707.664.2198
Salazar Hall 1070
careerservices@sonoma.edu
Sonoma.edu/career
Before the Fair: o Come to the Professional Development Week o Have a well-written resume
___ Have your resume reviewed at Career Services
___ Make enough copies of your resume o Read “Interacting with employers at the career fair” handout. Pick it up at Career Services! o Create your “30 Second Pitch”
___ Include your major, focus, and career goals
___ Make it positive, accurate and authentic
___ Practice until it feels natural o Research participating employers and explore career options
___ Go to www.sonoma.edu/career for the list
___ Prioritize the employers you’re most interested in o Dress professionally and appropriately
___ Modest accessories
Day of the Fair : o Print & bring copies of resumes (20 depending how many employers you’re interested in) o Prepare written notes on employers that interest you and questions you may want to ask
___ Ask questions and take notes o Network and engage
___ Maintain eye contact
___ Smile and be polite o
Review the information and organize a list of employers you plan to visit o Ask the employer for business card
After the Fair : o Follow up o
___ Write thank you notes (A timely and professional email is appropriate)
Strategic follow up where appropriate (LinkedIn, email, phone call, etc.)
___ Connect on LinkedIn