career fairs and networking
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Center for Career Opportunities Workshops
OVERVIEWOverview
What is a Career
Fair?
What is a Career Fair?
Why Should you Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for a Career Fair
At the Career Fair (Elevator Pitch, Conversation)
After the Career Fair
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair
What is a Career Fair?A recruiting event where job seekers meet with multiple employers.
The company representatives will provide information about general career opportunities as well as specific details on current openings.
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair
Why Should You Attend the Career Fair?
Meet Recruiters and learn about opportunities
Sell your skill set
Practice
Network, Network and Network
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair
Career Fairs: An IntroductionVideo
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair
Preparing for the Career FairOverview
What is a Career
Fair?
Obtain a list of companies attending the career fair
and research
• What is their mission statement?
• What do they specialize in?
• Do you have similar interests?
• Where are they located?
Attend info sessions
Review the names of company representatives with
whom you have had previous contact
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Networking
Activity
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair
Preparing for the Career Fair:What to Bring
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
A letter-sized portfolio with notepad and pen
Ample copies of you resume
Any research notes you have on the participating
companies
Professional attire and grooming care items
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Networking
Activity
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
At the Career Fair – Situating Yourself
Check in at the registration/information table.
Orient yourself to the facility by locating the interviewing areas, rest rooms, and refreshment areas.
Sit in a quiet area to review the listing of participating organizations and organize a list of companies you plan to visit.
Observe how people approach a company table and watch the flow of traffic in the room.
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair
At the Career Fair – Interacting with Employers
Pay Attention to Body Language!!!
Firm Handshake
Smile!
Personal space
Nodding – Good
Eye contact with natural breaks
Gesturing while talking indicates involvement
Fidgeting - No
Crossed arms - Bad
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair
Career spotshttp://www.careerspots.com/vidplay_links_ext.aspx?aid=81&partid=0&vidnum=-1&
At the Career Fair: Elevator PitchAnswering the Dreaded “So Tell Me About Yourself” Question
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair
At the Career Fair: Elevator PitchAnswering the Dreaded “So Tell Me About Yourself” Question
THE FORMULA
Name
Class (senior, junior, sophomore)
Major
Opportunities that you are seeking
Relevant experience (work, internship, volunteer work)
Highlights of skills and strengths
Knowledge of the company
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair
At the Career Fair: Wrapping Up
Do:
Ask an engaging question
Thank the recruiter and shake hands
Don’t:
Babble
Ask a question you should have researched prior to the meeting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4gSQoUjEIA
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair
At the Career Fair: So What do I Ask Recruiters? (EXAMPLES)1. What qualifications are you looking for in a candidate?
2. Do you hire ------ majors in your organization?
3. How may I arrange an interview with your organization?
4. What is your application process?
5. When should I begin applying in relation to my
graduation date?
6. How many entry-level positions do you fill annually?
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair
After the Career Fair
Follow Up:
Persistence and Patience
• Write thank you email
• Keep in touch with companies (i.e. LinkedIn)
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair
Need More Help?Come to the Center for Career Opportunities, located at YONG 132
Our Services:Resume Drop-In Assistance
1 on 1 Career Counseling
MyCCO (Job listings/On-campus)
Career Advice Video
Interview Stream
Mock Interviews
Overview
What is a Career
Fair?
Why Should you
Attend?
Career Fair Video
Networking
Activity
Preparing for the
Career Fair
At the Career Fair
After the Career
Fair