Career Expo Success

Career Expo Success

Viterbi Career Serviceshttp://viterbi.usc.edu/careers :: RTH 218

Engineering Career Expo

75+ Industry Participants–Hiring Full Time, Internship and Co-op Candidates–Specified Degree Objectives (B.S., M.S., PhD)–Specified Work Authorization Requirements

Engineering Career ExpoThings to Do Before the Career Expo:

– Research Employers• Career Expo Participant List Available on VCS website

– Make a list of the companies you “must” visit– Customize and Revise Resume– Create Multiple Resume Copies– Know your Resume!– Prepare your 30 Second “Commercial”

Engineering Career Expo30 Second “Commercial”

Hello! My name is Jonathan and I’m working on my Masters in Medical Devices and Diagnostic Engineering. After receiving my bachelors degree, I worked for a few years at Doheny Eye Institute. Recently, though, I’ve really enjoyed my coursework in the use of advanced optical and electronic instrumentation, particularly those involving lasers.

I noticed on your company’s website that you do a lot of work in _________ and I was interested in learning more about that aspect of your business.

Engineering Career ExpoFollow-up Questions

• What are the most important qualifications your company looks for when hiring?

• What kind of opportunities do you have at your company?• What are the day-to-day responsibilities of an engineer at your company?• What are the steps to take to be considered for an interview?

Lets Practice Your 30 Second Commercial

•Fill out the 30 Second Commercial Speech handout

•Introduce yourself to your neighbor and give your “30 Second Commercial”…

•Give feedback to your partner

•Now switch

Engineering Career ExpoThings to do During the Career Expo:

– Dress in Business Attire– Bring a Notepad and Pen for Notes– Pick-up Company Brochures– Network with other Job Seekers

Engineering Career ExpoDO:• Ask Questions of the Recruiters• Collect Contact Information

DON’T• Get in line and drop off your resume! – not a tactic• Say you “need a job” or you’re “looking for work” – this is implied by being

at the Career Expo• Ask Salary Information• Forget to ask for Contact Information

USC Recruiter

(123)-456-7890

[email protected]

Engineering Career ExpoRemember To:

• Update your Resume!• Mention Your Marketable Skills• Make the Most of your Time (and the recruiters)• Follow up with contacts no later than 3 days after the Expo

Goal= Keep employer’s coming back to Viterbi