Friday, February 5, 2016
10am – 2pm | Riggs Alumni Center
go.umd.edu/SmithUGfair
OFFICE of
CAREER SERVICES
Tips for a Successful Career Fair
Before the Career Fair — Plan Ahead!
 Identify and create a target list of companies to speak with based on your career goals. Challenge yourself to
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explore companies you are not familiar with! Prioritize the list by level of interest:
A = strong interest, definitely visit
B = some interest, will probably visit
C = visit if there is time
Research the “A” and “B” companies. Use Wetfeet, Vault, Hoovers, and the company website to learn about the
company. Use HireSmith to explore job postings and upcoming events so you can ask informed questions.
Prepare and practice your 60 second commercial (see below).
Have your resume reviewed and refined and bring plenty of copies to share with employers.
Plan your outfit. Be sure to follow guidelines for required business professional attire.
During the Career Fair — Make the Most of Your Time!
 Schedule enough time at the fair so you are able to talk with all of your target companies.
 Review the floor plan to identify where your target companies are located. Determine a plan of action.
 Approach one of your “B” or “C” companies first to practice speaking to employers prior to approaching your “A”
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companies.
Manage your time wisely. If there is a long line at one table, move on to the next and return later.
First impressions count! Use a firm handshake, make eye contact, and speak confidently.
Introduce yourself using your 60-second commercial and start asking questions.
Ask for a business card at the end of the conversation so you can follow up. Use the student lounge to take or
review notes.
After the Career Fair — Follow Up!
 Take notes about the companies you visited and the people with whom you spoke. Think about what worked
well when talking to employers and where you could improve.
 Send a thank you note to all of your target companies’ representatives right away. Try to mention something
specific about the conversation you had.
 Follow companies that caught your interest. Visit HireSmith to be sure you do not miss any job application
deadlines, and be sure to tailor resumes and cover letters based on what you’ve learned about the company and
their needs. Find out when they are visiting campus so you can continue to build those relationships.
Your 60-Second Commercial
Example:
The 60-second commercial or “elevator speech”
“Hi.
My
name
is
Carrie
Jones. I’m a senior marketing
is your introduction to someone at a professional
major
at
Smith
and
am
currently looking for a fullnetworking event such as a career fair. Here’s
time position. I was happy to hear that Macy’s was
what you should cover in those 60 seconds:
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Who you are (name, year, major)
What you’re searching for
Career interests or relevant work experience
Why you’re interested in their company
A leading question about the company or
position
going to be here today because I’m very interested in
your retail management program. I know you’re
looking for strong leaders. I have a wealth of
leadership experiences that I can bring to the table.
As Vice President of Recruitment for my sorority, I
was able to increase membership by 200% in two
years, and I’ve developed many skills transferable to
a professional setting. Can you tell me a little more
about the retail management program?”
Guidelines for Professional Dress
NOTE: Students are expected to be dressed in business professional attire.
Students who are dressed inappropriately will be denied access to the career fair.
Men’s Attire
Women’s Attire
Suits: The best colors for suits are navy, medium blue,
tan, gray and black. Suit coat and pants must match.
Suits: Dark colored (navy, black, gray) suits provide the
most professional appearance. While beige is acceptable,
dark suits are more commonly worn in business settings.
Suit jacket and bottom (skirt or pants) should match in
color and material. A professional sheath dress with a suit
jacket is another option. The dress and jacket do not
need to match in color, but should be well
complemented. Skirts should fall just under the knee.
Pants should fall right below the ankle.
Shirt: Solid white or pale blue are the best color choices
with a suit. Avoid bright colors and patterns when
wearing a suit and tie. Collars should be straight or
spread for a more formal look. Wear button-down collars
for a less conservative look. Cuffs should be snug,
allowing for a watch to be worn. The shirt sleeve should
fall a half an inch below the suit sleeve.
Ties: A tie is a must for business professional dress! It is a
man’s most important accessory and can show
personality. It should enhance your outfit, not overpower
it. Ties should fall to the middle of the belt buckle. Most
patterns are acceptable. Avoid novelty patterns and very
bright colors.
