Fall 2009 Career Fair / Résumé Tips A presentation by: Cal Poly BMES Prepared and Presented by: Nader Mojibi-Yazdi.

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Fall 2009 Career Fair / Résumé Tips A presentation by: Cal Poly BMES Prepared and Presented by: Nader Mojibi-Yazdi

When? Where? Wednesday and Thursday October 14 and 15, 2009 Chumash Auditorium 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Networking 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Interviews

Why you should go! Looking for internship / job Gathering information Making connections Familiarizing yourself with Career Fairs

Before the Career Fair Define your goals Research the companies attending – Mustang Jobs Select few companies to talk to Prepare some questions Prepare a solid résumé Prepare professional attire Prepare to talk about your projects / experience Learn interview skills

During the Career Fair Communicate effectively – Make eye contact – Shake hands – Smile – Make appropriate small talk (if fitting) – Speak clearly and audibly (with confidence) – Watch posture Introduce yourself, focus on your strengths & goals – How can you benefit the company? Ask your prepared questions Ask for a follow up Get a business card

After the Career Fair Visit company websites Follow up with representatives Send thank you notes if interviewed File business cards

Résumé Content Contact info Objective (specific to job//employer) Summary of qualifications Education Experience (relevant) – Projects / Research – Leadership / involvement Awards / Certificates

Résumé Design / Layout Stick to what works Be consistent with titles/dates… Visually simple and effective Use résumé paper Perfectly free of misspellings Consider the human factors

Résumé Details Language – Action verbs (i.e. coordinated, generated, analyzed…) – Quantities (“Increased revenue by 15%”) Four quadrants Font – Bold? Italic? Color Graphics Margins Length Wordiness

How to Boost Your Résumé Do things! – Workshops / Seminars – Lab projects – Leadership opportunities – Certificates Put them on your résumé!

Need More Advice? Cal Poly Career Center

Thank you! Questions? calpolybmes.gmail.com