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

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

3. BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL!
How do I dress?
BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL!

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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 . Show that you remember what you learned at the career fair and have done appropriate research.
Focus on sending s to companies that you are interested in.

15. 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

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

17. GOOD LUCK! 
Questions?