Socks: Socks should be worn over the calf and should
also match the suit (i.e., navy socks with navy suit). A
nylon or thin cotton sock is best.
Shoes and Belts: Shoes should be black, burgundy or
dark brown, preferably with laces. Black shoes are for
gray or navy suits; brown shoes are for tan suits.
Burgundy can go with various suit colors. The color
should never be lighter than the trouser. Polished leather
is the only material appropriate for business. The belt
should match the color of the shoes. Never wear flipflops or tennis shoes in a business setting.
Jewelry: Watches can be gold, silver, or a good imitation
with a leather watchband. Avoid thick, digital sports
watches. Do not wear earrings, nose rings, necklaces or
bracelets.
Other: A good quality suit is an investment in your
professional image. Make sure it fits well. Tailor it if
needed. A professional appearance includes being
clean-shaven and maintaining well-manicured nails. Do
not wear heavy cologne.
Blouse: Tops can be almost any fabric as long as they are
tailored and the color is lighter than the suit. Subtle
stripes are okay. Avoid busy prints or loud colors. The
collar should be folded down to lay on top of the suit
jacket. Sleeveless silk or acrylic-blend shells without a
collar (worn underneath a jacket) is also a nice option
when the weather is warm.
Shoes and Belt: Shoes should be comfortable and made
of leather. Avoid open-toed shoes, overly high heels or
flats. A small, one or two-inch heel provides the most
polished look. Shoes should match your hemline or be
darker. Never wear flip-flops or tennis shoes in a business
setting. If wearing pants or a skirt with a belt loop, your
belt should match the color of your shoes.
Accessories: All accessories and jewelry should be
conservative and bring attention to the face. Avoid
distracting or overly dressy jewelry. Watches can be gold,
silver or a good imitation with a leather watchband.
Avoid thick digital sports watches.
Other: A good quality suit is an investment in your
professional image. Make sure it fits well. Tailor it if
needed. Tight or revealing clothing is never appropriate.
Hair should be worn away from the face and styled
conservatively. Make-up should enhance your features
and be used in moderation. Nails should be neatly
manicured. Do not wear heavy perfume, facial piercings
or other ornamentation that could be distracting to a
potential employer.
COMPANIES BY BOOTH NUMBER
1 Bloomberg 32 Northwestern Mutual 2 DHL 33 DrFirst.com, Inc. 3 Capital One 34 Stout Risius Ross, Inc. 4 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. 35 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP 5 NewDay USA 36 Vanguard 6 McCormick & Company, Inc. 37 & 38 Ernst & Young 7 Insight Global 39 8 Target Corporation 40 & 41 KPMG LLP 9 Hilti Corporation 42 AXA Advisors 10 Erie Insurance 43 Fidelity Investments 11 Republic Services, Inc. 44 Aerotek 12 Enterprise Rent-­‐a-­‐car 45 PLS Logistics Services 13 HireStrategy 46 RSM US LLP 14 United Business Technologies 47 Constellation 15 Goldklang Group CPAs 48 Merkle 16 Freedom Mortgage Corporation 49 Domino Foods 17 Radus Tek Services 50 Cowan Systems, LLC 18 Talk Local 51 PwC 19 Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman, CPA 52 Kohl's Department Stores 20 Techtronic Industries, N.A., Inc. 53 National Security Agency 21 Stanley Black & Decker 54 JP Morgan 22 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority -­‐ FINRA 55 Total Wine & More 23 Textron 56 Accenture 24 CVS Health 57 Aldi Incorporated 25 New York Life Insurance Company 58 Johnson & Johnson 26 RMA Associates 59 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation -­‐ FDIC 27 Choptank Transport 60 State Farm Insurance Companies 28 Cognizant Technology Solutions 61 Deloitte 29 GEICO 62 Smith MBA & MS Programs 30 International Business Machines Corp. 63 Smith Undergraduate Student Association 31 Amazon.com Macy's, Inc. SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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Booth # Company 56 Accenture* 44 Aerotek 57 Aldi Incorporated 31 Amazon.com 42 AXA Advisors 35 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP* 1 Bloomberg* 3 Capital One* Majors Recruited Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Aerotek is the nation's largest privately owned recruiting and staffing company. National leading grocery retailer I All Majors I, FTEL Accounting, Management, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics All Majors Be involved in continuing to define the future of online retail. Join Amazon Operations as a Team Leader -­‐-­‐ opportunities nationwide! AXA offers financial protection and wealth management and is a premier provider of advice, retirement strategies and life insurance. Baker Tilly is a nationally recognized, full-­‐service accounting and advisory firm. Bloomberg delivers critical information giving decision makers an edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of news, people and ideas. