Career Fair Prep

Career Fair Prep

Learning Outcomes

• Become familiar with actions to take before, during, and after a career fair in order to be effective and successful

• Identify items to bring to a career fair (resume, prepared “pitch”, questions, company research)

• Understand the importance of appearance and style with regard to making first impressions

• Employ research tools to investigate potential opportunities

Know your Goal

• Are you:– looking for full-time, part-time, job or

internship?– exploring career opportunities?– Investigating companies?– Practicing networking skills?

Resume Checklist

• No errors• Current information (local address, SEU degree)• Multiple hardcopies to hand out as appropriate• Use SEU resources (resume meet-ups, online

review or one on one appointments) to create a resume that works

Pitch Example One

• Hi, I’m Jim Jones. I am a junior at St. Edward’s University majoring in communications. I did a social media internship last summer in Chicago that really piqued my interest in public relations. I would be interested in finding out more about a customer service position with your company to build my skills and experience.

Pitch Example Two:

• I’m Jane Smith. I'm a senior here at St. Edward’s University majoring in Psychology. I have some leadership knowledge working on campus committees. I have knowledge of event production including promotions and recruiting volunteers for sporting events. I am particularly interested in human resources and event management and would like to explore those areas.