PREPARING FOR PART-TIME JOB FAIR

Wednesday, August 2510:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Student Center Ballroom

REASONS TO ATTEND

Score an interview with an employer Expand your network of contacts Investigate occupations and fields Learn about employers/positions Receive advice from recruiters

WHAT TO EXPECT

Employers expect you to… Communicate your interest Interact with them

Set goal to land an interview Not a job offer

Short amount of time to sell yourself Make a positive impact

CAREER COUNSELORS HELP YOU… Prepare a resume Prepare to interview (

answer and ask questions) Learn to market yourself Identify business casual clothing Navigate

Tiger Recruiting Link (TRL)

LIST OF COMPANIES ATTENDING PART-TIME JOB FAIR

PART-TIME JOB FAIR CHECKLIST

Pen and paper Class/activity schedule Copies of your resume Copies of your reference page /

past employers contact information Copies of your unofficial transcript Business casual clothing Small breath mints - no gum Positive attitude Arrive early

DURING PART-TIME JOB FAIR

Be confident Introduce yourself to employers Create 60 second elevator speech Ask meaningful questions Request business cards for follow-

up

AFTER PART-TIME JOB FAIR

Follow-up that night with e-mail thank you notes Mail thank you letters following day Give yourself the competitive edge Be persistent, but not obnoxious Use CDS Handbook

JOB FAIR TOOL KIT Part-Time Job Fair Perfect Interview Interview prep 4 year plan tip sheet On-campus recruiting Assess job search readiness Internships and seasonal work Top 10 career strategies for freshmen & sophomores

CDS UPCOMING EVENTS CAREER EXPO

Monday, September 20Wednesday, September 22

3:00 – 7:00 p.m.Hotel at AU and Dixon Conference Center

GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL FAIRWednesday, October 610:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Student Center Ballroom

EDUCATION INTERVIEW DAYTuesday, October 19 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Hotel at AU and Dixon Conference Center

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES303 Martin Hall – 334.844-4744 – auburn.edu/career

Walk-In HoursMartin Hall: Mon-Fri, noon- 4 p.m.