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PREPARING FOR A JOB FAIR Joyce Donahue Career Development Coordinator Engineering Career Center BYENG 310 (480) 965-2966
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WEEKS BEFORE Determine your goals Create/revise your resume Note companies attending Create your “A List” of companies Write your 30 Second Commercial Prepare/purchase/borrow professional attire
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WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS? Gain professional experience Increase depth of experience Try something new and different Experience a certain corporate culture Gain specific industry experience Practice certain activities
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www.asu.edu/career Determine who is looking for you Visit company websites Rank companies in order of your interest Determine and compile your A list LOOK TO SEE WHO IS COMING
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CREATE/REVISE RESUME Attend Engineering Resume Workshop in person or online Stop by Drop-in hours for a resume critique Check and double check for errors
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30 SECOND COMMERCIAL Hello, my name is___________________. I am a (class) in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering planning to major in___________ I have interest/experience in _________________________ My career plan includes _____________ My immediate goal is _____________________ These are the ones that will really separate you: I am interested in your organization/talking with you because __________________ Could you tell me more about ___________________
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“A LIST ” COMPANIES -- Do extra research Tweak your 30 second commercial Tell why you are specifically interested in the company Demonstrate the unique benefit of hiring YOU Attend their information sessions
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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DAYS BEFORE Make copies of resumes Get clothing ready Practice 30 Second Commercial Create strategies for meeting with recruiters
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DAY OF EVENT
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FIRST TIMERS Walk around Observe student recruiter interaction Practice before approaching “A List”
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DON’T FORGET
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WHILE WAITING IN LINE How long are recruiters spending with each person? Be respectful of the recruiter’s time Mentally practice what you want to say and ask Look around and find role models
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APPROACH RECRUITER Introduce self 30 second commercial Listen Observe resume review
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FIND OUT WHAT’S NEXT Apply on Sun Devil CareerLink and watch deadlines Apply on company website When are they interviewing?
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AFTER THE EVENT Evaluate your performance Organize information/review rankings Follow up: o Write thank you notes o Apply SDCL/company websites o Submit revised resumes, if necessary Get ready for interviewing
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