1. When is the University-Wide Career Fair?
Aug 30: Architecture/Design/Engineering/Technology/Science
Aug 31: Technology/Big Data Employers
Sept 7: Consulting/Financial Services Employers
Sept 8: Business/Consumer Products/Nonprofit/Other
10:00 am—3:00 pm, Statler Hotel

2. Resumes and the Career Fairs: All You Need to Know
Christine Holmes
Director of Post-Doctoral Studies, Caldwell Hall
Anne Poduska, PhD
Graduate & International Student Career Advisor
Cornell Career Services, Barnes Hall

3. You can get a lot out of career fairs, but you need to do the following:
Identify your goals for attending
Conduct research in advance
Develop a strategy

4. Who Is Coming to the University-Wide Career Fair?
Handshake

5. Why Do Employers Come to Career Fairs?
Increase
“Brand Recognition”
Table at Career Fair
Information Sessions

6. Why Do Employers Come to Career Fairs?
Advertise Positions
On Handshake
Conduct on-campus interviews during or after the fair
Conduct interviews at a later date, on- or off-campus
On their own website
Conduct interviews off-campus

7. Developing a Strategy: Priorities and Logistics
Decide what your top priorities are for the fair
Do you want to meet a recruiter in person?
Do you need more information about how to transition into a new field?
Do you need new pens?

8. Developing a Strategy: Priorities and Logistics
Develop a ranked list of employers you’d like to meet.
Make a list of your top choices of employers and the questions you’d like to ask
List second, third, and fourth tiers of employers in case the lines are too long

9. Developing a Strategy: Being Creative and Resourceful
Go to an information session for larger employers
Consider pairing up with friends and sharing information
Think broadly about what companies do

10. Developing a Strategy: Being Creative and Resourceful
Use your time in line wisely
Listen to questions that people ask who are ahead of you in line—and ask something new!
Network with individuals standing in line with you
Visit other employer booths if they are empty

11. Developing a Strategy: Research Employers and Fields
Use Cornell Career Services databases and resources
Hoover’s
CCS Link Library
LinkedIn

12. Developing a Strategy: International Students and Scholars
Target companies:
That have international branches: Uniworld
That may sponsor H-1B visas: Myvisajobs.com
That have recruited international students in the past
Understand what work authorization you have after you graduate (ISSO website and walk-in hours)

13. Do You Need a Resume? Business Cards?
Have copies of your resume available in case the employer is accepting them
Note: Some employers are unable to accept resumes because of regulations from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
In those cases, business cards can be accepted:
Save the $7 delivery charge by having them delivered to 103 Barnes Hall and you can pick them up

14. Purpose of CV and Resume
Describe previous experiences
Used by employers to decide whether to interview you
Used during interviews to formulate questions CV
History, education, accomplishments
Resume
Skills and abilities

15. Consequences of the CV-Resume Differences
Resumes have different structure than CVs

16. Curriculum Vitae Resume Content Education Research/Teaching Interests
Thesis/Dissertation
Grants and Other Awards
Research Experience
Teaching Experience
Practical Experience
Employment
Consulting
Internships
Publications
Conference Presentations
References
Not typically tailored by position
Summary/Objective Statement (?)
Select Grants and Awards
Experience
Select Publications
Select Presentations
Skills:
Technical
computer
leadership
communication
Languages
Very tailored by position

17. Example Education Section

18. Consequences of the CV-Resume Differences
Resumes have different structure than CVs
There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume

19. How Is a Resume Structured?
Chronological
Combination

20. Resume Type: Chronological
Format:
Most widely used style
Information presented in reverse chronological order
Uses:
Highlights progressive work experience
Best for those who have significant experience in the field where they are seeking a job
Problems:
Less effective if changing careers or have little work experience
Older but relevant experience may be overlooked

21. Resume Type: Chronological
See VersatilePhD

22. Resume Type: Combination
Format:
Experiences are given in reverse chronology but are arranged by type of experience (e.g. communication experience, leadership experience)
Uses:
Accentuates your skills
Draws direct parallels with skills in job ads
Helpful if you are applying for a wide range of jobs
Problems:
Can be difficult to fit one experience into just one category

23. Resume Type: Combination
See VersatilePhD

24. Course Projects

25. Research Projects

26. Consequences of the CV-Resume Differences
Resumes have different structure than CV
There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume
You have to understand what an employer wants when you make your resume

27. What Skills Do Employers Want?
Employers typically desire the following core competencies*:
Content knowledge
Professionalism and work ethic
Oral and written communication
Teamwork (including leadership) and collaboration
Critical thinking and problem solving
Ethics and social responsibility
*Casner-Lotto, J., & Barrington, L. (2006). Are they really ready to work? Employers’ Perspectives on the Basic Knowledge and Applied Skills of New Entrants to the 21stCentury U.S. Workforce.
Retrieved from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills website:

28. Consequences of the CV-Resume Differences
Resumes have different structure than CV
There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume
You have to understand what an employer wants when you make your resume
You need to break down your CV’s job titles and accomplishments into action verbs

29. Service and Volunteer Activities
CV to Resume
Service and Volunteer Activities
PhD Admissions Committee Member 2008
PhD Admissions Committee Member 2008
Comparative Literature Dept., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Analyzed 15 PhD student application essays and academic records according to admissions criteria and identified top 7 applicants
Persuaded five-member faculty committee in 15-minute oral presentation to accept 7 applicants

30. Final Resume Tips
Opinions vary; everyone who looks at your resume is looking for something specific
Put most important information on the first page
Use clear, easy-to-understand language
Past tense vs. present tense
Use at least 11 point font size

31. What Are Your Questions?