1. Center for Career and Calling Seattle Pacific University
Navigating A Job Fair
Center for Career and Calling
Seattle Pacific University

2. Steps to Job Fair Success
Before
Set goals
Prepare
Research
During
Smile
Ask questions
Take notes
After
Send thank yous
Follow up
Establish networks

3. 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 mastering the art of working a job fair
Network – meet new people

4. What to bring Résumé Business Card (if you have one)
Résumé Webinar
Business Card (if you have one)
Portfolio or paper and pen, calendar

5. What NOT to wear

7. 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…

8. Research Employers Find out who is coming:
2013 Job and Internship Fair
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

9. 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?

10. 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?

11. 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!

12. After the job fair Send thank you notes
Organize & create a follow-up plan
Follow up!
Network
Informational Interviews
LinkedIn

13. Center for Career and Calling
2nd Floor Student Union Building
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Walk-in Hours: 2-4pm, M - F
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