Career Guide Sept 2013

CAREER FIESTA JOB & INTERNSHIP FAIR

SEPTEMBER 24, 25 & 26 Tuesday - Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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ASU Career Fiesta Employer List & Dates 3M Company Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

BAO Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

ConocoPhillips Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

Abeinsa EPC Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25

BBVA Compass Wednesday, Sept 25

Consolidated Graphics Tuesday, Sept 24

Abercrombie & Fitch Tuesday, Sept 24

Bechtel Corporation Wednesday, Sept 25

Aerotek, Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 Aetna, Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Alliance Beverage Thursday, Sept 26

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Allstate Insurance Company Tuesday, Sept 24 Amazon.com Wednesday, Sept 25 American Express Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25 Apollo Group, Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 Apple, Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Arizona Auditor General Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Tuesday, Sept 24 Arizona Department of Revenue Tuesday, Sept 24 Arizona Office Technologies Tuesday, Sept 24 ASARCO LLC Thursday, Sept 26 Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Wednesday, Sept 25 Avnet, Inc. Wednesday, Sept 25 AXA Advisors, LLC Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Axosoft, LLC Tuesday, Sept 24

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Boeing Company Thursday, Sept 26 BOK Financial (Bank of Arizona) Tuesday, Sept 24 Border States Electric Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. Tuesday, Sept 24 CVS/Caremark Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25

Epicor Software Tuesday, Sept 24

Honeywell (NC3) Tuesday, Sept 24

Epiq Systems Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25

Hormel Foods Tuesday, Sept 24

ExxonMobil Global Services Company Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25 Federated Insurance (Phoenix Regional Processing Office) Wednesday, Sept 25

DataSphere Technologies Wednesday, Sept 25

Ferguson, a Wolseley Company Wednesday, Sept 25

Dell, Inc. Wednesday, Sept 25

Ford Motor tCompany Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25

Brahma Group Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

DHL Express Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25

Buckeye International Tuesday, Sept 24

Dillard’s Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc Tuesday, Sept 24

Discover Financial Services Tuesday, Sept 24

Cambridge Investment Research Tuesday, Sept 24

Dr.First, Inc. Wednesday, Sept 25

General Mills, Inc. Logistics Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25

DriveTime Tuesday, Sept 24

Georgia-Pacific Tuesday, Sept 24

Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp Tuesday, Sept 24

GlobalTranz Enterprises Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25

CB&I, Inc. Thursday, Sept 26 CDW Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25 CGI Wednesday, Sept 25 Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. Wednesday, Sept 25 Chrysler Group LLC Wednesday, Sept 25 CIGNA Corporation Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25 Cintas Corporation Thursday, Sept 26 City Year Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Coca-Cola Refreshments Wednesday, Sept 25 Cognizant Technology Solutions Tuesday, Sept 24

E&J Gallo Winery Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25 eBay, Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 Echo Global Logistics Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 EDMC Wednesday, Sept 25 Edward Jones Thursday, Sept 26 EMC Tuesday, Sept 24 EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Enterprise Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

Frys Wednesday, Sept 25 GEICO Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

GoDaddy.com Tuesday, Sept 24 Gore Thursday, Sept 26 Govig and Associates Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 Greystar Real Estate Partners Wednesday, Sept 25 Hawaiian Airlines Tuesday, Sept 24

iFactor Consulting Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Insight Enterprises Inc. Wednesday, Sept 25 Insight Global Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 IntraMart, Inc Thursday, Sept 26 J&L Marketing Wednesday, Sept 25 Knight Transportation, Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. Wednesday, Sept 25 Konica Minolta Business Solutions Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 Kutta Technologies, Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Learnvest Thursday, Sept 26 Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Wednesday, Sept 25 Liquidity Services Inc. Wednesday, Sept 25 LMI Solutions Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25 Macy’s Credit & Customer Service Thursday, Sept 26 Marten Transport Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

Heartland Dental Care Tuesday, Sept 24

MassMutual Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

Hertz Corporation Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25

Mediant Health Resources Wednesday, Sept 25

Medix Staffing Solutions Wednesday, Sept 25 Mercer Wednesday, Sept 25 MiCAMP Tuesday, Sept 24 MillerCoors Tuesday, Sept 24 Mountbatten Internship Programme Wednesday, Sept 25 Nationstar Mortgage Wednesday, Sept 25 Nestle USA, Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 North Star Resource Group Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25 Northwestern Mutual Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

