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

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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