II. Understand the details • %eIoUe\oXaUULYeIoU\oXUMoEshaGoZLQJe[SeULeQcecoQÀUPWheGeWaLOs 0LscoPPXQLcaWLoQEeIoUe\oXsWaUWMoEshaGoZLQJcaQUeÁecWSooUO\oQ\oX • $sNZheUe\oX·OOMoEshaGoZZhaWWLPe\oXshoXOGaUULYeZheUe\oX shoXOGPeeWWheSeUsoQ\oX·OOEeshaGoZLQJaQGZhaW\oXshoXOGZeaU apparel depends on workplace expectations. III. Do your homework • <oX·OOEePXchEeWWeUSUeSaUeGWoMoEshaGoZLI\oX·UeLQIoUPeGaEoXW WhecoPSaQ\aQGWheSeUsoQ\oX·UeshaGoZLQJsoYLsLWWheoUJaQL]aWLoQ·s ZeEsLWeaQG/LQNeG,QSUoÀOeoI\oXUcoQWacW s • Write down questions you would like to ask the person. This creates a good impression and will help you learn more throughout the experience. ,9 'HÀQH\RXUFDUHHUSDWK • Prepare to speak about your career goals, past experiences, and professional interests. • <oXUhosWLsOLNeO\WoEeLQWeUesWeGLQZhaWEUoXJhW\oXWoWhecoPSaQ\aQG ZheUe\oXhoSeWoWaNe\oXUcaUeeU5eÁecWoQWhLsEeIoUe\oXaUULYeLWZLOO ensure you give an articulate answer that creates a positive impression. • Update and bring a copy of your professional resume. V. Take notes throughout the day • +oSeIXOO\\oX·OOOeaUQaOoWGXULQJ\oXUMoEshaGoZLQJ7aNLQJQoWesGXULQJ job shadowing is a good way to retain this information. • Remember to bring along a notepad and pen to write down your observations and insights and jot down questions that may arise. VI. Professionalism matters • Focus on making good impressions: shaking hands, maintaining eye coQWacWaGGUessLQJZLWhIoUPaOWLWOes%eaWWeQWLYeeQWhXsLasWLcaQG participate appropriately throughout the job shadowing experience. • During your time, you might love your job shadowing or realize this career SaWhLsQ·WIoU\oX5eJaUGOessoI\oXUUeaOL]aWLoQsEesXUeWoPaLQWaLQa respectful, positive demeanor. VII. Follow-up • -oEshaGoZLQJoIWeQLsGoQeasaIaYoUE\esWaEOLsheGSUoIessLoQaOs<oX should write a thank you email or note to the employee for providing you WheoSSoUWXQLW\WoOeaUQIUoPWhePeYeQLI\oXGecLGeWhLscaUeeUÀeOGLsQ·W WheULJhWÀWIoU\oX • ,I\oXaUeLQWeUesWeGLQWhLscaUeeUÀeOGsWa\LQWoXchZLWhWheSeUsoQ\oX shadowed – they can serve as an invaluable network connection as you begin to search for jobs and internships.
2.3 Career Fair Navigation 1.0
Career Fairs are for Everyone Explore 5eseaUchcaUeeUÀeOGsoQSossLEOePaMoUsPLQoUs e[SOoUecaUeeUSaWhs Investigate : Obtain a summer job or internship; practice interviewing skills; explore graduate schools. Graduate 6ecXUeaIXOOWLPeMoE oEWaLQLQIoUPaWLoQoQasSecLÀcePSOo\eU position, or organization. Why attend a Career Fair? • Practice networking with professionals so you are prepared when the big interview arrives. • /eaUQaEoXWcoPSaQLesaQGoUJaQL]aWLoQs\oXPa\haYeaQLQWeUesWLQIoU future employment and connect with their recruiters. • 6XEPLW\oXUUesXPeWocoPSaQLesZhoaUeOooNLQJWoÀOOLQWeUQshLSsaQG IXOOWLPeSosLWLoQs Before the Fair • Download the +aQGshaNe app so you can research the companies who are attending. • Create a prioritized list of those employers you would like to speak with. • Prepare questions to ask recruiters. • Review your resume and think about the qualities and skills you possess – XSOoaGacoS\oI\oXUUesXPeWo+aQGshaNeaQGhaYeSULQWeGcoSLesIoU aQLQSeUsoQIaLU • Dress professionally. During the Fair • Stay focused on the employers you plan to meet and be sure to allow time WoPeeWZLWhWhePEXWYLsLW\oXUOoZeUSULoULW\ePSOo\eUsÀUsWso\oXcaQ become more comfortable. • ,QWUoGXce\oXUseOIaQGPaNee\ecoQWacWWoPaNeaSosLWLYeÀUsWLPSUessLoQ • Ask each recruiter for their contact information; offer a resume to employers you are interested in. • Ask about next steps if you are interested in applying for positions. • 7aNeQoWesZheQ\oXÀQLshWaONLQJZLWheachePSOo\eU
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