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Norman S. Stahl, Ph.D.Director, UH Hilo Career Services Press Left Mouse Button to Advance Slides


Spring Job & Internship FairSpring Job & Internship Fair

Monday, March 7, 2005

• 10:00 a.m -- 2:00 p.m.

• Mookini Library Lanai

• All UH Hilo & Hawaii Community College Students & Alumni may Participate


Job FairsJob FairsUseful to Students Who Are:Useful to Students Who Are:

Looking for a Job Exploring Careers


Job FairsJob Fairs

HELP YOU :• Find Out About

Available Positions

• Submit Your Resume in Person to Company Recruiters

• Make a Good First Impression

• Explore Career Fields

• Meet Representatives from Many Different Companies

• Develop Your Network of Business Contacts


Looking for a JobLooking for a Job

FIVE STEPS:

• Research Industry & Companies

• Prepare Your Resume & Get it Critiqued

• Dress for Success

• Meet, Greet, and Deliver a Sales Pitch

• Follow-Up


Job Fair TipsJob Fair Tips

Before the Event:

• Research Companies You Want to Approach.

• Prepare Your Resume & Get it Critiqued.

• Develop & Practice a Short “Sales” Pitch.


Research Industry & CompaniesResearch Industry & Companies• Visit Career Center Website to Obtain List of

Participating Employers

http://career.uhh.hawaii.edu

• Identify 3 or 4 Organizations that Interest You.

• Use the Internet to Research Organizations of Interest to Determine: – Mission – Types of Positions Available – Skills & Experience Desired of Employees.


Prepare Your ResumePrepare Your Resume

• Attend Our Resume Writing Workshop.

• Use Our Resume Writing Guide!

• Prepare a Resume Appropriate for Full Range of Positions You are Seeking.

• Visit the Career Center for a Critique.


Remember These Key PrinciplesRemember These Key Principles

Your Job Fair Resume Should:

• Be Broad Enough to Cover All the Industries in Which You are Seeking Work

• Look Professional

• Be Easily Read

• Document Skills & Experience

• Stress Accomplishments


Be Easily ReadBe Easily Read

• “Easily Read” = “Easily Scanned”• Consider using bullet format

– Phrases not Sentences– One line per thought – One thought per line

• Judicious use of bold • One page• Thou Shalt Not Use Less Than 11 Point Font !


Stress AccomplishmentsStress Accomplishments& Quantify Results& Quantify Results

• Generate a List of Accomplishments (See page 3 of Our Resume Writing Guide)

Think Problems, Solutions, Results.

• Quantify with $ # % Grades Etc.


Develop Your Sales PitchDevelop Your Sales Pitch

• Be Prepared to Deliver a Brief Commercial about Yourself:– Overview of Your Talents,

Skills & Experience

– Brief Description of Your Career Goals

– Explanation of Your Interest in the Company.



At the Job Fair:

• Dress to Impress Employers (Business Aloha Attire).• Bring Several Copies of Your Resume.• Watch & Listen from the Sidelines -- then• Meet & Greet the Recruiters.• Deliver Your “Sales” Pitch with Enthusiasm! • Ask About Company’s Recruiting Process.• Get the Recruiters’ Business Cards.


Dress for SuccessDress for Success

• Business Aloha Attire is Strongly Recommended!

• Appropriate Professional Attire Says, “I am Serious About Working for You.”


DRESS FOR SUCCESSDRESS FOR SUCCESS

Business Aloha Attire

Conservative Clothing

Clean

Pressed Dress with Sleeves – or Suit w/ collared blouse

Closed-toe Dress Shoes

Minimal /No Perfume

Conservative Earrings

No visible “Piercings” other than earrings

Turn Your Cell Phone OFF or leave it Home!!!

NO Smoking or Gum Chewing


Meet, Greet, Meet, Greet, & Deliver Your Sales Pitch& Deliver Your Sales Pitch

• Visit Your Target Companies.

• Watch & Listen from the Sidelines

• Greet Recruiter Enthusiastically

• Deliver Your “Sales” Pitch.

• Give Recruiter a Copy of Your Resume.


Follow-Up Begins ImmediatelyFollow-Up Begins Immediately

• Get Recruiter’s Business Card and Ask Her/Him about Best Way to Follow Up.

• Thank Him/Her for Speaking with You.

• Before You Visit the Next Recruiter on Your List, Jot Down a Few Notes to Use in Your Follow-Up Contact.



After the Event:

• Follow-Up with The Recruiters.

• Ask for an Interview.

• Maintain Contact – Add the Recruiter to Your Network.


Follow-UpFollow-Up

• Write, E-mail, or Phone the Recruiter within a Few Days of the Career Fair

• Ask for an Interview!


Exploring Career FieldsExploring Career Fields

If You Are Not Seeking A Job or Internship,

Use the Job Fair to Explore the Career Fields Represented at the Job Fair


Exploring Career FieldsExploring Career Fields

FOUR STEPS:

• Research Companies.

• Prepare Questions.

• Meet & Greet Recruiters.

• Use the Information You Gather.


Research Industry & Companies

Use “Career Kokua” and Other Internet Sites to find out about Careers That Interest You:

www.careerkokua.org

OR: http://166.122.209.66

–User ID*: uhhilo1

–Password*: {Visit UHH Career Center to obtain Password}

•Good only until 9/30/2005


Research Industry & CompaniesResearch Industry & Companies

• Visit the Career Center Website to Obtain List of Participating Employers.

• Use Internet to Research Organizations in Fields that Interest You.

• Generate a List of Questions that You Would Like to Ask about their Career Field.


Prepare QuestionsPrepare Questions

• What Do You Most Enjoy About the _________ Industry?

• What Type of Courses & Experience Would Best Prepare Me for this Field?

• What Can I Do to Get a Head Start in this Field?


Prepare QuestionsPrepare Questions

• What Distinguishes Your Company From Its Competitors?

• What Do You Like About Working for this Company?

• How Does Your Recruiting Process Work?


Meet & Greet RecruitersMeet & Greet Recruiters

• Visit When Recruiter is Not Overwhelmed with Other Students.

• Be Relaxed, Friendly & Enthusiastic.

• Ask Your Questions -- Take Notes.

• Get A Business Card for Future Reference.


Use The Information You GatherUse The Information You Gather

• To Make Career Decisions or Plan Further Exploration.

• To Develop a Professional Network.

• To Create Internship Opportunities.


? QUESTIONS ?

Attend One of Our “Live” Job Fair Success WorkshopsAttend One of Our “Live” Job Fair Success Workshops

OrOr

Pick-up Our “Job Fair Tips” Flyer in the Career Center

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