Making the Career Fair
Work For You
Presented by
Career Services
Writing a Great Resume
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Contact information
Objective
Education
Summary / Profile
Relevant Work Experience
Some optional sections
(skills, activities, honors, awards)
Functional vs. chronological resume
Dress for Success!
• Make a great first impression-- how you dress is a
very important part
• What you wear can convey a professional and highpowered image, or a sloppy, indifferent one
• You should choose traditional business attire; be
polished yet comfortable.
• See Handout for ideas
Dress for Success
Don’t forget:
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Hands
Teeth / breath
(Pleasant!) Body odor
Skin
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Make-up
Perfume / cologne
No cigarette smoke
Chewing Gum
During The Career Fair
Meeting Employers
• Prepare a “script”
• Have a pen and paper ready
• Bring plenty of copies of your resume’
• Have a plan!!!! And, work the room…develop a
strategy . Don’t go to your top company right away…
• Know that you are being observed!!
• Ask the representative what is the best way to
follow-up with his/her organization
• Request a business card from each recruiter
Questions You May Be Asked
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Anticipate, anticipate, anticipate!!!
What is your “30 second commercial”?
Be prepared!!
“Tell me about yourself.”
“Why should we hire you?”
“What are your strengths?”
Some things to consider: what excites you about the
field you are pursuing? What leadership positions
have you held? What do you know about their
company?
After the Fair
How to Follow Up with Employers
• A brief thank-you note (or e-mail) to the representative.
• Contain some information that will remind him/her of
your conversation.
• Thank them for taking the time to meet and talk with
you and express your interest in the company.
• This is a reflection of your work ability; take the time to
do it right!
• Send the thank-you note the next day!