ISENBERG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT CAREER DAY:
September 30, 2009, Mullins Center, 12:00 - 5:00pm
2009 Isenberg Career Fair Companies
THE Career Fair for Business Students!
Spend an afternoon meeting with over 100 employers eager to meet you. Your resume, professional attire and positive attitude is your ticket to success at this annual event. Come explore full-time career and co-op/internship opportunities.
Learn about employers who will attend the Fair on this page on September 17th. Identify those employers interested in your MAJOR and GRAD YEAR. Research the companies and come prepared to make an impact.
Who should attend?
How should I prepare?
What should I bring with me?
What should I do at Career Day?
What should I do after the fair?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Seniors: This is a great chance to meet with representatives of many companies. You can learn more about them and give them a chance to learn something about the live person behind your paper resume.
Juniors: Some of the companies do recruit for summer or semester-long co-ops and/or internships. Come find out about these opportunities and meet the representatives. Learn about application deadlines for semester or summer positions Also, think ahead. Learning more about a company in September 2006 may help you land a job with that company in May 2007.
Sophomores and Freshmen: It is NOT too early to start practicing the internship/co-op/job search process. Learn how to market yourself, ask company related questions, and speak with a real world professional prepares you for when it really matters. Getting an early taste of real world expectations is a real advantage!
MBA students are welcome and encouraged to attend Career Day. Although most employers will be prepared to speak about opportunities for undergraduate candidates, this is a great place to begin the essential networking process to explore internship and other possibilities.
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE?
Attend a Resume Writing Workshop and Career Fair Preparation Workshop offered by the Chase Career Center. Log into your eRecruiting account and click on the calendar link or stop in SOM 101 for workshop information.
- Meet with Richard Fein, Kim Figueroa or Amy Apicerno in the Chase Career Center for individual help with your resume.
- Participate in Resume Review Night.
Practice Your Introduction and Handshake
- Think about what you will say when you approach employers. Your introduction should be friendly and demonstrate your confidence and interest in the company.
- Think about what you will say when you approach employers. Your introduction should be friendly and demonstrate your confidence and interest in the company.
Research Employers
Be ready to talk about your interest in the company and how you would be an excellent candidate for the position. Prepare good questions to ask. Walk away knowing what your next steps to securing the job will be.
- Review the list of registered companies and the majors they seek. It will be available on this site starting September 15th. Create an "A" list of top employers and a "B" list of additional employers to talk with.
- Visit company websites.
- Learn about employers at isenberg.experience.com
- Find current news about employers that interest you and be informed!
WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME?
- Resume: 25 copies printed on resume paper. (You do not need cover letters at a Career Fair.)
- Folder/Portfolio: Look organized and professional by having your resume tucked into a neat folder or portfolio. You may also keep your list of questions handy for a quick review prior to talking with a company representative.
- Note Pad/Paper: For your own notes. You'll want to keep track of your conversations so that you can write a great "thank you" note the next day.
- Book Bags/Other: : Some people also bring a strong plastic bag to hold all the giveaway goodies they collect as they visit the booths of various companies. You might collect enough pens, sticky notes, and snacks to last a semester or more. Carrying your book bags may be unavoidable. Be mindful of others in a crowded space while carrying a heavy, full book bag
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
You should regard Career Day as a professional event. Attire should reflect your understanding of this. In this business environment, what you wear should be the backdrop to what you have to say. You want the representatives to remember that you had a great resume and spoke well - and that you were dressed for success.
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WHAT SHOULD I DO AT CAREER DAY?
- Approach each company booth of interest to you. Introduce your-self properly. For example, greet the corporate representative with a firm handshake. Say something like, "Hello, my name is John Greene. I would like to learn more about career opportunities with your company." (If true say, I have done some research on your company and liked what I learned.)
- Speak with the company representative(s). Do not simply drop off your resume.
- Ask good questions! Some great examples include:
What personal attributes are necessary to succeed in your profession (or your company)?
What qualities are you looking for in new employees?
What are the best/worst aspects about a job with your company?
To what extend are skills like teamwork and communication skills important to your company?
What responsibilities would a new hire/intern have?
What would a typical week for a new hire/intern be like?
How would you describe the working environment in your company?
Why do you choose to work at this company?
What is the average length of time an employee remains with your company?
When does your company accept applications and interview for intern/
co-op positions.
You can tailor these questions to your year in college. For example, if you are a freshman or sophomore, or junior, you could say, "What skills and attributes should I be developing in college to help make me a good candidate for your company when I graduate?"
Obviously, the recruiter may also ask you some questions about your major, your activities, and possible career goals.
- Hand the representative a copy of your resume.
- Ask for a business card. (Sometimes you may not get one, but nothing is lost by asking.)
- Thank the representative for his/her time
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER THE FAIR?
- Write an email to each representative of a company that interested you. Indicate that you enjoyed speaking with him/her, that you learned something from your conversation (a specific reference is especially helpful and that you are interested in that company. Indicate that you have attached another copy of your resume for his/her convenience and ask what step you can take next with that company. You will find a sample email message below. Obviously, you will need to adjust it to meet the actual circumstances of your conversation with any given representative.
- Call the recruiter about one week later. You will probably get an answering machine. That's all right. Your letter and subsequent phone call will increase the probability of your getting an interview with that company at some point. (Remember, "increase the probability" is not the same as "guarantee".)
Sample Follow Up Letter after Career Day
October 3, 2007
Dear Ms. Jones:
It was a pleasure meeting with you at the Isenberg School of Management Career Day on September 27. I enjoyed our discussion about career opportunities for financial analysts at ABC Corporation.
I am interested in pursuing the possibility o a position with ABC. For your convenience, I have enclosed (or attached, if sending an email) another copy of my resume.
Next week, I will call you to discuss what our next step should be.
Sincerely yours,
Horacio Malbec
