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Maximize your Job Fair Experience

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There are many myths surrounding job fairs. Which of these have you heard? We'll help dispel a few so you can Maximize your Job Fair Experience...

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Prepare.

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Prepare. Impress.

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Prepare. Impress. Follow-up.

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Job Fair Hot Air:

Can’t

Prepare

.

No job, No

Success.

Just for Recent

Grads.

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MORE

Job Fair

Hot Air:

Just Company

Promotion

Tool.

Can’t

Impress

.

Websitesmake it allUSELESS.

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Can’t

Prepare

.

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Visit the website: Login and Look

http://DePaul.Experience.com

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Companies Coming:

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Companies Coming:

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Do your homework before you go:

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Do your homework before you go:

Prioritize your top choices

Find out as much as you can about the organizations

Anticipate employer questions

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Prioritize Your Top Choices

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Prioritize Your Top Choices

Ask Yourself: “After seeing exactly what they

are hiring for, am I a match with my major and experience?”

“Who do I want to talk to first?” “Which companies are on my

priority list?”

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Prioritize Your Top Choices

Research Questions:Find out as much as you can:

What is the culture of this organization?

What does this company do? Has this organization been in the

news lately? What’s the reputation of the top

executives? What is the company’s mission? Who are their main competitors? What is their hiring process?

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Anticipate Employer Questions:

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Anticipate Employer Questions:

Tell me about yourselfWhy did you decide to major in marketing?What do you know about our organization?Tell me about your proudest accomplishment? Why do you want to work for us?

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Prepare to ask questions too:

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Prepare to ask questions too:

What kind of skills and experiences do you look for in an ideal candidate?Are there other jobs available besides those listed in Experience?Will there be opportunities for ongoing training? Are there specific career tracks in the company?

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Define Your Own Job Fair win.

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After the Fair

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Myth # 3: Job Fairs are just for new grads

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Job Fair Myths

• You can’t really prepare for a job fair.• Job Fairs are a waste of time, you’re only

successful at a job fair if you get a job offer.• Job fairs are only for new grads.

Can’t

Impress

.

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Keep your resume to one page if possible.

Cover letters aren’t necessary, you are your cover letter.

Bring a business card.

Be prepared to market your brand…

Recruiter Tips to Impress

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Jane Doe

Senior

Political Science

Minor in International

Studies

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The 30 Second Pitch

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The 30 Second Pitch

•Who are you?•Where did you work?•What are the experiences and skills you gained and accomplishments you contributed?•Why are you unique?•Which position are you best suited for and why do you want to work for them?

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Did you know?

Common feedback we get from employers is that students are challenged by connecting clear examples of their skills and accomplishments to fit employer needs.

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Myth #4: Job Fairs are just a place for companies to promote their brand, they have no openings.

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It’s useless to talk to recruiters when they are not taking resumes and just refer you to their website.

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After the Fair

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Prepare. Impress. Follow-up.

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Visit CareerCenter.DePaul.edu for more information