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Career Showcase and Your Job Search
…And how to prepare with the Career Resource Center!
Allie Ricker, M.Ed./Ed.S. Assistant Director for Career Development
What will you learn today?
• Know the basics about Career Showcase
• What to expect • How to prepare
• Learn key job search strategies
• Ways to increase your confidence with marketing yourself to
employers
When and Where?
Tuesday January 21- Day 1 (Non-Technical) Wednesday January 22- Day 2 (Technical)
9am-3pm O’Connell Center
MYTH #1: IF I SHOW UP, I WILL GET A JOB.
Employers expect you to prepare
Research the organization
Find out their on-campus recruiting plan
Be ready to articulate why you want to work for them & why you are qualified
MYTH #2: I WILL WALK AWAY WITH AN INTERVIEW INVITATION
What you can get out of going: Market yourself to employers you’re interested in Learn more about organizations you are considering Practice selling yourself More connections
MYTH #3: EMPLOYERS WON’T REMEMBER ME
How to stand out:
Research and preparation
A solid resume
A polished Elevator Pitch / 2 minute commercial
Asking intentional questions
Positive Non-verbal behavior
Confidence
How to Prepare
• Set goals for yourself:
–Why am I going?
–What do I want to leave with?
• Dress professionally
–Conservative
• Make your list of top employers- Research!
• Post your resume in Gator CareerLink
Learn about popular careers, leading industries
and potential career opportunities
Build a resume and upload documents for a
potential employer
Creating your Pitch
Communicate:
•Your degree
•Career Interests
•Relevant experiences and qualifications
•Why you want to talk to them
•What’s unique about you!
After the Fair…
• Ask for business cards • Send thank you notes • Apply to positions in Gator
CareerLink • Attend Information Sessions • Stay connected
Still having trouble?
• Remember finding a job takes WORK • The average job search takes 3-6 months
• Get feedback on your resume and get a mock interview.
• Be patient—it isn’t a reflection on you. • Keep in mind that there are still opportunities—they may just
take longer to find.
• Identify and utilize a support network if the search becomes overwhelming.
Career Planning Appointments
Express
Drop-In
Workshops Gator Launch
Certified Gator Professional
How can we help you?
How can we help you: Showcase Prep Events
Extreme Resume Makeover| January 14-16th 10am-4pm Ace the Interview (Presented by PLS Logistics)| January 16th 4:30PM Employer Resume Critiques| January 17th, 10am-3pm
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