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

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Navigatin g A Job Fair Center for Career and Calling Seattle Pacific University

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

Navigating A Job Fair

Center for Career and Calling

Seattle Pacific University

Steps to Job Fair Success Before

Set goals Prepare Research

During Smile Ask questions Take notes

After Send thank yous Follow up Establish

networks

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 the art of working a

job fair

Network – meet new people

What to bring Résumé

Résumé Webinar

Business Card (if you have one)

Portfolio or paper and pen, calendar

What NOT to wear

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…

Research Employers

Find out who is coming 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

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?

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?

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!

After the job fair

Send thank you notes Organize & create a follow-up plan Follow up!

Informational Interviews LinkedIn

Center for Career and Calling

2nd Floor Student Union BuildingMonday-Friday: 8am-5pm

Walk-in Hours: 2-4pm, M - F(206) 281-2485

www.spu.edu/ccc