Half of Students Shortlisted Before Career Fair Using New “Snapshot” Platform

Ivy League institution pilots digital resume book that helped employers shortlist candidates in advance. 100% of surveyed employers said they’d use it again, and the institution has since expanded it to additional career fairs.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL — May 27, 2026 — A new platform designed to enhance campus recruiting events helped employers pre-identify candidates at a recent Ivy League career fair, with half of participating students shortlisted before the fair began.

Snapshot works as a dropbox and relay system: students upload their resume, portfolio if applicable, and audio intro once; employers review profiles and mark who catches their attention; and students get notified about which companies shortlisted them. The materials are shared before the fair, and the fair itself is still where the real relationship happens.

Pilot Results

Pilot results included:

• 50% of students shortlisted by at least one employer before the fair
• Two-thirds of firms accessed the platform and reviewed student profiles
• 224 pre-event connections between employers and students
• 86% of students who received pre-event interest reported arriving more prepared and confident versus prior fairs
• 100% of surveyed employers said they would use Snapshot again

Following the pilot’s success, the participating institution has expanded Snapshot to additional career fairs. More details on this pilot are at joinsnapshot.com/ivypilot

Snapshot is currently partnering with university career centers for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 events. Career centers can learn more at joinsnapshot.com/career-centers or contact universities@joinsnapshot.com.