Preparing for the Risk And Insurance career fair Presenters: Ben Corrao and Faith Graf October 2nd, 2017

When/where is the fair? Thursday, October 5th, 2017 4:30pm to 7:45pm Gordon Commons, Concerto, Overture, and Sonata meeting rooms

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL! How do I dress? BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL!

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR GUYS? Dark business suit Conservative dress shirt Tie Dress shoes (shine them if you can) You don’t need a suit to look business professional. Polished shoes can add a nice touch, but are not necessary

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR GIRLS? Pant Suit or Skirt (Black or Grey) Knee length fitted but not tight skirts Dresses are also ok with a blazer Conservative dress blouse Hosiery (optional no longer needed) Pumps or Flats (closed-toe, heel)- whatever makes you comfortable You don’t need a suit to look business professional. Skirts should be knee-length at least, and be a looser fit

What not to wear Casual clothing/footwear Strong fragrances Ex: Jeans, T-shirts, Polo's, tight dresses, revealing shirts Strong fragrances Excessive jewelry/make- up Casual clothing could Include polos, jeans, sweats, shorts, t-shirts, sneakers, etc.

What should I bring? 15-20 resumes Padfolio, pens Company research Base on the number of companies you’ll speak to Padfolio, pens Company research WSB Nametag Student ID! You do NOT need: Transcripts References Cover letters Do not bring gum! It is distracting, so if you need to freshen your breath use a mint

Resources Interview and Program Center (3290 Grainger) Order nametags, print resumes, order business cards, & thank you notes BBA Advising Center (3150 Grainger) Drop-In Career Advising for Admitted BBA Students: 11:30-1:30pm M/W/F 2-4pm Tu/Th Career Advising can look over your resume Appointments can be scheduled through Scheduling Assistant

Before the fair… Pick up and review the Risk and Insurance Career Fair booklet 5252 Grainger Update your Buckynet account Apply to job postings on BuckyNet Create a list of employers you are interested in Research! Risk and Insurance Career Fair booklet Company websites News Prepare questions to ask employers Not judging questions about the company- also cover this in good and bad representations of what to say

What Questions to Ask Do: Don’t Use questions to demonstrate research Ask about new articles, things on website, etc. Show interest in their personal experience Ask if they went through internship, their entry level responsibilities Ask about internship programs Don’t Ask for a job Ask obvious questions that can be found easily on their website Ask contentious questions Ask too detailed of questions

During the fair Upon meeting a company representative: Greet the representative with a smile and firm handshake Make eye contact Engage in conversation UW alums will have a Bucky sticker on their nametag How much time should I spend speaking with an employer? Be respectful of representatives’/other students’ time 2-3 people in line? ~2-5 minutes 4+ people in line? ~30 seconds-5 minutes Perhaps start with a “warmup” company Read the employer to see if giving a resume at the start is a good idea

During the fair Upon leaving a company representative: Thank the representative for his/her time with a smile and firm handshake Ask for a business card Ask about the best means of following-up Leave a resume Take notes on your conversation Business students: Free business cards are available in 3290, consider giving to employers

During the fair General Be professional Be enthusiastic Be engaged (ask questions!) Prepare to speak with companies who are not on your list Share your qualifications with employers (transferable skills?) Wear your nametag on the right side of your shirt Visit a “warm up” company or two to get ready Remember you need to find the right fit for you

After the fair Write thank you e-mails Thank representatives for their time Restate interest in company, available positions, and interviews Mention something unique about conversation Briefly describe qualifications (anything you failed to mention at the fair?) Connect with representatives on LinkedIn Create an employer database Business card info Notes from conversation Emphasize a unique point about the company in a thank you e-mail. Show that you remember what you learned at the career fair and have done appropriate research. Focus on sending e-mails to companies that you are interested in.

volunteering Interested in volunteering at the fair? Sign up after the presentation or through the club newsletters… …to help with… Set-up Employer registration Student registration Employer needs during fair Take-down Photography

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Interview and Program Center, 3290 Grainger BBA Advising Center, 3150 Grainger wibbaadvising@bus.wisc.edu Career Fair Student Coordinators Annika Reimer: akreimer@wisc.edu Michael Kelch: mkelch@wisc.edu Faith Graf: fgraf@wisc.edu Benjamin Corrao: bcorrao@wisc.edu Marissa Fowler: fowler5@wisc.edu Julia Kavanagh: jkavanagh@wisc.edu Any advisor can help you; they are all cross-trained. L&S schedules appointments through myUW, pre-Business go to drop-in advising

GOOD LUCK!  Questions?