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Navigating A Job FairCenter for Career and
CallingSeattle 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
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