Recruiting.com Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

The Hartford Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

Regus Tuesday, Sept 24

Toyota Financial Services Wednesday, Sept 25

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Ross Stores Tuesday, Sept 24 Safari Books Online, LLC Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25 Sandhills Publishing Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 ScanSource Tuesday, Sept 24 Schneider Electric Tuesday, Sept 24 Shea Homes Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25

ON Semiconductor Tuesday, Sept 24

Sherwin-Williams Thursday, Sept 26

Paycom Thursday, Sept 26

Sixt Rent A Car Tuesday, Sept 24

Peace Corps Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Thursday, Sept 26

Pearson Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

Southwest Network Tuesday, Sept 24

PepsiCo Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 PetSmart, Inc. Thursday, Sept 26 Progressive Insurance Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

Stanley Black & Decker Wednesday, Sept 25 State Farm Tuesday, Sept 24 Target Corporation - Stores Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25 Teach For America Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

Progrexion Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26

Techtronic Industries, N.A., Inc. (TTI) Tuesday, Sept 24

Qualtrics Tuesday, Sept 24

TEKsystems Thursday, Sept 26

Quicken Loans Wednesday, Sept 25

The Bonneville Power Administration Wednesday, Sept 25

Raytheon Tuesday, Sept 24

TP Orthodontics Tuesday, Sept 24 Travelers Insurance Thursday, Sept 26 TriStar Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Truly Nolen of America, Inc. Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25 Tyler Technologies, Inc. Thursday, Sept 26 U.S. Department of State Tuesday, Sept 24 U.S. Marine Corps Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 U.S. Social Security Administration Wednesday, Sept 25 United States Postal Service Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 Universal American Mortgage Company Thursday, Sept 26 USAA Tuesday, Sept 24 USAA Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 USDA Forest Service Tuesday, Sept 24 Vanguard Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25, Thursday, Sept 26 VF Outlet Tuesday, Sept 24 , Wednesday, Sept 25 WebFilings Tuesday, Sept 24 Wells Fargo Wednesday, Sept 25

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Preparation

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Strategize Your Approach: Check out the list of employers who will be attending the next career fair through Sun Devil CareerLink. Rank the ones you’re interested in speaking with, in order of importance.

Dress to Impress: No suit? Buy or borrow whatever you need to move away from your usual student image. Looking sharp not only draws employers’ attention, it will help you feel more confident in a professional setting. Considering what to wear is just as important as considering what not to wear. Think about your nails, hair, and any other physical aspects that send a positive or negative message about your attention to detail and how seriously you’re taking the job search. If you’re on a tight budget, you can find great bargains on professional attire at a variety of discount department stores.

Prepare Materials: Have at least one resume for each organization you plan to speak with, plus five or more to give to employers that attract your attention at the event. Print on good quality paper (at least 20 lb weight).

Research: Prepare yourself by visiting the websites of each employer on your list. Review their history, press releases, rankings, values/mission statements, and jobs/career pages. Be prepared to discuss why you want to work for them.

Make Your Resume A Top Priority: Craft a professional-looking resume that really sells your strengths, experience, and accomplishments. Allow plenty of time for editing and feedback. You can have a general resume to hand out, but if you really want to make a great impression, make different versions of your resume that target the specific industry or job that interests you. Make sure you give the right resume to the right organization!

Practice, Practice, Practice: How comfortable are you introducing yourself to a complete stranger and sharing information about yourself? You have a short period of time to make an impression with a recruiter, so you need to be able to efficiently introduce yourself and let them know your interests and qualifications.

Practice a short thirty-second to one-minute personal introduction that you can present easily while still sounding natural. Things to include: • Your name • Your ASU program/major • When you are graduating • What you are looking for (more information, full-time employment, an internship) • Your area of interest with the organization and how your skills (or personal qualities or experience) relate to that area

Attendance

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They’re Watching You: Keep in mind that the moment you enter the fair, recruiters are watching you. They take note of how you dress, how you behave, how you interact with your friends and with other recruiters.

Waiting in Line: Eavesdrop politely on the conversations taking place ahead of you so when it’s your turn, you don’t go over the same ground.

