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Center for Career and Calling Seattle Pacific University Navigating A Job Fair Center for Career and Calling Seattle Pacific University

Steps to Job Fair Success Before Set goals Prepare Research During Smile Ask questions Take notes After Send thank yous Follow up Establish networks

Why are you going? Find a job or internship Find a place to volunteer Learn more about opportunities and organizations I may want to pursue later Gain experience in mastering the art of working a job fair Network – meet new people

What to bring Résumé Business Card (if you have one) Résumé Webinar Business Card (if you have one) Portfolio or paper and pen, calendar

What NOT to wear

Prepare an Introduction “60 Second Interview” or Elevator Pitch Present – “I’m a junior majoring in…” Strengths – “I’ve always been good at…” Past – “Last year I interned with…” Future – “I’d like to work in…” Now you try…

Research Employers Find out who is coming: 2013 Job and Internship Fair Learn key facts about the organizations that interest you Company mission, key products & services Organizational structure, culture & values Hiring practices/ job openings Current news, SPU alums, LinkedIn contacts

Prepare Good Questions What sets your company apart from others in the industry? What do you like best about working for this organization? What are the traits and skills of the people who are the most successful at this job?

Prepare Great Questions I saw online that your company …… Could you tell me more? What is the hiring process for your organization? May I have your business card? What would be the most effective way to follow up with you?

During the job fair Get the lay of the land Smile! Ask good questions Get contact information Take notes Take a break when you need one Network with everyone!

After the job fair Send thank you notes Organize & create a follow-up plan Follow up! Network Informational Interviews LinkedIn

Center for Career and Calling 2nd Floor Student Union Building Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm Walk-in Hours: 2-4pm, M - F (206) 281-2485 www.spu.edu/ccc