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Career Fair Prep

Career Fair Prep. A Strategic Plan for the Career Fair. 2012 Fall Career Fair. When: October 2, 2012 Where: SDC Multipurpose Room Time: 12 pm – 6 pm. Why do companies come all this way?. Employers are looking for the answer to three questions:

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Career Fair Prep

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  1. Career Fair Prep A Strategic Plan for the Career Fair

  2. 2012 Fall Career Fair When: October 2, 2012 Where: SDC Multipurpose Room Time: 12 pm – 6 pm

  3. Why do companies come all this way? Employers are looking for the answer to three questions: • Does the job-seeker have the skills and abilities to perform the job? • Does the job-seeker possess the enthusiasm, positive attitude and work ethic that most employers expect? • Will the job-seeker be a team player and fit into the organization? And they just can’t get those answers from a piece of paper or job application

  4. Utilize Campus-wide Career Development Educational Programming… • Career Services provides numerous and diverse Career Development Educational programs to help you prepare for success at the Career Fair. • Check your hand-out • Open your Career Services emails • Check the schedule on www.career.mtu.edu • Call 487-2313 for information

  5. Before: • Target 10 companies (go to www.career.mtu.edu for full list of attendees) • Research each to identify: • What products and services they provide • Location and Size • What they’re working on • What’s being said about them • List your 3 greatest strengths and how you can add value to their company • Develop 2 intelligent, informed questions

  6. Utilize HuskyJOBS • Post your resume • Search your target companies and apply for the jobs they’ve posted BEFORE the Career Fair • Check Information Session schedule

  7. During: • What to bring to the job fair? • Copies of resumes • Professional notepad/pen and notes • A smile and firm handshake • Practiced, confident 60-second Infomercial • Your calendar • Research on the companies • Confident and enthusiastic attitude • A polished, professional appearance

  8. A Solid Resume • CCC - Clean, Concise, Clear • Highlight your “hands-on” experience first • Give specific details - evidence of what you have done • Talk about leadership and teamwork experience • List interesting activities/hobbies

  9. Dress for Success Dressing Tips For Men • Suit: Dark blue, brown or gray • Shirt: White, light blue • Tie: Contrasting (with some red) • Shoes: Black or Brown • Belt: Matches shoes and socks (socks match slacks) • Hair: Trimmed or pulled back Avoid: • Earrings • Hats • Heavy cologne

  10. Dress for Success Dressing Tips For Women • Skirt/Slacks: Dark blue, brown, gray • Blouse: Light colored, not floral • Shoes: Conservative • Hair: Pulled away from face Avoid: • Tight or revealing clothing • Shoes with straps, high heels, light colored • Excessive jewelry, perfume and make up

  11. Your approach…your introduction…your 60-second infomercialYou have one chance to make a good impression

  12. The “60-Second Infomercial” • First…say “Thank you” for coming • Develop and memorize a 60 second introduction: • 20 seconds about you • 20 seconds about co-op, internship, school • 20 seconds about what you know about the company

  13. After • Give another firm handshake, a smile, look them in the eye and thank them for their time and information • Ask them for their card (or, at least, their last name) • Write it down immediately when you step away • Write down 2 things you talked about during your visit • Send a thank you note within 48 hours, even if they don’t interview you at this time

  14. After… • Have your schedule ready and be close to your phone, so you can schedule multiple interviews for the day after the Career Fair • GOOD LUCK!

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