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Brooklyn College’s
Fall 2012 Internship/Job Fair
Friday, October 19, 2012 11:30 am – 2:00 p.m.
6th Floor – Student Center
Please note there are also employers on 7th Floor (Penthouse and on the 5th Floor
in the Occidental Lounge.
Sponsored by the Magner Center for Career Development and Internships
http://career.brooklyn.cuny.edu/
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York Magner Center for Career Development & Internships Fred Balsam http://career.brooklyn.cuny.edu/ Associate Director 1303 James Hall 718-951-5696 2900 Bedford Avenue FAX 718-951-4481 Brooklyn, NY 11210-2889 [email protected]
OCTOBER 19, 2012
Dear Job Seeker:
Welcome to Brooklyn College’s Fall 2012 Internship and Job Fair. We are glad that you
have joined us here today for what we view as a very valuable event. We view this program as a very good way to provide you with specific information about careers as well as access to a large number of employers. Employers use job fairs as a time and cost effective means of recruiting, not only for current openings, but for projected future openings as well. As part of your job search, you may wish to stop by the Magner Center and review our job binders or meet with a counselor to discuss your job search. We use a web-based career management system, Erecruiting, that gives you access to a database of regional and national job postings, all our programming, and great and up to date career information You can learn more about Erecruiting through our web page or through stopping by the Magner Center in 1303 James Hall.
Thank you for attending today. We wish you the best of success as you embark upon your future career endeavors.
Sincerely, Fred Balsam . Associate Director Job Fair Coordinator .
Magner Center for Career Development and Internships
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York 2900 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11210-2889 Telephone (718) 951-5163 Fax (718) 951-4481
Brooklyn College Fall 2011 Job/Internship Fair Employer list
1010 WINS – Internships in News Reporting
9/11 Memorial Museum – Visitor Services Host
AISEC – Various positions in Business, Technology and Education as well as volunteer
opportunities
Argo Tea – Baristas and Shift Supervisors
Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health – Middle School Facilitators (public health
internship)
AXA Advisors – Financial Consultants
Better Business Bureau – Dispute Resolution Intern, Charities Analyst Intern
Brooklyn Defender Services – Grant Writer, Paralegal, Database Assistant
Brooklyn College Small Business Center – Business Development Interns
Brooklyn‐Queens NOW – Membership Intern, Program Intern, Politics and Legislative
Intern, Assistant to the Vice President
Children’s Corps – Corp Members – (Social Services) Children's Corps seeks to improve life
opportunities for all children and families who come to the attention of public child welfare
systems throughout the United States.
CISabroad – International internship opportunities
City Year ‐ Corp Members ‐ City Year is an education focused, nonprofit organization that
unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full‐time service to keep students in
school and on track to graduation.
Civilian Complaint Review Board – Grant Writer Intern, Community Outreach Intern, Online
Recruitment & Community Outreach Training Intern, Community Outreach & Program
Development Intern, Recruitment Intern, Investigators (open to all majors)
Con Edison – Management Associate – GOLD program, especially interested in CIS and
Business majors
Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals (CCLP) – Volunteers – Social Justice – They
provide training to volunteers
Crowd Funds, LLC – Software Engineer
CUNY Institute for Software Design & Development ‐ CISDD – Computer Science
Internships (paid), PLACEMENT TYPES, Helpdesk Support Services/Network/System
Administration, Application Development, Database Management (Access, SQL Server,
Oracle, etc.), Web Programming (Java, HTML, GIS, VB/ASP/C#.NET)
CUNY 311 Project – Call Center Representatives
Dancesport – Internships and Coaching positions
Discovery Communications – Advertising Sales Assistants, Campus Connect Internship
Program – (Internships in all areas of the business including Account Management,
Communications, Digital Media, Production, Programming/Scheduling, Human Resources,
Accounting/Finance, Marketing and Talent Casting plus Temporary and full‐time
opportunities.
