Companies: take notes.
A couple of days ago, my school hosted a career fair with some of the most prestigious companies from around North America. While there, I made sure to pick up a bunch of freebies. Here’s what I picked up:
Phone Stand by AlphaSights
Score: 0/5
I was pretty excited when I picked up this free phone stand- unfortunately, this one was pretty low quality and could barely support my phone’s weight. It also broke after a few hours.
Fidget Objects by Savills and Market Axess
Score: 0/5
I’m not quite sure what compelled me to pick these up, but these are very low quality fidget objects. I should probably dispose of them after this review.
Earphones by EY
Score: 1/5
I was super excited to pick up these earphones- and I’d have rated them higher if they weren’t possibly the worst quality earphones I’ve ever used before.
Highlighter+sticky notes by The Public Defender Service
Score: 2/5
The highlighter is actually quite nice, though the sticky notes are awkward sizes.
Chapstick by BD
Score: 3/5
Free chapstick is usually pretty crappy, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well this one has been holding up.
Free Folders and Notebooks
Score: 3/5
These aren’t of the highest quality, but it certainly beats buying them at the overpriced campus store.
Reusable Straw by Heidrick & Struggles
Score: 3/5
I can’t deny that this is a pretty sweet metal straw… on the other hand, will I ever actually use this? Rated a 3 for the pipe-cleaner that comes with.
Anti-Zuckerburg Device by Redfive
Score: 3/5
This was probably the most common freebie I saw at the career fair. Probably because it’s just two pieces of thin plastic- that being said, I can’t deny that it works pretty well.
Portable Measuring Tape by NIST
Score: 3.5/5
This is actually a pretty sweet measuring tape that measures up to 60in. and also automatically retracts after pressing a button.
A book about being happy after 50 by the CEO of AARP
Score: ???/5
I would have rated this, but I just couldn’t get through the first few pages.
And there you have it: all the freebies at the career fair ranked! What’s the best thing you’ve ever gotten for free? Let me know in the comments below, and thanks for reading!