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'How to do better than fair at the job fair ? '
March 13rd 2014 – Alice Gonneau & Marine Moncozet
1. Connexion … unique chance2. Before … preparation3. Before … short script4. Before … cover letter5. Before … CV6. During … communicate!7. After … follow-up8. After … the interview9. After … networking
Summary
Connexion ... unique chance
Looking for 1st experience when companies are looking for experienced people
100 companies, 1 location
There to communicate & recruit
Chance to discover sectors & jobs
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE!!
Before … preparation
Potential employers
Contacts
Questions
Before … short script
Prepare a short professional introduction of yourself
• Be Clear • Differentiate yourself• Train yourself
• Max 1 minute • Main education & experience • Professional goals & aspirations• Availability
Before … cover letter
FORMAT• Max 1 page• Watch spelling and grammar mistakes • Careful the typos• Structure: logical order
CONTENTS• Structure: organize in a logical order • Highlight important elements• Point out strengths and key achievements for each role
Before … CV
For a top CV, remember:
CV = YOU! Mind the gaps Be honest
Have documents/certificates
to handAchievements + Success Remember the cover
letter
Be clear + straight to the point:
6sec/CV
During … communicate!
Maintain good eye contact / smile
Keep notes, business cards
Answer questions directly, politely
and concisely
Network with others students and ex-students
Visit a few employers you did
not target
During … communicate
DO
• Listen• Maintain eye contact• Have a positive attitude• Ask relevant questions• Show interest• Get a name & contact details
DON’T• Mumble• Come across as stressed• Be too intense• Be aggressive• Harass
DON’T START ASKINGABOUT
• Holidays• Work hours• Salary and other benefits
After … follow up
Always define a follow-up event or
action
Send a thank-you note to any
representative you are interested in
Give a phone call
Complete an online application
Send your resume and cover letter to the HR department
or supervisor
Propose an interview
After … the interview
• Researches about the company • Match between your CV and the role • Would your experience benefit with
the company ? • Note questions to ask
PREPARE
• Presentation: first impressions last• Firm handshake, smile, be alert and
enthusiastic• Demonstrate your knowledge about
the company • Ask questions: career perspectives,
development of the company, culture, etc.
DURING THE INTERVIEW
What is networking ?
Optimization
Implementation
Tools
Questions ?