6 ways to make the most of the Technology Career Fair
Navigating the泭Technology Career Fair can feel daunting, so here are six quick tips to help you feel prepared and make the most of the upcoming career fair.
Prepare in advance.
Career Services offers workshops prior to the career fair to better prepare students for what to expect at the event. Get peer-to-peer advice on your r矇sum矇泭and best practices for approaching employers at the fair.
- Resumes that Rock!: Monday, Feb.泭5, 56:30 p.m. in C4C N352
- Navigating the Career Fair: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 56:30 p.m. in泭C4C N352
Do your research.
You can see a list of employers who plan to attend the career fair on泭泭(previously Career Buffs). Make a list of employers youd like to speak with and familiarize yourself with their products, services泭and recent news.
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Dress to impress.泭
Put your best foot forward by dressing professionally. Aside from your r矇sum矇, your appearance is the recruiters' first impression of you. Your job fair attire should support your image as a professional who takes the job search seriously and understands the nature of the industry you want to work in.泭
Nowadays, the term business professional means something different for every industry. As for students seeking their first job or internship, it is better to dress more professionally than to be too casual.
If you do not have a suit, dark slacks or a skirt paired with a blouse or button-up and tie泭is the next best thing. Wear nice, comfortable shoes. Avoid too-tight泭clothes and overly bright colors with distracting designs.
泭to get some泭professional style inspiration.
Come prepared.
Career fairs are open to both泭current students and alumni, so be sure to bring your Buff OneCard for entry. You should also bring multiple copies of your r矇sum矇some employers ask you泭to apply online, but having a paper copy to hand them while you talk can be helpfulas well as泭pen and paper to take notes after youve spoken.
A bag drop will not be available at the fair, so do not bring a backpack. A泭small carrying bag or portfolio is all you need. Avoid taking泭calls or泭texts泭or being on social media while at a potential employers booth. Cell phones should be off, on vibrate or, better yet, at home to not distract you from networking.
Practice your pitch.
Practice introducing yourself and letting employers know what youre looking for. Start by stating your name, year in school, major or area of interest and talk about some relevant skills or experiences. Ask questions to start the conversation with the employer.泭
Follow up.
If you received a business card or contact information from a company representative, send them an email. Reintroduce yourself (they meet a lot of students) and thank them for their time.泭泭to see if they will be on campus for another event to further connect.
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