How to Make The Career Fair Work For You.
There are several important things you need to do to make the best of the Career Fair.
Here are some tips:
Before the Career Fair
- Have your resume double-checked to make sure that there are no errors.
- Prepare a two minute pitch focusing on your experience, strength and achievements.
- Practice it well; it will help you to do an effective presentation when you meet with employers.
- Be prepared to discuss your major and how it relates to a particular employer's needs in the field in which you are interested.
At the Career Fair
- Personal appearance and neatness is very important. Graduating students in particular should wear a suit.
Bring at least 25 copies of your resume.
- Show strong interest, enthusiasm and confidence. Discuss your experience and strength and ask questions about the opportunities they offer.
Before you leave, collect employer literature and business cards.
- You should approach the employers one by one, not as pairs, unless the employer wishes to meet you in groups.
After the Fair
- Take the time to review and organize the employer information and the business cards you have collected.
Send follow-up letters to those organizations you are interested in.
- Thank them for their time and the information. Stress your interest and what you can offer. Make each letter different and targeted to each organization you are writing to.
