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Oshkosh Placement Exchange

Oshkosh Placement Exchange. “On The Road” 2013. What is OPE?. Efficient way for college and university Residence Life employers to meet and interview candidates from across the country Entry level Graduate Assistant Post-Master’s Limited Opportunities in: Student Activities

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Oshkosh Placement Exchange

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  1. Oshkosh Placement Exchange “On The Road” 2013

  2. What is OPE? • Efficient way for college and university • Residence Life employers to meet and interview candidates from across the country • Entry level • Graduate Assistant • Post-Master’s • Limited Opportunities in: • Student Activities • Programming • Leadership Development • Greek Affairs • We are committed to helping you find your fit!

  3. 35th Annual OPE:February 28 - March 3, 2013 Employer Statistics

  4. 34th Annual OPE:February 28 - March 3, 2013 Candidate Statistics

  5. Registration • Registration is already OPEN! • Register Online: www.theope.org • Candidate Early Bird: $120 (prior to 1/1/14) • Candidate Regular: $135 (post 1/1/14)

  6. Where Do I Stay? • Lodging is available in the Conference Center for $35.00/person/night (limited availability) • Oshkosh area hotels • Reserve your room early!

  7. What Should I Work On Before OPE? • “Blurb” • Resume • Research • Interview Skills • Build Professional Wardrobe

  8. What Do I Do When I Arrive? • Pick Up Your Registration Packet • Attend Candidate Briefing • Candidate Center • Transportation Center

  9. Registration • Check Your Mailbox! • Registration Packet Includes: • Nametag • Message Slips • Candidate Guide

  10. Candidate Briefing • 2 Chances: • Thursday, February 27th - 6:30-7:15pm • Friday, February 28th - 8:00-8:45am • Candidate Q&A • Registration • Thursday, February 27th- 7:30-9:00pm

  11. Candidate Center • Message Center: • Send correspondence to employers • Request Interviews • Send “Thank You” notes • Receive correspondence from employers • Institution Information • Interview Requests

  12. Candidate Center • Scheduling Center: • Pre-Scheduled Interviews • Schedule Interviews • Schedule Updates, Changes, and Cancellations

  13. Transportation Center • Hotel/GCC Shuttle Service • Bus Schedules • Transportation Tips • Plan ahead! • Early morning is busiest

  14. OPE Tips • Interviewing • Etiquette • Dress for Success

  15. Interviewing Do’s • Maintain eye contact • Know your stuff! • Sell your skills • Relax, Breathe, Regroup

  16. Interviewing Do Nots • Be critical or negative • Evade questions • Brag or boast • Use slang and acronyms • Ask questions about compensation

  17. Etiquette • Only schedule with schools in which you are interested • Be honest! • Be on time or early • Make polite conversation with others • No trash talking! • Use “Thank You” notes

  18. Dress for Success • Build your professional wardrobe • Use what you have • Invest in tailored pieces and key basics • Flair • Avoid: • Being overly casual • Feeling uncomfortable • Distractions • Backpacks

  19. Life After OPE • Make a list of schools in which you are still interested • Maintain positive contact after the conference • Complete your file • Prepare for on-campus interviews • Schools are: • Reviewing files • Inviting candidates • Conducting on-campus interviews

  20. Unable To Attend OPE? • Check out other placement exchanges throughout the United States!

  21. 13th Annual Southern Placement Exchange • Hosted by the University of Memphis • February 21st – 23rd, 2014 • 35th Annual Oshkosh Placement Exchange • Hosted by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Department of Residence Life and Gruenhagen Conference Center • February 27th – March 2nd, 2014 • The Placement Exchange • Baltimore, Maryland • March 12th – 16th, 2014 • American College Personnel Association • Indianapolis, Indiana • March 30th – April 2nd, 2014 • New England Student Affairs Placement Conference • Location TBD • Dates TBD (typically held in May)

  22. Best of Luck! • Questions? • Thoughts? • Other Tips and Advice?

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