SOA Recruitment Handbook

During the Fair (for virtual fairs or interactions) • Introduce yourself when you first join

o Be confident and begin your elevator pitch

• Have your camera on for the whole session • Make sure the place your are participating in the career fair is quiet and has adequate internet access • Sit up right for the session. Do not lay in bed or participate from your car • Be professionally dressed from your head to your ankles After the Career Fair(for Both Virtual and In-Person interactions)  Take some time after the career fair to organize your notes and make a list of follow ups  Block off time to follow up and complete all action items  Send follow up emails to thank each employer within 24 hours, incorporating the notes you have written after speaking with the employer  Follow the instructions of the employer. For example, if they as for you to send a resume through email or applying for the job, then be sure to do that within 24 hours  Connect with the company on LinkedIn, not all employees will accept your request, but the company will have a page and connecting with them shows additional interest  Make sure to write down who you spoke with from each company, as you will not receive a business card  Write down any notes about action items the recruiter recommended  Write down any hints of items you discussed in the conversation; you can use this during your follow-up

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Recruitment Handbook 2022-2023

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