Dish Network, LLC ‐ Customer Care Specialist ‐ CHINESE CANTONESE, Customer Care
Specialist ‐ VIETNAMESE
Dynamic Data Concepts – Software Support Specialists
Eden II Programs – Family Services Support (Internships) Community Habilitation (Full‐time
positions) Teacher’s Aides, Teacher’s Assistant
Enterprise Holdings ‐ Enterprise Rent‐A‐Car – Management Trainees, Management Interns
FDM Group LTD – Junior Java developer, Entry‐level Trade Floor Support Analyst, Entry‐level
IT Project Analyst
FEGS – LEADS Internship program ‐ The LEAD Student Internship program provides part‐
time, paid internships for Russian‐speaking college students within Jewish nonprofit
agencies throughout New York City. Internships are designed to match student professional
and/or community service interests.
Flushing Bank – F/T and P/T Client Sales Representatives and Bank Tellers, Summer
Internships
FreeTheFrame – Online Marketing/Social Media Intern
GEICO – Management Development Supervisor Leadership Program
Generation Schools Network – Internship in: Operations, Communications, Development,
Documentarian, Curriculum Development
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) – Scholarships + Internships in Science and
Engineering
Holtz Rubenstein Reminick (CPA Firm) – Entry‐level positions in Accounting/Audit and
Taxation
HRTP – NYC Dept. oh Health & Mental Hygiene – Public Health Internship
Imagine Early Learning Center – Substitute Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Head Teachers
Integrated Financial Services – Accounting, Taxation and Consulting Firm
JPMorgan Chase Bank – Bankers, Tellers
Kaplan test Prep and Admissions – Teachers/Tutors
Lam Group – Internships – Front Desk Agent, Room Inspector, HR, Accounting
Liebowitz Entreprenurial Program – Business Interns
Make‐A‐Wish Metro New York and Western New York – Various Office Internship
opportunities
Masa Israel Journey – Internships in Israel
MasterMedia LLC – Please visit table for current opportunities
MZI Global Marketing – Korean Client Management Intern, Korean Translator Intern,
Chinese New Market Intern, Copywrite/Marketing Intern, Public Relations Intern, Graphic
Design Intern, Video Post Production Intern, Market Research Intern, Global Sales Assistant
Intern, Human Resources Intern
National Futures Association – Staff Auditor
National Park Service – Gateway National Recreation Area – Your Park! Your Health!,
Education Intern, Oral History
New Visions – Hunter College Urban Teacher Residency – Urban Teacher Residents – Math,
Science (Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science), English, ESL, Special Education
NYC Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services – Handles hiring for entry‐level and
advanced level positions with NYC Agencies. Information on various civil service exams and
the exam process.
New York Community Bank – Please visit table for current openings
New York Life Insurance Company – Financial Consultant
NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection – Interns, Environmental Interns, Engineering
Interns
NYC Police Department ‐ Police Officers
NYC Transit (Transit Transit News Magazine) – Interns ‐ ON‐CAMERA REPORTER, SCRIPT
ASSISTANT/ FIELD PRODUCER, Production Assistant
NYS Office of the Attorney General – Student Mediators (internship)
Playfair Planning Services – Playfair Planning Services Internship: designed to prepare
interns by increasing their financial literacy and marketable work experience.
PricewaterhouseCoopers – Learn about Accounting and Tax opportunities for students
graduating after May 2014. Explore, Elevate and Start – Pre‐identification programs
Prudential – Financial Professional Associate
Prudential – Financial Services Associate
Ricoh – USA – Please visit table for current openings
Sacks Communications, Inc.
