Attending a career fair or networking event soon? Here’s a simple check list of ways to prepare and get the most from your time.
- Have your resume updated and several copies available to hand out.
- Dress the part – be sure to dress in a business/casual manner to show potential employees they are important enough to dress up for. First impressions count!
- Have your work portfolio information ready – your portfolio could include classes relevant to an area or company, volunteer jobs, part-time work, languages or travel experience, work experience courses, projects completed on a specific career topic or contact in the industry.
- Know your goals for your career.
- Familiarize yourself with the people attending the fair by reviewing online versions of the biographies of career fair attendees.
- Research the companies you are interested in working with – know their product, service, people & successes. Find out how and why you fit into their company.
- Develop a set of thoughtful career-related questions for potential employees.
- Practice introducing yourself and your goals.
- Develop and practice your elevator speech.
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