Career Expo: Tips

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!