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How to Prepare for the Career Fair
1. How to Prepare For
The Career Fair
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2. What are
employers
looking for in
an applicant?
What do I need
to do before,
during, and after
the fair?
What if I don’t
find a job at the
career fair?
Today we will answer tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg qquueessttiioonnss…
4. Top 5 Skills for 2012
Ability to
work in a
team
structure
Ability to plan,
organize, and
Ability to obtain prioritize work
and process
information
Ability to make
decisions and
solve problems
Ability to verbally
communicate with
persons inside and
Ability to verbally
communicate with
persons inside and
outside the organization
outside the organization
5. Employer Quote
“A number of students had not completed any
research before approaching our booth. This hurt
them both in that it was a poor first impression and
later in the discussion they were not readily able to tie
their career goals with our company.”
7. What do I need to do before,
during, and after the fair?
8. Game Plan:
Before the Career Fair
•Identify and research
prospective employers
•Map out fair strategy
•Prepare resume(s)
•Create and practice your personal pitch
•Develop list of questions to ask recruiters
•Get organized the night before
10. Game Plan:
Before the Career Fair
•Identify and research prospective employers
•Map out fair strategy
•Prepare resume(s)
•Create and practice your personal pitch
•Develop list of questions to ask recruiters
•Get organized the night before
11. Game Plan:
Before the Career Fair
•Identify and research prospective employers
•Map out fair strategy
•Prepare resume(s)
•Create and practice your personal pitch
•Develop list of questions to ask recruiters
•Get organized the night before
12. Resume Help
• Walk in hours
Monday-Thursday: 2-4pm; Tuesday 5-7 Friday:
10-12
Resume Clinic with Employers
September 30th 1pm-7pm
13. Game Plan:
Before the Career Fair
•Identify and research prospective employers
•Map out fair strategy
•Prepare resume(s)
•Create and practice your
personal pitch
•Develop list of questions to ask recruiters
•Get organized the night before
15. Creating your pitch
Hello, my name is __________, and I am passionate
about the IT industry. I have always been interested in
computers, and I am looking for a position in software
engineering . Last year I had an internship with InScope
International where I participated in reviews of the
system architecture, coding and designing technical
documents. In this position I also developed scripts and
other programmatic test tools required to execute tests.
I am particularly interested in the software engineering
position I saw posted for your company. Can you tell me
a little more about what you are looking for in an
applicant?
17. Game Plan:
Before the Career Fair
•Identify and research prospective employers
•Map out fair strategy
•Prepare resume(s)
•Create and practice your personal pitch
•Develop list of questions to
ask recruiters
•Get organized the night before
18. Sample Questions
• Can you describe a typical day for someone in this position?
• Why did you choose this career?
• Can you describe the company’s management style?
• What do you think is the greatest opportunity facing the
organization in the near future? The biggest threat?
• Why did you come to work here? What keeps you here?
• What are the traits and skills of people who are the most
successful within the organization?
• What changes do you anticipate in the organization?
• Are new employees assigned mentors?
• Is travel expected for this position. If yes, how often and how
long.
• When can I expect to hear from you again?
19. Game Plan:
Before the Career Fair
•Identify and research prospective employers
•Map out fair strategy
•Prepare resume(s)
•Create and practice your personal pitch
•Develop list of questions to ask recruiters
•Get organized the night
before
20. Career Fair Survival Kit
Portfolio
Copies of
your
resume
Breath
Mints
Ironed
Suit
Pens
Business
Cards
21. During the Career Fair
•Arrive early, get your
bearings
•Make a good first
impression
•Minimize your “SWAG”
•Don't leave without contact
information
22. During the Career Fair
•Arrive early, get your
bearings
•Make a good first
impression
•Minimize your “SWAG”
•Don't leave without contact
information
23.
24. Appearance
• Minimal makeup and jewelry
• Minimal perfume
• Wrinkle and stain free clothing
• Practice good personal hygiene
28. During the Career Fair
•Arrive early, get your
bearings
•Make a good first
impression
•Minimize your “SWAG”
•Don't leave without contact
information
30. During the Career Fair
•Arrive early, get your
bearings
•Make a good first
impression
•Minimize your “SWAG”
•Don't leave without contact
information
31. After the Career Fair
•Send a follow up email to
companies you are interested in
working for
•Organize all your contact
information, notes, and
literature from the fair
•Devise a follow-up plan
32. After the Career Fair
•Send a follow up email to
companies you are interested in
working for
•Organize all your contact
information, notes, and
literature from the fair
•Devise a follow-up plan
33. After the Career Fair
•Send a follow up email to
companies you are interested in
working for
•Organize all your contact
information, notes, and
literature from the fair
•Devise a follow-up plan
34. What if I don’t find a
job at the career fair?
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Room 3400
(703) 993-2370
Make an appointment wwiitthh ccaarreeeerr sseerrvviicceess
36. Additional Opportunities
Career
Events
HireMason
On Campus
Interviewing
Practice
Interview
Days
Informational
Interviews with
Alums
Top Skills
4.60
4.59
4.49
4.46
4.45
Ability to analyze quantitative data
4.23
Technical knowledge related to the job
4.23
Proficiency with computer software programs
4.04
Ability to create and/or edit written reports
3.65
Ability to sell or influence others
3.51
Materials needed:
PowerPoint presentation to be emailed to participants after workshop
Moving On
Pocket Guide to Researching Employers
Sign-in sheet
Evaluation forms
Ask participants “What do you hope to learn from the workshop?
