Transcript OPE on the Road 2013

Oshkosh Placement
Exchange
“On The Road”
2013
What is OPE?
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Efficient way for college and university
Residence Life employers to meet and interview
candidates from across the country
Entry level
Graduate Assistant
Post-Master’s
Limited Opportunities in:
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Student Activities
Programming
Leadership Development
Greek Affairs
We are committed to helping you find your fit!
35th Annual OPE:
February 28 - March 3, 2013
Employer Statistics
2010
2011
2012
2013
Registered
156
159
154
159
First Time Attending
13
23
14
9
Listings
277
275
268
269
Graduate
Assistantships
118
115
129
116
States Represented
35
39
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33
34th Annual OPE:
February 28 - March 3, 2013
Candidate Statistics
2010
2011
2012
2013
Registered
570
490
558
589
Bachelors Degree
368
305
359
316
Masters Degree
202
185
199
183
Grad. Assistantship
Interest
313
256
309
325
States Represented
39
37
47
40
Registration
 Registration is already OPEN!
 Register Online: www.theope.org
 Candidate Early Bird: $120 (prior to 1/1/14)
 Candidate Regular: $135 (post 1/1/14)
Where Do I Stay?
 Lodging is available in the Conference
Center for $35.00/person/night (limited
availability)
 Oshkosh area hotels
 Reserve your room early!
What Should I Work On
Before OPE?
 “Blurb”
 Resume
 Research
 Interview Skills
 Build Professional Wardrobe
What Do I Do When I Arrive?
 Pick Up Your Registration Packet
 Attend Candidate Briefing
 Candidate Center
 Transportation Center
Registration
 Check Your Mailbox!
 Registration Packet Includes:
 Nametag
 Message Slips
 Candidate Guide
Candidate Briefing
 2 Chances:
 Thursday, February 27th - 6:30-7:15pm
 Friday, February 28th - 8:00-8:45am
 Candidate Q&A
 Registration
 Thursday, February 27th- 7:30-9:00pm
Candidate Center
 Message Center:
 Send correspondence to employers
 Request Interviews
 Send “Thank You” notes
 Receive correspondence from employers
 Institution Information
 Interview Requests
Candidate Center
 Scheduling Center:
 Pre-Scheduled Interviews
 Schedule Interviews
 Schedule Updates, Changes, and
Cancellations
Transportation Center
 Hotel/GCC Shuttle Service
 Bus Schedules
 Transportation Tips
 Plan ahead!
 Early morning is busiest
OPE Tips
 Interviewing
 Etiquette
 Dress for Success
Interviewing Do’s
 Maintain eye contact
 Know your stuff!
 Sell your skills
 Relax, Breathe, Regroup
Interviewing Do Nots
 Be critical or negative
 Evade questions
 Brag or boast
 Use slang and acronyms
 Ask questions about compensation
Etiquette
 Only schedule with schools in which you
are interested
 Be honest!
 Be on time or early
 Make polite conversation with others
 No trash talking!
 Use “Thank You” notes
Dress for Success
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Build your professional wardrobe
Use what you have
Invest in tailored pieces and key basics
Flair
Avoid:
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Being overly casual
Feeling uncomfortable
Distractions
Backpacks
Life After OPE
 Make a list of schools in which you are still
interested
 Maintain positive contact after the conference
 Complete your file
 Prepare for on-campus interviews
 Schools are:
 Reviewing files
 Inviting candidates
 Conducting on-campus interviews
Unable To Attend OPE?
 Check out other placement
exchanges throughout the United
States!
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13th Annual Southern Placement Exchange
Hosted by the University of Memphis
• February 21st – 23rd, 2014
35th Annual Oshkosh Placement Exchange
Hosted by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh,
Department of Residence Life and Gruenhagen
Conference Center
• February 27th – March 2nd, 2014
The Placement Exchange
Baltimore, Maryland
• March 12th – 16th, 2014
American College Personnel Association
Indianapolis, Indiana
• March 30th – April 2nd, 2014
New England Student Affairs Placement Conference
Location TBD
• Dates TBD (typically held in May)
Best of Luck!
 Questions?
 Thoughts?
 Other Tips and Advice?