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How to Work a Career Fair

How to Work a Career Fair. Terri Morris Talent Acquisition Manager. Today’s Topics. Preparing for the career fair GO Time Making the Cut Opportunities with Enterprise. Preparing for the Fair. Self-Assessment Do your Homework Materials to Prepare Your Elevator Speech .

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How to Work a Career Fair

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  1. How to Work a Career Fair Terri Morris Talent Acquisition Manager

  2. Today’s Topics • Preparing for the career fair • GO Time • Making the Cut • Opportunities with Enterprise

  3. Preparing for the Fair • Self-Assessment • Do your Homework • Materials to Prepare • Your Elevator Speech

  4. Preparing for the Fair • Self Assessment • Determine your career goals • Short Term • Long Term • Skills Inventory • Likes • Dislikes • Strengths • Weaknesses

  5. Preparing for the Fair Do Your Homework • Point of Attack • Who’s going to be there? • Select Top 5 • Company Research • Where to research • Career Center • Company Website • Your network • What to research • Company/Industry characteristics & culture • Career Opportunities available

  6. Preparing for the Fair • Materials to Prepare • Resume • References • Cover letters • Business cards • Portfolio • “Cheat” sheets

  7. Preparing for the Fair • Your Elevator Speech • 15-30 seconds • Name, major, anticipated graduation date • Reason for attending the fair • Prove you have done your research • How your skills and knowledge relate to the career opportunities available

  8. GO Time • Dress for Success • What to Expect • Map out your Day • Do’s & Don’ts

  9. GO Time • Dress for Success • Think “Conservative” • Wear a suit • Be careful of trends • Earrings/piercings • Neat and organized • Nametag on right • Clothing that is clean and pressed • Neat, professional hairstyle

  10. GO Time • What to Expect • Busy & noisy • Long lines • Lack of hiring at some companies • Some companies may not accept your resume • Take notes if necessary

  11. GO Time • Map Out Your Day • Locate top 5 & map out route • Schedule your time appropriately • Know your weekly schedule

  12. GO Time • Career Fair DO’s • Use your ELEVATOR SPEECH • Develop & use a FIRM HANDSHAKE • Check for FRESH BREATH • SMILE, use EYE CONTACT & show PERSONALITY • Ask OPEN-ENDED questions • Collect company LITERATURE & BUSINESS CARDS • Remain PROFESSIONAL • LISTEN carefully to Recruiter • Offer RESUME • THANK Recruiter for time • FOLLOW UP!

  13. GO Time • Career Fair DON’Ts • Use FILLER WORDS like, “um, you know, like” • SWEAR or use jargon/slang • Bring CELL PHONE / wear BLUE TOOTH • Bring your CHILDREN • Snatch FREEBIESbefore talking with Recruiter • Approach company UNPREPARED • Discuss PERSONAL information • Cruise around the fair with FRIENDS

  14. Making the Cut • Following Up • Next steps

  15. Making the Cut • Following Up • Thank you note, letter, or email • Phone calls • Follow through on employer requests • Complete applications • Sign up for on campus interviews

  16. Making the Cut • Next Steps • File away company literature • Keep business cards • Be accessible

  17. Opportunities with Enterprise! Questions before learning about career opportunities at Enterprise??

  18. Who are we? • Founded in 1957 • Largest Car Rental Company In North America • 70,000+ Employees • Hire over 8,000College Graduates a Year • 7,000 locations Worldwide • US, Canada, UK, Ireland & Germany • Operate Fleet of more than 900,000 Vehicles • Annual Revenue of $10.1 Billion

  19. Who are we? • rent-a-car • fleet management • car sales • commercial trucks

  20. Who are we? Taylor Family Owned Companies:

  21. Our Mission: One Simple Philosophy “Take care of your customers and employees first and profits and growth are sure to follow.” - Jack Taylor - Founder

  22. What is a Management Trainee? • Entry-level position with a career path to various aspects of Management • Learning all aspects of running a business • Sales • Customer Service • Management • Finance • Human Resources • Marketing • Administration • Fleet Management • Promotion 100% from within!

  23. What is a Management Trainee? • Comprehensive development program where you will learn: • Sales & Business Development • Financial Analysis • Management Skills • Customer Service Skills • Fleet Control and Maintenance • Entrepreneurship • 3 years in a row on BusinessWeek’s “Top 50 Places to Launch a Career!”

  24. Management Career Path • General Manager • Regional Vice President • Group Rental Manager • Area Manager • Branch Manager • Assistant Manager • Management Assistant • Management Trainee

  25. Management Trainee Internship • Full-time paid summer program with a career path to Management • Learn all aspects of running a business • Sales, Customer Service, Management, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Administration, Fleet Management & More • Gain marketable skills that will prepare you for a successful career after graduation • Participate in contests and competitions with other interns • Integral part of the Team

  26. THANK YOU! Questions?

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