Student Comments from last years evaluations:

• Learned about various Job opportunities and how to assert myself

• Easier and more entertaining than expected

• There are more options than the obvious

• One company can have various fields

• Resumes are important

• Don’t just look at the name of a company, instead focus on the opportunities being offered

How to Prepare:

• Review 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.

• Additional resource to help you prepare for the Career Fair: Making the Most of a Career Fairs

Day of:                                                 

• The Fair opens at 1pm and ends at 4pm

• Sign in, get name tag and packet of information at 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 talked with at the Fair.

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