Wednesday October 3, 2012
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Blackwell Hall

Student Comments from last year's evaluations:

• Learned about various job opportunities and how to assert myself
• There are more options that the obvious
• One company can have various career fields
• Resumes are important
• Don't just look at the name of a company, instead focus on the opportunities being offered

How to Prepare:

Before the Fair:

• Review the list of employers attending and research those you want to talk with the day of the event.
• Prepare multiple copies of your resume to bring to the event.
• Schedule a mock interview to be prepared for future interviews.
• Attend resume, interviewing, and job fair workshops offered by the Academic & Career Advising Center.
• Choose professional attire for the day. Remember you only have one chance to make a good first impression.

Day of the Fair:

• The fair opens at 12pm and ends at 4pm.
• Sign in and get a name tag and packet of information at the Student Check-In.
• Introduce yourself to the recruiters and tell them about your career interest.
• Get business cards of the recruiters for thank you notes.
• Remember to complete and return the evaluation form before you leave.

After the Fair:

• Send THANK YOU NOTES to employers you have talked with at the fair.

 

Contact the Academic & Career Advising Center with questions, Lancaster G08A, career@longwood.edu, x2063.