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers a broad array of financial products and services to customers. FTEL Management, Operations Management & Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management I, FTEL All Majors I, E, FTEL Accounting, Finance, Information Systems E All Majors I Accounting, Finance FTEL Choptank Transport is a rapidly I, FTEL Management, Marketing, Supply growing third-­‐party logistics Chain Management company headquartered on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Cognizant Cognizant is a leading provider of FTEL All Majors 28 Technology information technology, consulting, Solutions* and business process outsourcing services. Constellation* Constellation, an Exelon company, is I, FTEL Finance, Operations Management & 47 a leading competitive supplier of Business Analytics, Supply Chain power, natural gas, renewable Management energy and energy management products. Cowan Systems, LLC Cowan Systems, LLC has a strong FTEL All Majors 50 foundation in the transportation industry, and provides all services a shipper could require. CVS H
ealth* CVS is America’s leading retail FTEL Management 24 pharmacy with more than 9,500 locations nationwide. Deloitte* Deloitte is one of the leading I, E Accounting, Finance, Operations 61 professional services organizations Management & Business Analytics, specializing in audit, tax, consulting, Supply Chain Management and financial advisory services. DHL* DHL is present in over 220 countries I, FTEL All Majors 2 and territories across the globe, making it the most international company in the world. Smith Undergraduate Career Fair 2016 * First Look Participant | I = Internship | E = Externship | FTEL = Full-­‐Time Entry Level 27 Choptank Transport Types of Positions Description Booth # Company Description Types of Positions I, FTEL Majors Recruited 49 Domino Foods* A provider of various sugar products. 33 DrFirst.com, Inc. Leading Healthcare IT product development company FTEL Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics 12 Enterprise Rent-­‐a-­‐car Enterprise Rent-­‐A-­‐Car is the largest car rental brand in the world. I, FTEL Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management 10 Erie Insurance* Erie Insurance: Auto, Home, Life, and I Business Insurance Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing 37 & 38 Ernst & Young* I, E, FTEL Accounting, Information Systems 59 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation – FDIC* Fidelity Investments EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The FDIC is one of the most respected forces in America’s financial community. At Fidelity we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. FINRA is a non-­‐governmental agency that regulates the securities industry. I, FTEL Accounting, Finance, Management I, FTEL Finance FTEL Accounting, Finance, Information Systems Freedom Mortgage Corporation, a full-­‐service direct lender; A privately held, mortgage lender and servicer, licensed in all 50 states. We are more than just car insurance and a cute, green spokes-­‐lizard. FTEL Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics 43 22 16 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority – FINRA Freedom Mortgage Corporation* 29 GEICO* 19 Gelman, Rosenberg & GRF has been part of the DC Freedman, CPA metropolitan region since 1981. We provide accounting, auditing & tax services to an extensive client base. Goldklang Group Goldklang Group CPAs, PC is the CPAs, PC area’s leading CPA firm specialized in providing audit and tax services to community associations. Hilti Corporation Hilti provides leading-­‐edge technology to the global construction industry. HireStrategy HireStrategy provides candidates with career management advice and placement in IT, HR/Admin, Finance, Accounting, and Sales & Marketing. Insight Global Leading management and IT consulting firm 15 9 13 7 I, FTEL Supply Chain Management I, FTEL Accounting I, FTEL Accounting I, FTEL Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management FTEL Accounting, Finance FTEL International Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management Smith Undergraduate Career Fair 2016 * First Look Participant | I = Internship | E = Externship | FTEL = Full-­‐Time Entry Level Booth # Company 30 International Business Machines Corp. 58 Johnson & Johnson 54 JP Morgan 52 Kohl’s Department Stores 40 & 41 KPMG LLP* 39 Macy’s Inc.