Seery Financial Group – Northwestern Mutual – Financial Representative and College
Financial Representative
Services for the Underserved – Social/Human Service Agency – Career and internship
opportunities in Social/Human Services and Healthcare, Administration
Staten Island Yankees – Interns Ticket Sales Department, Ticket Account Executive
StoryCorps – Winter/Spring 2013 Internships (Administration Intern, Business Development
Intern, Development Intern, Education Intern, Information Technology Intern, Institutional
Archive Intern, Human Resources Intern, Marketing Intern, Mobile Booth Intern, Participant
Relations Intern, Print Intern, Production Intern, National Teachers Initiative Intern,
Recording and Archive Intern, Story Booth Intern, Story Kit Intern, Social Media & Press
Intern, Storycorps Legacy Intern
Students for Service – Volunteer Outreach and Recruitment Manager, Mentors
TD Bank ‐ Please visit table for current openings
Theracare – Special Education Teachers, Clinical Fellowships/SLP for Speech graduates,
Service Coordinators, Speech Language Pathologists, Social Workers, Special Education
Teachers, Teachers of Speech and Language Disabilities
Toys “R” Us/Babies “R” Us – Management Trainees and Summer Management Interns
Uniqlo – Retailing – visit table for current opportunities.
UrbanSitter ‐ Babysitters
World Liberty Television – Video Editor, Webmaster, Filmmaker, Graphic Designer, & Media
Interviewer
World Trade Financial Group – Marketing Internships, Equity Traders
WPIX/ION Media Network – Transmitter Engineers
WTS Proprietary Trading Group LLC – New Associate Traders
YAI ‐ Young Adult Institute – Residential Counselors, Community Training Specialists,
Teachers, Teacher Assistants, In‐home Family Specialist
In those cases where the employers are unable to make it to campus to
attend the Job/Internship Fair, students should go to the employer
website. We will also try to post all of the openings into the Brooklyn
College Erecruiting system so that students may apply online.
Join us for an evening of
Early Childhood Workshops Wednesday, October 24, 2012
6:30-8:30pm Choose one of the highlighted topics below and join us for an
evening of fun and learning!
Dinner will be provided!
Workshop I: Activities for Infants: Enhancing Infant Experiences and Growth by Learning New and Different
Sensory Lesson Activities
Workshop II: Handling Aggressive and Challenging Behavior: Learn New Techniques for Working with Aggressive Children
Location:
The Patricia Carbine Children’s Center (Located in the New York Life Building)
51 Madison Avenue Room 101, New York, NY 10010 (212)-576-6661
This is a free program for professional development and Pre-registration is required. To register please contact either Chris Martini at [email protected], or Vaughn Massey at [email protected] by Friday October 18, 2012. Space is limited!
Con Edison is recruiting for it’s
GOLD Program (This is a rotational Management Development program)
college seniors and recent graduates are invited to go for the GOLD
Recent college graduates and college seniors are invited to join the exciting, growing utility industry by applying to Con Edison's Growth Opportunities for Leadership Development (GOLD) program and gain insight on the way we work at Con Edison. We're looking for recent and upcoming graduates with degrees in Business (Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration/Management), Computer Science (Information Technology or Information Systems) or engineering (electrical, civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical). Through a series of practical, rotational job assignments, mentoring, and senior management guidance, GOLD program participants tackle challenging supervisory and project-based jobs that provide highly valued work experience and gain insights on the way we work at Con Edison. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be poised to advance within Con Edison's managerial ranks.
Con Edison is now accepting applications for the June 2013 GOLD Program. If you are interested in applying, please visit: http://apps.coned.com/careers/careers/gold.asp Visit their table at the Job Fair to find out more about this exciting program!
about con edison
New York City pulses with energy. It is the global center of finance, communications, information technology, and other industries dependent on reliable energy. For more than 180 years, Con Edison has been supplying the energy that powers New York.
Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison), a regulated utility, provides electric service in New York City (except for a small area of Queens), and most of Westchester County. We provide natural gas service in Manhattan, the Bronx, and parts of Queens and Westchester. Con Edison also owns and operates the world’s largest district steam system, providing steam service in most of Manhattan. Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $14 billion in annual revenues and $33 billion in assets.
Want To Learn To Be an Entrepreneur? Interested in Broadway, TV, Music, Film or Internet
Opportunities? Want to learn about Retail, Real Estate, Finance or Accounting?
The Liebowitz Entrepreneur Program (Business 5100) open to all Brooklyn College students is the ONLY entrepreneurial program at Brooklyn College that teaches students how to become an entrepreneur. Students will learn in the classroom, in the field on buying trips and at our retail kiosk on campus. Learn to work for yourself after graduation!
