fair | Printed copies | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small department fair | 8 to 10 | Fewer tables, longer conversations |
| Campus-wide fair | 10 to 15 | You'll visit a fraction of the tables |
| Large regional fair | About 20 | More tables worth stopping at |
Why most people over-print
- Many employers ask you to apply online instead of taking paper.
- You will spend real time at fewer tables than you planned.
- Lines eat more of the day than handing out resumes does.
The backup that costs nothing
Set up a QR code before you go. If you run out at table twelve, you can still share your resume in five seconds.
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