Preparing for the Summer Job Fair

By: Jennifer Jurczewsky
@jenjurczewsky

The Summer Job Fair is Wednesday Feb.  8 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. in LBJ Student Center Ballroom. We have a list of registered employers from A-Z.

So you have your resume done? Great first step. Now prepare for the actual introduction with these tips from Enterprise below. 

Prepping:

-Research the employers who are registered

-Preselect the companies that interest you

-Sign up with Jobs4Cats to receive future information

Introducing yourself to employers:

-Don’t be shy: walk right up and shake hand

“Hi, I’m __(name)_. I’m very interested in_(company/position)___. Here is a copy of my resume.” Or “Hello, I’m __(name)__. I have researched your company and I am very interested in becoming a part of the team (explain why). Here is my resume.”

Non-verbal skills:

-Firm handshake

-Eye contact

-Posture

-Hand gesture/mannerisms

-Smile

Don’t be afraid to ask questions:

-What opportunities would be available in your company in five years?

-Can you tell me a little about your career with XYZ company?

-When is the earliest I could begin?

Interview apparel:

Men:

-business causal

Women:

-business causal

Wear something you don’t have to question. If you question your appearance, you will be distracted from the interview.

Follow-up

-Get their business card

-Immediately send a thank you letter when you get home: employers will see many students through the day so it is good to set yourself apart.

Final tips:

-Arrive early and give yourself time to mingle

-Unprofessional appearance is the #1 mistake we see

-Take extra resumes: another booth may catch your eye

                *If you run out, you may print more in Career Services office LBJ 5-7.1

-Have planner handy: you will want to be able to make an appointment right there if offered the opportunity

-Visit other booths as well as your preselected employers: get the first jitters out of your system before you meet with the employer you wanted to visit

Still have questions on how to prepare for the Summer Job Fair?

Visit www.careerservices.txstate.edu  or call us 512-245-2645 and make an appointment