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February 28th at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC
Contact your Career Counselor in the Office of Career Services for more information at 910- 672-1205
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March 14, 201 3 in the Felton J. Capel Arena
Prepare for the Fair:
[]Write a resume highlighting skills and
experiences related to your goal
[] Pull together a professional outfit
(note: this can be borrowed from a
friend) or visit the Offi ce of Career Ser
vices Career
Closet.
YOUR 60 SECOND COMMERCIAL:
This will arm you with all you need to
begin an intelligent and effective con
versation with employers.
[jWhere you are now (degree, program,
year in college)
[]Where you have been (career- related
experience)
[] Where you are going (future goals)
Example:
"Hello. I m Dot and I will graduate in
20 7 3 with my Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Mass Communications. As a student
here at FSU, I have had the chance to
gain leadership and organizational skills
through my involvement in the ABC
Club. In addition, I have worked for two
years as a server at the Annex allowing
me to gain valuable customer service
experience, lam seeking an internship in
the fi eld of public relations for next sum
mer. Can you share with me any oppor
tunities within your organization that
might fit with my skills and experience?"
At the Fair:
[]Locate your chosen employers at the
career fair
[] Offer your hand for a professional
handshake (one shake)
[] Ask the employer a question relating
to your career goal
[]Ask the employer for the next steps in
the application/hiring process
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from 1:00pm-4:00pm
After the Fair:
[] Follow up with those employers
who piqued your interest
[] Send an e- mail or letter thanking
them for their time and include a copy
of your resume
MANAGING YOUR EXPECTATIONS:
You are responsible for making the
most of a career fair. This means that
you should begin with clearly defi ned
realistic expectations. You will not
receive a job offer at the fair, but it
is realistic to assume you will make a
significant number of
employer contacts. For most candi
dates, success will depend on effec
tive follow- up after the fair.
EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS:
Some employers are only collecting
resumes; some are not accepting
any resumes and may expect you to
submit
application materials online. Some are
building/assessing an applicant pool;
some are ready to fi II specifi c vacan
cies. Some will expect you to express
your interest by already knowing
about their organization; some will
view this day as a career fair/informa-
tio n gathering process. Most employ
ers will expect that if you are interest
ed, you will follow up. All employers
expect you to be professional, willing
to initiate conversation and able to
highlight your strengths.
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