Career Fair Career Fair PREP PREP
Jan 06, 2016
Career Fair Career Fair PREPPREP
Career Fair VideoCareer Fair Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ekwmYDnUc
OR
DVD
Behavior Do’s & Don’tsBehavior Do’s & Don’ts
DO:
•Act mature, calm, and professional- visitors will treat you like an adult so please act like one!
•Dress for an job interview - not a night out at a club or a dance.
•Stand-up straight, smile and have eye contact- This shows confidence and respect. Be proud of who you are!
•Shake hands firmly- this is always a respectful greeting. Visitors will be expecting this!
•Say Please and Thank-you
Behavior Do’s & Don’tsBehavior Do’s & Don’tsDO NOT:
•Be disrespectful- do not cuss, talk back
when asked to do something
•Goof around- no horse playing, throwing
things, running, shouting
•Forget your manners-remember to say
please and thank you!
•Show bad attitude- always make eye
contact, remain positive and smile!
•Dress inappropriately- our visitors do not
want to see boxers or bra straps!
Attire for BoysAttire for Boys
Clean shirt Other-Collar ideal but not required - No hats-No advertisements - No hoodies -No holes - No shorts
-School Uniforms are fine
Clean pants Shoes-Non-jeans ideal, but not required Loafers (picture)
-Not baggy or low-riding Clean sneakers-No holes - No sandals-No underwear showing - No boots-No sweats
Attire for BoysAttire for Boys
Appropriate Inappropriate
Loafers
Attire for GirlsAttire for GirlsAppropriate Inappropriate
Shirt:•Loose-fitting blouses/shirtSkirts/Dresses/Pants:
•To knees or below •Not tightShoes:
•Low heels, loafers, clean sneakers
Shirt:•Tank tops or bras showing•Low cut or see-throughSkirts/Dresses/Pants:•Avoid jeans or tight pants•ShortsShoes:•Shoes that you cannot walk in. You will be on your feet for a long time!
Attire for girlsAttire for girls
Appropriate Inappropriate
When you enter the fairWhen you enter the fair
• Pick-up a Backpack (clipboard & pen
inside)
• Search for the balloons with your Career Cluster color
• Look for the Career Cluster signs to find your Career Cluster
Career Cluster Title
Inside the fairInside the fair
Where to go:
1.CAREER tables/area - 25 minAt least 3 companies/businesses .
2.COLLEGE tables/area - 10 minAt least 2 Post-secondary schools
3.HIGH SCHOOL tables/area - 10 minAt least 1 high school
RaffleRaffle TicketsTickets
• If you impress business representatives, they may award you with a raffle ticket.
• Write down your full name and school ID.
• Turn in any raffle tickets in the exit area
Leaving the Career FairLeaving the Career FairLOOK FOR THE LARGE SCREENS
•Your group name & bus # is green = OK to keep exploring Career Fair
•Your group name & bus # turns yellow = Proceed to exit corral area
•Your group name & bus # turns red:YOUR BUS HAS DEPARTED without you.
Schedule for the DaySchedule for the Day• ______ Bus loading time• ______ Bus departure time (from school)
o Distribute booklets and supplies
• ______ Career Fair check-ino Review school and bus nameo Review expectations and procedures
• ______ Career Fair exit area/corralo Confirm bus group and student count
• ______ Bus departure time (from Fair)o Collect booklets and supplies
Interview role playsInterview role plays• Take turns practicing the interview
questions from the Career Fair Booklet with a partner
• Tips to remember:Introduce yourself
SmileShake hands firmlyMake eye contact
Speak clearlyListen
Say thank you
The endThe end• Please hand in your Career Fair booklets and
Career Cluster handouts.