Fall Career Fair 2009

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Every year, we bring employers from around the country to recruit Georgetown students for full-time and internship opportunities in a variety of industries.

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009

Doors Open: 10am - 3pm

Location: Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center

Student Registration:

You will be able to register on-site at the fair on Thursday!  Please note this fair is only open to Georgetown students and alumni.

Participating Employers:

Employer registration closed on September 25th, please click here to see the most updated list of employers.  You are also able to see the list of participating employers once you log in to Hoya Career Connection to RSVP.

Helpful Tips:

Career Fair presents students with full-time and internship opportunities with a wide variety of employers. Here are some tips to help you prepare: 

BEFORE Career Fair

• Research the organizations that interest you.
• Use the Web and print resources. Search the organizations’ Web sites.
• Create your "elevator speech”–a 30-second introduction that highlights your strengths and skills.
• Write a professional, one-page resume. If you are interested in several career fields, have different versions of your resume, one for each field. Stop by the Career Center during walk in hours, Tues.-Fri. from10-5 to have someone look over your resume. (Walk-ins are 15-min, same day, first come, first served appointments, sign up begins at 9:30am).
• New rules defining what constitutes a job applicant have limited the number of employers who will accept paper resumes at career fairs. Don’t be disappointed or discouraged if an employer will not accept a paper copy of your resume and refers you instead to their website; there may be a legal reason they choose not to accept paper resumes. However, continue to have paper resumes available for employers who will accept them.
• Be ready to explain specific items on your resume.
• Be able to explain why you want to work for an organization. If you can't answer that question clearly and concisely, the employer will likely not be interested in you.
• Prepare questions to ask recruiters.

DURING Career Fair

• Be prepared for long lines.
• Get there early. Lines get longer as the day progresses, especially around lunch time.
• Plan to meet first with employers that are the best matches for you. Then speak with other employers as time allows.
• Make eye contact when introducing yourself.
• Give a firm handshake.
• Smile, be polite, and show enthusiasm.
• Ask questions about available positions with the company.

Communication is CRITICAL

• Listen carefully to what the representative says.
• Avoid using filler words or phrases such as "you know," "like," "I mean," "you know what I mean.” Speaking professionally is important.
• Have enough copies of your résumé. Use good quality white paper.
• New rules defining what constitutes a job applicant have limited the number of employers who will accept paper résumés at career fairs. Don’t be disappointed or discouraged if an employer will not accept a paper copy of your résumé and refers you instead to its website because there may be a legal reason they choose not to accept paper résumés. However, continue to have enough paper résumés available for employers who will accept them.
• Ask for a business card or keep a list of organization representative's names and contact information.
• Take notes. Keep a pad and pen with you to take notes after speaking with each employer.

Body language can speak louder than words

• Don't fidget or play with your hair—it’s distracting and employers will notice.
• Look at the recruiter but don't stare her down.
• Do not rock from side to side.
• Do not look around when speaking or being spoken to.
• Do not chew gum. It's unprofessional. It's a good idea to keep breath mints handy.

AFTER Career Fair

• Thank employers you're interested in with a note or e-mail. Remind them of your interest and availability.
• Follow up promptly with employers you promised to send additional information.
• Explore your options and be open to new possibilities. Focus more on your interests and less on the specifics of your degree. Know that business majors can find challenging jobs at nonprofits, and marketing positions are found in all companies, not just marketing agencies, for example.
  

Questions:

If you have any questions, please contact Christine Y. Cruzvergara at cyc23@georgetown.edu.