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HSE Career Marathon: Career Fair Bot

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About this App

A career fair sounds dull until you show up without a plan. Then you queue for an hour at one stand and leave with a pen and a flyer. The HSE Career Marathon bot comes from the HSE Career Development Center and is meant for students and graduates who want to arrive prepared. 🎓

The marathon runs every year. The bot is a contact point with the organizers and helps you catch the important announcements.

What the marathon is

HSE Career Marathon is the university's career event, where companies look for interns and employees. The format has changed over the years: there have been online editions for all campuses, in-person ones and hybrid ones.

The program usually includes stand sessions, company masterclasses and fast tracks to internships. Organizers publish the exact program before each edition. 📅

Why a bot

A marathon produces a lot of information: schedules, sign-ups for separate masterclasses, announcements, changes. The bot keeps contact with the organizers in one chat, so you do not hunt for updates across social networks.

If you are a student, open the chat early. You will hear about the event before spots at popular sessions run out.

An evening of preparation

Good preparation separates a random visitor from a candidate people remember.

Update your resume. One page, no filler, with concrete results.
Pick three to five companies. Read what they do and which internships they open.
Prepare a short intro. Thirty seconds: who you are, what you study, what you are looking for.
Think of questions. Ask what an intern works on, not about salary in the first minute.
Test your setup. For an online format you need a camera, a microphone and a stable connection.

Online or in person

Online lets students from different campuses and cities join. No travel, no wasted day, no crowd. The downside is distraction, so set a timer and close extra tabs.

In person gives you a live conversation and a first impression. Recruiters remember people who make eye contact and ask pointed questions. 🤝

Talking to a recruiter

A recruiter hears dozens of identical self-introductions in a day. Specifics stand out: a project you built, a course you finished, a problem you solved.

Avoid saying "I will take any job". Name a direction and explain why it interests you. After the chat, write down the name and send a short thank-you message. 💬

After the event

Most of the value arrives after the marathon. Send your resume to the companies you spoke with within a couple of days. Remind them what you discussed and ask about the next step.

If there is no internship in your field right now, ask when hiring opens. Companies often plan it well ahead.

Worth checking

Dates and participation rules change from year to year, and outside guests usually need to register in advance for the in-person part. Check current details with the organizers. Nobody at a career fair should charge you money for a job. ⚠️

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSE Career Marathon?▼

It is a career event of the HSE Career Development Center where companies come with vacancies and internships. It takes place every year in online, in-person or hybrid format. The bot helps you stay in touch with the organizers.

Do I have to pay to take part?▼

Paying for a job at a career fair is not normal practice, and you should not pay intermediaries for a spot on a list either. Check registration terms with the Career Center before the event.

Can people outside HSE attend?▼

Outside participants can usually register, but the in-person part requires advance registration and a building pass. Rules change from year to year, so check the current terms before the marathon.

How do I prepare to land an internship?▼

Build a one-page resume, pick a few companies and prepare a short intro. After the meeting, send the recruiter a message with your resume and remind them what you discussed.