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Fall 2009 Career Fair / Résumé Tips

Fall 2009 Career Fair / Résumé Tips. A presentation by: Cal Poly BMES Prepared and Presented by: Nader Mojibi-Yazdi. When? Where?. Wednesday and Thursday October 14 and 15, 2009 Chumash Auditorium 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Networking 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Interviews. Why you should go!.

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Fall 2009 Career Fair / Résumé Tips

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  1. Fall 2009 Career Fair / Résumé Tips A presentation by: Cal Poly BMES Prepared and Presented by: Nader Mojibi-Yazdi

  2. When? Where? Wednesday and ThursdayOctober 14 and 15, 2009 Chumash Auditorium 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Networking1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Interviews

  3. Why you should go! • Looking for internship / job • Gathering information • Making connections • Familiarizing yourself with Career Fairs

  4. Before the Career Fair • Define your goals • Research the companies attending • Mustang Jobs • Select few companies to talk to • Prepare some questions • Prepare a solid résumé • Prepare professional attire • Prepare to talk about your projects / experience • Learn interview skills

  5. During the Career Fair • Communicate effectively • Make eye contact • Shake hands • Smile • Make appropriate small talk (if fitting) • Speak clearly and audibly (with confidence) • Watch posture • Introduce yourself, focus on your strengths & goals • How can you benefit the company? • Ask your prepared questions • Ask for a follow up • Get a business card

  6. After the Career Fair • Visit company websites • Follow up with representatives • Send thank you notes if interviewed • File business cards

  7. Résumé Content • Contact info • Objective (specific to job//employer) • Summary of qualifications • Education • Experience (relevant) • Projects / Research • Leadership / involvement • Awards / Certificates

  8. Résumé Design / Layout • Stick to what works • Be consistent with titles/dates… • Visually simple and effective • Use résumé paper • Perfectly free of misspellings • Consider the human factors

  9. Résumé Details • Language • Action verbs (i.e. coordinated, generated, analyzed…) • Quantities (“Increased revenue by 15%”) • Four quadrants • Font • Bold? Italic? • Color • Graphics • Margins • Length • Wordiness

  10. How to Boost Your Résumé • Do things! • Workshops / Seminars • Lab projects • Leadership opportunities • Certificates • Put them on your résumé!

  11. Need More Advice? • Cal Poly Career Center

  12. Thank you! Questions? nmojibiy@calpoly.edu calpolybmes.gmail.com

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