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Job Fair $uccessJob Fair $uccess
Norman S. Stahl, Ph.D.Director, UH Hilo Career Services Press Left Mouse Button to Advance Slides
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Spring Job & Internship FairSpring Job & Internship Fair
Monday, March 7, 2005
• 10:00 a.m -- 2:00 p.m.
• Mookini Library Lanai
• All UH Hilo & Hawaii Community College Students & Alumni may Participate
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Job FairsJob FairsUseful to Students Who Are:Useful to Students Who Are:
Looking for a Job Exploring Careers
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Job FairsJob Fairs
HELP YOU :• Find Out About
Available Positions
• Submit Your Resume in Person to Company Recruiters
• Make a Good First Impression
• Explore Career Fields
• Meet Representatives from Many Different Companies
• Develop Your Network of Business Contacts
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Looking for a JobLooking for a Job
FIVE STEPS:
• Research Industry & Companies
• Prepare Your Resume & Get it Critiqued
• Dress for Success
• Meet, Greet, and Deliver a Sales Pitch
• Follow-Up
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Job Fair TipsJob Fair Tips
Before the Event:
• Research Companies You Want to Approach.
• Prepare Your Resume & Get it Critiqued.
• Develop & Practice a Short “Sales” Pitch.
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Research Industry & CompaniesResearch Industry & Companies• Visit Career Center Website to Obtain List of
Participating Employers
http://career.uhh.hawaii.edu
• Identify 3 or 4 Organizations that Interest You.
• Use the Internet to Research Organizations of Interest to Determine: – Mission – Types of Positions Available – Skills & Experience Desired of Employees.
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Prepare Your ResumePrepare Your Resume
• Attend Our Resume Writing Workshop.
• Use Our Resume Writing Guide!
• Prepare a Resume Appropriate for Full Range of Positions You are Seeking.
• Visit the Career Center for a Critique.
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Remember These Key PrinciplesRemember These Key Principles
Your Job Fair Resume Should:
• Be Broad Enough to Cover All the Industries in Which You are Seeking Work
• Look Professional
• Be Easily Read
• Document Skills & Experience
• Stress Accomplishments
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Be Easily ReadBe Easily Read
• “Easily Read” = “Easily Scanned”• Consider using bullet format
– Phrases not Sentences– One line per thought – One thought per line
• Judicious use of bold • One page• Thou Shalt Not Use Less Than 11 Point Font !
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Stress AccomplishmentsStress Accomplishments& Quantify Results& Quantify Results
• Generate a List of Accomplishments (See page 3 of Our Resume Writing Guide)
Think Problems, Solutions, Results.
• Quantify with $ # % Grades Etc.
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Develop Your Sales PitchDevelop Your Sales Pitch
• Be Prepared to Deliver a Brief Commercial about Yourself:– Overview of Your Talents,
Skills & Experience
– Brief Description of Your Career Goals
– Explanation of Your Interest in the Company.
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Job Fair TipsJob Fair Tips
At the Job Fair:
• Dress to Impress Employers (Business Aloha Attire).• Bring Several Copies of Your Resume.• Watch & Listen from the Sidelines -- then• Meet & Greet the Recruiters.• Deliver Your “Sales” Pitch with Enthusiasm! • Ask About Company’s Recruiting Process.• Get the Recruiters’ Business Cards.
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Dress for SuccessDress for Success
• Business Aloha Attire is Strongly Recommended!
• Appropriate Professional Attire Says, “I am Serious About Working for You.”
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DRESS FOR SUCCESSDRESS FOR SUCCESS
Business Aloha Attire
Conservative Clothing
Clean
Pressed Dress with Sleeves – or Suit w/ collared blouse
Closed-toe Dress Shoes
Minimal /No Perfume
Conservative Earrings
No visible “Piercings” other than earrings
Turn Your Cell Phone OFF or leave it Home!!!
NO Smoking or Gum Chewing
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Meet, Greet, Meet, Greet, & Deliver Your Sales Pitch& Deliver Your Sales Pitch
• Visit Your Target Companies.
• Watch & Listen from the Sidelines
• Greet Recruiter Enthusiastically
• Deliver Your “Sales” Pitch.
• Give Recruiter a Copy of Your Resume.
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Follow-Up Begins ImmediatelyFollow-Up Begins Immediately
• Get Recruiter’s Business Card and Ask Her/Him about Best Way to Follow Up.
• Thank Him/Her for Speaking with You.
• Before You Visit the Next Recruiter on Your List, Jot Down a Few Notes to Use in Your Follow-Up Contact.
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Job Fair TipsJob Fair Tips
After the Event:
• Follow-Up with The Recruiters.
• Ask for an Interview.
• Maintain Contact – Add the Recruiter to Your Network.
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Follow-UpFollow-Up
• Write, E-mail, or Phone the Recruiter within a Few Days of the Career Fair
• Ask for an Interview!
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Exploring Career FieldsExploring Career Fields
If You Are Not Seeking A Job or Internship,
Use the Job Fair to Explore the Career Fields Represented at the Job Fair
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Exploring Career FieldsExploring Career Fields
FOUR STEPS:
• Research Companies.
• Prepare Questions.
• Meet & Greet Recruiters.
• Use the Information You Gather.
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Research Industry & Companies
Use “Career Kokua” and Other Internet Sites to find out about Careers That Interest You:
www.careerkokua.org
OR: http://166.122.209.66
–User ID*: uhhilo1
–Password*: {Visit UHH Career Center to obtain Password}
•Good only until 9/30/2005
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Research Industry & CompaniesResearch Industry & Companies
• Visit the Career Center Website to Obtain List of Participating Employers.
• Use Internet to Research Organizations in Fields that Interest You.
• Generate a List of Questions that You Would Like to Ask about their Career Field.
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Prepare QuestionsPrepare Questions
• What Do You Most Enjoy About the _________ Industry?
• What Type of Courses & Experience Would Best Prepare Me for this Field?
• What Can I Do to Get a Head Start in this Field?
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Prepare QuestionsPrepare Questions
• What Distinguishes Your Company From Its Competitors?
• What Do You Like About Working for this Company?
• How Does Your Recruiting Process Work?
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Meet & Greet RecruitersMeet & Greet Recruiters
• Visit When Recruiter is Not Overwhelmed with Other Students.
• Be Relaxed, Friendly & Enthusiastic.
• Ask Your Questions -- Take Notes.
• Get A Business Card for Future Reference.
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Use The Information You GatherUse The Information You Gather
• To Make Career Decisions or Plan Further Exploration.
• To Develop a Professional Network.
• To Create Internship Opportunities.
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? QUESTIONS ?
Attend One of Our “Live” Job Fair Success WorkshopsAttend One of Our “Live” Job Fair Success Workshops
OrOr
Pick-up Our “Job Fair Tips” Flyer in the Career Center