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There are a lot of things that you can do to prepare for meeting a potential employer. Here are a few suggestions.
Before you go to the Fair make sure that you:
- Visit Career Services for assistance in preparing for the Fair
- Pick up a Fair Guidebook in Career Services to research the employers that will be participating or view Guidebook Profiles through this Web site
- Decide on employers that you want to target when at the Fair
- Prepare a list of questions to ask the employers
When you go to the Fair make sure that you:
- Dress and conduct yourself professionally
- Exude enthusiasm and self-confidence
- Stay positive!
Take advantage of this opportunity to obtain first-hand information about careers which interest you. Consider asking the following questions:
- What types of jobs does your company/organization have for university and college graduates?
- What academic background (major, program, courses) will be most helpful to me in preparing to enter this field?
- What kind of work experience, either part-time, summer, or co-op work, will be helpful to me?
- Are there internship or co-op opportunities in this field?
- What are typical entry-level positions in this field? What duties and responsibilities do these positions entail?
- How important is having "relevant" work experience when being considered for employment?
- What is the employment outlook in this field in the next 5 - 10 years?
- What are the opportunities and alternatives for career advancement?
- Would having a Master's or PhD degree be an advantage or disadvantage in obtaining a job with your company/organization?
- Are there extracurricular activities I can pursue which will help me prepare for this field?
- Does your company have training programs for its employees?
- What kind of salary can I expect in an entry-level position? How does your company/organization determine salary increases?
- What criteria does your company/organization use to assess candidates during interviews?
- Are there individuals in your company/organization who are willing to discuss their careers in more detail with me?
- What advice do you have for a university or college graduate entering this field?
For more information, please see each school's workshop schedules:
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