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How To Work A Career FairHow To Work A Career Fair
Kraig Brinkerhoff and Jason RatliffFHS Advisement Center & Career Services
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Before the FairBefore the Fair
Identify career goals and interests (Objective) Identify companies of interest Research the companies (mission, goals, etc.) Prepare your resume
Before the Fair (Before the Fair (continuedcontinued))
Register with eRecruiting Prepare for meeting with companies
- practice answering interview questions, etc. Dress professionally
- Business Dress- If look for Internship of Full-time - Business Casual- If attending for informational purposes
Work SheetsWork Sheets
During the FairDuring the Fair
Locate & visit with company representatives of your choice Introduce yourself to the representative
- Give the representative your resume, display a positive self-assured attitude- extend your hand (shake firmly)
Discuss your strengths, abilities, interests, and goals- explain how these attributes would benefit the company
During the Fair (During the Fair (continuedcontinued))
Ask questions about career opportunities within the company Ask for an “interview” and schedule it at that time – where will it be conducted Ask the representative for a business card, give a firm hand shake, a genuine “thank you” and smile
After the FairAfter the Fair
Write the company representative a thank you note, which should include:-a statement thanking him/her for their time and
consideration -a brief statement of how your goals, skills, and
abilities will benefit the company-ask for an interview at their convenience
Attend career related programs Continue your career search
Before the InterviewBefore the Interview
Review notes on company (previously researched)
Prepare yourself for the Interview (resource material is available at the CDC & web)◦practice answering various interview questions
Dress (neat, business attire, etc.) Arrive to the interview early (20 minutes)
During the InterviewDuring the Interview
Be yourself Be positive
-remember, first impressions usually remain lasting impressions
What to expect-you will be asked to give specific examples of past
situations-structured questioning-the interviewer may take notes
Example Interview QuestionsExample Interview Questions Tell me about a time when you gave
exceptional customer service Describe a time when you had to juggle
multiple tasks at one time and how you managed it
Give me an example of a situation where you had to exert leadership to get a task done or problem solved
Recommended Structure for Recommended Structure for Answering Interview Questions (Answering Interview Questions (STAR STAR
ApproachApproach))
S = situation (describe the situation/problem) T = task (describe the task) A = action (describe the action YOU took) R = results (explain the results) Tell the interviewer a story, but be concise
Practice time!Practice time!
Example Interview QuestionsExample Interview Questions Tell me about a time when you gave
exceptional customer service Describe a time when you had to juggle
multiple tasks at one time and how you managed it
Give me an example of a situation where you had to exert leadership to get a task done or problem solved
Your Career ResourcesYour Career Resources
Kraig BrinkerhoffAcademic and Career Adviser FHSS
Jason RatliffCareer Adviser
