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Spring Career
Fair
Wednesday,
April 1st
2 - 5 pm
In the Gymnasium
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What companies
will be in attendance?
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Why attend the Career Fair?
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Who should attend the Career Fair?
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EVERYONE! The Career Fair should benefit all students
and alumni, whether you are looking for an internship, full time, or
part time work. The wide variety of employers are looking for
college students and alumni with degrees.
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How do I prepare for the Career Fair?
- Bring plenty
of resumes.
You should have at least 40 to 50 on resume paper,
(light ivory or off white). Before making several copies, have
another set of eyes view for any misspellings or typos. Contact
Career Services Center for a Resume Critique (225-6256)
- Research the
employers prior to attending.
(See list of employers on
www.gbc.edu/career) Recruiters will be impressed if you know
something about their company prior to visiting their tables.
- Be
Professional.
First impressions count. Make excellent eye contact
and give a firm handshake to every employer.
- Dress in
professional attire. A dark solid color suit, or nice pressed
pants and/or skirt and a button down collared shirt, with matching
blazer. NO JEANS OR SWEATS PLEASE!
- Prepare a one
minute presentation about yourself.
Introduce yourself and the degree you will receive, inquire about
the open positions they have and explain your career goals. Ask the
employers if they have a training program for College grads.
- Supply your
resume to the employer
and get a business card. If you are interested in the
company. Get information on the follow-up process, ask the employer,
when you will hear from him/her. Within a week, send a follow up
letter reiterating your interest and resend a new resume.
- Smile, relax
and have fun…
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