Brooklyn College alumnus and entrepreneur, Ted Liebowitz, founded the program in 2007. Each semester, guest speakers from various industries will come to class and discuss their entrepreneurial careers. These revealing inside stories will give students priceless information on various entrepreneurial opportunities available after college.
Learn a skill you will have forever, while gaining confidence, earning cash and getting three (3) school credits. Selected students will receive a $250 semester stipend plus have the chance to be selected as The Brooklyn College Entrepreneur of the Year and win an additional $500 prize! This class is only given in the Spring Semester!
Find out more at our information session on October 19, 2012 at 2:30 PM at the Magner Center in room 1309 James Hall.
More info: www.liebowitzentrepreneurprogram.org
FOREIGN SERVICE and
Global Engagement Internship Information Session
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
10:30 –11:30 AM STATE LOUNGE, STUDENT CENTER
Explore career opportunities in the support of the daily activities of contract negotiations and procurement, human resources, budgeting, financial management, passport and visa processing, and public affairs.
From Accountants, Auditors, Attorneys, Economists, Intelligence Analysts Translators and Foreign Affairs Officers, Psychologists, Social Workers.
Opportunities in Architecture, Facilities Management, Criminal Investigations, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Sustainability and Security.
Office support positions as Clerks, Secretaries, Office Managers and Assistants.
Summer Internships in Washington D.C.
COME AND SPEAK WITH
Alice Gail Bier, Director, International Education and Global Engagement Pat Guy, Diplomat, United States Department of State programs Tammen Nicholson, Director of CISabroad Brid Schenkl, German Academic Exchange Program Officer, DAAD New York John Mosoti Kenya Mission, United Nations Internships Emily Wong, Coordinator, AIESEC the world’s largest student‐run non‐for‐profit REGISTER TO ATTEND AT: HTTP://PORTAL.BROOKLYN.EDU VIA THE CAREER TAB
Many Americans are still reeling from the impact of the financial crisis. Amid the chaos, New York Life Insurance Company stands safe and secure, just as it has for generations. Despite nationwide high unemployment, New York Life is hiring people every day! Built for All Times New York Life has received the highest ratings currently awarded to any life insurer by all four major ratings agencies1 and we’ve proudly been fulfilling promises to our policyowners for more than 167 years. In addition, in 2011 we had impressive growth in sales of 12%, compared to an industry sales increase of 8%2. More and more people are turning to New York Life for their insurance and financial needs, with 10.7%3 of all new individual life insurance policies purchased from New York Life. In short, we were built for all times! So if you’re looking for a new company, choose one that is strong today and will be well into the future. Bring your career to life with New York Life. Bring Your Career To Life We are seeking talented, dedicated, and highly-motivated people, including those in all insurance and financial sectors, to join our team of professionals. Our nationwide team consists of leaders in insurance, estate, family and business planning. What We Offer You Becoming a New York Life Agent offers:
Professional development opportunities
Over 57 consecutive years of MDRT4 Leadership
Competitive life, annuity5 and long-term care insurance products
Proven lead generation and marketing support
Accelerated handling and underwriting of large cases
Competitive compensation and benefits package
A role in a Fortune 100 company that has a 167-year commitment to the values of financial strength, integrity and humanity
Let us show you why we should be your company of choice and why many successful Agents and Managers have already added value to their existing practice and taken their careers to the next level. Apply today! Steve Snipe 646-227-8424 EOE M/F/D/V
1 Third Party Ratings Reports: A.M. Best A++, Moody’s Aaa, Standard & Poor’s AA+, and Fitch AAA as of 1/25/12. 2 LIMRA International, Fourth Quarter YTD 2011 Individual Life Insurance Sales Survey. Using all reported recurring
premiums and 100% of reported single premiums, total survey participants LIMRA Life sales in 2011 compared to 2010 results.
