<p>w00 expo! Really enjoyed it last year and I’d be going if I still wasn’t on the co-op that came out of it :-)</p>
<p>If you’re nervous, or even if you’re not, I recommend snooping a bit on some upperclassmen talking to companies. Rather than going to the company you really want to talk to first (which you’ve no doubt done your research for) and potentially blowing it, see what the veterans do and figure out what’s effective/ineffective. Don’t breathe down their neck, but you can stand close by and listen without looking like you’re eavesdropping.</p>
<p>Send follow-up emails to any recruiters you talk to! They’ll probably be back at least one more time (Spring) and a follow-up should help them remember you. A good amount of recruiters are VT alums and want to help you out; make it easy for them. Don’t get discouraged if you’re a freshman, just show you have drive and good experiences (if you do) and that’ll help too. It’s an uphill fight the younger you are, but still worth a shot if only for the experience interviewing.</p>
<p>For a lot of companies, you’ll submit a resume but also be asked to apply online. Don’t take that as a “no” since it’s really widespread and just part of the process.</p>