* 6 McCormick & Company 48 Merkle* 53 National Security Agency 25 New York Life Insurance Company 5 NewDay USA 32 Northwestern Mutual* 45 PLS Logistics Services* 51 PwC* 17 Radus Tek Services Description IBM is a globally integrated technology and consulting company headquartered in Armonk, New York. Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 125 years. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States. At Kohl’s, our mission is to inspire and empower families to lead fulfilled lives. KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, and the fastest growing Big Four firm in the United States. America's Department Store Types of Positions I, FTEL I I, FTEL I I, E, FTEL Majors Recruited All Majors Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management Accounting, Finance, Management Management, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management Accounting, Finance, Information Systems I, FTEL All Majors Global leader in flavor I Data-­‐driven, tech-­‐enabled performance marketing agency The NSA leads the U.S. Government in cryptology that encompasses both Signals Intelligence and Information Assurance products and services. New York Life is a Fortune 80 company providing financial solutions for individuals and businesses with Triple A financial ratings. NewDay USA is a leading mortgage banking company specializing in VA loans that are used to service American veterans and their families. Comprehensive and holistic financial planning to our clients; where we build relationships that last a lifetime. PLS Logistics is a growing company that offers a third party logistics service to our diverse customer base. PwC is an industry-­‐leading firm focusing on audit and assurance, tax & consulting services. Learn more at www.pwc.com/us Radus Tek has developed a comprehensive structure of identifying, reviewing, interviewing, and verifying candidates that works every time. I, FTEL I, FTEL Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management Information Systems, Management, Marketing Accounting, Finance FTEL Finance, Management, Marketing FTEL Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management Finance, Management, Marketing I, FTEL FTEL Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management I, E, FTEL Accounting, Finance, Information Systems FTEL All Majors Smith Undergraduate Career Fair 2016 * First Look Participant | I = Internship | E = Externship | FTEL = Full-­‐Time Entry Level Booth # Company Description Types of Positions FTEL Majors Recruited 11 Republic Services, Inc.* An industry leader in U.S. recycling and waste services. 26 RMA Associates* I, FTEL 46 RSM US LLP* I, E, FTEL Accounting 21 Stanley Black & Decker* FTEL Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics 60 State Farm Insurance Companies FTEL Finance, Management, Operations Management & Business Analytics 34 I Accounting, Finance 18 Stout Risius Ross, Inc.* Talk Local* RMA Associates specializes in federal auditing, internal control, IT security, and financial management services. RSM US LLP is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market. Join our team, one that has been globally recognized as one of the most innovative, sustainable, and rewarding companies in the world. State Farm is an American group of insurance and financial services companies in the United States. Stout Risius Ross (SRR) is a premier global financial advisory firm. Web tech start-­‐up Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management Accounting I 8 Target Corporation* I, FTEL 20 23 Techtronic Industries, N.A., Inc.* Textron* 55 Total Wine & More 4 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.* 14 United Business Technologies 36 Vanguard* Minneapolis-­‐based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at nearly 1,800 stores and at Target.com. Manufacturing and marketing power tools and outdoor equipment. Textron, Inc. is a global, multi-­‐