See slide 2 for session overview
Introduce Presenters
Ability to work in a team structure 4.55
Ability to make decisions and solve problems 4.50
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work 4.48
Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside
and outside the organization
Now it is time to think like an employer. We are going to talk about the five must have competencies, as well as some tips for effectively answering behavioral questions based upon what an employer is looking for. What do you think the five must have competencies for employers are?
Services Products Provided
Positions Available
Mission Statement
DEMONSTRATE WITH FELLOW PRESENTER OR VOLUNTEER IF NO PARTNER
Point out networking questions should not be obvious – something easily found on website – see Moving on pg 9 and 10 for examples
Bring Resume with you to Job Fair and Business/networking cards to networking events (show notebook of biz cards ex: vistaprint.com)
Thank you e-mail or hand write – mention refer to something specific you talked about in case they met with many that day
Construct your personal pitch
Brief statement (30 – 60 sec) that introducesyou and your situation
Pitch strengths, current work /student role, skills, education, expertise, interests, and accomplishments
End of the pitch clarify what you are looking for
Be prepared– Bring networking card and prepare
a list of networking questions
Follow-up/thank you notes are essential!
Arrive early, get your bearings. By arriving early you are able to see the layout of the career fair before all of the students arrive, and you are also able to get more face time with the employers because you are in the first group of students. Arriving early allows you talk with the recruiters while they are they are still fresh and eager to meet candidates. As the day wears on, everybody gets tired.
Once you arrive at the fair venue, sign-in, and grab (or create) your nametag. Do you know where to place the tag? If you said your right lapel, you are right! Finally, arriving early allows enough time to change your career fair stratgegy if you notice that nother company has been added at the last minute. Checking the list of atendees for any last minute additions or cancelations for that matter, is a good practice to get into regardless of what time you get there. Don’t forget what your mission is once you arrive, find a job, network or find an internship
Next make the first good impression. You want to start with a short introduction using a natural, but forceful voice (especially if you are typically a quiet person; but please, no shouting). Make sure you have strong eye contact, but don’t go too crazy. When you extend your hand for a hand shake, make sure it is a Firm handshake (not limp, damp, or bone-crushing). You can practice with your friends before the event to get some feedback. Smile, and
And if there is a long line to meet the recruiter, remember to relax and not get over-anxious -- or worse, to make noises like your time is more important than anyone else's.
Don't overstay your welcome; meet with the recruiter, make your pitch, get the key information you need, but don't linger too long -- especially if there is a long line of people behind you.
Maintain a comfortable distance; when talking with the recruiter, you want to be close enough to be able to communicate, but not so close that you invade the recruiter's personal space.
Now we are going to talk about your elevator pitch/30 second commercial. Here are some examples of a bad pitch. (Give example) Here are some examples of a good pitch.
Raechel- We want you to walk out feeling confident with your pitch so I have brought this worksheet from gottamentor.com for you to fill out to help you craft your speech. Your commercial should be no more then 30 seconds, short, and concise. Your commercial should address the following questions
Who are you, (Name, Major, class year)
Why would you be interested in working for this company? (show you have done your research)
What makes you qualified for this position (information in your worksheet)?
Once you fill out your worksheet, I want you to pair up with the person next to you and share your commercial. Tell the person the type of position you are looking for so they can give you feedback on your speech.
Here is a little recap. It is difficult to find examples of gender netural
You never want to leave without contact information. You think you will remember, but you won’t.
What do you do if the recruiter does not have a business card? Ask for his/her contact information. Be especially careful in getting the title correct, as well as the spelling of his/her name. You can use their name in your cover letter, and you want to make sure you have everything correct.
While your asking about contact information, make sure to ask about the preferred method of following-up your conversation. Some folks love email, others prefer a phone call. Ask for his or her preference. Whatever the case may be, you need to make sure you know what the next stage of the hiring process is if you like the company. Do you need to submit your resume online, email the recruiter directly, etc.
Write thank-you notes to all the recruiters you met with. You can send an email or handwritten note, email is quicker, but hand written notes may have more of an impact since less people do it. This is another reason you need to make sure you get the correct spelling and title of the recruiter. Make sure to mention something that you talked about during your conversation to help the recruiter rmemeber you. If you net any other people at the fair that y
Organize all your contact information, notes, and literature from the fair. You will get a tons of handouts, trinkets, etc. from the fair and if you don’t organize it quickly you run the risk of losing it, forgetting about it, or accidently throwing it away. .
Finally, devise your follow up plan after the career fair. Do you need to submit an online resume? If so when is the deadline? Do you need to call the recruiter? If so when are you going to do that. Do you need to contact references? If so who are you going to contact. Whatever the case may be, don’t lose the momentum that you gained at the career fair, take the time to create your follow up plan to ensure that you land the job or internship you were interested in.
CHRISTINE STARTS HERE…
11:20-11:30
Overview of programs/services/online resourceshand out brochures
HireMason – please encourage students to create an account
You all are also employers and might have opportunities
Please sign up for a HireMason account and post any and all internship opps. You might have at your company!
In addition to the Five fs, you can also find a lot of opportunities on campus to network such as.
