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Making the Career Fair

Learn how to navigate a career fair effectively with tips on resume writing, dressing for success, engaging with employers, and following up professionally. From preparing a script to anticipating interview questions, this guide will help you make a lasting impression. Discover the dos and don'ts to enhance your job search skills!

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Making the Career Fair

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  1. Makingthe Career Fair Work For You Presented by Career Services

  2. Writing a Great Resume • Contact information • Objective • Education • Summary / Profile • Relevant Work Experience • Some optional sections • (skills, activities, honors, awards) • Functional vs. chronological resume

  3. Dress for Success! • Make a great first impression-- how you dress is a very important part • What you wear can convey a professional and high-powered image, or a sloppy, indifferent one • You should choose traditional business attire; be polished yet comfortable. • See Handout for ideas

  4. Dress for Success Don’t forget: • Hands • Teeth / breath • (Pleasant!) Body odor • Skin • Make-up • Perfume / cologne • No cigarette smoke • Chewing Gum

  5. During The Career Fair Meeting Employers • Prepare a “script” • Have a pen and paper ready • Bring plenty of copies of your resume’ • Have a plan!!!! And, work the room…develop a strategy . Don’t go to your top company right away… • Know that you are being observed!! • Ask the representative what is the best way to follow-up with his/her organization • Request a business card from each recruiter

  6. Questions You May Be Asked • Anticipate, anticipate, anticipate!!! • What is your “30 second commercial”? • Be prepared!! • “Tell me about yourself.” • “Why should we hire you?” • “What are your strengths?” • Some things to consider: what excites you about the field you are pursuing? What leadership positions have you held? What do you know about their company?

  7. After the Fair How to Follow Up with Employers • A brief thank-you note (or e-mail) to the representative. • Contain some information that will remind him/her of your conversation. • Thank them for taking the time to meet and talk with you and express your interest in the company. • This is a reflection of your work ability; take the time to do it right! • Send the thank-you note the next day!

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