3 Based on New York Life Insurance Company’s analysis of data provided by LIMRA International, Fourth Quarter YTD
2011 Individual Life Sales Survey — using all reported recurring premiums and 100% of reported single premiums. 4Million Dollar Round Table is The Premier Association of Financial Professionals® and is recognized throughout the
industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance. 5 Issued by New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation.
SMRU #454296 Exp. 5/17/13
Clinical Fellowship Year in Speech Language Pathology
TheraCare is an employee-owned, multi-service healthcare and educational organization that provides rehabilitative, developmental, and educational services in the 5 boros of New York City; throughout Westchester, as well as various locations in New Jersey and Connecticut. TheraCare is currently recruiting graduates of accredited speech language pathology programs who are looking to do their Clinical Fellowship. You will provide community and home based speech therapy to children from birth to age 5. Your caseload will be in a wide variety of pediatric disorders, such as PDD/Autism, Neuro, Motor Speech, and Language disorder/delay. Our program is community based with services provided in the child’s natural environment, which may include homes, day care centers, schools and community centers.
TheraCare offers supervision that exceeds the minimum requirements set forth by ASHA & the NYS Department of Education. Supervisors have no caseload of their own; therefore they are available for the personal support, mentoring and supervision that you, the CF, need in your professional development.
TheraCare offers: Competitive compensation Excellent benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance and an opportunity to
own stock in TheraCare (full time only) Flexible work schedule Opportunities for professional advancement and growth after your Clinical Fellowship H1B Visa sponsorship
Please send your resume to: Gabrielle Gotlib 718-625-4055, ext 2661 [email protected] Positions in NY are available in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester
TheraCare is an employee owned company and an equal employment opportunity employer.
NEW YORK OPPORTUNITIES
EARLY INTERVENTION AND PRE-SCHOOL (CPSE) working with children ages birth to 5
Speech Language Pathologists & Clinical Fellows
Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
Special Education Teachers /ABA
Teachers of Speech and Language Disabilities
Full-Time * Part-time * FFS *
Great Opportunities and Benefits
Positions Available in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Long Island and Westchester
Apply at WWW.THERACARE.COM
Contact [email protected]
TEACH FOR AMERICA – Open to all majors!
Opportunity to meet current and former Teach For America Corps members (in person)
Teach For America would like to invite you to learn more about our program by attending a small group session lead by an alumni; This alumni can share their experiences both in the classroom and beyond their time in the corps. If you are interested in meeting we have several of options available so please sign up using the link following link: http://tinyurl.com/cqx7ks8
Once you sign up on the website, you are automatically confirmed for the appointment and the alum will be expecting you at that time and place. You will get a reminder email the day prior to your meeting from the person who you will be facilitating the session. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. Thanks and have a great day!
Mary Recruitment Associate ∙ New York and New Jersey NEXT DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 2, 2012 CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW! TEACHFORAMERICA 212.279.2080 ext. 11620
One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.
Opportunity to learn more about our program (live virtual events) We would like to invite you to attend one of our online events happening this week in the evening from 7 – 8pm ET:
a. a general information session on Tuesday, October 16th b. a call to discuss training and support on Wednesday, October 17th c. a call to hear from alumni about their classroom experience (what it looked
like in the day to day as well as how it relates to what they are doing now) Thursday, October 18th
You can sign up for the events here: http://bit.ly/VhWbTA.
