Navigating A Job Fair - Seattle Pacific University
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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)
Vistaprint.com
Zazzle.com
Portfolio
or paper and pen
Notes from your prep work/research
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?
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 Building
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Walk-in Hours: 2-4pm, M - F
(206) 281-2485
www.spu.edu/ccc