Career Fair Etiquette
A career fair is designed to aid students that are looking for positions - either full-time, summer/part-time or internships. By attending this type of event, a student can learn a great deal about specific employers, recruiting methods, and about the networking process. The key to success at a career fair is being prepared. Some helpful tips for those attending a career fair include:
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- Before the Event
- Identify employers of interest
- Prepare your resume
- Dress appropriately
- Research employers
- During the Event
- Ask questions
- Bring several copies of your resume
- Take your time
- Sell yourself
- After the Event
- Send thank you cards
- Follow-up
- Evaluate your experience
- Career Fair Blunders
- Lacking focus
- Not bringing a resume
- Lacking knowledge of an employer
- Not making eye contact
- Lacking communication skills
For more information on how to prepare for a career fair, you can schedule an appointment with one of our career counselors or attend a presentation on Career Fair Etiquette. Seminars are also available on resume writing, interviewing, or job search strategies. A schedule of the seminars available this quarter is located at www.ohio.edu/careers/students/seminars.cfm .
Guide to Career Fair Etiquette
ExSell Business Cards
ExSell is a formal student organization open to any student with an interest in sales! Our mission is to develop excellence in sales and entrepreneurial thinking through interaction among students and professionals. Students involved in our organization enjoy testimonies and tips from established sales professionals, participate in personal and professional development activities and meaningful community projects, as well as attend an annual networking trip to Charlotte, NC. Most importantly, members gain hands-on sales experience through our business card company. ExSell is also affordable to join--only $20 for an entire year!
ExSell webpage: http://studentorg.cob.ohiou.edu/exsell/
Business Cards are available to students - http://studentorg.cob.ohiou.edu/exsell/biz_cards.html
Business cards are the professional way to give contact information to any employer.
