1. Fall 2009 Career Fair / Résumé Tips A presentation by: Cal Poly BMES Prepared and Presented by: Nader Mojibi-Yazdi

2. When? Where? Wednesday and Thursday October 14 and 15, 2009 Chumash Auditorium 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Networking 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Interviews

3. Why you should go! Looking for internship / job Gathering information Making connections Familiarizing yourself with Career Fairs

4. Before the Career Fair Define your goals Research the companies attending – Mustang Jobs Select few companies to talk to Prepare some questions Prepare a solid résumé Prepare professional attire Prepare to talk about your projects / experience Learn interview skills

5. During the Career Fair Communicate effectively – Make eye contact – Shake hands – Smile – Make appropriate small talk (if fitting) – Speak clearly and audibly (with confidence) – Watch posture Introduce yourself, focus on your strengths & goals – How can you benefit the company? Ask your prepared questions Ask for a follow up Get a business card

6. After the Career Fair Visit company websites Follow up with representatives Send thank you notes if interviewed File business cards

7. Résumé Content Contact info Objective (specific to job//employer) Summary of qualifications Education Experience (relevant) – Projects / Research – Leadership / involvement Awards / Certificates

8. Résumé Design / Layout Stick to what works Be consistent with titles/dates… Visually simple and effective Use résumé paper Perfectly free of misspellings Consider the human factors

10. Résumé Details Language – Action verbs (i.e. coordinated, generated, analyzed…) – Quantities (“Increased revenue by 15%”) Four quadrants Font – Bold? Italic? Color Graphics Margins Length Wordiness

11. How to Boost Your Résumé Do things! – Workshops / Seminars – Lab projects – Leadership opportunities – Certificates Put them on your résumé!

12. Need More Advice? Cal Poly Career Center

13. Thank you! Questions? nmojibiy@calpoly.edu calpolybmes.gmail.com