NAVIGATE A CAREER FAIR

BEFORE THE FAIR

In a 2021 NACE Job Outlook Survey, 64% of recruiters said they will be recruiting on college campuses of virtually in the fall and 36% in the spring. To get prepared, update your résumé and have it reviewed by the University Career Center (check out page 20 for more info). Learn about the companies who have registered: − Who they are − What they do − Where they are located − What types of positions they recruit for − aub.ie/fairprep

WHAT TO WEAR

Visit the University Career Center Events page (career.auburn.edu/events) to view the required dress for each career fair, or flip to pages 41 and 42 to learn how to “Dress for Success.”

WHAT TO SAY & DO

Approach the Table

− Make eye contact with the representative − Introduce yourself and shake hands

Elevator Speech

aub.ie/30sec − What you are studying, What you are looking for, What main skills/qualifications you can offer the company − 30-45 seconds

Ask Questions

− Be prepared to ask thoughtful questions − DO NOT ask “What does your company do?”

KEY POINTS TO CONSIDER

DO

− Research the companies of interest to you before arrival − Take a deep breath − Practice your elevator speech − Visit the Campus Career Closet − Try on your outfit before the fair − Have the University Career Center review your résumé − Leave time for your professional headshot

DON’T

− Talk or text on your phone around company representatives − Be a table hog − Speak negatively about any company, representative, peer or yourself − Wear a book bag or heavy coat while browsing

NEXT STEPS

− Find out about the company’s preferred application process (company website, Handshake, etc.) − Ask for the representative’s business card in order to follow up with a thank you letter/email. − Take notes AFTER leaving the table.

Detail the representative’s name, important items you discussed and next steps.