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Title: Preparing for a Job Fair McCormick Office of Career Development


1
Preparing for a Job FairMcCormick Office of
Career Development
2
Objectives
  • Identify what to expect at a job fair
  • Before During After
  • Discuss what you need to do to prepare
  • Be able to employ strategies learned at this
    workshop

3
What to Expect - Before
  • A crowded, noisy room or hall
  • Company displays and information
  • Long lines at some booths
  • Rush hours and lulls
  • Staff available to assist
  • Great conversations
  • Awkward conversations

4
How to Prepare
  • Professional dress for the event
  • Prepare and copy your resume
  • Be able to think on your feet
  • Develop a 1 minute elevator speech
  • Practice

5
How to Prepare
  • Research the organizations
  • NU Library e-resources (Wetfeet, Vault, factiva,
    Hoovers)
  • Think about what organizations you want to target
  • What questions do you want to ask the targeted
    organizations?
  • Think ahead of time what youd like to ask each
    company
  • Practice answering sample questions

6
The Elevator Speech
  • Three Elements
  • 1. Who you are
  • 2. What you do
  • 3. How you do it
  • Your story

7
Professional Dress
  • Dress the part
  • First impressions make a difference
  • Professional Dress Business Suit
  • Avoid clothes that are too revealing
  • Avoid excess jewelry
  • Business Casual
  • Nice slacks and collared shirt for men
  • Nice slacks/skirt and blouse for women

8
What to Expect - During
  • Expect to speak with individuals at all levels
  • Recruiters get tired, especially towards the end
    of a fair
  • Company lines will vary in length plan
    accordingly
  • Dont underestimate companies with shorter lines
  • Visit the side rooms
  • Maintain professionalism during your entire time
    at the event no matter where you are

9
The Recruiters Perspective
  • Be yourself
  • Walk around alone at the fair
  • Do not just drop off your resume
  • Give a firm handshake and make good eye contact
  • Ask good questions
  • Approaching a crowded booth can make it difficult
    for recruiters to answer your questions

10
What to Expect - After
  • Lots of information to review
  • Thank you letters
  • Business cards from employers
  • Further research about the employers
  • Possible interviews from job fair conversations
  • Networking contacts
  • More clarity or ambiguity about employers

11
  • Role Play
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