Welcome to Nextstep
- a committee at Jönköping University where our
mission is to bring students and companies together.
At Nextstep, we offer multiple ways to build brand recognition in the university community, while simultaneously connecting you with our enthusiastic students. As an exhibitor during the Career Fair, you'll not only have the opportunity to engage with students, but also enjoy full access to the private company lounge.
This is a great opportunity for our exhibitors to engage in personal conversations and interact with students. As a company, you can choose which of the applicants you'd like to hear more from. Who knows, they might become your future colleague!
During our career fair, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to get your foot in the door of the business world. Not only can you attend the fair, but you also have the chance to apply for an individual contact call to connect with a company you could see yourself working for in the future.
The crew members will be responsible for setting up the fair, ensuring the attending companies and visitors are happy throughout the day, and helping to disassemble the fair. As part of the crew, you will have the opportunity to interact with companies at the fair, earn study-abroad points, receive a reserved ticket to our banquet, and, of course, be invited to a crew event hosted by Nextstep.
Lecture with Handelskammaren on how to expand your network around Jönköping and take the next step after graduation.
Theme release for the year’s Career Fair and banquet. The theme for 2023 was Whatever it takes.
Breakfast event where Poolia gave a lecture on how to create an optimal Linkedin profile, together with an individual CV-coaching.
The week prior to the Career Fair we organize Prestep, where a known lecturer talks about everything regarding leadership, entrepreneurship and career. We had the honor to have the marketing entrepreneur Ofelia Vistedt for Prestep 2023.
Our annual Career Fair followed by our banquet.
Nextstep is the annual career fair at Jönköping University, organized by and for students since 1994. At its core, Nextstep is an exhibition where local, national, and international companies participate to present their businesses and connect with skilled and talented students. During the career fair, interesting meetings are combined with guest lectures, workshops, and contact calls. Throughout the preparation of the Nextstep fair, several social events are organized with the aim of bringing students closer together, creating awareness about career opportunities, and having fun.
Nextstep offers a unique opportunity for students to network with potential employers and discover connections for future opportunities. Alongside the fair, students have the chance to apply for contact calls, which are mini-interviews with company representatives. These contact calls are highly valuable and provide an excellent chance for students to showcase themselves and discuss their ambitions with a potential employer. Additionally, there will be interesting lectures and workshops, as well as a large and well-organized banquet on the evening of the fair. Everything within Nextstep is organized by students, for students, and offers an amazing opportunity to take the next step in your career. Nextstep serves as a bridge between students and companies. It is where both parties have the chance to network, interact with each other, and build relationships. At Nextstep, you have the opportunity to form future connections and perhaps find your future employer. Network and let companies know you are looking for internships, part-time jobs, trainee positions, or full-time employment. The combination of ambitious national and international students and a wide range of companies makes Nextstep a unique fair with plenty to offer for all parties involved. All students at JU are welcome to participate in and plan the fair together with other students. By being involved in organizing a project like Nextstep, students gain valuable experience. They also get to use and develop their skills in areas such as project management, long-term project organization, entrepreneurship, effective communication, networking, and managing differences in organizational cultures.