Teach For America’s 3rd Application Deadline: Friday, November 2nd
Education can transform our country, our communities, and the lives of the 16 million children who grow up in poverty. It is shameful that only 8% of the 16 million students who grow up in poverty will graduate from college. We can turn things around. It’s our time to step up and lead. We can make sure all kids have a shot at the American dream. You have the power to change things. Start today: Apply to the 2013 Teach For America corps. Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates and professionals – of all majors, backgrounds, and career interests ‐ who commit to lead students to academic success for two years in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational opportunity. This year, over 10,000 corps members are teaching in 46 regions across the country, while over 30,000 Teach For America alumni continue working from inside and outside the field of education for the fundamental changes necessary to ensure educational excellence and equity is a reality for all students in our country.. NEXT Application Deadline: Friday, November 2, 2012 Full salary, benefits, transitional grants, and AmeriCorps funding – Compensation. Have questions?? Contact your TFA Campus Recruiter: [email protected]
SAVE THE DATES! Upcoming EDUCATION CAREER INFORMATION SESSIONS
Dec. 4 and Feb. 20 Next Steps in your Job Search with the Dept. of Education 4 - 6pm Tanger Auditorium
March 5, 2013 Principal’s Panel and Job Search Information Session with the Dept. of Education 6-8pm Brooklyn College Student Center Invitations will be sent to all education students info: Helen Spencer 718 951-5000 x3946 [email protected]
Coming Career Fairs and Expos
New York Post Job Fair Thursday, November 15, 2012, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM The Affinia Manhattan, 371 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001 If you would like to pre-register simply email with your resume to: [email protected] or to register: http://www.catalystcareergroup.com/jobfair_details.cfm?jfid=728 Remember that the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person, so plan to attend this event! Other Tips For Success:
Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way. Bring 15-25 Resumes. Arrive any time between 11AM and 3PM-- Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at
the event. Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome. Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet with get to know
you. Keep an open mind—meet with as many of the companies as you can, you may
be pleasantly surprised at what you find. Women for Hire Career Expo Tuesday, October 30, 2012 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY http://www.womenforhire.com Women for Hire career expos are high-caliber recruiting events that enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers. Whether you're an experienced professional or a graduating college student, these one-day events are your ideal chance to launch or advance your career. 2012 Student Communications Career Conference - New York Women in Communications Foundation Saturday, November 17, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.* *Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Build Your Career Toolkit: Get the Expert Advice You Need to Succeed Location: NYU’s Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South 109 East 42nd Street (Park Avenue at Grand Central Terminal) New York City Cost: Student Members: $70 Student Non-members: $85 Young Professional Members: $100 For additional information and registration, please visit: http://www.nywici.org/students/career-conference New Jersey Collegiate Career Day Thursday, January 3, 2013 - 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Brower Commons & Rutgers Student Center, College Ave., New Brunswick, NJ Featuring over 100 organizations recruiting for all types of positions. This program is open to all Brooklyn College students, graduate students, and alumni. Bring plenty of copies of your resume and come dressed to impress. Attending employers can be found at: http://careerservices.rutgers.edu beginning Dec. 15, 2012.
Brooklyn College students are invited to attend the St. Joseph’s College Pathways to Success Internship & Job Fair, Wednesday, November 4th, 12:00 – 2:00 pm. Employers in attendance will be advertising part-time and full-time positions, as well as internship and volunteer opportunities.
To find upcoming Career Fairs in your area, please visit: http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/
Magner Center for Career Development and Internships
Before the Job Fair
What is a Job Fair? A job fair is a recruiting method used by a large number of employers that occurs in a variety of venues, from college campuses, to convention centers. Some even take place in cyberspace. They can be focused on a specific or a variety of industries, types of applicants or positions. Typically, they involve employers hosting tables or booths where they will: Provide information and literature about the organization and employment
opportunities. Collect applicant’s resumes (About 50% of employers will not collect resumes and
will refer applicants’ to their web sites where the resumes may be uploaded) Answer applicants’ questions. Provide applicants with important follow-up contact information. Hand out applications and possibly conduct brief employment interviews, if time
allows. Why attend a Job Fair? Job Fairs are excellent places to find employment because: Employers are there searching for candidates to interview and hire. You can network, gain knowledge about companies and positions you are
interested in. You get the opportunity to practice your presentation skills. Employers attending will be recruiting for full-time, part-time, temporary or
summer positions as well as internships or co-op employment. What to expect at a Job Fair? Each job fair can vary but you can typically expect the following: Large crowds of applicants and long lines. Receiving a Job Fair Guide listing the employers attending the event as well as
the positions they are recruiting for. The guide may include a floor plan or employers may lay out the booths/tables in alphabetical order.
Meeting with each recruiter for 1- 2 minutes. Employers may spend more time as the situation allows, but most attempt to do quick assessments of applicants to determine those they wish to follow-up with after the event.