industry company employing roughly 34,000 employees in 41 different countries. We are America's largest independent wine, beer and spirits retailer with twenty-­‐five years of positive comparable store increases. Toyota, the world's top automaker, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands. United Business Technologies Integrated Document Solutions For Your Business Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment management companies. Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics All Majors FTEL I, FTEL I, FTEL International Business, Management, Marketing Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management I, FTEL Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management All Majors FTEL Marketing I, FTEL Management, Marketing, Operations Management & Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management Considering graduate school? Meet with Smith School representatives to learn about MBA programs, Specialty Masters programs, and Dual Bachelor’s/Master’s programs! Booth 62 Visit with SUSA and business student organization representatives to Booth learn about involvement opportunities! 63 Smith Undergraduate Career Fair 2016 * First Look Participant | I = Internship | E = Externship | FTEL = Full-­‐Time Entry Level COMPANIES BY MAJOR All Majors
Accenture Aldi Incorporated AXA Advisors Bloomberg Cognizant Technology Solutions Cowan Systems, LLC DHL IBM Macy’s Inc. Radus Tek Services Target Corporation Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Accounting Aerotek Baker Tilly Virchow Krause Capital One Deloitte Enterprise Rent-­‐a-­‐car Ernst & Young FDIC FINRA Freedom Mortgage Corp. GEICO Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman Goldklang Group CPAs HireStrategy JP Morgan KPMG LLP McCormick & Company National Security Agency NewDay USA PwC Republic Services, Inc. RMA Associates RSM US LLP Stanley Black & Decker Stout Risius Ross, Inc. Talk Local Textron Total Wine & More Finance
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause Capital One Constellation Deloitte Enterprise Rent-­‐a-­‐car Erie Insurance FDIC Fidelity Investments FINRA Freedom Mortgage Corp. GEICO HireStrategy JP Morgan KPMG LLP McCormick & Company National Security Agency New York Life Insurance Co. NewDay USA Northwestern Mutual PwC Republic Services, Inc. Stanley Black & Decker State Farm Insurance Stout Risius Ross, Inc. Talk Local Textron Total Wine & More Information Systems Baker Tilly Virchow Krause DrFirst.com, Inc. Erie Insurance Ernst & Young FINRA GEICO Johnson & Johnson KPMG LLP McCormick & Company Merkle International Business Enterprise Rent-­‐a-­‐car Freedom Mortgage Corp. Insight Global Techtronic Industries, N.A.
PwC Stanley Black & Decker Talk Local Textron Total Wine & More Management Aerotek Amazon.com Choptank Transport CVS Health DrFirst.com, Inc. Erie Insurance FDIC Enterprise Rent-­‐a-­‐car Freedom Mortgage Corp. Hilti Corporation Insight Global Johnson & Johnson JP Morgan Kohl's Department Stores McCormick & Company Merkle New York Life Insurance Co. NewDay USA Northwestern Mutual PLS Logistics Services Republic Services, Inc. State Farm Insurance Techtronic Industries, N.A. Textron Total Wine & More Vanguard Marketing Aerotek Choptank Transport DrFirst.com, Inc. Enterprise Rent-­‐a-­‐car Erie Insurance Freedom Mortgage Corp. GEICO Hilti Corporation Insight Global Johnson & Johnson Kohl's Department Stores McCormick & Company Merkle New York Life Insurance Co. NewDay USA Northwestern Mutual PLS Logistics Services Republic Services, Inc. Stanley Black & Decker Talk Local Techtronic Industries, N.A. Textron Total Wine & More United Business Technologies Vanguard Operations Management & Business Analytics Aerotek Amazon.com Constellation Deloitte DrFirst.com, Inc. Enterprise Rent-­‐a-­‐car Freedom Mortgage Corp. GEICO Johnson & Johnson Kohl's Department Stores McCormick & Company NewDay USA Republic Services, Inc. Stanley Black & Decker State Farm Insurance Talk Local Total Wine & More Vanguard Supply Chain Management Amazon.com Choptank Transport Constellation Deloitte Domino Foods Enterprise Rent-­‐a-­‐car Freedom Mortgage Corp. Hilti Corporation Insight Global Johnson & Johnson Kohl's Department Stores McCormick & Company NewDay USA PLS Logistics Services Republic Services, Inc. Textron Total Wine & More Vanguard CAREER FAIR FIRST LOOK COMPANIES Freshmen and Sophomores: Get an early start at the fair! Visit with these companies starting at 9am to learn about opportunities for underclassmen! Accenture Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Bloomberg Capital One Cognizant Technology Solutions Constellation/Exelon CVS Health Deloitte DHL Domino Foods Erie Insurance Ernst & Young Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation – FDIC Financial Industry Regulatory Authority -­‐ FINRA Freedom Mortgage Corporation GEICO KPMG LLP Macy's, Inc. Merkle Northwestern Mutual PLS Logistics Services PwC Republic Services, Inc. RMA Associates RSM US LLP Stanley Black & Decker Stout Risius Ross, Inc. Talk Local Target Corporation Techtronic Industries, N.A., Inc. Textron Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Vanguard T HANK
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