Tuesday, March 26th 11am-2pm

Green Bay Campus Commons and Center for Business & Industry (CB

213)

CAREER FAIR PREPARATION

What’s in it for you? Build confidenceLearn about employment/internship

opportunitiesGrow your professional network Learn about your industry Interview with an employer if opportunity

presents itselfSecure a position that meets your career

goals

5 Steps to Prepare

1. Research the Employers2. Prepare Your Professional Documents3. Dress Appropriately 4. Create Your Elevator Speech5. Expand Your Network

Research the Employers

Find out what employers are attending Visit NWTC Career Fair EmployersResearch individual employer websites to

learn about the company and their needs

Your preparation will impress employers and ease conversation

Prepare Your Professional Documents

Bring critiqued Resumes -Career Services SC 235 -Careers@nwtc.eduConsider creating business cards

Local Office StoreMicrosoft Word Templates

Dress Business Professional

What About Accessories?BackpacksWater bottlesSodaCell phonesGumHats

Padfolio: YES!

Create Your Elevator SpeechYour nameYour current

program of study or career interest

What are you looking to do in the field?

What will you bring to the employer?

Elevator Speech ExampleHi, my name is Jill Smith. I will graduate this May with an Associate

Degree in Business Management. I am looking to secure a position with a local

retail store as a store manager. I noticed you are looking for a department

manager, what qualities do you look for in an employee?

Wait for it . . . (employer response and DISCUSSION)

Follow Up and Expand your NetworkThank you e-mails or cards to employersGet connected using Social Media:

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook

Thank You

NWTC Career Services SC 235(920) 498-6250

www.nwtc.edu/careersE-mail: careers@nwtc.edu

Monday-Thursday 8:00am – 7:00pmFriday: 8:00am – 5:00pm