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How to Prepare For The Career Fair
University Career Services University Career Services
Today we will answer the following questionsToday we will answer the following questions…
What are
employers
looking for in
an applicant?
What do I need
to do before,
during, and after
the fair?What if I d
on’t
find a job at the
career fair?
What skills are employers looking for?
Top 5 Skills for 2012
Ability to work in a
team structure
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workAbility to obtain
and process information
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and
outside the organization
Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and
outside the organization
Employer Quote
“A number of students had not completed any research before approaching our booth. This hurt
them both in that it was a poor first impression and later in the discussion they were not readily able to tie
their career goals with our company.”
What Do Employers Want Students to Know About Them?
What do I need to do before, during, and after the fair?
Game Plan:Before the Career Fair
•Identify and research prospective employers•Map out fair strategy•Prepare resume(s)•Create and practice your personal pitch •Develop list of questions to ask recruiters•Get organized the night before
Who is coming to the Career Fair?
Game Plan:Before the Career Fair
•Identify and research prospective employers
•Map out fair strategy•Prepare resume(s)•Create and practice your personal pitch •Develop list of questions to ask recruiters•Get organized the night before
Game Plan:Before the Career Fair
•Identify and research prospective employers•Map out fair strategy
•Prepare resume(s)•Create and practice your personal pitch •Develop list of questions to ask recruiters•Get organized the night before
Resume Help
• Walk in hours Monday-Thursday: 2-4pm; Tuesday 5-7 Friday:
10-12 Resume Clinic with Employers
September 30th 1pm-7pm
Game Plan:Before the Career Fair
•Identify and research prospective employers•Map out fair strategy•Prepare resume(s)
•Create and practice your personal pitch •Develop list of questions to ask recruiters•Get organized the night before
Creating Your Personal Pitch
• Who are you?Who are you?• What are you interested in?What are you interested in?• What have you done to What have you done to
pursue those interest?pursue those interest?• How can the person you’re How can the person you’re
talking to help you get talking to help you get closer to your goal ?closer to your goal ?
Creating your pitch
Hello, my name is __________, and I am passionate about the IT industry. I have always been interested in computers, and I am looking for a position in software engineering . Last year I had an internship with InScope International where I participated in reviews of the system architecture, coding and designing technical documents. In this position I also developed scripts and other programmatic test tools required to execute tests. I am particularly interested in the software engineering position I saw posted for your company. Can you tell me a little more about what you are looking for in an applicant?
Practice (InterviewStream)
Game Plan:Before the Career Fair
•Identify and research prospective employers•Map out fair strategy•Prepare resume(s)•Create and practice your personal pitch
•Develop list of questions to ask recruiters•Get organized the night before
Sample Questions • Can you describe a typical day for someone in this position?• Why did you choose this career?• Can you describe the company’s management style?• What do you think is the greatest opportunity facing the
organization in the near future? The biggest threat?• Why did you come to work here? What keeps you here?• What are the traits and skills of people who are the most
successful within the organization?• What changes do you anticipate in the organization?• Are new employees assigned mentors?• Is travel expected for this position. If yes, how often and how
long.• When can I expect to hear from you again?
Game Plan:Before the Career Fair
•Identify and research prospective employers•Map out fair strategy•Prepare resume(s)•Create and practice your personal pitch •Develop list of questions to ask recruiters
•Get organized the night before
Career Fair Survival Kit
Portfolio
Copies of your
resume
Breath Mints
Ironed Suit
Pens
Business Cards
During the Career Fair
•Arrive early, get your bearings•Make a good first impression•Minimize your “SWAG”•Don't leave without contact information
During the Career Fair
•Arrive early, get your bearings•Make a good first impression•Minimize your “SWAG”•Don't leave without contact information
Appearance
• Minimal makeup and jewelry • Minimal perfume • Wrinkle and stain free clothing • Practice good personal hygiene
Handshake
Body Language
Vocal Tone and Speed
During the Career Fair
•Arrive early, get your bearings•Make a good first impression•Minimize your “SWAG”•Don't leave without contact information
Minimize Your Swag
During the Career Fair
•Arrive early, get your bearings•Make a good first impression•Minimize your “SWAG”•Don't leave without contact information
After the Career Fair
•Send a follow up email to companies you are interested in working for •Organize all your contact information, notes, and literature from the fair•Devise a follow-up plan
After the Career Fair
•Send a follow up email to companies you are interested in working for •Organize all your contact information, notes, and literature from the fair•Devise a follow-up plan
After the Career Fair
•Send a follow up email to companies you are interested in working for •Organize all your contact information, notes, and literature from the fair•Devise a follow-up plan
What if I don’t find a job at the
career fair?
SUB 1 Room 3400
(703) 993-2370
Make an appointment with career services Make an appointment with career services
Additional Opportunities
Career Events
HireMason
On Campus Interviewing
Practice Interview
Days
Informational Interviews with
Alums
Questions?