1. Industrial Roundtable – Prep Night 2016 Presented by and
How to Get a Job 101
Industrial Roundtable – Prep Night 2016
Presented by and

2. Overview of Presentation
Day of Fair Information
Itinerary of Days
Layout of Fair
Steps to Complete before Speaking to Companies
Preparation for Fair
Steps to Complete before Attending IR
Other Resources

3. Itinerary for IR 2016 Monday, September 12th
Company Seminars
Stewart Center, 2nd and 3rd Floors
50 min Info Sessions, 10:30 AM – 5:20 PM
Dress Code : BUSINESS CASUAL
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 13-14th
Career Fair
Memorial Mall (Rain Location – Mackey Arena and Lambert Field House)
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Dress Code: BUSINESS CASUAL

4. Fair Layout For Company Reps ONLY For Students Food Tent
Back Pack Drop Off & Name Tag Tents
Registration/Info Tent
Cocktail Tables
Water Fountains (located around perimeter)
For Company Reps ONLY
Food Tent
Water and Refreshments Tent

5. Before Talking to Companies
1. Drop Off Backpack
Talking with backpack can be seen as unprofessional
Use this time to prepare your pitch
Please place your things on the tables provided NOT at entrance of tent
NOTE – PESC is not responsible for your belongings
2. Pick Up Name Tag
Skip this step by printing a nametag here at Prep Night!
If you are a member of an org, bring your nametag
Many majors are available, but if yours is not at the fair – get creative
3. Organize Yourself
Cocktail tables are perfect for organizing padfolio
Have resume ready

6. To Do BEFORE Monday 1. Download App
2. Check Out Guidebook on PESC Website
3. Look into Companies
WHEN ARE THEY COMING?
Do they want you to apply online prior to fair?
What is important to them?
Tailor your elevator speech to your top companies!

7. 4. Prepare to Dress to Impress
To Do BEFORE Monday
4. Prepare to Dress to Impress
General Info: IR Recommended attire for fair, business professional for interview (no wrinkles, stay simple, make sure it fits, and match)
Women: Skirt optional, comfortable shoes, let your hair be, minimize accessories
Men: Button up, wear at tie, no white socks, belt it)
5. Print off Resumes
Make sure you have more than enough resumes
Carry them in a portfolio with a pen and room to write notes
6. Practice Elevator Pitch (30 seconds)
Good handshake and eye contact
Pitch includes your major, graduation date, position you’re applying for, and a summary of your relevant skills and experience. Keep it conversational, and try to end with a question to engage the recruiter.

8. To Do BEFORE Monday 4. Get Resume Reviewed 5. Create a myCCO account
CCO conducts resume reviews Monday-Friday, 10 AM-4PM in Young 132
Resume Blitz: Sept 8 (Young 132), Sept 9 (PMU West Lounge), Sept 12 (Young 132)
5. Create a myCCO account
Some companies want you to apply online
Some of them want you to apply through myCCO
on social media for job fair tips and updates!

9. DURING the Fair 1. Walk Around
Check out how long the lines are for certain companies.
Even though a company may be low on your list, consider speaking to their recruiters if the line is shorter. This will also allow you to practice your 30 second commercial and get out some of your nervousness before you approach one of your higher ranked companies.
2. Talk to Recruiter and Show Personality
Don’t get distracted by the free stuff and giveaways, or look in the sky or ground because you’re nervous.
Maintain eye contact and don’t be afraid to show enthusiasm for the company and position.
REMEMBER: recruiters are people too and they were once in the same position you are in now!

10. DURING the Fair AFTER the Fair 3. Ask the Recruiter a Question
Are you familiar with my major?
What is your background?
I have an interest in ______, can you tell me a little about how that works at your company?
What qualifications are you looking for in a candidate?
How can I arrange an interview with your organization?
What is your application process? When should I begin applying in relation to my graduation date?
4. Ask for Business Card
Write notes about your conversation after you leave
AFTER the Fair
Follow-up through thanking them for their time and restate your interest
Considering connecting them through LinkedIn

11. Prepare for the Interview
BEFORE
Think about….
What skills do you want to use?
Does this job really fit you?
What are your strengths/weaknesses?
What skills will you highlight?
2. Research Company & Position
3. Prepare 5 or more success stories
STAR: Situation, Task, Action, Result
DURING
Have Concise Answers
Include Concrete, Quantifiable Data
Put Yourself on Their Team
Maintain Conversation
Ask Questions
AFTER
Ask for Business Card
Reaffirm Interest in Position
Say Thank You and Shake Hands
Send Thank You Note within 24 hours

12. Common Interview Questions
Tell Me About Yourself.
What Relevant Experience Do You Have?
How Are You Working Under Pressure?
What Do You Know About the Company?
Why Do You Want To Work at this Company?
What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
How Are You Working on a Team?
Tell Me About a Time When…
Practice your interviewing using Big Interview

13. LinkedIn Basics Purdue Engineering Has Largest Alumni Group
80% of Jobs are Found Through Some Form of Networking
DON’T Put “Student at Purdue University” as Your Professional Headline
Photo Should Reflect Professionalism
The industry you’re in is Not Higher Education
Can Upload Pictures of Projects, Websites, etc.
Can find the top companies that hire your major through the Alumni Tool

14. Linked In – Research Companies
Other Resources to Help You Get Ready
PESC Facebook Page and Website
CCO – Interview Help, Resume Review, etc.
Linked In – Research Companies
Peers –Tips and Tricks
Visit PESC Website at PurdueESC.org
Search on Facebook