Department of Construction Management
CM Career Expo: TIPS
Whether in-person or virtual you want to make a great impression!
What to Wear
Dress for the job you want! Wear professional, business casual attire (see example photo). We strongly discourage short skirts, tank/halter/sleeveless tops, low cut or tight-fitting shirts, facial or tongue piercings, and visible tattoos.
Refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, or too much jewelry.
What to Say??
- Prepare an “Elevator Pitch” about yourself.
- What skills and accomplishments do you bring that will benefit this company?
- What makes you unique?
- Introduce yourself, make good eye contact, and offer a firm handshake
- Be enthusiastic – smile and express interest in the company
- Prepare a few questions to ask the recruiter about open positions or the company
Be Prepared!
- A list of this year’s attendees can be found on the main Career Fair page
- Before the Career Fair, conduct research on the companies that interest you
- Impress representatives with your company knowledge and enthusiasm to work for them
- Prepare your resume before the fair and bring several copies
- Ask appropriate questions about job openings/descriptions, the organization and application procedures
- Collect business cards from recruiters you’d like to follow-up with and send them a thank you letter or email within 48 hours
After the Career Fair
- Send a thank you letter or email message within 48 hours
- Thank employers for their time spent at the job fair
- Restate your interest to those employers that you are most interested in
- Include a copy of your resume. Since most candidates will not follow-up with employers after the job fair, this will help you stand out!