1. Networking and preparing for company visit

2. Topics Why prepare for company visit Preparing for the visit
Good questions to ask
At the visit
After the visit

3. WHY PREPARE FOR COMPANY VISITS (or Careers Fair)
Preparation enables you to present yourself as being knowledgeable about the company, its products or services, and the career opportunities being discussed.
The better prepared you are, the more probable it is that the company will recognize your enthusiasm, drive, motivation, maturity, and thoroughness.

4. PREPARING FOR THE VISIT
You should attempt to learn as much about the company as possible. Items of preparation may include:
Ask your network
Find company’s annual report
Use NN erhverv to gather information
Visiting the company’s web site for research purposes and to obtain a better understanding of the corporate culture – e.g. their newsletter
Industry and business publications containing information about the company
Talking with former students who are now employed by the company – use e.g. LinkedIn – My network/find alumni – write company
Talking to people who have had direct dealing with the company or its products
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5. GOOD QUESTIONS TO ASK Corporate goals and direction Career enhancement
Market growth opportunities
Company’s competitive environment
Research and development
Evaluation system
Career paths of recent hires
Commitment to training
Social gathering between management or/and colleagues
Community lifestyles
Questions such as: “So what do you all do? or “What are the benefits?” may not seem as insightful to companies 

6. AT THE VISIT Be professional – manners and personal appearance
Be interested
Be timely
Be kind and personal
CV vs. Biz cards
Address language issue if relevant

7. AFTER THE VISIT
Following the visit, send a personal letter of thanks to the key people you met and talked with during the day. While this may not affect the probability of getting an offer, it is a common courtesy and will definitely be remembered if you eventually accept their offer.
Content:
This letter should reaffirm interest in the position
Highlight your qualifications one last time
If applicable, indicate any items of discussion that were not mentioned during the office visit
Reflect your enthusiasm and highlight your in-depth understanding of the contribution you can make as a member of their team.
The letter provides you with one last opportunity to stand out above the competition and position yourself for a potential offer.

8. Share your thoughts with fellow students or friends
How would they follow up?
If not, why?

9. Make sure to participate in seminars at AAU Career to learn more about how to write CV, go to job intervies etc. See you