Resumes, Interviewing & Job Hunting Tips
Career Fair Tips
Before the Career Fair
- Clarify your career objectives and prepare a resume
- Dress appropriately in professional business attire on the day of the Career Fair
What to Bring
- Copies of your resume.
- Pens and pencils.
- Folder or portfolio.
- Paper for note taking.
- DON'T bring a backpack.
At the Career Fair
- Be confident. SMILE.
- Maintain good eye-contact, but don't stare.
- Have a FIRM handshake.
- Demonstrate knowledge of your chosen field.
- Your resume should be easily accessible - in a portfolio or folder, not a briefcase.
How to Present Yourself to the Recruiter
- Introduce yourself: "Hello. I'm Michael Adams. I am a senior finance major."
- Express why you are interested in the organization.
- Briefly relate your background to the recruiter. Be specific. Give information about projects you have done or jobs you have held.
Career Fair Etiquette
- Don't interrupt the recruiters or your fellow job seekers.
- Make eye-contact with the representatives.
- Don't hesitate to approach a recruiter or to join a group already in discussion.
- Collect materials to look over later, use your time at the Career Fair to talk to the recruiters.
- If you are interested in a company, find out the procedures required to secure an interview.
- Don't just drop your resume on the recruiter's table, give it to him/her directly.
- Speak briefly with the recruiter - ask questions, demonstrate your interest.
- Get the recruiter's business card.
- Send a follow-up note and another resume to the recruiter.
Sample Questions to Ask Recruiters
- What qualities are you looking for in prospective employees?
- What do you feel are the future trends in this industry?
- Where do you see this company in 5 years? 10 years?
- Do you have plans for expansion?
- How would you describe the working environment within this company?
Remember
- It is your responsibility to approach employers and initiate a conversation.
- You will get out of this event exactly what you put in to it.
- Be assertive and positive.