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Informational Interviews
Informational Interviews are a great way to speak with professionals in the career field you are considering. Gain first-hand knowledge about a specific occupation, ask a variety of questions, and get a “feel” for the work environment.
Develop Your Online Presence
- Google yourself – what will you find?
- Review current and past postings and tags
- Consider your tone, personal brand, and overall image when communicating online
- Use appropriate and professional usernames and email addresses
- Share articles, events, resources, etc. with your network
- Keep your profile up to date
- Check your privacy settings and know your audience
- Post negative or inappropriate things that could potentially be seen by employers/recruiters
- Fail to follow up with contacts
- Share too much information
- Forget to proofread before hitting submit!
- Update daily activity too often
- Inundate potential contacts with questions, requests for meetings, etc.
- Be inconsistent (multiple profiles should have same histories)
Prep for a Career Fair
- Research information about specific companies attending the event.
- Focus your job search; identify what you want in a job and company.
- Update and target your resume. Dress for success! Professional attire is always encouraged at Career Events!
- Anticipate and practice possible questions.
- Prepare a one-minute script about yourself, like this example:
“Hello, my name is Jane. I am a senior majoring in Advertising/Public Relations. Last summer I completed an internship in the advertising division of Frito Lay. I am interested in broadening my experience and I read that your company is embarking on a new advertising campaign for the next quarter.”
- Arrive early
- Bring plenty of updated resumes
- Register at Career Services table for an event map and a name-tag
- Collect a business card from potential employers
- Send thank you letters within 24 hours of the event
- Sample Thank you letter
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