Jobseekers and students must register to participate. This event is free to everyone. All candidates are encouraged to create a résumé to submit to employers.

Your mission is to make an effort to review every employer that has the potential to hire you. In order to make that happen you will need to be prepared. Preparation is the key to making a successful presentation at any job fair.

Before the Fair

Know who will be there. Review the companies and colleges/universities and identify those that you are most interested in pursuing.

Know what you will say about yourself, your skills and what you can bring the organization/university.

Prepare your resume and have it reviewed by Career Services.

Be sure your technology is functioning properly. Test your internet reception.

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To make the most of the event, we also recommend the following:

1. Think about your strong points, your goals, the organization and where you want to go within the company. If the employer is scheduling interviews, prepare a "one-minute commercial" detailing your background and aspirations.
2. Consider where you want to work, what you like doing, what you're looking for in a job/university  and what your most relevant skills are.
3. Prepare your résumé. If you need assistance in preparing a résumé contact the Office of Career Services.
4. Upload your résumé to College Central Network and include any work samples and training certificates that would be of interest to potential employers.
5. Understand how your skills (or the ones that you want to develop) relate to the organization and employment opportunities that are available.
6. "Make Contact" with as many organizations as possible to learn more about them and what they have to offer.

Day of an Interview (PERFORM!)

1. Dress the same as you would for an in-person job interview.  Positive first impressions are critical.
2. Turn off your cell phone and other electronic devices. Ringers, alerts and phone conversations are distracting and disrespectful. Let the employers know that they are your main focus.
3. Introduce yourself to company representatives in a positive and confident manner. Include your name, degree, major, and the year you are graduating.
4. Tell the recruiter about your job interests. For example:
   • Discuss a particular career or job with that organization
   • Learn more about the organization and available opportunities
   • Learn more about what someone does in a particular career
   • Discuss internship or summer job opportunities
5. Be ready to discuss your résumé, qualifications and career goals.
6. Think of questions that you have regarding your area(s) of interest. Take notes on the answers you receive. Some questions might be:
   • What are common career paths within your organization?
   • What is the training program for new hires?
   • What do you look for in a candidate?
   • What advice do you have for applicants?
7. Make sure you obtain each representative's name, title, address, email address, and phone number so you can follow up with them and ask the representatives when you can expect to hear back from them.
8. Be sure to take notes after each interview. Write down your thoughts about the company, the recruiter, your chances, follow-up strategies, to-do list, etc. Keep this information organized.

After the Event (PERSIST!)

After the event, you should make it a point to follow up with a thank you email/note expressing your interest in the company/university and in what they have to offer.  Thank you/follow up notes should be received within 1-2 days after an event.

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