Before the Career Fair

• Research information about specific companies attending the event.
  • Suggested research tools:
    • Career Services Learning library
    • Google
    • Yahoo
    • Company homepage
• Focus your job search; identify what you want in a job and company
• Update your resume
  • Resume workshops available at Career Services
  • Walk-in resume proofing available at Career Services from 10AM - 4PM / Monday - Friday
• Dress for success! (professional attire is required)
  • Men
    • Two-piece suit (solid colors vs. print or patterns)
    • Wear polished shoe with knee-length socks that avoid exposing skin
    • Tie pattern should be simple
  • Women
    • Suit with knee-length skirt and tailored blouse
    • Pantsuits are more acceptable now, but save them for after you obtain the job
    • Keep accessories and make-up simple
• Things to leave at home
  • Cellular phones
  • Excessive cologne or jewelry
  • Bad manners or negativity
  • Friends and family
  • Inappropriate language
  • Controversial views or offensive topics
• Anticipate and practice possible questions
• Use all resources to network before the event
• Prepare a one-minute script about yourself
  • Example: “Hello, my name is Jane. I am a senior majoring in Advertising/Public Relations. Last summer I completed an internship in the advertising division of Frito Lay. I am interested in broadening my experience and I read that your company is embarking on a new advertising campaign for the next quarter.”
• Attend workshops provided by Career Services. For more information on these workshops stop by our office or click here for the workshop schedule.

At the Career Fair

• Arrive early
• Bring a number of updated resumes
• Check in at Career Services table for an event map and a nametag
• Collect a business card from interesting employers
• Use your one-minute script about yourself to start conversations with employers