2. Presented by Darla Doty, Director Career Services Center

3. Before the Job Fair Know Who is Coming www.tarleton.edu/careers Research Companies Explore all of Your Options Post resume in Hire A Texan

4. Identify specific experiences that demonstrate your strengths Back up your skills with specific examples Know why you want to work for their company. If you don’t know, they won’t know either.

5. What to Take Professional Appearance Positive Attitude Smile Strong Handshake

6. Copies of Your Resume

7. A 30-second Sales Pitch “Hello, I am Carrie Jones. I’m a senior at Tarleton majoring in Marketing…”

8. Energy!!!

9. What Not to Do at a Job Fair Don’t cruise the booth with a bunch of friends Don’t carry your backpack, large purse, etc. Don’t come dressed for soccer practice Don’t “wing it” with employers Don’t come during the last hour

10. What to Take Away From a Job Fair Business Cards Information About Companies Notes About Contacts A Better Sense of Your Career Options; Ask About the Next Step Self-confidence in Interacting with Employers

11. Job Fairs Are On the Way…. March 3 April 6 Teacher Are You Ready?

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