How to prepare for a career fair ASU Career Services
when & where
{ prepare { communicate follow up
prepare { Research Materials Logistics
research: yourself! 54 Percentage of recruiters who reacted negatively to spelling/grammar errors in tweets/posts 80 Percentage of recruiters want to see professional organizations listed on social media
research: companies/positions Register with Sun Devil CareerLink View the employer list/job openings/info sessions For more info: Company websites
{ materials Resumes Business cards
what do employers want
prepare: elevator speech/ 30-second commercial “Hi, I’m Jane Doe. I am a biology major with experience working in research labs and using biotech equipment. My analytical skills and detail orientation are my greatest strengths. I am very interested in doing an internship in a research medical laboratory such as TGen.”
resume
logistics
Dress for success!
communicate: do state your name clearly have a brand statement be respectful and courteous wear appropriate clothing and footwear do not go to a table unprepared ask what positions are available wear casual or athletic clothes take food, drinks, family or friends
follow up { reflect document make contact
The sooner you start, the further you’ll go! asu.edu/career