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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 the art of working a job fair  Network – meet new people

What to bring  Résumé  Résumé Webinar 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  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!  Informational Interviews Informational Interviews  LinkedIn LinkedIn

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