At times employers will provide on the spot interviews for applicants. Employers may not ask for your resume, since they may prefer you apply on
their website. Employers may be recruiting for current openings or for future anticipated
openings. There may be one or several representatives from the company. Representatives
will mainly be from Human Resources, but will also come from line positions within the organization.
How to prepare for a Job Fair? Have a great resume, since it markets your background and qualifications. It
is the 1st step to getting an interview therefore it should look and sound professional. Make your resume concise and to the point (1 page long). Prepare a different resume if you have different career objectives. Bring at least 30 copies printed on resume paper (found at any office supply store) and have it reviewed by a Magner Center counselor before you start handing it out.
Dress for Success– Always wear a business suit, it is often required for admission to job fairs. First impressions will impact whether you are given an interview. How you are dressed and groomed will indicate to the employer how much you care about yourself and the job and your level of professionalism.
Research the employers attending prior to the fair – Get a list of the employers that will be attending. Identify the employers that are of interest to you and spend more time researching those of greatest interest. Have a basic understanding of what the organization does and if there is a fit between your skills and interests and the employer’s needs.
Practice introducing yourself – Practice walking up to employers and greeting them with a firm handshake. Prepare and rehearse a 1 to 2 minute introduction that includes your name, career interests and education. Market your skills and experience that are most relevant to the employer’s needs. Focus on what you could offer the company. For example:
“My name is Jane Smith. I am a senior majoring in Psychology and I am interested in human resources consulting. I want to utilize the experience that I gained in my past internship as a human resources Assistant.”
Stay organized – Bring your briefcase, an expandable folder, or a canvas bag to keep materials organized. If possible, try not to bring a book bag since you want to convey a professional appearance to the employers that you will be meeting with.
At the Job Fair
Arrive early but be prepared to stay long enough to meet all employers that interest you.
Prioritize your time by first seeing your “top” employers and if time permits, explore opportunities with other companies.
Gather information on the companies prior to talking with a recruiter. If there is a long line at a table, come back later to ensure you do not waste time
waiting. Be pleasant, polite, confident and professional. Give a firm handshake, hand them your resume and introduce yourself. Ask appropriate questions of the recruiter (do not ask about salary, benefits, how
much hours you will work etc). Jot down notes only after you have left the employer’s booth.
If a recruiter does not have positions that interest you, ask them who else you could contact.
Thank them for their time; ask for their business card and the best way to follow-up with them.
Network with your fellow job seekers by sharing information about job leads, companies, and their recruiting strategies and styles.
After the Job Fair Follow-up: Mail a thank you letter to each representative with whom you
spoke. This will help to remind them of you and affirm your interests in working for the organization.
Self-assessment: Reflect on your methodology, your execution, and your results. What might you have done more effectively? How might you change your approach for your next Job Fair.
Important Tips to Remember Be well prepared and come with an
agenda Dress for success by wearing a
business suit Maintain a positive attitude and be
confident Bring plenty of copies of your resume
printed on resume paper Have a firm handshake and maintain
eye contact. Remember it’s your 1st
x Don’t expect to be offered a job at the fair
x Don’t be afraid of the recruiters– approach them with confidence.
x Don’t just drop your resume and walk away, take time to market yourself
x Don’t interrupt, patiently wait your turn
x Don’t lie about your abilities and skills x Don’t cruise the booths with your
impression. Be organized Pick up company literature Ask for a business card so you can
follow up Allow yourself sufficient time to meet
with all the employers of interest to you.
friends x Don’t monopolize the employer x Don’t ask about salary and benefits x Don’t complain about jobs, bosses, or
classes x Avoid negative words, like “can’t” or
“won’t”
Where to Get help?
The Magner Center for Career Development and Internships, located at 1303 James, can help you prepare for the job fair. Practice interviewing, get career advice or have your resume and cover letter reviewed by a counselor. Attend one of several workshops including How to Make a Job Fair Work for You, or the One Shot workshop that covers Resume Writing, Interviewing and Job Search Skills.
