Preparing for the Career Fair
Before the Career Fair:
Create a clear and strong resume o Have your digital resume copy saved in a PDF format and print it to ensure nothing gets cut off due to the margins Register with Handshake so that you may sign-up for any on-campus interviews that may result from the career fair o Submit your resume to Handshake a few days prior to the career fair so it can be approved Develop and practice your elevator pitch o Compile a list of questions you want to ask employers and be prepared for questions they may ask you o Ask at least on question to all companies, so that you can compare their answers Obtain a list of employers that will be at the career fair and identify which employers you want to talk to before the event o Do your research on each employer and go into the event with a plan and strategy on who you want to talk to o Schedule your group and one on one meetings for the virtual career fair prior to the date of the fair o Check Handshake frequently as new meeting time slots open daily o All meeting during the virtual fair are first come first serve o There is no guarantee you will meet with nay employers if you log on the day of the fair without making any appointments Prepare to dress professionally During the Career Fair Before the Fair: Do a technology run an hour before the fair o Most problems can be trouble shot by restarting the device or checking the internet connect but you will not want to have this happen during your first meeting o Check you sounds and camera before the fair o Use headphones if this will help prevent outside noise o Have your camera on the whole time during the fair o Ensure you background is clear, free of clutter, and free of distractions o Virtual background will be enabled during the career fair o Make sure the place you are participating in the career fair is quite and had good internet connection o Do not lay in your bed during the fair, sit up right o Wear pants, dress from head to ankles Arrive early and prepared o Have your schedule of all your meeting handy so you can arrive to all meetings on time During the Fair: Introduce yourself when you first join the one on one meeting o Be confident and begin your elevator pitch o Make direct eye contact with the employer throughout your conversation by looking into your camera not the face of the employer on the screen o Use the research you’ve done about the company to connect with the employer and ask one or two of your prepared questions
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Recruitment Handbook 2020-2021
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