Career Fair Preparation Larry Donley Associate Director & Career Coach ECU Career Center
Fall 2010 Career Fairs All Majors Fair • Thursday October 7th from 10am-2pm • Greenville Convention Center
Health Fair • Thursday October 7th from 10am-1:30pm • Health Sciences Bldg
Save the date – Spring 2011 Career Fair • Thursday February 24
Career Fairs – Who attends? Graduating students – make contacts, distribute resumes, explore avenues of employment Returning students – plan for the future, explore career options, seek internships/co-op’s, network, ask questions, observe
Check-in: • ECU OneCard • Name Tag • Career Fair Map
Getting a Job is Sales You are the salesperson. Your resume is your marketing tool. Focus on the needs of the buyers.
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Research the employer Size Location(s) Clients and customers Products/services Stock price Competitors Name of recruiter and manager ECU alumni
Training provisions Relocation policies Recent news items Web sites Annual report Media Information interviews Periodicals
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www.ecu.edu/career
Check out:
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What to Bring With You ECU OneCard Resume – several copies on quality paper Prepared questions Main Points/Strengths Pen and paper Power Greeting
Do NOT bring children/family Do NOT network in groups www.ecu.edu/career
Prepare a “ Power Greeting” Education, coursework, certifications Relevant experience Work, Internships, Co-op jobs, volunteer, service learning, related projects Strengths - what you do best
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Sample Power Greeting
I will graduate May 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from East Carolina University. I have experience in both residential and commercial settings. I completed an internship with TA Loving Company and recently finished a project with Bill Clark Homes. I enjoy working with diverse groups and am particularly interested in enhancing customer satisfaction.
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Closing and Follow-up Summarize – Power Closing Ask about hiring needs/timeline Get business cards Send thank you notes Evaluate your performance
Follow up based on timeline Keep searching and interviewing
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The Career Center @ ECU www.ecu.edu/career
252-328-6050
On the corner of Fifth and Jarvis next to the Chancellor’s house.
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