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STRATEGIES FOR FINDING SUCCESS AT AN JOB & INTERNSHIP FAIR . PREPARING FOR THE FAIR . Visit www.mnpcfair.org to see who will be attending. Click on Students Click on 2011 Employers Click on List of Organizations Research companies prior to going Prepare Your Resume & Upload .
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STRATEGIES FOR FINDING SUCCESS AT AN JOB & INTERNSHIP FAIR
PREPARING FOR THE FAIR • Visit www.mnpcfair.org to see who will be attending. Click on StudentsClick on 2011 Employers Click on List of Organizations • Research companies prior to going • Prepare Your Resume & Upload
Prepare effective elevator pitch • Bring 15-20 polished resumes • Leave book bags and large purses at home
MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION • Dress professional Women - pant suits or skirt/jacket Guys - suit or nice slacks, shirt, and tie • No perfumes • Shoes comfortable and polished
UPON ARRIVAL • Go to the Augsburg College student registration table – get your name badge & business cards • Be assertive – yet structured • Don’t get in a long line • Walk about technique
Take notes • Stay organized
MASTER THE MINIINTERVIEW • Introduce yourself • Be enthusiastic • Use firm handshake • Maintain eye contact • State the type of position you are interested in • Give resume to employer – don’t wait to be asked
AFTER THE FAIR • Organize notes • Send thank you or follow-up letters • Make sure your email address is correct. If you are graduating in the Spring use an alternate email
UPCOMING EVENTS http://cswl.pbworks.com