Career Fair Portfolio Flyer for New Graduates

What a good one includes

• A prominent, action-oriented headline that clearly states your target role and your primary area of expertise.
• A high-resolution screenshot or mockup of your strongest academic or personal project, paired with a brief summary of the problem you solved.
• A scannable grid of your core technical skills, programming languages, or industry tools, categorized for quick reading.
• A high-contrast QR code placed near the top or bottom, linking directly to your online portfolio or LinkedIn profile.
• A brief section listing your degree, university, graduation date, and any standout achievements like a high GPA or hackathon wins.
• Clear, bold contact information including your professional email, phone number, and a warm call to action inviting them to connect.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Cramming too much text onto the page instead of relying on white space and visual elements to guide the recruiter's eye.
• Using a low-quality or untested QR code that frustrates recruiters when they try to scan it on a busy event floor.
• Forgetting to tailor the projects on the flyer to the specific industry or types of companies attending that particular career fair.
• Using overly decorative, hard-to-read fonts that distract from your credentials and look unprofessional.

Frequently asked questions