Career Fair
Practice your handshake with a PwC representative
Firm but not too firm
Eye contact
Is it ok to jot down a few notes when the recruiter is speaking? What are some things you may want to write down?
Yes
Internship opportunities, their name and email, important dates, any upcoming events the company may be hosting
What is the STAR format? What does it stand for?
Situation, Task, Action, Result
Date, time, location of Career Fair?
This Friday 2/9 at the UH Hilton Hotel from 12PM - 4PM
When should you hand a recruiter your resume?
Near the end of your conversation. Have them look at it and ask for any advice
What are 3 questions one could ask during an interview/at the career fair?
Open floor
What are some things you should bring to career fair?
When should you shake the recruiters hand?
In the beginning as you introduce yourself (name) and in the end
What should you do before an interview?
Practice, research company, have questions ready, know your resume, find interviewer on LinkedIn, dress professional
Name 5 companies you want to talk to at the Career Fair
Show students where and how to access
When and how to follow up with companies after career fair?
When: 1-2 days after?
How: Say "thank you", recall important pieces of information during your conversation, show interest, stay in touch
Tell me a time when you worked in a team and had to resolve a conflict?
STAR method
Give us an elevator pitch
Mentions:
- Name, major, year, career interests, past experiences, what he/she wants to do, hobbies
What are some questions you can ask a recruiter when networking?
Some questions include:
- How has your experience been working for ___?
- How did you find your way into working at ____ after graduating Bauer?
Tell me about yourself
Mentions:
- Name, major, year, career interests, past experiences, what he/she wants to do, hobbies