Try and get a feel for how long the recruiter likes to spend with each person.

interested in a certain position, let them know. If you find yourself talking incessantly and you see them start to look around the room, at their watch, or the person behind you, take the cue and bring the conversation to a close.

Walk Through Once: Identify the locations of your selected employers but be open to others that attract your interest. If you’re still feeling less than confident, select one of your lower-choice employers so you can develop a level of comfort speaking with them before moving on to your top selections.

Approaching an Organization: It can be intimidating to approach and introduce yourself to a recruiter. Students often say introductions at career fairs are weird, unnatural, or forced. It helps if you remember the recruiter is here to meet you, so don’t be shy! Offer a firm handshake, and deliver your introduction. Remember, be direct. If you’re

Talking to the Recruiter: Don’t talk over the recruiter’s shoulder, at the ground, up in the air, or at the free stuff that is on the table! Make eye contact and don’t be afraid to let your enthusiasm show. Being truly passionate about the employer and the opportunities they have to offer can make all the difference.

Take Notes: Collect business cards from everyone you speak with and use the reverse to make notes about your last conversation. The more people you meet, the more your memory is likely to become a blur. Jot down key points about the conversation (including anything you may have said you would do), maybe something unique about the interviewer, and whether or not they said it was okay to follow up with an email or phone call.

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Job Fair Success Checklist Follow Up

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Plan and Prepare Before the Fair  Visit Sun Devil Career Link (asu.edu/career). Review the list of companies attending the fair and determine companies of interest and which companies are conducting employer recruiting info sessions.  Prepare a 30 second commercial which highlights of who you are and what you want.  Follow companies of interest on LinkedIn  Rehearse responses to standard interview questions.  Determine which professional attire you will wear: pinterest.com/ asucareers.  Prepare essential items to take to the fair:  a letter-sized padfolio with note pad and pen  more than enough copies of your resume  your research notes on companies participating in the fair  a compact professional portfolio of your work samples (optional)  prepare a business card using the templates provided through the ASU Career Guide Day of the Fair  Check in at the candidate registration table to pick up a name tag and a copy of the fair layout.  Review the information and organize a list of employers you plan to visit, in order of priority.  Practice your 30 second commercial with a few employers before approaching your top picks.  Develop a plan which includes taking breaks to assure that you will look and feel your best.  Watch the traffic flow in the room and if a line seems too long, it may be more efficient to select another employer.  Review the information about the employer before you approach them.  Ask for the business card of each contact.

Following Up After the Fair  Write thank you e-mails within 24 hours to those recruiters you visited at the job fair.  Keep accurate records of your contacts with companies. Include dates of your letters or telephone calls and copies of all application materials you send.

BEST PRACTICES AT THE FAIR

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Approaching the Employer • Respect other people’s privacy as they complete their conversation with the employer.

• Conduct yourself professionally at all times, you are on stage even as you stand in line or move about the fair.

• Immediately following the interaction, make notes on topics of conversation, contact names and follow-up procedures. Then prepare for your next employer contact.

Thank-You Note: Send a thank-you note within 24 hours to everyone you spoke with. This is a little thing that really makes a difference! Almost everyone has the intention, but very few actually get around to it. Don’t know what to write? See information on thankyou letters for help. It doesn’t have to be fancy, the point is to remind them of who you are and let them know you’re serious about your job search. Whether or not you’re offered an interview (and certainly after you’ve had one) it’s often a good idea to write to the recruiter to remind him or her of your meeting. The only time to ignore this advice is if an employer asked you specifically not to make follow up contact.

Reflect: Career success doesn’t just involve getting the job you want but working for an organization that shares your values and provides an enjoyable environment. Think about your connection with each recruiter. To what extent could you see yourself working alongside them? What impression did they give about the kind of people who fit their work-place culture?

Be Realistic: Don’t expect to get an immediate job offer based on a relatively short (and public) discussion with recruiters. Consider the career fair experience as one of many touch points on your road to exploring one or several compelling career paths.

Final Tips • Focus on learning as much as you can about what em ployers are looking for in the people they hire.

• Networking is key!!! The primary benefit of participation in a job fair is to collect information and make contacts.

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