Careers adviser presentation on how to make the most of careers fairs, including our own on 7 November 2012

1. Make the most of Careers Fairs
Careers and Employability Centre
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2. Overview
Why attend?
What to expect
Preparation
Maximize your time
Practice
Follow up
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3. Why attend?
Learn about specific employers
Explore career sectors
Research areas of interest
Establish personal contact with employers
Practice your interviewing skills
Mention it on your application
More??
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4. What to Expect at GradFair
Over 100 employers attend
Employer reps at tables
Several hundred students attend
Lots of noise and queues for popular employers
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5. To get the most out of the fair…
It is helpful to:
•research employers and positions in advance
•identify how your background connects to employers' needs
•have a plan for navigating the fair to ensure you meet with the
employers you targeted
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6. Researching Employers
To see employers attending go to the Careers and Employability
Centre’s Events Page
www.sussex.ac.uk/careers
Websites - graduate careers pages
Impress employers by knowing what they do
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7. Your CV
Create a good impression
One or two pages
Education, experience & other activities
Use the Careers and Employability Centre
resources
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8. Creating a good impression
Notebook
What to wear
How to look interested
Have a plan!
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9. Meeting the employers
Expect 3 – 7 minutes conversation
Introduce yourself
Explain how your background matches
Offer your CV
Don’t apologise for lack of experience
Smile and look interested
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10. Introduce yourself
Hello, I'm *****, and I'm studying **********
My employment interests – include *********
I am seeking positions that *******
I spent a summer in *********
I volunteer with********
I graduate in June, I look forward to ******
How do you recruit graduates with my interests?
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11. Follow up
Get the name or business card for the people you speak to
Send a message tomorrow – thank you … and confirming your
interest
Apply!
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12. Careers and Employability Centre
support
Web links to employers and professional bodies
CV writing
One to one discussions
Briefings & more employers
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13. Questions to ask
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