Understanding Computer Science Students' Career Fair Experiences: Goals, Preparation, and Outcomes
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| author | Lee, Briana Limon, Samantha Chen, Alyssia Ka'aiakamanu-Quibilan, Kenny Peruma, Anthony |
| author_facet | Lee, Briana Limon, Samantha Chen, Alyssia Ka'aiakamanu-Quibilan, Kenny Peruma, Anthony |
| contents | The technology industry offers exciting and diverse career opportunities, ranging from traditional software development to emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science. Career fairs play a crucial role in helping Computer Science (CS) students understand the various career pathways available to them in the industry. However, limited research exists on how CS students experience and benefit from these events. Through a survey of 86 students, we investigate their motivations for attending, preparation strategies, and learning outcomes, including exposure to new career paths and technologies. We envision our findings providing valuable insights for career services professionals, educators, and industry leaders in improving the career development processes of CS students. |
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| spellingShingle | Understanding Computer Science Students' Career Fair Experiences: Goals, Preparation, and Outcomes Lee, Briana Limon, Samantha Chen, Alyssia Ka'aiakamanu-Quibilan, Kenny Peruma, Anthony Computers and Society The technology industry offers exciting and diverse career opportunities, ranging from traditional software development to emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science. Career fairs play a crucial role in helping Computer Science (CS) students understand the various career pathways available to them in the industry. However, limited research exists on how CS students experience and benefit from these events. Through a survey of 86 students, we investigate their motivations for attending, preparation strategies, and learning outcomes, including exposure to new career paths and technologies. We envision our findings providing valuable insights for career services professionals, educators, and industry leaders in improving the career development processes of CS students. |
| title | Understanding Computer Science Students' Career Fair Experiences: Goals, Preparation, and Outcomes |
| topic | Computers and Society |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.10717 |