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• All of Concordia
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Before the Career Fair

• Review and update your resume
• Obtain a list of participating companies (on the CMS website)
• Visit company websites to research the companies attending
• Determine and target the employers you want to visit
• Prepare a "one minute elevator speech" about your career/job objectives, your strengths and contributions you can make to an organization
• Prepare relative questions to ask representatives. (What opportunities are available? What skills and experiences are they seeking in candidates?)
• Set realistic expectations. Few people will get hired on the spot.

What to wear

• Dress for success
• NO JEANS
• Wear comfortable dress shoes

What to bring

• Several copies of your resume
• Pen and paper for notes
• Portfolio/briefcase to hold resumes and company literature you may collect

During the Career Fair

• Arrive early – try to avoid peak periods
• Explore options – A variety of companies will participate. This is an excellent opportunity to browse, meet employers and learn about career options
• Ask employers specifically about opportunities / openings in your field (summer, entry-level, internship, full-time)
• Be patient and ready to wait in lines. Visit the less crowded employer tables first.
• Network with other candidates. You may hear about opportunities of which you were unaware.
• Conduct yourself professionally at all times. Remember, you could be making impressions while you are standing in line.
• At the table, introduce yourself to the employer with a firm handshake and a smile.
• When speaking to employers, maintain good eye contact, relax and speak slowly and confidently. Express your interest by demonstrating knowledge of the organization.
• Relate your skills, interests, and experience to specific needs of the employer.
• Listen and ask relevant questions about company and positions. This is not the time to ask salary related questions.
• Ask if you can leave a resume. (The employer may /may not take resumes)
• Ask for advice and/or referrals. Get appropriate contact information. Ask for a business card. Take brochures or other informational materials that are available.
• Keep a list of employers you meet and notes about the company and your conversation. It may be a good idea to make a few notes on the back of the business cards so that you remember the employers you meet.
• Regroup between tables and be ready for the next organization.

After the Career Fair

• Send follow-up notes to the employers of interest.
• Follow up with a phone call within two weeks.
• Check to make sure the company has received any application materials you have submitted. Check on the status of the position