1. Engineering Career Fair
University Quad – Friday (10/ 27) -10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

2. Preparation Before Career Fair
1. Create a strong résumé
2. Develop and practice an elevator speech
3. Research employers and objectives for what you plan to accomplish during the career fair
4. Prepare to dress for success at the event
Consider creating a professional business card
Consider your online presence – Linkedln , Facebook

3. RESUME Objective (Optional)
Education: High school information not be included after the first year, community college is optional.
Focus on accomplishments
Academic Projects
One page only

4. How to Create an Elevator Speech
1. Who am I? 2. What do I have to offer? (Include unique experiences here – previous work experience, student organization involvement, volunteer work, internships) 3. Why am I interested in your organization (or this industry)? (Use this opportunity to demonstrate that you have done your research) 4. What do I have to offer and how am I a good “fit” with your organization? (Use this as a summary statement) 5. Questions I have for the employer (Best to always end with a question)

5. Company List
Alliance Environmental Group Inc - Environmental Engineering
Andeavor
Applied Medical - Process Engineer
Boeing
California Steel Industries, Inc.
CEMEX - Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Chem-Aqua, Inc. - Chemical Engineering
Chevron
CITY OF LOS ANGELES - LA SANITATION
FM Global ( Insurance industry )
Johnson & Johnson
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Nestle Waters North America
SoCal Gas
Weber Metals, Inc
United Parcel Service (USP)
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Yorke Engineering, LLC – Environmental Engineering
WorleyParsons (Scientific & Technical Consulting)
William Charles – Ragnar Benson (Construction)
Pepsico

6. DRESS CODE
MEN
WOMEN

7. PREPARATION FOR INTERVIEW
Prepare to answer questions about your strength and weakness
Provide examples of problem you have overcome
Share information about specific projects you have completed
What are your expectation for the internship/job
Describe you ideal jobs

8. During Career Fair Arrive early to avoid long lines
Familiarize yourself with the fair’s layout and location of organizations before entering the career fair event.
Be positive and confident !
Ask thoughtful questions
Request a business card from the employer
Take note

9. Possible questions to ask employers
What are common career paths within your organization?
What kind of training programs do you have for new hires?
What qualities and/or characteristics do successful candidates possess?
What is the organizational culture like?
Are there courses that I should take that will help me in your industry?
How do you enjoy working for this organization?

10. After Career Fair Follow up with employers
Write letters to employers, preferably that same day, thanking them for their time.