Transcript Navigating A Job Fair - Seattle Pacific University

Navigating
A Job Fair
Center for Career and Calling
Seattle Pacific University
Steps to Job Fair Success
 Before
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Set goals
Prepare
Research
 During
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Smile
Ask questions
Take notes
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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 people / connect!
Prepare Your Resume
 Create
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a great résumé
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Come to a Résumé Rescue:
 Monday
April 13 & Tuesday, April 14
 Noon -4pm
 Weter Lounge, SUB Gazebo Room, OMH
Lounge, Center for Career & Calling (2nd SUB)
What to bring
 Résumé
 Portfolio
or paper and pen, calendar
 Business
Card (if you have one)
 Optional:
cover letter, list of references
What NOT to wear
Prepare an Introduction
 “60
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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 tracking system
 Follow up!
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Informational Interviews
LinkedIn
Center for Career
and Calling
2nd Floor Student Union Building
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Walk-in Hours: 2-4pm, M - F
(206) 281-2485
www.spu.edu/ccc