INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER DAY PREPARATION JACQUELINE SMITH,
COLLEGE OF THE LIBERAL ARTS CAREER ENRICHMENT NETWORK
LAUS.LA.PSU.EDU/NETWORK Slide 2 TOP TEN STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL
CAREER DAY Slide 3 WHAT TO EXPECT? The Bryce Jordan Center will be
extremely busy, hundreds of organizations will be recruiting for
various positions, and thousand of students will be in attendance
Student Check In: you will receive a nametag with your name and
major. Bring your Student ID to expedite the process Interviews and
Info Sessions: some employers may ask you to interview the next
day, or attend an information session No Bag Policy! Bags of any
kind including backpacks, purses and clutches will not be allowed
in the Bryce Jordan Center, you are encouraged to bring a portfolio
or folder to hold our resumes, etc. Slide 4 THE BASICS 1.Know what
you want out of the experience 2.Do your research 3.Prepare
yourself 4.Dress Appropriately 5.Practice your Introduction
6.Follow Up Slide 5 WHAT DO YOU WANT OUT OF THE EXPERIENCE? Make
contact with potential employers Know how to present yourself, and
the skills that you offer Find an internship or job Learn about
companies Slide 6 RESEARCH EMPLOYERS ATTENDING You can find a list
of employers who are attending here-
https://psu-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?cf=fall2014 o
Know which days you plan on attending o Research the businesses and
organizations that you are interested in. This shows that you have
initiative and will prepare you to speak with them. o Have a
strategy on who you want to talk to, so that you connect with the
companies most important to you Slide 7 COME PREPARED Update and
edit your resume Bring copies of your resume Update your LinkedIN
Educate yourself on your work permission
https://global.psu.edu/info/internationals-psu/students/employment
Slide 8 DRESS APPROPRIATELY Slide 9 PRACTICE YOUR INTRODUCTION
Speak confidently to businesses that interest you! Begin with: Firm
handshake and good eye contact Warm smile and confident
introduction A sense of enthusiasm and confidence Be ready to
answer an opening question: Tell me about yourself Tell me what you
know/like about our company Slide 10 FOLLOW UP Collect business
cards You can email a note to the recruiter to reiterate your
interest in the company, and give a brief explanation for why you
feel you are a good fit (do not send multiple emails) You can also
connect with that person via LinkedIN so that you remain in their
extended network for future opportunities Slide 11 HELPFUL
RESOURCES Nittany Lion Career Network
http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/students/NLCN.shtml Resources
Tab in Network Symplicity https://la-psu-csm.symplicity.com
Marketing your Liberal Arts Degree presentation Fall Career Days
Website Careerfairs.psu.edu/fall Slide 12 QUESTIONS? Slide 13
PRACTICE OUR INTRODUCTIONS! REMEMBER: -FIRM HANDSHAKE -GOOD EYE
CONTACT -WARM SMILE -CONFIDENT INTRODUCTION -SENSE OF ENTHUSIASM
-CONFIDENCE BE ABLE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS: 1.TELL ME ABOUT
YOURSELF 2.TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR COMPANY Slide 14 FALL
CAREER DAYS 2014 Career Enrichment Network 101 Sparks Building
laus.la.psu.edu/network 814.865.1070 For an appointment: Schedule
via Network Symplicity account, call or stop by the office.
Jacqueline Smith, [email protected] Global Experiences Coordinator
Bryce Jordan Center September 16-18, 11:00am- 4:00pm
Careerfairs.psu.edu/fall
