Career Fair PREP. Career Fair Video OR DVD.

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.