Recruitment Handbook 2021

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 § Set up an account in 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 week 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 one 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 Register for the virtual fair and plan to attend the in-person fair o Talk to your professor if you have class during the fair o Dress professionally During the Career Fair Before the Fair (for virtual fairs and interactions) § Do a technology test 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 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 list of employers handy so that you can visit all that you identified During the Fair (In-Person) § Introduce yourself when you first join o Be confident and begin your elevator pitch Before the Fair (In-Person) § 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 o Ask about the next steps, open positions, or applications. § Make sure to write down who you spoke with from each company, as you will not receive a business card o Write down any notes about action items the recruiter recommended o 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 2020-2021

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