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There are many myths surrounding job fairs. Which of these have you heard? We'll help dispel a few so you can Maximize your Job Fair Experience...

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Maximize your Job Fair Experience Webinar Transcript

Prepare.

Prepare.Impress.

Prepare.Impress.Follow-up.

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Companies Coming:

Do your homework before you go:

Do your homework before you go: Prioritize your top choices Find out as much as you can about the organizations Anticipate employer questions

Prioritize Your Top Choices

Prioritize Your Top Choices Ask Yourself:  “After seeing exactly what they are hiring for, am I a match with my major and experience?”  “Who do I want to talk to first?”  “Which companies are on my priority list?”

Prioritize Your Top Choices Research Questions: Find out as much as you can:  What is the culture of this organization?  What does this company do?  Has this organization been in the news lately?  What’s the reputation of the top executives?  What is the company’s mission?  Who are their main competitors?  What is their hiring process?

Anticipate Employer Questions:

Anticipate Employer Questions: Tell me about yourself Why did you decide to major in marketing? What do you know about our organization? Tell me about your proudest accomplishment? Why do you want to work for us?

Prepare to askquestions too:

Prepare to ask questions too:What kind of skills andexperiences do you look for inan ideal candidate?Are there other jobsavailable besides those listedin Experience?Will there be opportunities forongoing training? Are there specific careertracks in the company?

Define Your Own Job Fair win.

After the Fair

Myth # 3: Job Fairs are just for new grads

Job Fair Myths• You can’t really prepare for a job fair.• Job Fairs are a waste of time, you’re only successful at a job fair if you get a job offer.• Job fairs are only for new grads.

Have a professional presence Have a Listen Greet the stack of Smileactively and employer well- often, make show with a firm written eye contact interest handshake resumes with you

Recruiter Tips to Impress Keep your resume to one page if possible. Cover letters aren’t necessary, you are your cover letter. Bring a business card. Be prepared to market your brand…

The 30 Second Pitch

The 30 Second Pitch•Who are you?•Where did you work?•What are theexperiences and skills yougained andaccomplishments youcontributed?•Why are you unique?•Which position are youbest suited for and whydo you want to work forthem?

Did you know? Common feedback we get from employers is that students are challenged by connecting clear examples of their skills and accomplishments to fit employer needs.

Myth #4: Job Fairs are just a place for companies topromote their brand, they have no openings.

It’s useless to talk to recruiters when they are nottaking resumes and just refer you to their website.