If you are on the market for a full-time, part-time, or experiential learning opportunity then you will want to check out the Summer Career Fair coming up THIS Wednesday, June 24th. It will be held in the HUB south ballroom from 2:00-6:00 PM. Make the most of this event by doing some preparation in advance:
Research Employers. You don’t want to be the person that asks “So, what does your company do?” Take some time to review the companies that will be attending this event. Make a list of your top 5-10 employers and do some preliminary research so that you understand some basic information about the company including what they do and the types of positions they are hiring for.
Bring Resumes. Bring enough resumes to give out to each employer you visit as well as a few extra. Some companies will have just one representative while others may have 2-3 that want to simultaneously view your resume. Carry your resumes in a notebook, folder, or something else professional looking that will keep it from wrinkling.
Dress Professionally. Business professional or business casual are both acceptable. Think about what you would wear to an interview but also keep in mind what will be comfortable. It can get very packed and hot in the HUB, so you may want to think twice about wearing a jacket or sweater.
Engage in Conversation. This is the perfect time for your elevator pitch. Some things you may want to include in this introduction may be your name, major/program, year in school, and 2-3 strengths or interests. Continuing a conversation can be a work of art– have some questions prepared in advance. At the end of the conversation, ask if they have a business card. If you get one, make sure to send them a follow up thank you within the next day.
-Dean Kirkpatrick
HIGHLIGHTED STUDENT JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
- Undergraduate Research Assistant – Remind Project, UW Information School: apply via iCareers, id 3025
- Archive Intern, Hansell Tierney: apply via iCareers, id 3019
- Internship Monitoring & Evaluation Data Management: apply via iCareers, id 3018
- Associate Developer – Java, Expeditors International: apply via iCareers, id 3001
- User Experience Designer Intern, UW Finance & Facilities: apply via iCareers, id 2996
For more jobs & internships please visit iCareers and Huskyjobs
