career fair presentation 2016

Career & Internship Fair

Thursday, Nov. 1010 AM to 2:30 PM

Student Union Ballroom

Career Services CenterFelix Martinez Building Room 230Phone: 454-3048www.nmhu.edu/careerservices

Career Peer AdvisorsAnna Apodaca

Howard GuruleAlexander Kudryashov

Keosha Whitted

Career AdvisorJesse Gallegos

Admin SecretaryCathy Santistevan

DirectorRon Garcia

What if I am not looking for a career right now?

What employers will be there?

How do I best prepare for a career fair?

Where is the best place to get help with my resume?

What do I wear to a career fair?

FAQs

Why should I attend?

• 40+ employers• Save time by meeting with lots of employers• Summer internship opportunities • Explore options within your major• Get sound job search advice• Make professional contacts• Wear a suit for the day!

Preparing Before the Fair

•Research

•Résumé

•Rehearse

Research/Game Plan• View the list of employers on our website:

www.nmhu.edu/careerfairs

• Check out the company’s website

• Prepare questions to ask

Questions to ask employers• What opportunities are available for my major?• What does your company look for on résumés?• What is your application process?• What makes an ideal employee for your company?• How would you describe your company culture?

Résumé

Rehearse

• “Elevator Pitch”• Introducing yourself• Your major and interests• Work experience and skills you have to offer• Why you are interested in the company

• Demonstrate you have researched the company

• Rehearse responses to possible interview questions

Sample Elevator Pitch:Hello, my name is Keosha Whitted and I’m a senior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology at New Mexico Highlands University.

Once graduating, I plan to attend graduate school to receive my Master’s Degree in Psychology.

I am interested in a career as a clinical child psychologist who specializes in early childhood development.

This summer, I hope to find an internship that allows me to learn more about the psychology field, while also allowing me to use my communications, interpersonal, and analytical skills that I have obtained through my experiences and studies.

Over the years, I have been involved in Track & Field, working as a Career Peer Advisor for Career Services, and an active member in the Psychology Club, which has helped me develop my skills even more.

  If you wouldn’t mind, could you please tell me how someone with my experience may fit into your organization?

What to Wear to the Fair• Business

conservative• Modest is

Hottest!

•Dress to impress•Be well groomed

What NOT to Wear • Sweats• Tanks• Shorts• Short skirts• Sandals/flip-flops• Baggy clothes

Q: Who is dressed appropriately for a job fair?

a) 1b) 2c) 3d) 4e) All of the above

1 2 3 4

Career Fair Day!

•Have a game plan• Elevator pitch• Ask questions

•Get contact information

The Follow Up

• By e-mail

• By phone

Q: What are the 3 R’s to prepare you for a job fair?

a) Research, Read, and Repeatb) Reflect, Repeat, and Record c) Run, Rest, and Relaxd) Research, Resume, and Rehearse e) Resilience, Rehearse, and Retain

What is a good question to ask employers at a career fair?

a. What does your company do?

b. What qualities does your company look for in an ideal candidate?

c. How much do you pay?

d. What benefits does your company provide?

e. Can I have a candy?

Do you plan to attend the career fair?

a. Yesb. Noc. Unsure

NMHU Career Services CenterFelix Martinez Building, room 230

454-3048E-mail: careerservices@nmhu.edu

www.nmhu.edu/careerservices