1. How to prepare for a career fair ASU Career Services

2. when & where

3. { prepare { communicate follow up

4. prepare { Research Materials Logistics

5. 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

6. research: companies/positions Register with Sun Devil CareerLink View the employer list/job openings/info sessions For more info: Company websites

7. { materials Resumes Business cards

8. what do employers want

9. 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.”

10. resume

11. logistics

12. Dress for success!

13. 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

14. follow up { reflect document make contact

15. The sooner you start, the further you’ll go! asu.edu/career